Aileen Allen of At Home in Love (@athomeinlove) refreshed her sunny Spokane, Washington, living room by adding a mix of open and closed storage with three diverse products — a bookcase, console and cabinet. She kept her space feeling light, ope...
Who doesn’t love the holidays? Lighting the Hanukkah menorah, decorating the Christmas tree and putting up lights — and, of course, shopping! They are all ways we connect with our families and keep traditions alive. The excitement o...
FACT: Bedroom storage is a necessity.
FICTION: Dressers solve all of your bedroom storage needs.
Chelsea Graves (@chelseagraves) stepped up her storage game in her open-concept living and dining room. By adding a bookcase, credenza and storage cabinet, this Seattle-area mom of two made her Midcentury Modern space into three distinct areas filled...
Meghan Dyal of @ahoynative put the Pinwheel Collection of kids’ bedroom furniture to the test in her Tallahassee, Florida, home. Mixing the versatile, gender-neutral shelves, dresser, twin headboard and wardrobe helped her transform her son&rsq...
From play kitchens to building blocks, managing and even — GASP! — incorporating kids’ toys into your everyday décor is a challenge.
Let’s be honest. We all need places to store our stuff in the bedroom — clothes, shoes, jewelry, ties, socks, accessories, you name it — but we want to do so in a smart, efficient and stylish way.
Every home has its own style, and every room in the home has its own needs for storage and organization. Find the right shelf, credenza, console or bookcase you’ve been looking for on the list of the top six storage products we can’t live...
There are two types of people in the world: those who hide the mess by stashing it behind closed doors and calling it organization (out of sight, out of mind, right?), and those who organize with a purpose by making every inch of space count with equ...
You’ve got stuff — papers, tax documents and files — and you need a place to store it. If you’re rolling your eyes at the idea of a filing cabinet, stop now! Workspace storage has evolved to become a stylish and statement-maki...
So one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get organized. Where do you start?
Maybe it’s sorting out the papers that have piled up in the home office or finding a solution to bedroom clutter. Perhaps it’s maximizing space ...
If you’re a crafter like Jenni Radosevich from @ispydiy, you know finding room to store your growing collection of supplies is an ongoing challenge. With future projects in mind, Jenni turned a small room in her home into a crafter’s play...
With her amazing eye for style and all things beautiful (including her darling daughter), Amanda Ciurdar (@amandaciurdar) understands the value of a hardworking storage shelf — whether that’s a decorative gold metal and glass tower bookca...
Let’s face it: The TV is a staple in most living rooms. And, in many cases, its partner in crime — the entertainment stand — remains a must-have.
It’s rarely one size fits all when it comes to clothes, so why should that be the case when it comes to storing them? Dressers have loads of different options: tall vs. short, five vs. six drawers, doors vs. drawers (or both), for kids’ a...
We know "tis better to give than to receive," but what happens when you’re not sure what to give?
Do you go for the thoughtful homemade gift, the one-of-a-kind experience or the “I stalked your Amazon wishlist&quo...
More and more people are working from home these days. Whether because of workplace flex policies or the nature of digital professions, it’s now possible to work from the bedroom, living room, kitchen or just about any other space around the ho...
It’s not too late to get that last stellar gift, even if it’s for the hardest-to-buy-for person on your list. You’ve got less than 10 days to go, and we’ve got three more fabulous gift categories in our holiday Gift Guide seri...
In our “Get organized!” series, John offered tips on taming the clutter in your kitchen, Shawn helped you tackle the kids’ room, and Mark showed you how to create an office oasis.
I’m going to t...
Jess McGurn of @brightgreendoor added a lot of function to her living room with the Boulevard Café Collection. At her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jess demonstrates how to get the refined industrial aesthetic with a warm, welcoming coffeeshop vibe. ...
By definition, a bedroom isn’t really a bedroom without a bed. But there’s so much more that goes into furnishing the bedroom of your dreams than just picking a comfy place to lay your head. From master suite to kids’ room, and from...
When it comes to entertaining, you want to be a great host. From having friends over for game night or prepping for a holiday dinner party with the family, it’s equal parts showing your guests a good time and showing off your style.
First impressions are everything, not just for you, but for your home, too. As Julia from Chris Loves Julia puts it, “Your entryway should reflect the rest of your space while being full of style!”
Bare corners in the bedroom tend to be sad, uninspiring dumping grounds. They are overlooked nooks with unfulfilled potential. But why not transform those desolate, wasted spaces into a new multipurpose bedroom space?
What holds your clean clothes, serves your buffet dinner and contains your hobby room clutter?
If you guessed a dresser, you’ve been reading my mind!
Only 16 more days ‘til Christmas! (No pressure or anything.)
If you’re still finishing up your holiday shopping, do not fear. We’ve got two more installations of our holiday Gift Guide series for you.
Even in Atlanta where I call home, this winter has been unusually cold and dreary. The days are getting warmer and the grass greener, which means it’s time for spring! Baseball, bike rides, long walks, and yes, even spring cleaning.
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As a designer, I like to personalize my home office with an eclectic mix of unique and vintage pieces. There’s my desk, which was my father’s very first desk he purchased for his new accounting business after World War II, and a custom pa...
When it comes to prioritizing home décor, many people start with spaces their friends and family will see, like the dining room or living room. Down at the bottom of this list is the bedroom, which ends up gathering all the furniture a...
