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.

Lizzy Powers and her husband Zach made this built-in window seat themselves as part of their ORC office transformation. Lucky for us, they gave all the details, including what may be the smartest cushion hack ever.

Tim’s project had an extra special, very sweet twist: this living room and foyer are in his family home, and he would be transforming them secretly as a surprise for his father while his father was out of the country on vacation.

Makenzie and Matt did almost all of the labor themselves in order to save money for their upcoming wedding, including stripping the room back to the studs, drywalling, tiling, and wallpapering.

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.

From covering popcorn texture to creating an artistic masterpiece, these five One Room Challenge® participants have some terrific answers to the eternal question: “what should I do about the ceiling?”.

This incredible loft transformation is by Dorsey Designs from the spring ‘20 One Room Challenge® event. That built-in is to die for, and Sarah’s styling is masterful.

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.

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.

What exactly is mid-century modern? And why does it have such a hold on us all?

Spoiler alert— its iconic status is well deserved, and it’s not going anywhere.

Whether you’re looking to get inspired to try color drenching yourself, or you’re just wondering what in the world color drenching is, you’ve come to the right place.

The den started out with a great stone fireplace and gorgeous wood floors, but the room had no exterior windows and overall felt very dark and uninviting.

Check out our guide to marble, marble alternatives, and how to choose, featuring some amazing past ORC projects.

Kourtni had already spent a little time updating the laundry room, but wasn’t quite satisfied. She took the ORC plunge, and the finished product is stunning.

What better interior inspiration could there be than the movie and TV sets we swoon over? Our favorite media requires an intentional, visually striking, immersive space where the story can unfold.

Some major elements stayed the same, like the cabinets, countertops, sink, and window treatment— if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. The changes Dee did make take this kitchen to a whole new level.

Sarah Gunn started with a great but generic base, and really made it her own without doing any demolition at all.

This incredible primary bathroom transformation is by Gathered Living from the spring ‘22 One Room Challenge® event. Emily was able to give this bathroom a whole new look without doing any demolition at all.

A special offer from Spoonflower, plus three recent ORC projects that feature Spoonflower peel-and-stick wallpaper.

If you only think of pink as a girly or unsophisticated color, you are seriously missing out.