Get the Look: Playful, Imaginative, & Whimsical
Steve and Sarah’s beautiful home in Illinois showcases their personalities perfectly: playful, imaginative and whimsical. Their home features accessible furniture, as well as unique art and decor that is meaningful to them and their children. If you love this beautiful style, you can get the decor for your own home using the sources below.
Apr 6, 2019
Get the Look: Fearless & Colorful
A variety of styles blend together to create comfortable spaces in Heidi and Erik’s Cleveland home. Mixing so many different textures and colors can easily overwhelm a room, but in their home, it feels natural. Check out the shopping sources below to get this unique “mixed and matched” look in your home.
Apr 6, 2019
How to Turn Your IKEA Trofast Into a LEGO Holder
Maybe it’s the capital letters, but LEGO and IKEA seem like a match made in DIY heaven. Thanks to Stéphanie you can hack your way to an adorable and inexpensive LEGO holder.
Apr 6, 2019
This Weekend, Do One Thing to Get Your Front Door Ready for Spring
A front door is a little bit like a book: A pretty cover will get you excited to discover what's behind it.
Apr 5, 2019
10 Stylish (And so Affordable!) Dresser Knobs You Can Find on Amazon
It’s no secret that replacing standard dresser or nightstand knobs with more stylish options can do wonders to transform a piece. But finding the perfect drawer pull—or figuring out how to score a whole set of them without spending too much money—can be a bit of a challenge, especially if time is of the essence and you just want to finish decorating your bedroom, like, now. Luckily, all of these drawer pulls are eligible for two-day shipping (thanks, Prime!
Apr 3, 2019
The Coolest Ways to Update Your Home Bar for $10 or Less
A good bar setup at home ensures that you’re always ready for happy hour. Luckily, Amazon is brimming with cute and clever bar accessories—many of which are priced for 10n bucks or less. Read ahead for seven items that will transform your bar cart—for cheap. Looking for an easy way to squeeze some fresh lemon or lime into your cocktail? This savvy spritzer has serrated teeth, so you can stick it straight inside a piece of fruit and then spray away.
Mar 30, 2019
11 IKEA Products Every Renter Should Know About
I'm a lifelong renter and IKEA products have come to the rescue for many of my rental conundrums over the years.
Mar 29, 2019
Get the Look: Light, Breezy & Natural California Style
Combining worldly elements and natural textures with a mid-century modern flare has resulted in a comfortable and airy home. What isn’t to love about Sheeva’s Spanish Colonial? Reference her resource list to get a bright and breezy home of your own! charset="utf-8" src="https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.
Mar 26, 2019
It’s Official: 2019 is All About Globe Lighting
We pay special attention to lighting. The glitzy chandelier featured in that historic house tour. Those coastal-inspired pendants along the bar at that airport restaurant. The single Edison bulb that illuminates your favorite hotel’s bedroom. “Lighting is one of the most important parts of a design—both the physical fixtures, as well as the quality of lighting,” says Dan Mazzarini of BHDM Design.
Mar 24, 2019
Goop Just Launched Its First Wallpaper Collab and We’re In Love
Wallpaper has been in and out of style over the last few decades. People might think that wallpaper could never be “in” again but it is making a comeback. Goop has decided to put their hat in the ring for their first-ever wallpaper collaboration. Goop has teamed up with DIY textile brand Tempaper to release a non-toxic, floral wallpaper.
Mar 17, 2019
Why Brass Trunks Are My Favorite Way to Tie a Room Together
Growing up, we had a few trunks in my house from my mom’s and grandma’s childhood days. They were worn-looking and covered in stickers from summer camp and travels, but they didn’t exactly catch my eye. As I grew older and started decorating my own apartment, I began to spot brass trunks all over Pinterest and fell for them, hard. Unlike the black, weathered trunks we’d had in our basement, these were shiny, glam-looking, and much more my style.