Name: Jenna Kutcher
Location: Wisconsin
Room in the home: Attic
Size of room: 800 square feet
How long you’ve lived here: 1.5 years
How you’d describe it: Cozy, comfortable, chill
If your room were a food, it would be …: Abso...
From cards and dice to play money, game night brings out the crazy and fun in all of us. With all the activity and fierce competition, guests are sure to get hungry and thirsty. So, even though you may win at your game, you want to make sure you win ...
They’re living room must-haves: coffee tables and side tables. They can be the bookends of the sofa or the centerpiece of a space. So how do you choose ones that are right for your living space and needs?
It’s almost that time of year. That time when college students across the country start moving into dorm rooms, lugging giant boxes and bags of belongings up stairwells and into teeny-tiny dorm rooms. (Boy, how I don’t miss that!)
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Working from home no longer has to be specific to your traditional home office. WFH means flexibility, mobility and multi-use. Your house is filled with potential places to work.
Ask any hostess, and she’ll tell you — the No. 1 entertaining essential is a bar cart or bar cabinet. It’s a place to make delicious drinks, serve tasty snacks and, chances are, where your guests will mingle as the party really gets...
When it comes to living room seating, you usually think sofa first. Odds are, you probably already have that covered. If you only use a sofa though, your living room might be missing some serious comfort.
How many times have you asked your little one to pick up those toys? Probably more than you can count. I know I have with my son and daughter!
In our first “Get organized!” post, John helped you tackle the kitchen. This week...
If you ask me, it’s probably one of the most common, yet highly disregarded, furniture items. You likely had one in your room growing up and again in your dorm room when you went away to college. They’re in most classrooms and many office...
Even if you’re not heading back to class this fall, find out what your ideal workspace says about you.
It’s a desk. It’s a dressing table. It’s a BEDROOM VANITY!!!
What better way to maximize your #wfh productivity than by taking a page from the book of four impossibly organized bloggers who (you guessed it) regularly work from home.
By now you know about the only rule that matters when designing your bedroom.
Name: Julia Marcum, from Chris Loves Julia
State: Idaho
Room in the home: Entryway
Size of room: 7′ x 17′
How long you’ve lived here: 4 years
How you’d describe it: Functional, casual, cozy
If your room were food, it wou...
A night stand is a night stand, right? Wrong.
While a large, traditional desk may work in some home offices, it might not be what you had in mind for your multipurpose workspace. Especially as computers and tech gadgets have gotten smaller, less is becoming more.
In almost every hotel room is a place to sit, kick back, relax or get a little work done. Seating, whether it’s an accent chair, ottoman or upholstered bench, is a quick, easy way to take your bedroom game up a notch and make it feel like a ret...
The dinner menu is planned, and the mix-your-own-cocktail bar is stocked. The playlist is downloaded, and the iPod is charged. Sounds like you’ve thought about all of the entertaining essentials. You’re just about ready to host the perfec...
There’s a simple recipe to hosting a killer cocktail party — mix one part tasty snacks with two parts delicious drinks. Add a splash of style and flair, and then serve. Pretty fun, right?
We often hear that it’s hard to balance both a beautifully styled space and one that keeps clutter organized and out of sight. But we promise, to achieve a clean and magazine-worthy home, you don’t need to purge all your belongings! It&rs...
Everyone knows about feng shui, the Chinese system of creating harmony through your surrounding environment. Think about it. You know your living space can easily affect your mood, both positively and negatively.
When you’re getting yo...
Even as a designer, I find that defining your style can be tough.
Are you a traditionalist? Do you like modern décor? Can’t get enough cottage?
Over the years, I’ve gravitated toward one style that’s not always eas...
It’s been a long winter. Even here in Atlanta — which isn’t known for its harsh winters — we’re more than ready for warmer weather. Spring celebrates rebirth and rejuvenation — flowers bloom, trees bud and amateur ...
It’s the time of year when I want to mix things up. The weather is (finally) getting warm, and I’m compelled to switch up the spaces I’ve been cooped up in all winter.
If you ask me, the easiest way to revive your space isn...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a pet roaming around the house. For me, it doesn’t even feel like home unless I’m sharing it with a furry friend or two (and my wife, of course!).
As much as I love my pets, I&r...
It’s no secret that formal dining rooms are becoming more uncommon, especially when that space can be used for something else like a home workspace. Plus, smaller spaces and apartment living are the norm, meaning designated dinin...
Whether you’re working with a tight budget or trying to find out what your personal style is, decorating a room in a way that’s just right with a little budget can be just plain difficult. So, we tu...
Recently, we asked what your ideal workspace says about you. (And hopefully you used our infographic to find out!) Whether you’re a Workhorse, Jack (or Jill) of All Trades or even a Comfort King (or Queen), th...
Your living room is often the room where you spend the most time; it is, after all, where you live! There are several factors to consider when designing your perfect living room. We’ve turned to bloggers Liz Fourez of Love Grows Wild, Shannyn A...
“While I think it is important to know what one likes, finding the exact words that box in and neatly describe one’s style is much less important.” We couldn’t have said it any better than Beth from Home Stories...
Awkward gatherings and parties: We’ve all been to them. The ones where you tagged along with a friend and hardly knew anyone, or those dinner parties where you wandered the halls, not knowing where anything is, searching for a bathroom.