Don’t let a sloping yard go to waste. Our tips for plants and hardscaping will bring beauty to your hilly landscape. Update the look and function of your sloped yard with these hillside landscape ideas. With these tips and suggestions, you won’t let a sloped garden go to waste. Big brush strokes of color draw the eye up and through the landscape. Here, a bright redstretch of astilbebeckons at the top of the path....
These stylish and practical home gym ideas make it easy to fit exercise into your daily routine. So, consider your gym membership canceled and your home gym goals accomplished. To make the space look larger, Camille Bensler ofJonetsukept the furniture and wall colors similar. Credit: Lela Burris Organized-ish Freestanding cabinets on either side of the room provide much-needed storage. One cabinet even serves as a place to prop the rowing machine when it’s not in use....
Low-maintenance, stylish, and timeless greenery is what it’s crucial that you elevate your modern home decor. Lets review the minimalism aesthetic: less is more. Color is used as an accent, and open spaces let in lots of natural light. Credit:Dane Tashima The best plants for aminimalist aesthetic echo these design principles. They rely on structure and shape for impact. They have architectural form and striking leaf texture. Credit: Marty Baldwin...
These chairs are more than furnituretheyre pieces of art and testaments to a long history of design. Kim Cornelison The perfect chair can make a room sing, offering both comfort and style. The 1940s and 1950s was a prolific period in chair design in the U.S., says Otero. Credit:Kim Cornelison Its touted to last 150 years, making this classic seat a practical, long-term investment. Dating back to the 1700s, the French Bergere (pronounced bare-zhair) is a historically formal chair....
From statement pieces to comfortably familiar seats, get to know these influential sofas. Some sofas stand alone in their aesthetics, while others inspired generations of future designs. Boost your design knowledge by exploring the style notesand modern usesof these 10 iconic sofa designs. Credit:Nathan Schroder Their lower profile and narrow depth also makes them perfect for an entryway, she says. A long-established staple in traditional home decor, its history is slightly unclear....
Use these countertop decor ideas to personalize your bathroom. When it comes to decorating your home, bathrooms are often an afterthought. Yet according toTODAY, the average person spends approximately 420 minutes per week in their bathroom. Credit:Adam Albright This adds up to spending over 15 days per year in your bathroom! With so much time spent in the bathroom, it’s worth personalizing your space. Use these bathroom counter decor tips, including easy storage ideas, to elevate your space....
No matter what houseplants you have at home, they all have similar basic needs. The right approach to indoor plant care will keep them in tip-top shape. If you don’t consider yourself a green thumb, indoor plant care can feel a little overwhelming. Credit: Peter Krumhardt However, most of your plants won’t need constant attention to stay healthy. It’s best to water on an as-needed basis rather than by a set calendar schedule....
These Instant Pot breakfasts will make getting out of bed something to look forward to. Bacon, Corn, and Cheese Frittata Make eggs and bacon the easy way. Filled with crispy bacon, bell peppers, and fresh corn, thisdelicious frittatawill go fast. Credit: Andy Lyons This pressure cooker breakfast idea makes quinoa with peaches and cream in just 11 minutes! Pressure Cooker Scrambled Breakfast Hash Scrambled eggsare getting a hearty makeover with this pressure cooker breakfast....
She was a designer with definite flair who always welcomed fun. In remembering Suzanne Rheinstein, we share 10 hallmarks of her work. But you also see rooms designed for joyful living. Credit:Drew Blackwell When the Los Angeles designer passed away this spring at 77, she left a legacy of inspirational decorating. But its the joie de vivre and accessibility of her work that will be remembered. Her three books, including the recentA Welcoming Elegance, offer a master class in fancy livability....
Keep your eyes out for these hidden gems the next time you’re browsing. Dylan Chandler Agood antique-store haulnever starts with a grocery list of must-buy items. Thats a sure way to set yourself up for an unproductiveand probably less enjoyableexperience. Credit:Dylan Chandler Antique and design experts are sharing their must-have antique finds for the next time youre on the hunt. Most resellers are willing to take 10-15% off when asked nicely....
Items like batteries, medicine, and more should never go in your home’s trash can. Here’s how you might get rid of them safely. Getty Images / Grace Cary Some items obviously should never go in the trash, such as hot ashes. Credit:Getty Images / Grace Cary However,it’s possible for you to’t recycle everything, so what do you do with the rest? Tossing them in the trash can damage the environment and drinking water....
Get every corner of your kitchen sparkling clean with our proven tips, tricks, and shortcuts. A gooddish drying rackcan help. These DIY kitchen cleaning hacks will help you degrease, deodorize, andsanitize in less time. Credit: Anthony Masterson Try these ideas to switch up your same old cleaning routine and keep your kitchen sparkling. Keep your disposal smelling fresh Few things are quite as offputting as a smelly garbage disposal. To remedy that, use one of our favoritekitchen sink cleaning hacks: lemon ice cubes....
Placing a rug in the kitchen can add extra color, pattern, and texture to your space. There is a lot of controversy surrounding kitchen rugs, with concerns about practicality, hygiene, and safety. Not only do they add aesthetic value, but rugs can protect our kitchen floors from daily foot traffic. Credit:Anthony Masterson They also absorb noise and can help define an open-plan space. Draw on color, pattern, and texture to guide your rug choice and create a cohesive look....
