homemaking-&-interior-decor

How to Pair Ornate Frames With Modern Art Without Overwhelming the Room

An elaborate gilded frame does not have to contain a traditional oil painting. It can just as effectively surround an…

By Casey Rothwell 2 days ago 8 min read

Bedrooms Interior Design Trends Living Room

The Groovy Rebellion: Why Lava Lamps Are Back to Disrupt Your Space

Remember lava lamps? Those mesmerizing blobs of wax floating endlessly inside glass vessels? They’re making a serious comeback—and it’s not…

By Casey Rothwell 12 days ago 5 min read

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Emerald Green: How Modern Designers Are Reimagining 1970s Color Staple

Interior designers are abandoning safe color choices, but not in the way you might expect. Instead of bold, aggressive hues,…

By Casey Rothwell 19 days ago 5 min read

Bedrooms Home Improvement & DIY Interior Design Trends Living Room

Your Wallpaper Timeline: A Decade-by-Decade Journey

Wallpaper tells the story of who we are and what we value. From the post-war optimism of 1940s bold florals…

By Monica Reyes 23 days ago 3 min read

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What is ‘New Traditionalism’ and Why is it Taking Over?

The interior design world is shifting in a really exciting way. After years of millennial gray walls, sterile minimalism, and…

By Casey Rothwell 26 days ago 5 min read

Bathrooms Home Improvement & DIY Interior Design Trends Living Room

How Architects Are Blending Old-World Details Into New Homes

Here’s something I’ve noticed while touring new construction developments: the most stunning homes often feature architectural details that feel like…

By Casey Rothwell 30 days ago 4 min read

Home Improvement & DIY Interior Design Trends

6+ Tips to Make Your Fake Plants Look Real (And Better!)

For decades, artificial plants occupied a strange cultural space—accepted in office lobbies and dental waiting rooms, but whispered about in…

By Casey Rothwell September 25, 2026 6 min read

Home Improvement & DIY Interior Design Trends Living Room

Why Are Paint Brands Suddenly Obsessed With Green?

Sherwin-Williams, the world’s largest coatings company by revenue, just crowned a vegetable-inspired shade as its 2027 Color of the…

By Monica Reyes September 18, 2026 4 min read

Interior Design Trends

New home design trend Celebrates Comfort Over Perfection

Interior spaces have long been dominated by the pursuit of pristine aesthetics and magazine-worthy arrangements. However, a growing movement…

By Casey Rothwell September 14, 2026 6 min read

Bathrooms Home Improvement & DIY Interior Design Trends

Make Small Bathrooms Feel Bigger

For decades, interior designers told us the same thing: keep small bathrooms minimal, light, and neutral. But today’s leading designers…

By Casey Rothwell September 7, 2026 6 min read

Home Improvement & DIY Kitchen & Dining Uncategorized

When to Show Off Your Fridge— And When to Hide It

For decades, kitchen design operated under one simple rule: hide the refrigerator. Appliances were functional necessities tucked away behind cabinetry,…

By Casey Rothwell September 2, 2026 5 min read

Bedrooms Home Improvement & DIY Interior Design Trends Kitchen & Dining Living Room

The Accent Wall Is Dead—And Here’s What’s Taking Its Place

Interior designers have officially moved on from accent walls, and honestly, it makes total sense once you understand why. These…

By Monica Reyes August 31, 2026 11 min read

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How to Make Small Rooms Feel Spacious

Everything you’ve been told about small spaces is backwards—and professional designers are finally calling it out. For decades, conventional wisdom…

By Casey Rothwell August 26, 2026 5 min read

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10+ DIY Ideas to Upgrade Your Home

Most people accept their living spaces as they are, never realizing that a few strategic DIY projects can completely transform…

By Casey Rothwell August 21, 2026 7 min read

Bedrooms Home Improvement & DIY Interior Design Trends Living Room

Six Designer Proven Color Combos and the Psychology Behind Them

Your home’s atmosphere goes far beyond furniture arrangement—the colors surrounding you actively shape how you feel and think within that…

By Casey Rothwell August 20, 2026 5 min read

Bedrooms Interior Design Trends Kitchen & Dining Living Room

The Designer Color Trends of Summer 2026

For decades, the design world preached minimalism — white walls, gray accents, and neutral everything. But in 2026, something fundamental…

By Casey Rothwell July 29, 2026 5 min read

Bedrooms Home Improvement & DIY Living Room

20+ Tips For a Quick Home Refresh Without Spending a Dime

Most of us make the same decorating mistakes without even realizing it—and you’re probably guilty of at least a few….

By Casey Rothwell July 24, 2026 8 min read

Home Improvement & DIY

Hallway Havens: Transforming Narrow Spaces into Chic Retreats

Most of us treat hallways like forgotten passageways—just empty corridors connecting the “real” rooms. But here’s what I’ve discovered after…

By Casey Rothwell July 20, 2026 5 min read

Interior Design Trends

Terracotta: How to Style 2026’s Summer Color (With Infographics!)

Terracotta has been shaping human spaces for over 10,000 years, yet most of us use it without truly understanding its…

By Casey Rothwell June 10, 2026 4 min read

Interior Design Trends

Our Latest Budget-Friendly Design Tips (Including Examples!)

Most of us unknowingly fall into decorating traps that make our spaces feel dated or cluttered—the exact opposite of what…

By Casey Rothwell June 8, 2026 7 min read