DIY: A Cat-Proof Window Treatment
Virginia from Team ORC tackled a mini project during the fall event. The catalyst for this project is named Clancy.
Five Fixes for Regular Home Wear and Tear
Some of the most satisfying home improvements are the tiny ones that take less than an hour but somehow never make it to the top of the to-do list.
How to Fight the Winter Blues With Science & Design
Last week, on the very first day after the time change, I could already feel myself getting sluggish and blah as the sun started setting at 5:30pm. This year, I'm deciding to be proactive and set myself up for success, and I've learned some genuinely interesting stuff that I'm sharing here.
Halfway Through the One Room Challenge®: A Report from the Front Lines
We're officially halfway through the fall '25 ORC, and wow, what a season it's shaping up to be! We've been absolutely loving watching everyone's progress unfold. In case you missed the first few weeks, here are just a few of the MANY highlights from this season so far.
Our Practical Approach to Seasonal Decorating
If your Instagram feed is anything like ours right now, you're probably drowning in jaw-dropping fall vignettes that look like they took a full weekend (and a small fortune) to create. Not everyone has Martha Stewart's budget or her team of stylists, though, and that's absolutely okay.
As we head into October and November, we're sharing our strategy for bringing seasonal charm into your home in an economical, thoughtful, and refreshingly low-effort way.
The Complete Window Treatment Encyclopedia: Every Option Explained
When it comes to window treatments, there's an overwhelming number of options available, each with its own benefits and best-use scenarios. Let's break down every major type of window treatment, when to use each one, and how to choose what's right for your space.
How to Buy the Right Interior Paint
Luckily, you don't need to learn a bunch of technical terms. You just need to know which paint works for your project so you don't have to repaint your kitchen cabinets in six months. Let's figure out paint together, shall we?
How To Make A 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.
Everything You Need to Know About DIYing Faux Wallpaper
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.
Making Your Home Office a Space You Enjoy Working In
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.
The Gen Z Interior Design Trend We’re Rooting For in 2025
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.
Make Your Kitchen and Pantry Work for You
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.
How to Style a Bathroom with Wallpaper
Bathrooms, being small and functional spaces, have precious few ways to bring in pizazz.
B&A: How This Basement Went From Flood Damage to Luxe Lounge
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.
22 Examples of Timeless Interior Design
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.
B&A: How to Update an Old Farmhouse Kitchen, Without Losing Any of Its Charm
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.
Molding, Wainscoting, and Paneling, Explained
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).
Understanding Warm & Cool Colors, and How to Use Them in Interior Design
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?
B&A: A Cozy, Color Drenched Music Room
While her music room was already lovely, Xin was ready to give the space another pass now that she’s a seasoned DIYer.
B&A: Dated Jack & Jill Bathroom Gets a Fresh New Look (and Two Gorgeous Linen Cabinets!)
Laura of Love Living Here Co. put care into each of her design choices, and the finished bathroom is incredible. Oh yeah, and did we mention she did it all DIY?