Since the decade so far has been huge for both natural wood tones and collected decor, mixing wood is absolutely a skill you should have in your arsenal, and it’s a piece of cake once you know the basics.

A lot of the info online about curb appeal is specifically for people getting ready to sell their homes, which isn’t necessarily helpful if you want to spruce up your house’s exterior just for your own enjoyment of your home. There are plenty of smaller tweaks you can make that will make a surprising difference to your home’s facade.

Linda’s big renovation project has been eight years and two hurricanes in the making, and the result is absolutely incredible.

When it comes to maximizing the impact of your kitchen renovation without breaking the bank, few materials offer as much bang for your buck as paint. Kathleen’s finished kitchen is absolutely incredible, and it’s mind-blowing how much she was able to do with paint alone.

ORC vet Samantha of Signed Samantha embarked on another room transformation this past fall ‘23 event, this time creating her home office 2.0. You may remember her gorgeous green home office from the fall ‘21 event—with a second child on the way, the need for a dedicated nursery meant saying goodbye to home office 1.0.

Have you ever stepped into a room and immediately felt a sense of warmth and comfort wash over you? It takes thoughtful design to make a space feel like a hug.

If you’re hankering for a little extra warmth in your space, here are just a few ways you can infuse a bit of coziness into any room of your home.

When it comes to interior paint, even your very favorite shade won’t live up to expectations without a well-executed paint job.

During the fall ‘22 ORC, Princess of Noire Motif tackled a gut renovation of her kids’ bathroom. Her goal was to create a bathroom that her kids would love, but that also felt mature enough to grow with them and eventually be used for guests once her kids have flown the coop.

Furniture brand Wovenbyrd has been a One Room Challenge sponsor for more than five years now, and we are thrilled to have them on board Team ORC.

If your watchlist is looking a bit sparse, whether you're a design enthusiast seeking fresh ideas or simply looking for some beautiful escapism, you’ve come to the right place.

Seasoned ORC vet Erin Zubot tackled a major mudroom overhaul during the Fall ‘22 event, during which she DIYed the most charming built-in storage bench. It looks incredible and is a vastly more efficient use of space.

When Shawna and her husband purchased their house a decade ago, they had planned to turn the unfinished basement into a playroom, but the arrival of their third child put the project on the backburner.

The major theme we noticed last year was that ideas and styles trended while not necessarily being trendy. Micro-trends are out, and timeless design is in.

As we bid farewell to 2023, it's time to celebrate the hands-on creativity that not only left us genuinely awe-inspired, but are also getting our gears turning for next year. This year’s ORC participants showcased an abundance of talent that deserves a moment in the spotlight.

As we wrap up the year, it's time to give credit where credit's due—the unsung heroes of our DIY endeavors. These six tools played a starring role in turning ideas into tangible creations this year.

Adrian of Addy Does It achieved quite a feat by gutting her powder room and transforming it into this lavender gem, 100% DIY. The amount that she was able to accomplish is completely nuts, so buckle up.

Whether you’ve known it or not, there’s a good chance you’ve used biophilic design principles in your home before.

While we can’t tell you why the majority of Black Friday roundups all have the same 20 products, none of which you want or need, we the ORC editors CAN offer you our handpicked list of 35 Black Friday home deals that are truly worth your attention.

Architectural Digest and Ruggable have joined forces with a collection of 16 rugs, designed by 8 rising star designers from AD’s New American Voices.

Are you or a loved one dreaming of a home office with lots of magnificent built-in storage? Stock, unfinished stock, and RTA kitchen cabinets might be your ticket to making that dream a reality.