Mar 15, 2019
These Modern Tiny Houses Offer a ‘Pay As You Live’ Option for Urban Nomads
Thanks to the evolution of residential spaces, the term “house-hopping” has gained an alternate meaning. Case in point: Berlin startup Cabin Spacey’s prefab tiny houses. Singularly known as the Minimal House, the conservatively-sized structures are designed to accommodate so-called “urban nomads” who are in search of instant housing.
Mar 14, 2019
6 Stylish Accent Tables You Can Get on Amazon for Less Than $50
Accent tables can do a lot to make a room feel finished, but for such a small piece of your room, they can end up being surprisingly expensive. Fortunately, one of our favorite online retailers, Amazon, offers an impressive assortment of accent tables that are both super stylish and inexpensive. From a pair of nesting end tables to a two-tiered coffee table, here are some of the best accent tables under $50 on Amazon. The only thing better than a sleek and space-savvy end table is two of them.
Mar 13, 2019
Basic Guide to DIY Basket Making
I come across so many beautiful baskets in stores that I forget these items are often handmade. With a little bit of practice and patience, it’s not so hard… as long as you start small. After all, they don’t joke about bird courses as ‘basket weaving’ courses for nothing! I recommend preparing your materials (find local materials, then dry and soak them), then weaving them into small shapes or flat mats.
Mar 12, 2019
The 6 Amazon Small Space Buys That Make My Apartment Livable (and Lovable)
Because offering advice on small space living is kind of our thing.
Mar 12, 2019
Line Art Is the Trend Minimalists (and Wannabe Minimalists) Need to Know
It's taking over home design, one line at a time.
Mar 12, 2019
How To Make an Origami Fortune Teller
Sometimes it’s just more fun to let a little piece of paper make a decision for us, be it paint color, vacation spot, or dinner delivery. You might remember these paper fortune tellers (also known as cootie catchers, chatterboxes, salt cellars, or whirlybirds) from your grade school days, made to pass time and bring a laugh or three. They’re great to play around with for nostalgia sake, or when you just can’t make that really “difficult” decision on your own.
Mar 9, 2019
13 Rooms that Prove Poufs Are the Versatile Furniture Your Home Needs
Think poufs are overrated? Not so fast. There’s a reason these guys keep popping up in room after room. After all, they’re portable, comfortable, colorful, and stylish… certainly not every piece of decor fits this description. Need a little more convincing? Check out the ways in which 14 different homeowners and renters styled poufs in their spaces. Ah, the classic moroccan pouf.
Mar 6, 2019
Before and After: This Rental Kitchen DIY Is the Best Thing on the Internet
There are only so many changes you can make to a kitchen you do not own. Jess Bunge, Senior Market Editor for Emily Henderson, faced many of the classic challenges of a rental—dated floors, lackluster countertops, an oddly shaped floor plan—but brilliantly worked around them to make the space one to sigh over. The real star of this new kitchen is the countertop cover. With help from her dad, Jess cleverly cut plywood to fit over the gray granite, and built a matching backsplash.
Mar 3, 2019
Get the Look: Vermont-Inspired, Cozy Farmhouse Vibes
A country style retreat within the city, Nick & Spiro’s Chicago home takes you back in time to a slower pace and peaceful way of living. Whether you’re looking for country inspiration for your home or cabin you’re sure to find something here – from DIY throw pillows and curtains to antique inspired furniture, Nick & Spiro’s home has it all!
Mar 1, 2019
Get the Look: A Home Full of Second-Hand Treasures
Hannah and Jean’s 1920s home in Australia is filled with amazing pieces sourced from Gumtree, discovered in op shops, and passed down from family and friends. If you don’t have a steady supply of secondhand treasures, don’t fret, because now you can shop the style!
Mar 1, 2019
Get the Look: Scandinavian Style in South Africa
Georgina and Gideon’s Cape Town home is full of unique pieces designed and/or made by Gideon, incredible textiles purchased on their travels, and treasured family pieces passed down for generations. If you don’t have access to heirlooms, airfare, or a powder coating gun, don’t despair—now you can shop the style!
