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.

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.

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.

Just like PEMDAS from algebra class, there’s an order of operations for transforming any room.

Temperatures are soaring and kids are back in school. A pile of clutter by the door is to be expected in these conditions.

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.

In our quest for a clutter-free living space, storage solutions play a pivotal role. However, finding storage options that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing can be a challenge.

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.

When it comes to floral wallpaper, the options are as diverse as the flowers themselves. From traditional to modern, there is a wide array of styles to suit every taste and interior design aesthetic.

Check out these ORC projects with floral wallpaper, broken down by style, for all your inspiration needs.

With its timeless charm, easy installation, durability, and versatile applications, beadboard has long been an interior staple.

Check out these 14 ORC projects for all your beadboard inspiration needs.

70s interior design is, more often than not, either unfairly maligned or chronically misunderstood. Many people see the 70s as either the decade of wild floral prints and avocado green formica, or the decade of checkerboard print and terrazzo. Although all of those trended at some point in the 70s, there’s much more to the decor of the decade.

If you’re like me, when the weather gets nice, you gaze out your back window and think “man, I wish I spent more time outside” at least three times a week. If you’re also determined to finally make it happen this summer, read on for four hot tips on making backyard dining a piece of cake.

Most people have an idea of whether their personal style is more minimalist or a maximalist. However, the practical side of these interior design styles is far less frequently considered.

Pets bring so much joy, companionship, and fulfillment into our homes. They also tend to bring other things into our homes— things that might clash with carefully curated decor.

If you're looking for some inspiration to transform your backyard into a cool and stylish outdoor oasis, we’ve got you covered! From DIY projects to inspiring design ideas, here are five ways to create a cool backyard that will impress your guests and make you want to spend more time outdoors.

What exactly is mid-century modern? And why does it have such a hold on us all?

Spoiler alert— its iconic status is well deserved, and it’s not going anywhere.

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.

What better interior inspiration could there be than the movie and TV sets we swoon over? Our favorite media requires an intentional, visually striking, immersive space where the story can unfold.

If you only think of pink as a girly or unsophisticated color, you are seriously missing out.

Light fixtures have the double duty of attractively lighting a room and being part of the room’s overall aesthetic, so finding the perfect fixtures for your space can get complicated.