This Colorful, Creative UK Home Has a Pretty Perfect Retro-Style Plywood Kitchen

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Jo, James, Bella, Annie and Ronnie and Rosa the dog Location: Cheshire, EnglandSize:  1270 square feetType of Home: 4-bedroom detached house Years Lived In: 14 years, owned We moved into our house to be closer to my … Read more

This Pink, Passive Solar ADU Is Made of Straw Bales

Name: Allison Green, Dan Theriault, our son Daniel, Hank the dog, KB the cat, and our chickens Location: Sunset neighborhood, Boise, IdahoSize: 580 square feet, with the loft it is closer to 900Type of Home: Post and beam, passive solar, straw bale ADUYears Lived In: Less than 1 year, we just completed the ADU however … Read more

6 Ways to Make a Run-of-the Mill Room Look More Expensive

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As a home design editor for over a decade now, I’ve seen hundreds — maybe thousands — of professionally decorated homes, and one thing’s for sure: Certain styling ideas are reoccurring. You know what that means? If you study … Read more

How to Combine Design Styles, According to HGTV’s “Mash-Up” Experts

It’s a tale as old as time: a couple buys a new house or decides to renovate their longtime home, only to realize that they have very different design ideas. The situation is common enough that Christina Valencia and Kele Dobrinski, the couple behind the Sacramento-based creative studio Colossus Mfg., have created a new HGTV … Read more

These Beauty Brands Are Home to Some of the Best Candles Around

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. A couple of weeks ago, I found myself aimlessly perusing the aisles of my local Sephora. As I made my way to the fragrance section, I stumbled across something I convinced myself I must have wished into existence: … Read more

The Customizable (and Cushiony!) Tile Doormat That Doubles As a DIY Art Project

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I love a good excuse to delve into an arts-and-crafts project, especially since these days, adulting (unfortunately) means I have less time for hobbies. Without my beloved beading and paint-by-number kits, I’m always looking for ways to sneak … Read more

10 Tools for Painting a Room That’ll Have You Ready to Tackle Your Next Makeover

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Painting a room is a surefire way to transform a space, but it’s not always the easiest task to take on. From tight corners to small spaces, giving a room a fresh coat can be a challenge — … Read more

How to Add Art Deco Style to Any Room

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Art Deco style is characterized by its beautiful curves, luxe fabrics, and sophisticated details — whether in the form of brass drawer pulls, lacquered case goods, or bold lighting. If you’re wondering how to bring this ’20s-era interior … Read more

A New Jersey Rental Has a Stunning Vaulted Ceiling & Enviable Vintage Sectional

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Cherisse “Risse” Cruz Blizard, husband Dean, son Beau (son), and dog Ozzy Location: Belmar Beach, New JerseySize: 1200 square feetType of Home: House Years Lived In: 2 years, renting I’m an interior designer as well as a … Read more