Mar 1, 2019
Get the Look: A Tropical-Vintage-Folk Flat in Barcelona
Hortense’s Spanish home is cozily filled with beloved pieces—as she noted, “Every object or piece of furniture has a story.” She searched hard for each and every piece, but I’ve done the work for you!
Mar 1, 2019
Get the Look: A Sophisticated Classic Modern Apartment
Jonny and Aimée’s Chicago home is “light-filled, chic, and well-designed,” filled with classic pieces in black, white, and brass at a variety of price points—which makes it all the more fun to shop the style! Chair — Similar: Overstock.
Mar 1, 2019
Get the Look: Minimal & Airy Arizona Adobe Style
Krysta and Joel’s modern adobe in Tucson started its life as a moccasin workshop a century ago and now serves as a guest home and a location for photo/video shoots. The spare furnishings allow the adobe walls, concrete floors, and gorgeous wood ceilings to shine—and now you can shop the style!
Mar 1, 2019
Get the Look: Sleek Black & White Scandinavian-Inspired Style
Lisa’s Australian home is furnished in a minimal, modern, black-and-white style that’s actually very obtainable, so it’s time to shop the style!
Mar 1, 2019
Get the Look: A Clean White Dream in NYC
Stephanie’s West Village apartment is a dream of airy, light-filled spaces furnished with only beautiful essentials, all in a palette of white, grey, and black. This is the perfect way to decorate an ultra-plain apartment, so if that’s what you’ve got, you’ll especially want to shop the style!
Mar 1, 2019
How To Remove Wallpaper
How long have you been living with that wallpaper you hate? If you answered “too long,” read on—we just might have the inspiration and know-how you need to get going on your long-awaited project. We recently moved into an 1870s home that was covered—with the exception of one room—in wallpaper. It was mostly Victorian (1980s Victorian), and we couldn’t wait to get in there and remove every last bit.
Feb 24, 2019
DIY Home Decor: How To Make a Modern Beaded Wood Trivet
This simple DIY trivet is perfect for tea-brewing winter months and a great gift for design lovers. Not only does it embody two of my current obsessions— geometric shapes and color-blocking against unfinished wood—but it also is super practical and can be separated into three individual trivets. Here’s how to make your very own: 1″ Wood beads (I used 39pcs) Cording Paint Tools Paintbrush Palette ScissorsPaperclip or large needle (optional) 1.
Feb 24, 2019
DIY Brass Hanging Planter
This adorable little brass tubing planter has been making its way around Pinterest lately —and for good reason. It’s just as fun as it is affordable and stands about 18″ tall so it’s a perfect addition to any small space! If you’ve yet to work with brass tubing, this is a fantastic intro project to get your feet wet.
Feb 24, 2019
15 Outdoor DIY Projects For Summer
Fancy an outdoor rolling bar cart? Or a succulent scrap wood table? How about a shade sail or some wine crate planter boxes? Make the most of the outdoors this summer with one (or more!) of these 15 DIY projects.
Feb 23, 2019
Proof Your Wall Shelves Don’t Have to be Boring
Just because shelves are utilitarian in nature doesn't mean they have to look it.
Feb 23, 2019
10 Living Room Trends Set to Take the Rest of 2019 by Storm
If the kitchen is the stomach of your home, the living room is definitely its heart. It’s where you can curl up with a book on a lazy Sunday, catch up with some friends over a glass of wine, or spend the entire weekend binge-watching whatever’s on Netflix (hey, we’re not judging). Your living room is such an important part of your home, it’s important to keep it looking its best at all times.
Feb 21, 2019
10 Rooms That Prove This Vintage Accessory Can Feel Thoroughly Modern
Who doesn’t love a good record player? They’re functional, stylish, and keep popping up in home tour after home tour. If you’re worried about adding one to your own place without making your houseguests wonder if they’ve been transported back to 1962, fear not. The rooms below prove that these babies can look just as cool now as they did way back when. Placing an antique-inspired record player on a trendy storage cart helps combine past and present.
