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.

Selene had reached the DIY level where she had accumulated enough tools and supplies that she needed a dedicated spot for storage (if you DIY you know this struggle—it starts with one electric drill and gets out of hand fast).

Tiffany’s goal was to turn this storage area into to a cozy space with more visual interest where daughters could read and enjoy spending time.

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.

If you’re not keeping an eye on Target’s brand collaborations, especially in the home decor section, you’re missing out.

The second “after” was a result of a fire sprinkler bursting in the bathroom and flooding the downstairs of their home, forcing Joannie and Mike to do much of their work over again, along with a few changes and upgrades.

Although DIY built-in elements are becoming a more and more popular way to upgrade and customize, in builder-basic spaces especially, banquettes are a much less common project. This completed dining nook completely makes the case for DIYing a built-in banquette.

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.

Jana Donohoe gave her builder-basic white box kitchen and breakfast nook a dose of character and charm. A few small changes in the kitchen go a long way, and the DIY IKEA hack steals the show.

When Carrie asked her 3 and 4 year old sons what they wanted in their new bedroom, they told her they would like space, dinosaurs, robots, and dump trucks.

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.

Jourdan Fairchild and her husband hadn’t planned to tackle their daughter’s closet so soon after moving into their home, but the temporary wire shelf falling down one morning before school caused a change of plans.