Before and After: A Underused Dining Room Becomes the Ultimate Home Office

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Kristin Purcell spent this past year working from her Florida home and needed a designated space for an office. The creative lead — and chief candle pourer — behind the popular online decor shop, Henro Company, Purcell originally … Read more

Here’s What Happened When I Tried Backdrop’s New Wood Paint on My Dining Table Set

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s not a surface in my home that, whether on purpose or by accident, I haven’t gotten paint on at some point. Naturally, about nine months ago, I gave my wood dining room table and bench set a … Read more

This Dallas Chef’s House Fittingly Features a Wall Paint Color Named ‘Sriracha’

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: LaMara Davidson Location: Dallas, TexasSize: 2050 square feetType of home: House Years lived in: 3.5 years, owned Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef LaMara Davidson is the daughter of an African American serviceman and a Korean émigré wife, and grew up … Read more

10 Channel Tufted Sofas That’ll Add Some Flair to Your Living Space

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you’ve been following decor trends over the last couple of years, you’ve noticed that we’re living in the midst of a ’70s revival. From bold colors and patterns to post mid-century silhouettes that add a lot of … Read more

The Best Christmas String Lights for Every Part of Your Home

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. While opinions may vary, one of the best parts of Christmas decorating is Christmas lights. From big prjector displays and lighted blowups, to twinling figurines and more there are lots of ways to incorporate lighting into your holiday … Read more

B&A: A Condo’s Redesign Includes Incredible Bathroom Details & Hip Outdoor Patio

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Homeowners’ Name: Jean-Francois AlixDesign professional names: Ryan Black, the interior designer and owner of Blackbird ChateauLocation: West Hollywood, CaliforniaSize: 701 square feetType of Home: Condo Born and raised in Taiwan, Jean-Francois Alix, who is originally French, lived in … Read more

This Shipping Container House Celebrates Materials That Are Typically Concealed

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Rob DePiazza, owner of Screen Arts, daughter Gisella DePiazza, and Bruno, 11-year-old Rat Terrier Location: St. Augustine South, a mature subdivision located south of St. Augustine, Florida, the nation’s oldest city Size: 1600 square feetType of Home: … Read more

A Rental Has Tips for Low Ceilings, Small Spaces, and Faking a Conversation Pit

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Sarah Hartley with cats. White cat w/ calico tail = Isabella (aka Izzy Busy/Isadora Duncan/Busy Phillips) and Fluffy black cat = Beatrix (aka Trixie/Beatrix Potter/Bebe Neuwirth).Location: Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, New York City Size: 750 Square Feet Type … Read more

A Seattle Home Has DIYs, Plants, Cats, and DIYs to Keep the Cats Off Plants

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Zoë Withered, partner Mark Lee, friend/roommate Emma Anderson, with cats, Sebastian (Siamese) and Cleo (Calico/Tortie) Location: Seattle, Washington Size: 2000 square feetType of Home: 1950s Ranch House Years lived in: Almost 2 years, owned Zoë Withered and … Read more

A Vintage Seller’s Dallas Home Is a ’70s and ’80’s-Inspired Maximalist Showcase

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: My name is Aarica (pronounced like Erica) but I go by Aarica Nichole. I live with my partner of nine years, Christian, and our adopted pug named Bruce.Location: Dallas, TexasSize: 2,023 square feetYears lived in: 2.5 years, … Read more