Feb 21, 2019
This Company Converts Minivans Into Two-Person Campers Starting at $8,500
With more and more people committed to adopting a nomadic lifestyle, the case for making permanent living spaces out of campers continues to grow stronger. Recently, we’ve seen a family of four living in a Mercedes sprinter van and even received an up close and personal look at this newlywed couple who transformed a retro van into a cozy tiny home to travel cross country.
Feb 20, 2019
Myka and George’s Modern Abode
Name: Myka + Georges Haddad Location: Laurel Heights — San Francisco, California Size: 600 square feet Years lived in: 6 years, rented Myka of the blog Modern Sequins shows us how great style can translate from fashion to the home. With pieces collected from years of event styling and her signature sparkle throughout, the apartment that she calls home with her husband George is only out-shined by one thing… …Her wardrobe!
Feb 20, 2019
Anthropologie’s Latest Collection Is For Dog Lovers
Anthropologie’s latest collection has gone to the dogs. Available as of February 19, the boho retailer released Bone Appetite, its tableware collaboration with Philadelphia artist Jay McClellan, most known for his lively dog paintings. Bone Appetit will feature 11 items in total, among them mugs, dessert plates, dishtowels and platters.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Where Vintage, Modern & Contemporary Chic Meet
With or without a house built in the 1950s, it’s possible to achieve a mid-century style mixed with your own personal flare. Astral’s home seamlessly joins elements from mid-century design with both modern and vintage elements—and some contemporary chic. Find out how you can achieve Astral’s style with the shopping resources below!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Classic & Crisp With Modern Flair
Keeping a 600 square foot space fresh and simple is more affordable than you might think. Alejandra and Oliver have filled their Boston apartment with both old and new while keeping their space timeless and bright. Use their shopping resource list to get this look and make it your own without breaking the bank!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Organic & Clean Vintage Style
Decorating a rented space well can be challenging. Incorporating your own style into the permanent, sometimes significant, features isn’t always easy. But it’s an area in which Ruth excelled in her 550 square feet in London. Check out Ruth’s shopping resources to achieve her stylish vintage Scandinavian style in your own space.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Comfortable & Intentional Industrial Style
Mollie and Dave’s condo features lovely bleached wood floors, mile-high ceilings, enviable original wood features, and breathtaking views of Chicago. They’ve filled their home with comfortable, industrial-friendly pieces that enhance their living space without distracting from its inherent charms. Click through to shop the style!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Mid-Century Modern Meets Eclectic
Evan and Gavin have perfected the art of finding impressive decor at antique and thrift shops. Their Seattle home is a treasure trove of mid-century modern finds and one-of-a-kind pieces. But not everyone can be so lucky. Check out this shopping resource list to find some new mid-century modern-inspired treasures that you don’t have to cross your fingers and make a wish for.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Multi-Texture Vintage Bohemian Style
You may not have your own 100-year-old inn in the Catskill Mountains to fill with treasures, but that shouldn’t stop you from sourcing inspiration from Eliza and Tim. Their vintage inn is bursting with textures, moody colors, an array of textiles, and bohemian charm.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Crisp & Clean With Bursts of Color
Lian and Fabien’s 1500 square foot space in Cape Town is like a breath of fresh air with crisp white walls and floors and brilliant pops of color with personal touches from around the world. If you’re looking for inspiration check out their resource list!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Dreamy Vintage Bohemian Bedroom Style
For airy and simple vintage bohemian inspiration for your bedroom, look no further than Eliza and Tim’s 100-year-old historic inn deep in the heart of New York’s Catskill Mountains. From floor to ceiling they have every inch covered and you won’t be disappointed!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Simple, Traditional & Functional Country Style
It can take time to settle in and create your perfect family home. Lesli has spent the last 12 years pouring herself into her 140-year-old Virginia home. With a little help from her shopping resources you can get to work today on a classic and colorful space of your own!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Timeless Farmhouse Style
Christina and her family’s newly updated 1902 home in Pennsylvania is filled with modern farmhouse charm from floor to ceiling. Whether or not you live in your own actual farmhouse, you can still share in the timeless and traditional charm of modern farmhouse style living using Christina’s shopping resource list!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Budget-Friendly Multi-Era Style
