To get the most out of an open concept living room, use these ideas for decorating. Open floor plans forego walls in favor of seamless spaces. Intentional open-concept furniture placement is crucial for both visual and functional purposes. Credit: David Tsay To make this work in your home, think through the measurements. Create walkways at least 36 inches wide that direct traffic safely through the different spaces. Repeat thekitchen color schemewith softer textures in an adjacent sitting area....

Andy Lyons While honey might taste better, the other product bees producebeeswaxis just as useful. Beeswax is an extremely versatile substance because it is hydrating, durable, and insoluble in water. Keep reading to learn ways you’re able to use beeswax around your home. Credit:Andy Lyons Instead of using oil or fat the next time you season your pan, consider using beeswax. Quiet Squeaky Hinges Beeswax is a natural lubricant, making it a great option toquiet squeaky doors....

We have examples of elaborate draperies, simple curtains, Roman shades, bamboo blinds, and more. The rod closest to the window supports a transparent floral printperfect for allowing light but providing privacy when closed. The solidblush-coloredouter drapery frames the floral fabric, adding even more softness to the graceful space. Triple Play Abank of windowsmakes a striking focal point in this living area. To accommodate thearched doorways, draperies are hung from a track at ceiling height....

For this holiday container arrangement, fresh sprays of Deodar cedar create a crown of green around the rim. Lichen-covered sticks, yellowdogwood twigs, and seedpod-laden branches from Port Orford cedar provide some height. To recreate this look, wind aclementine garlandaround an evergreenboxwood shruband fill in under it with Granny Smith apples. Credit: Peter Krumhardt For even spacing, knot the twine on both sides of each fruit. Show Off Live Plants Use dwarf evergreen conifers as the centerpieces for a lush winter container garden....

Put away the sliced bread and reach for a wrap for a new and different pop in of sandwich. Bust loose from your dailyturkey sandwichwith our creative wrap ideas for lunch (or dinner!). You’ll find your next favorite beef, pork, chicken, tuna, and veggie wrap recipes here. Credit: Blaine Moats Buffalo Chicken Wrap No lunch wrap list would be complete without a tasty buffalo chicken option. Use leftoverrotisserie chickenfor even easiermeal prep....

They’re ultra-crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy inside. RememberDirty Martini PastaandChippy Boys? But thispotato recipemay take the top spot as our favorite viral recipe. Credit:Rachel Marek. Prop Styling: Addelyn Evans TikTok creator@poppycooksfirst introduced use to the recipe, which has been on restaurant menus for years. Our take on 15-Hour Potatoes are cooked low and slow in beef tallow before being fried until golden brown. Serve them with our spicy horseradish dip, or try topping the potato cubes with creme fraiche and caviar....

Keep small appliances behind closed doors in a tasteful, neat way. Appliance garages help you streamline kitchen storage for a more polished look. Door Design Ideas An appliance garage door design is critical to its functionality. Credit: Ed Gohlich The microwave appliance garage door lifts, which prevents the door from hitting the window or other cabinet doors. Bi-fold doors makes accessing the nook easy. When allocating storage space, think through other items you might need when using the appliances....

Expand your outdoor living area with these pergolas. Consider these attached pergola ideas for an extension to your home, deck, entryway, or garage. This structure can offercoverage and shadefor more comfortable outdoor living while helping connect indoor and outdoor spaces. Credit: Jason Donnelly Use these examples to help you find a style that fits your home and lifestyle. However, heavy materials or large structures might call for additional posts for more reinforcement....

Take the guesswork out of choosing plants for your Georgia landscape. These proven performers win awards for their beauty and success in Peach State gardens. The all-volunteer committee is committed to promoting the use of plants that are proven performers in Georgia. This invaluable tool for home gardeners takes the guesswork out of buying plants. So which plants earn their stamp of approval? Arkansas bluestar, however, is an absolute must-have for a vibrant autumn garden....

Instantly revamp your style with these bathroom tile designs. Adam Albright Bathroom floor tile ideas have a huge impact on the style and overall look of the space. Colorful tile can brighten up the room, while patterns can add interest and evoke different design aesthetics. Credit:Adam Albright Something as simple as black tiling can make a bathroom look upscale and luxurious. Add Bold Pattern in Black and White Thispatterned bathroom floor tileidea is the showstopper in this space....

Turn chaos into calm with these top solutions for a clutter-free bedroom. When not stored properly, these accessories can easily be forgotten and go unused. Declutter Your Room Surfaces Better Homes & Gardens Decluttering isn’t just aboutclearing out your closetand drawers. Credit: Marty Baldwin Open Up Floor Space Bulky furniture can contribute to a cluttered feeling in the bedroom. For a more open look, clear off the floors and swap furniture pieces for vertical storage solutions....

Let these indoor vining plants climb your walls and cascade from shelves. Bob Stefko Including indoor vining plants in yourhouseplant collectionbrings a touch of wildness into your home. Greene uses vining plants to shape an interior space by accentuating some areas of a room and hiding others. Credit:Bob Stefko Greene uses vining plants to hide radiators. Plants make the illusion that the walls and ceilings are taller than they really are....

Create a soothing space with these expert-adored calming paint colorsranging from subtle neutrals to sea-inspired blues. “Color can help shape our day-to-day environments andimpact our mood,” she says. Wadden suggests veering towardscalming bluesandgreens, which she describes as “soothing and grounding colors that encourage well-being. Designer Cecily Mendell’s bedroom painted with Caspian from Portola Paints.Credit: Erin Kunkel Nicole Gibbons, founder ofClare Paint, also uses blues and neutrals to create a relaxing atmosphere....