Many people decide to renovate their homes before putting them on the market, thinking a few changes may help lure in as many prospective purchasers as possible. However, not all changes are worthwhile, and there’s certainly room for error when you’ve never had to remodel a property before. If you have inherited a home you … Read more
Melissa Cripe is a prop stylist who lives in a funky, eclectic, 800-square-foot shotgun apartment in New Orleans. Every space in her home is colorful and filled with character, but the living space is the most fun. “The light in this open space is just the dreamiest,” Cripe says in her house tour. “And as … Read more
Erin Derby Photographer Originally from California, but turned New Yorker since 2000, I’ve been shooting my entire life and am still inspired and excited about it. Lately I have been putting my energies into my Fine Art, which can be seen on my website and on Saatchi Art. Being infatuated with interior design doesn’t hurt … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to lighting trends right now, bigger is better. Dainty wall sconces and perfectly-proportioned pendants are making way for playful, outlandish ratios lamps and fixtures. If you have a sense of humor when it comes to … Read more
Savannah West Home Assistant Editor Savannah is a master binge-watcher and home cook. When she’s not testing new recipes or re-watching Gossip Girl, you can find her on Facetime with her grandma. Savannah is a news producer turned lifestyle blogger and professional homebody. She has a bachelors in journalism from Clark Atlanta University, a certification … Read more
I’ve written before about my love of burl wood — and it still 100 percent holds true. Whenever I see a burl wood piece for sale within my budget on Facebook Marketplace, I do a little happy dance. Of course, I don’t have room for every burl gem I find, but if I come across … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Art has always been my favorite therapeutic outlet. When I’m having a particularly stressful day, I turn to one of three things to unwind: a great novel, my guitar, or a paintbrush. At the beginning of the pandemic, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Wondering why this particular decor item is having its second heyday? Remember: Trends are cyclical. Just how I’m now declaring the comeback of plate walls in 2022, a writer in 1952 was tipping off readers to their same … Read more
Duncan lives in a 1,050-square-foot home in Royal Oak, Michigan, that’s filled with art and light. “I am definitely not a minimalist. I love art and color,” she said in her house tour. Her design style is really bold and glamorous, with gold accents and fun shapes around every corner. And in nearly every single … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whenever I look at the gallery wall in my living room, I’m constantly reminded of how much artwork brings me joy. I took studio art throughout high school and majored in art history in college (along with media … Read more