6 Ways to Add Glamorous Art Deco Interior Design to Your Home

This 100-year-old design aesthetic basks in maximalism with bold patterns, jewel tones, and geometric light fixtures. This new age of technology and wealth also ushered in a new look: Art Deco interior design. Here’s how to nail the luxe look today. Credit:Michael Garland Michael Garland What is art deco? Art Deco was born in France sometime in the 1910s before the First World War. The result was an era of opulence and decadence....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · David Brown

6 Ways to Decorate with Bows This Christmas for Budget-Friendly Holiday Decor

Go beyond gift wrap with these adorably unique bow decorating ideas. Carson Downing 1. Bows can also replace or complement ornamentssimply place them throughout the tree in your chosencolor schemefor a cohesive look. Credit:Robert Peterson / Interior Designer: Paige Minear Satin, silk, and velvet ribbons each offer their own unique beauty and texture. For added visual interest, mix different ribbon finishes in your bows to create a rich, layered effect....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Michael Conner

6 Ways to Decorate with Tortoiseshell in Your Home

Learn how to decorate with the timeless animal print that’s been around for centuries. Dylan Chandler The timeless tortoiseshell pattern first rose to popularity centuries ago, during ancient Greek and Roman times. Keep reading to learn ways to decorate with this versatile pattern. Credit:Dylan Chandler Tortoiseshell boxes are an easy and sleek way to hide clutter in your home. Place a boxon your coffee tableto hold remotes and coasters. Or use them for display by placing a stack of multiple-sized containers on a shelf or accent table....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Taylor Smith

6 Ways to Narrow Down Deck Color Ideas

Heres how to choose the best deck color ideas to complement your landscaping and home exterior. However, choosing the wrong color or material could turn your deck into a distractionor worsea maintenance nightmare. How much sun exposure does your deck receive? Credit: Kritsada Panichgul The darker the color, the hotter the surface will be. Consider Your Deck Material The amount of flexibility you have with your deck colors depends on the material....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Stephanie Donovan

6 Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes

These easy tricks for preventing frozen pipes can help ward off a home disaster when temperatures drop. Keep it open throughout the winter to allow space for any water that remains in the pipe to expand. Consider using faucet covers throughout the colder months for extra protection against frozen pipes. Credit: CatLane / Getty Images Additionally,drain water from any sprinkler supply linesfollowing the manufacturer’s directions. Insulate Your Pipes Pipe insulation is fairly inexpensive and widely available at home improvement stores....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Karen Robinson

6 Ways to Throw an Eco-Friendly Party at Home

Raise a glass to sustainability with these at-home entertaining ideas. We’ve put together our best eco-friendly entertaining ideas to help youplan your next backyard bash. With easy swaps, like compostable utensils and repurposed party decor, you could plan a funandsustainable celebration. Credit: Matt Armendariz Plus, you’ll save on postage and avoid all the paper and envelopes being tossed in the trash. And you’re able to never go wrong with small arrangements of fresh-cut flowers!...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Gloria Page

6 Window Treatment Trends That Are Going Out of Style (and What to Do Instead)

Nicholas Johnson The rightwindow treatmentsdo far more than add privacy and shield your home from sun. But there is a right and wrong way to dress your windows. Knowing when andhow to modernize your window coveringsis key. Credit:Nicholas Johnson The overly ornate quality of the draping,Roman-style shadedoesnt fit the bill in 2024 and beyondand Skalman agrees. Victoria Pearson 2. Say no to drapes that go from the top of a window to a counter....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Brooke Hodge

6 Winter Flower Arrangements You Can Make with Store-Bought Blooms

These holiday-ready arrangements are sure to impress your guests. A festive winter flower arrangement makes theperfect centerpiece for your holiday table. But you don’t need to spend a fortune on pre-arranged floral displays so that impress your guests. Credit: Jason Donnelly First, check that your vase or container of choice is clean, then fill it with warm water. Cut thick, green stems at an angle. Trim woody stems with an X-shape cut....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Diane Jackson

60 DIY Christmas Decorations to Bring the Holiday Spirit to Your Home

Invite the most wonderful time of the year into your home by making your ownDIY Christmas decorations. The frigid weather outside gives us the perfect excuse to stay in and break out the craft supplies. Put a handmade spin on holiday decor by making your own garlands, wreaths, and ornaments this season. Credit: Marty Baldwin If you love repurposing what you already have, youll love ourmason jar decor ideas. If you’d rather create whimsical decor from scratch, give pom-pom holiday decorations a go....

May 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1508 words · Elizabeth Williams

61 Breathtaking Walk-In Shower Ideas for Any Size Bathroom

Walk-in showers are a practical, attractive choice for bathrooms large and small. This design delineates the walk-in shower that fills the space of the bathroom’s original 1948 pink tub. Mounting a pan-style showerhead on a curved arm also helps protect the surrounding surfaces. Credit: Annie Schlecther Designing a shower for this tub-sized space added plenty of bathing room and left space to store towels. Plus, this shower has a window that provides natural light and a small shelf for toiletries....

May 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1549 words · Dominic Gonzalez

65 Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils to Personalize Your Porch Decor

Use these free Halloween pumpkin stencils to create a festive front porch display. Use theseprintable pumpkin carving stencilsas starting patterns to create cute (or creepy!) Halloween pumpkins that will delight trick-or-treaters. Credit: Kelsey Hansen If you’re searching for designs you could personalize, thesefree Halloween stencilsrange from beginner’s to advanced skills. Just pick your favoritepumpkin carving stencil, cut it out, and trace. Once you’re ready, thecreative pumpkin carvingbegins. Credit: Jason Donnelly...

May 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1660 words · Cory Petersen

7 Areas You Can Skip Cleaning Before You Host, According to a Cleaning Expert

Skip the added stress of cleaning these spots your guests will probably never notice anyway. But, if youre the one hosting holiday get-togethers, it can alsofeel like a stressful season. You might think the house has to be perfect, from the festive decorations to its cleanliness level. Credit:Margot Cavin But remember that guests are there to enjoy your company, not judge your home. Unless they go snooping (which, shame on them, then!...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Melissa Smith

7 Bathroom Design Mistakes Interior Designers Hate to See

There’s more to designing a bathroom than just the aesthetics. Interior designers are sharing their best tips with us, based on flaws they’ve seen themselves. Design first for functionality, then have fun withpaint colorsandtile choices. Credit:Stacey Brandford These are the best designer tips to consider before designing your next bathroom space. Imagine how you’ll move throughout the space each day and how you’ll want it to perform. How yourbathroom looks is important, but not as important as how you’ll use it every day....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Emily Coffey