If your home has a bad case of “boring hallways,” fear not! There are so many ways you can make them feel just as special as every other room.

We were so excited to see so many community members interested in tackling mini projects. With help from ORC folks on Instagram, we’ve put together this mini project guide that should answer any questions and give you lots of ideas.

Think you don’t have space for a garden? Think again. Container gardening makes it possible to grow flowers, herbs, and even vegetables just about anywhere—balconies, patios, windowsills, or tucked into a corner of your yard.

Looking to go green? Green continues to be one of the most versatile and beloved colors in interior design. There are so many gorgeous shades, though, that it can be difficult to know where to begin choosing the best green for your space.

Creating faux wallpaper with a stencil and paint is drastically cheaper than wallpaper, and it’s completely customizable. If your interest is piqued, here’s what to consider before you start.

Having an office space that energizes you and makes you feel inspired can be such a game changer.

Whether you prefer a bold space that excites you or a more neutral space that makes you feel calm and focused, there’s no better place to work than one that makes you happy.

As 2025 kicks off, our feeds have been wall-to-wall trend forecasts. The trend we’re rooting for the most this year, though, has been ongoing for years now, and has been embraced most widely by none other than Gen Z.

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.

Bathrooms, being small and functional spaces, have precious few ways to bring in pizazz.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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).

A crash course on knowing whether or not that FB Marketplace gem is salvageable, if it's worth the time, and where to begin.

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?

Tracey turned an uninspired laundry room into a gorgeous green space where working on laundry would put anyone in a fantastic mood.

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.

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.

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).