What Is Biophilic Design?
Whether you’ve known it or not, there’s a good chance you’ve used biophilic design principles in your home before.
The Secret to the Perfect Home Office Could Be… Kitchen Cabinets
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.
How to Use High & Low Contrast in Your Color Palettes
One tool every design enthusiast should have in their toolkit is contrast—the difference of value or brightness between colors. The level of contrast in a space can greatly influence the way we feel within them.
How to Winterize and Protect Your Home From Damage in Cold Weather
As a lifelong resident of Texas, I grew up with almost exclusively mild winters. With summers getting hotter and winters getting colder, there are most certainly lots of people in the same boat I’m in, who are needing to figure out winterizing for the first time in their lives.
How to Make a Great Mood Board for an Interior Design Project
Whether you’re needing assistance with the technical side or the creative process, we’ve got you covered below with a complete guide to creating an interior design mood board.
The Order of Operations for Room Refreshes, Makeovers, and Total Renovations
Just like PEMDAS from algebra class, there’s an order of operations for transforming any room.
Mudroom & Entryway Storage Ideas to Cut Clutter
Temperatures are soaring and kids are back in school. A pile of clutter by the door is to be expected in these conditions.
Glow Up Your Home Office: A Lighting Design Guide
It's important to have the right lighting to make the most of your time there, and designing the lighting in your home office comes with unique challenges and considerations. From how to decide how many Kelvins you want to gorgeous and inspiring examples, we’ve got you covered in our guide to lighting your home office.
How to Pull off the Eclectic Design Aesthetic
Good eclectic design is more than just mixing lots of elements. The best eclectic spaces feel surprising and remarkable due to the juxtaposition of eras and styles.
11 Stylish Storage Ideas That Cut Clutter and Actually Look Nice
In our quest for a clutter-free living space, storage solutions play a pivotal role. However, finding storage options that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing can be a challenge.
How to Find the Perfect Shade of Green
Looking to go green? It’s is a versatile and refreshing color. When used in your home, green can be used to create a number of moods and feelings. There are so many gorgeous shades, though, that it can be difficult to know where to begin choosing the best green for your space.
Making the Perfect Gallery Wall With Beth Diana Smith
This is Gallery Walls 101, and today we’re learning from the brilliant Beth Diana Smith and the amazing gallery wall she created during her spring ‘20 One Room Challenge® project.
24 Rooms with Floral Wallpaper + Style Breakdown
When it comes to floral wallpaper, the options are as diverse as the flowers themselves. From traditional to modern, there is a wide array of styles to suit every taste and interior design aesthetic.
Check out these ORC projects with floral wallpaper, broken down by style, for all your inspiration needs.
14 Rooms With Beadboard That Showcase Its Timeless Charm
With its timeless charm, easy installation, durability, and versatile applications, beadboard has long been an interior staple.
Check out these 14 ORC projects for all your beadboard inspiration needs.
You’re Wrong About 70s Interior Design
70s interior design is, more often than not, either unfairly maligned or chronically misunderstood. Many people see the 70s as either the decade of wild floral prints and avocado green formica, or the decade of checkerboard print and terrazzo. Although all of those trended at some point in the 70s, there’s much more to the decor of the decade.
4 Tips to Make Backyard Dining a Breeze
If you’re like me, when the weather gets nice, you gaze out your back window and think “man, I wish I spent more time outside” at least three times a week. If you’re also determined to finally make it happen this summer, read on for four hot tips on making backyard dining a piece of cake.
Container Gardening Tips for a Vibrant Summer
Ready to dive into the wonderful world of container gardening? Your future self will thank you for the endless beauty you'll enjoy all summer long. There are so many reasons to try container gardening, and a few things to consider as hot weather approaches.
Less or More: Minimalism and Maximalism
Most people have an idea of whether their personal style is more minimalist or a maximalist. However, the practical side of these interior design styles is far less frequently considered.
Keeping Your Space Clean & Stylish with Pets
Pets bring so much joy, companionship, and fulfillment into our homes. They also tend to bring other things into our homes— things that might clash with carefully curated decor.
Creating a Stylish Backyard Space
If you're looking for some inspiration to transform your backyard into a cool and stylish outdoor oasis, we’ve got you covered! From DIY projects to inspiring design ideas, here are five ways to create a cool backyard that will impress your guests and make you want to spend more time outdoors.