Custom Charm
Don't let builder-grade air vents cramp your home's style. Tricia at Simplicity in the South covered hers using a decorative metal radiator screen from a hardware store.
Collage of Art
Thermostats,...
Lavender Mist, Benjamin Moore
"People underestimate the power of lavender," Mary McGee told House Beautiful. Pale orchid livens up this entryway's walls while keeping rooms light and airy.
Salmon Peach,...
Suspended Mirrors
Don't let windows get in your way. Pulleys and rope can hoist mirrors into place for a rustic vanity.
Hidden Hue
Swipe paint behind shelves for an unexpected accent that'll put your...
Strategic Furniture
Create a den out of nowhere by delineating an open floor plan keep the space feeling intimate instead of cold
Bright Hues
Stop worrying about Cheeto fingers and spilled coffee. Sturdy...
Entertaining Hub
Make your space dinner party central with a dining room-like set-up. Don't even worry about adding lots of decorations.Your guests will get A+ views of the landscape outside.
Cozy Hearth
A...
Coordinate your patterns.
Sometimes it takes a polished, professional-looking space to feel motivated. The coordinating (but not matchy-matchy) patterns on the window treatment and chair in this Dering...
Hang pots and pans.
Instead of taking up valuable cabinet space with these clunky items, use Command Hooks to hang them on an unused wall, like this pro organizer did. Start by hanging the biggest items...
Hanging Storage
A hanging shoe system makes it easy to find your favorite pair and saves space for other items in your closet. It fits perfectly on any door, so shoes are right at hand.
Shoe Wheel
Your...
Stash Your Stuff: Baskets and Bins
We love baskets and bins for: Gardening tools, throw blankets, hair accessories, remotes, trial-size toiletries, books on your to-read list
Hang Your Stuff: Pockets
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1. Pick the paint color last. I get calls all the time from homeowners who want to pick a paint color before they move in. I get the logic. Why not arrive to walls with a fresh coat of paint? Of course...
Oversized, Vintage Message Board
Don't turn your back on an old mattress. Hang a mattress spring on the wall for a one-of-a-kind, oversized message board. Simple clothes pins hold up messages, and hangers...
Herringbone Privacy Screen
This designer-inspired privacy screen adds graphic impact and chic separation to this urban patio.
Garden Gate
A Chinese garden gate is the inspired "wall" in this relaxing...
Contemporary Cool
Cool non-traditional choices for a front door are lime and turquoise
Teal Appeal
Teal is a popular choice indoors and out, starting with the front door. The peppy palette is a smart...
Wall-mounted shelves Save space by mounting up wooden or MDF shelves on the wall. Place one or more, at an arm’s distance and ensure you have everything you need without getting off the bed.
Travel...
A floor to ceiling mirror will create the illusion of more space. Placing a table adjoining it can make a four-seater appear like a table for eight.
Choose...
Seating Forget big couches and overstuffed armchairs. Opt for a sleek two-seater sofa, padded bench or slim L-shaped sofa that fits neatly into a corner .Place two compact, armless lounge chairs in a contrasting...
Granite By far the most popular choice, and not without reason, granite is more or less scratch and stain proof. The only draw back with it is the limitation in terms of colours and shades available. If...
Set it straight Chalk out exactly what you want to use the extra storage for, assign a section for each category and stick to it. If you have the option, look at buying a bed with built-in storage. Pull-out...
Size For an average 200 sq ft bedroom, a wardrobe with a foot print of two ft by six ft is ideal. Have the wardrobes made as tall as possible, preferably up to the ceiling, so that the space above can...
Open spaces are a rarity in the city, so if you have a terrace flat or balcony, make the most of it. There are several ways you can utilise the space – an extra seating area, extended living...