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).

A crash course on knowing whether or not that FB Marketplace gem is salvageable, if it's worth the time, and where to begin.

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?

Pattern is absolutely everywhere. Materials like wood and marble technically have a pattern, so even the most devout minimalist still has to balance and mix patterns in their home.

Have you ever wondered what other DIYers are listening to while they tackle their latest projects? Team ORC recently launched an extensive research study (a few polls on our Instagram story).

While we may not rely on these cutouts to keep our butter fresh, they still add heaps of charm and whimsy to cabinet fronts.

Have you ever happened upon a DIY video while scrolling through your social media feed, and felt a sudden urge to start tackling a new project in your home? Research has shown that watching our peers DIY on social media is like a lightbulb moment.

The One Room Challenge® Spring ‘24 event has officially come to a close, and what a spectacular season it was. Here at ORC HQ we’ve been zealously browsing the reveals. Here’s our breakdown of what we saw making waves this season.

Apparently, hitting your mid-to-late-twenties can cause one to become suddenly and profoundly obsessed with all things organization, which I found out when it recently happened to me.

Since the decade so far has been huge for both natural wood tones and collected decor, mixing wood is absolutely a skill you should have in your arsenal, and it’s a piece of cake once you know the basics.

A lot of the info online about curb appeal is specifically for people getting ready to sell their homes, which isn’t necessarily helpful if you want to spruce up your house’s exterior just for your own enjoyment of your home. There are plenty of smaller tweaks you can make that will make a surprising difference to your home’s facade.

When it comes to interior paint, even your very favorite shade won’t live up to expectations without a well-executed paint job.

If your watchlist is looking a bit sparse, whether you're a design enthusiast seeking fresh ideas or simply looking for some beautiful escapism, you’ve come to the right place.

The major theme we noticed last year was that ideas and styles trended while not necessarily being trendy. Micro-trends are out, and timeless design is in.

Whether you’ve known it or not, there’s a good chance you’ve used biophilic design principles in your home before.

Are you or a loved one dreaming of a home office with lots of magnificent built-in storage? Stock, unfinished stock, and RTA kitchen cabinets might be your ticket to making that dream a reality.

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.