Tavia has successfully furnished her Minneapolis home with numerous secondhand and thrifty finds. In the process she has filled her space with furniture and decor from numerous styles and eras, keeping a hard to come by cohesive look. Take a peek at her resource list to shop her style and blend together your favorite finds!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Modern & Eclectic With a Touch of Whimsy
Alyssa and her family have created a calm and peaceful sanctuary in their Echo Park Bungalow. Filled with pops of color and the perfect touch of whimsy you’re sure to find some inspiration here – check out their resource list to shop their style!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Colorful Danish-Inspired Modern Style
In the middle of Australian wide open spaces sits Leesa and Darren’s home, a place filled with vintage and modern, Danish style and bright colors, and plants and original art. If you’re looking for bright Danish modern inspiration, look no further! Take a peek at Leesa and Darren’s resource lists below.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Authentic Mid-Century Bohemian Style
Inspired by ’60s eclectic style, Mike and Rachel’s Ojai rental sets the mood for creativity as well as peaceful lounging. Full of classics and bohemian charm, be sure to check out their resource lists to achieve a similar style and make it your own!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Modern Space Age Style
You most likely don’t live in a spaceship or a spaceship shaped house. But if you wish you did, or want to bring some space age style into your space on this planet, check out the resource lists for this one-of-a-kind spaceship shaped home in California.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Intimately Minimal-Modern in Williamsburg
Simone’s Brooklyn apartment is decorated almost exclusively in gray, black, red, and clear, and the effect is unified, uncluttered, and luxurious. Whether or not you’re able to stick to such a strict palette, you can definitely shop the style!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Clean, Modern & Mid-Century Chicago Style
This recently renovated home includes carefully thought-out and well-planned decor and custom features. With no detail overlooked you're sure to find something to love.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Quirky, Modern & Eclectic Style
While you may not have the same luck as Mercedes when it comes to stumbling upon free or inexpensive decor and furniture, you may be equally interested (or inspired by) her modern, eclectic and quirky style. Check out the resources from her 850 square foot space in Montréal.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Vintage Meets Modern in an Eclectic Mix
A cohesive eclectic style can be hard to achieve. Christina has successfully combined a love of vintage and modern in her cozy Australia home. Check out her resources to achieve a similar eclectic mix easily without spending hours perusing thrift shops near and far!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Light & Modern With “Flea Market Chic” Vibes
Not only is this sustainable home in the Philippines an architectural marvel on the inside and out—it is styled beautifully in every single room. Modern design with clean lines and surfaces melds seamlessly with a flea market/industrial vibe influenced by the owners’ travels. Shop their style below to achieve some modern and clean serenity in your space.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Mid-Century & Bohemian-Inspired Colorful Style
Bright, cheerful, full of patterns and textures—Becca and Doug’s California home is a visual stunner. With items sourced from secondhand shops, the internet, and new things, too, Becca’s style isn’t tough to duplicate. Check out her resource lists for some bright mid-century, bohemian inspiration to bring some joy to your home!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Warm, Cozy & Classic Mid-Century Inspired Style
A seamless and eclectic mix of vintage and modern has resulted in a warm, colorful, and cozy Portland home. Check out the resource lists below to shop Teresa’s style and bring some mid-century inspired charm to your home! Wall Color — Miller Paints Wall Unit — Similar: Design Within Reach Print — Mark Warren Jacques Yes banner — Secret Holiday & Co.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Art Deco Luxe Meets Rebelliously Sophisticated
This bold, modern, and somewhat rebellious high-rise space in the heart of Manhattan is filled to the brim with stunning designs and patterns and color combinations. Check out Gretchen’s resource lists for some bold art deco luxe inspiration and ideas!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Elegant Style Full of Bold Color & Texture
This gorgeous one bedroom London apartment is bursting with bold colors, patterns, and textures. Check out Shanade’s resource lists below to shop her style and add some bold elegance to your home!
