What Makes Mid-Century Modern So Great
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.
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.
B&A: Gorgeous Stone Fireplace Makeover In This Warm Neutral Den
The den started out with a great stone fireplace and gorgeous wood floors, but the room had no exterior windows and overall felt very dark and uninviting.
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.
B&A: Gorgeous Neutral Laundry Room With Lots of Natural Light
Kourtni had already spent a little time updating the laundry room, but wasn’t quite satisfied. She took the ORC plunge, and the finished product is stunning.
TV & Movie Interiors We Love… and ORC® Projects That Bring Them to Life
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.
B&A: The Kitchen Transformation with Floorboards on the Ceiling
Some major elements stayed the same, like the cabinets, countertops, sink, and window treatment— if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. The changes Dee did make take this kitchen to a whole new level.
B&A: Dark Kitchen Goes to Bright and Charming
Sarah Gunn started with a great but generic base, and really made it her own without doing any demolition at all.
B&A: Stunning Primary Bathroom with a Hand-Painted Mural
This incredible primary bathroom transformation is by Gathered Living from the spring ‘22 One Room Challenge® event. Emily was able to give this bathroom a whole new look without doing any demolition at all.
A Spoonflower Offer for You
A special offer from Spoonflower, plus three recent ORC projects that feature Spoonflower peel-and-stick wallpaper.
Blush as a Neutral?
If you only think of pink as a girly or unsophisticated color, you are seriously missing out.
Brighten Your Space With This Lighting Inspo
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.
5 Incredible DIYer Workspace Projects from the ORC®
These 5 ORC® participants created absolutely killer DIY workspaces where they can flex their skills with ease thanks to their ingenious storage solutions.
Trending Now: Bringing the Outside in With Natural Materials
Natural and nature-inspired surfaces and items are the thing right now. Here are some wonderful uses of natural materials in past ORC® projects.
15 Fantastic Ideas from ORC® Kids Rooms and Nurseries
There’s no better place to go for inspiration or great ideas than the ORC® archives. Here are fifteen brilliant ideas for kids rooms and nurseries that we’ve spotted in past ORC® projects!
The Color Trend We Spotted in the Spring '22 ORC®
As we perused all the amazing projects from the recent spring ‘22 ORC®, there was one color that kept catching our eye. The definitive color trend from the most recent ORC event was… drumroll please…
Collecting Original Art: Printmaking
Original art is one of the absolute most enriching things to collect, but for non-artists, it can be challenging knowing where to start. There’s so much amazing art out there, so a little guidance can go a long way.
Impressive DIY Furniture Flips from the Recent Spring ‘22 ORC®
Sometimes the star of a space was found on the side of the road, or Facebook Marketplace for $25, or even already in your own house. There are so many wonderful gems out there ready to be rescued and put to good use.
Mind Blowing DIY Built-Ins from the Recent Spring ‘22 ORC®
Whether you’re interested in trying your hand at making your own built-ins or you just want to look through some truly impressive projects, this is the article for you. Here are a whopping 16 DIY built-in projects from the most recent ORC® that will knock your socks off.
Getting Your Plants Through The Heatwave
We’re in the middle of one of the hottest summers ever and aside from being incredibly unpleasant for us, this heat is also very hard on your plants.
Here are some tips and ideas to help you get your plants through this heatwave.