Design Guides
Expert insights and curated inspiration to help you create a home that lasts. Browse our latest interior guides, from minimalist aesthetics to sustainable materials.
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Black and white living room ideas
Black and white living room ideas that feel sophisticated, not sterile: furniture picks, textures, lighting, and accent…
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Home decor trends for 2026
Home decor trends shaping 2026 interiors: warm minimalism, biophilic design, curved furniture, statement lighting, and…
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House design ideas to build your dream home
House design ideas for building your dream home: open floor plans, smart tech, outdoor living, energy efficiency, and…
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Cozy bedroom ideas: tones and textures
How to build a cozy bedroom using warm neutrals, layered textures, and soft lighting — with specific paint colors,…
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Kitchen backsplash ideas on a budget
Five budget backsplash options compared side by side — peel-and-stick tile, painted finishes, beadboard, laminate, and…
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Home office decor ideas that help you focus
Home office decor ideas that boost focus and productivity: desk setup, wall treatments, lighting, color choices, and…
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Reading nook ideas for every corner of your home
Create a reading nook anywhere: window seat builds, under-stair conversions, and armchair corners with the right…
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How to Style a Bookshelf That Doesn't Look Like a Library Reject
A step-by-step bookshelf styling method with the specific proportions, grouping rules, and object types that make…
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Holiday table decorating ideas for every season
Holiday table decorating ideas for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter with centerpiece tips, place settings, and…
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Outdoor party decoration ideas on a budget
Budget-friendly outdoor party decoration ideas for backyard gatherings, from string lights and fabric draping to DIY…
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Budget front porch decorating ideas
Practical front porch upgrades from $0 to $200 — furniture layout, planter placement, lighting ideas, and seasonal…
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Living room lighting ideas that set the right mood
Layer ambient, task, and accent lighting in your living room for comfort and atmosphere, with fixture picks and…
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Kitchen lighting guide: task, ambient, and accent layers
A practical guide to kitchen lighting layers, from under-cabinet task lights to pendant islands, with fixture…
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TV wall ideas: style your screen area
Six approaches to making a TV wall look intentional — gallery wall, built-in millwork, floating shelves, accent paint,…
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Small kitchen storage hacks
Fifteen storage ideas for small kitchens organized by zone — countertop, cabinets, walls, and dead space — with cost…
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DIY accent wall ideas under $50
Seven accent wall techniques you can finish in a weekend for under $50 — painter's tape geometry, sponge texture,…
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Bathroom vanity styling and organization
How to organize a cluttered bathroom vanity — countertop clearing rules, under-sink storage solutions, drawer divider…
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How to arrange plants in your living room
A practical guide to placing houseplants in your living room — corners, walls, coffee tables, and shelves — with…
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Dessert table ideas on a budget
Budget-friendly dessert table ideas for events — keeping it simple, using height to create visual interest, labeling…
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Kitchen island decor and styling
Practical guide to kitchen island types, materials, design styles, lighting, seating, and centerpieces — with specific…
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Plant room ideas for every space
How to create a plant room or plant display using hanging plants, tabletop gardens, wall planters, and portable baskets…
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Concrete patio ideas on a budget
Budget-friendly concrete patio options — poured slabs, stamped finishes, pool-adjacent layouts, and greenery — with…
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Console table decor ideas
How to style a console table — choosing the right size, selecting a decorating style, and arranging items with proper…
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Small deck ideas that work on a budget
Budget-friendly ways to improve a small deck — built-in benches, lattice privacy screens, perimeter seating, planters,…
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End table decor ideas that work
Practical tips for styling end tables — greenery, lighting, books, storage, and personal items — with advice on scale,…
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Backyard pool ideas on a budget
Budget-friendly pool options for your backyard — freeform pools, stock tanks, irregular shapes, above-ground deck…
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Bathroom door ideas: types and when to use them
Comparing bathroom door types — vented doors, pine doors, pocket doors, and barn doors — with honest notes on space…
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Ceiling beams: styles and install tips's style
Decorative ceiling beams add warmth and architectural interest to any room. Here are six practical options — from real…
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Natural bedroom ideas: outdoors in
A practical guide to creating a nature-inspired bedroom — plants, earthy color palettes, natural materials, and light…
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Garage decor ideas that work
Your garage does not have to be a dumping ground. With some practical upgrades to storage, lighting, flooring, and wall…
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Bathroom ceiling ideas: four options compared
Four bathroom ceiling treatments — paint, wallpaper, mosaic tiles, and Anaglypta — with installation notes, moisture…
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Mexican decor ideas for home
Mexican decor brings bold color and handcrafted texture into any space. Here are the core elements — Talavera pottery,…
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Prayer room ideas for your home
How to set up a dedicated prayer room at home — choosing the right space, furniture, decorations, and lighting to…
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Garage ceiling ideas: materials compared
Comparing five garage ceiling materials — drywall, OSB, plywood, PVC tiles, and aluminum soffit — with honest notes on…
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