3 Simple Under Bed Storage Ideas That Will Help You Get the Most Out of Your Space

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Unless you live in a 3,000-square-foot home with seven bedrooms, chances are good that you’re a bit short on storage space. If you’re looking to maximize your square footage, … Read more

What is Wainscoting: The Unsung Design Detail that Totally Makes a Room

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Maybe you’ve got a room that feels like it’s lacking character, no matter how many times you’ve changed up your decor. Perhaps it’s time for something a bit more dramatic. If you love the storied charm of old … Read more

6 Affordable and Easy Ways to Add Lighting to a Closet Without Wiring

Gregory Han Contributor A Los Angeles native, Gregory’s interests fall upon the relationship between design, nature, and technology. His resume includes art director, toy designer, and design writer. Co-author of Poketo’s “Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire”, you can find him regularly at Design Milk and the New York Times Wirecutter. Gregory lives … 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

6 Winter Home Maintenance Tips Real Estate Agents Always Tell New Homeowners

Terri Huggins Contributor Terri Huggins is a lifestyle writer, personal finance writer, and race and culture writer who is convinced she’s figured out the trick to living life with no regrets: do what you love, give love, lead with love. When not writing, she can be found working out via Zumba or pole dancing, reciting … Read more

This Bangalore Rental Comes Alive with DIYs, Like a Tassel Headboard

Name: Himadri Das, husband, and two dogs Location: Bangalore, IndiaType of home: ApartmentSize: 1300 square feetYears lived in: 6 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I live in a small apartment in Bangalore, India, with my husband and two adorable dogs. This is … Read more

A Designer’s Brooklyn Rental Apartment Is One Large DIY Project

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Alyse Eisenberg, Aaron Dean Eisenberg, and our pup, River (Black Lab/Shepherd Mix rescued during Covid from Social Tees) Location: Gowanus — Brooklyn, New York Size: 1,800 square feetType of Home: It is a two-story duplex, loft-style apartment … Read more

6 Ways to Hack a Platform Storage Bed from IKEA Products

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Here’s an idea: turning your basic IKEA storage cabinets and dressers into multi-functional lofted beds. It’s a smart way to address the problem of having a small bedroom — you get both a bed and storage in the … Read more