How to Use High & Low Contrast in Your Color Palettes
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.
How to Make a Great Mood Board for an Interior Design Project
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.
The Order of Operations for Room Refreshes, Makeovers, and Total Renovations
Just like PEMDAS from algebra class, there’s an order of operations for transforming any room.
Glow Up Your Home Office: A Lighting Design Guide
It's important to have the right lighting to make the most of your time there, and designing the lighting in your home office comes with unique challenges and considerations. From how to decide how many Kelvins you want to gorgeous and inspiring examples, we’ve got you covered in our guide to lighting your home office.
How to Find the Perfect Shade of Green
Looking to go green? It’s is a versatile and refreshing color. When used in your home, green can be used to create a number of moods and feelings. There are so many gorgeous shades, though, that it can be difficult to know where to begin choosing the best green for your space.
Making the Perfect Gallery Wall With Beth Diana Smith
This is Gallery Walls 101, and today we’re learning from the brilliant Beth Diana Smith and the amazing gallery wall she created during her spring ‘20 One Room Challenge® project.
DIY Safety 101: 8 Essential Safety Tips
Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just getting started, keeping yourself safe should always be a top priority.
Before you grab your tools and dive into your next DIY project, check out our DIY safety guide and make sure your DIY adventures are not only fun and rewarding, but also hazard-free.
Color Drenching, the Ceiling-to-Baseboard Paint Treatment
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 Complete Guide to Choosing a Natural Stone
Check out our guide to marble, marble alternatives, and how to choose, featuring some amazing past ORC projects.
ORC Encyclopedia: Types of Wood Wall Accents and Paneling
The terms for the types of wall accents and panelings can be confusing (what the heck is wainscoting?), so here’s a handy rundown plus photos to help out anyone who’s understandably confused.
How To Make Your Hallway Not Boring
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.