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Minimal & Organic Mediterranean Style
Bring modern Mediterranean vibes into your home with Noemi and Cristian’s resource lists! Their minimal and airy (but also very fun and casual) Barcelona rental is sure to inspire.
Feb 20, 2019
Get the Look: Natural, Neutral and Modern Chicago Style
Jess’s Ravenswood Chicago rental is bursting with inspiring DIY projects, both from scratch and simple furniture upgrades. They fit together seamlessly with her overall natural and modern style. If you aren’t quite as handy or patient as Jess, check out her resource lists to source some similar ready-made items to add your home.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Eclectic, Contemporary & Colorful Style
Tami’s New Orleans home couldn’t get much happier than it already is. It’s bright, colorful, completely unique, and even has it’s own name. Tami’s home is constantly changing, in true artist fashion. But if you like what you see right now, check out her resource lists to shop her unique style and make your space happy, too!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Clean, High-Contrast & Colorful Style
Furnishing a brand new home can be a challenge when you’ve recently exhausted your budget on building it. As many of us do, Athena has an IKEA nearby that helped her get off on the right foot. If you’re looking for some ideas to maximize affordable IKEA style and add DIY features while keeping your space looking unique and inviting, check out Athena’s resource lists!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Modern, Minimal & Budget-Friendly Style
Look no further than Nicole and Dave’s Baltimore loft if you’ve been searching for a modern and minimal, yet budget-friendly look. They have perfected using easy to find and easy on the pocketbook IKEA staples along with DIY and intriguing decor to create a cohesive, modern, and stylish live/work space. Check out their resource lists to shop their style!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: A Retro Scandi Modern Mix
Mylène’s style is a “mix of retro, Scandinavian, modern elements and plants.” Her Montreal apartment is filled with old and new with DIY projects in nearly every room. Shop Mylène’s style to achieve a “soft retro” look of your own.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Thrifty Modern & Eclectic Style
Colie and her husband have only lived in their 781 square foot North Loop Minneapolis apartment for a few months, but it doesn’t show. As the daughter of an interior decorator, Colie has great design instincts and an eye for a deal. Take a page from Colie’s book and shop her style for a modern eclectic look of your own!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Minimal MCM Meets Flea Market Chic
Marni and Laine’s Los Angeles rental is sure to inspire. They’ve mastered the art of mash-up — one a collector with a love of flea market finds and a boho vibe, the other leans toward minimal, negative-space style. If you’re trying to reconcile these two styles, look no further than Marni and Laine’s resource lists!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Modern Meets Bohemian in Austin
Emily has mastered the art of tastefully combining modern and bohemian decor and furniture while keeping it refreshingly minimal in her 1967 renovated Austin charmer. Take a peek at her resource lists below to shop her delightful style!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: A Mix of Modern, Rustic & Chinoiserie-Inspired
Sarah has executed the perfect mix of traditional, rustic, Chinoiserie, and mid-century styles in her family’s Massachusetts home. With easy-to-source furniture and decor you can shop Sarah’s style and achieve this bright mix of styles, too!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: New England & Scandinavian-Inspired Charm
Elijah’s Boston apartment seamlessly combines inspiration sourced from New England, classic Americana, his world travels (to Scandinavia and beyond), and his German heritage. If you’re intrigued by his “Ralph Lauren’s son returns from study abroad in Stockholm” style, check out his resource lists below to shop his charming style!
Feb 19, 2019