Make Your Kitchen and Pantry Work for You
There’s no one-size-fits-all method for organizing your kitchen and pantry, but there is a right way, which is the way that works best for your daily cooking and cleaning routine.
How to Style a Bathroom with Wallpaper
Bathrooms, being small and functional spaces, have precious few ways to bring in pizazz.
DIY: How To Build the Dream Backyard Raised Bed Garden From Scratch
Angela and Tyler transformed an 800-square-foot plot into a custom raised-bed garden. The whole project was quite an ambitious DIY undertaking that had us truly running to take notes.
B&A: How This Basement Went From Flood Damage to Luxe Lounge
Olaniyi and her husband tackled bringing fresh style and functionality to this space completely DIY, and the finished project has to be a contender for the world’s swankiest basement.
22 Examples of Timeless Interior Design
Just as it takes skill to be on the cutting edge of design, it’s no small feat to create a space that blends classic and current, and we think the following 22 rooms are phenomenal examples.
B&A: How to Update an Old Farmhouse Kitchen, Without Losing Any of Its Charm
Some homes have a charm you can’t replicate, and Laurie’s vintage Vermont farmhouse is one of them. Her challenge now was to finish renovating the kitchen and breathe new life into the space, without sacrificing any of its historic character.
Molding, Wainscoting, and Paneling, Explained
When it comes to architectural detail in your home, there are a number of key terms you’ll encounter, many of which can be a bit mystifying (looking at you, wainscoting).
How to Revive Old Furniture, and Which Pieces Are Worth Your Time and Effort
A crash course on knowing whether or not that FB Marketplace gem is salvageable, if it's worth the time, and where to begin.
Understanding Warm & Cool Colors, and How to Use Them in Interior Design
When you think of “warm colors” vs “cool colors,” chances are you imagine a color wheel that’s split in half, with warm colors on one side and cool on the other. End of story, right?
B&A: A Gorgeous Green Laundry Room Oasis
Tracey turned an uninspired laundry room into a gorgeous green space where working on laundry would put anyone in a fantastic mood.
How to Mix Patterns Like an Interior Design Pro
Pattern is absolutely everywhere. Materials like wood and marble technically have a pattern, so even the most devout minimalist still has to balance and mix patterns in their home.
B&A: Making a 1940s Coastal Cottage Galley Kitchen Feel Spacious and Charming
Galley kitchens get a bad rap for being cramped and impractical, but this one is proof that a carefully planned and well designed galley kitchen can be just as gorgeous and functional as other layouts.
What DIYers Are Listening to While They Work
Have you ever wondered what other DIYers are listening to while they tackle their latest projects? Team ORC recently launched an extensive research study (a few polls on our Instagram story).
B&A: A Sophisticated, Vintage Makeover for This Tween Boy’s Bedroom
Although Tracy’s (@4009decorates) 11-year-old son’s bedroom was already fantastic, it had a kid-like, playful vibe that he had outgrown. Micah expressed his desire for a more grown-up room that reflected his current interests and personality, or, more specifically, hunting lodge themed decoration and "cool old stuff" (aka vintage finds).
Cut-Out Vent Holes in Cabinet & Cupboard Doors, Explained
While we may not rely on these cutouts to keep our butter fresh, they still add heaps of charm and whimsy to cabinet fronts.
B&A: Eclectic Work-From-Home Office with a Ton of Storage
First time ORCer Mary (@whiskandkeyhome) tackled a very familiar problem during the spring ‘24 event—an uninspiring home office gathering clutter due to lack of storage space.
B&A: Elevated Laundry Room with a Stock Cabinet Plot Twist
Husband & wife DIY duo Norman and Iesha set out to clean the dryer vent and ended up with what are quite possibly the world’s most beautiful stock cabinets.
The DIY Boom & the Power of the Internet
Have you ever happened upon a DIY video while scrolling through your social media feed, and felt a sudden urge to start tackling a new project in your home? Research has shown that watching our peers DIY on social media is like a lightbulb moment.
B&A: A Cozy, Color Drenched Music Room
While her music room was already lovely, Xin was ready to give the space another pass now that she’s a seasoned DIYer.
B&A: First-Time DIYer’s Happy, Vibrant Home Office
The recent spring ‘24 ORC was Brielle of Brielle Interiors’ first crack at blogging, DIYing, and ORCing, and she completely knocked it out of the park with this space.