Eliminate Upper Cabinets in Adjoining Spaces
There’s a balancing act in any open floor plan between storage and hewing to the connection between spaces. When a living space flows into a kitchen,...
Arrange for Face-to-Face Conversation
Arranging the seating pieces to face each other over a shared coffee table makes conversation easy, and the table keeps drinks in easy reach.
Divide the Room with...
Take care of your ceramic tile floors with a gentle hand and a few smart cleaning techniques, which will keep your tiles and grout looking like new.
Tile Floor Cleaning Basics
Sweep or vacuum your glazed...
Keep your area rugs looking their best by following these simple tips for basic care, deep cleaning, and stain removal. Plus, learn how to properly treat specific types of area rugs.
Area rugs warm up...
Keep your showerhead flowing freely by removing mineral deposits with these simple cleaning steps.
Why Clean a Showerhead?
Showerheads often spray unevenly because their tiny holes have gotten plugged...
Distinctive Molding
Two different molding treatments -- vertical strips on the upper half and squares below -- add interest and texture to the walls of this living room. Dark blue paint offers striking...
Pick a Multiuse Nightstand
Bedrooms tend to be short on square footage, which means including pieces that look good and work well can be a challenge. A decluttering superstar: the multiuse nightstand....
Use a pillowcase to clean a ceiling fan.
Slip a pillowcase over ceiling fan blades, one at a time, then wipe. Dust falls into the pillowcase, not on your furniture and floors.
Use old socks to...
Stylish Silhouettes
To put a culinary-inspired twist on the classic silhouette, use cutouts of cooking utensils and appliances as the subject matter for kitchen wall decor. These cutouts are backed with...
Classic Stripes
Kitchens are often designed to be airy and open. And installing a window treatment doesn't have to put an end to the light. Look for a bright, semi-see-through fabric, like this classic...
In and Out Boxes
Organize papers in a jiffy with "in" and "out" document trays. Whether it's a permission slip, a bill, or a birthday card, keep track of items to send and those that you have yet to view....
Create Layers of Light
Light layers should be placed to bounce illumination throughout a room and eliminate shadows from corners. In this living room, a burnished metal chandelier supplies overall light...
Storage Tips for Kids' Closets
Think small when designing kid-friendly closet organization. Small drawers, cubbies, and storage bins make it easy for kids to find what they're looking for without making...
Ditch Extra Dishes
They might be pretty, but unless you use them regularly, a second (or third) set of dishes can be a big source of kitchen clutter. Instead, figure out what you really use, keep enough...
Open Shelves
Open storage ensures an easy reach for often-used items. Reserve lower shelves for items used daily, such as plates and bowls, and upper shelves for larger serving pieces. Corral...
1. Lemon and Rosemary
Leave your house smelling fresh and clean with this DIY all-natural room scent. This lemon and rosemary room scent is made with water, lemon, rosemary, and vanilla extract. And there's...
Sure, the ever-functional bathroom is sometimes swept aside in favor of decorating more rooms that are grandiose. But your bathroom doesn't have to be boring! It's the little details that count, so we've...
Move over, bulky magnet boards. You've probably seen magnetic strips used as a rack for kitchen knives. But these hardworking bars can add in-sight storage for a variety of other household objects, too....
Have a big tv in your living room? Keep it from being an eyesore with these ideas for decorating your tv wall.
With plenty of seating, the living room is the perfect spot for a television, but the look...
Keep It Open
Take advantage of vertical wall space with open shelves that extend to the ceiling. Open shelves let you display your prettiest kitchenware while making everything easy to spot and retrieve...