Embrace a tidier home by tucking things away in a dual-purpose bench. A storage benchcombines seating and space-saving, efficiently hiding away a broad variety of items. Take inspiration from the following storage bench ideas to keep your home clutter-free. Credit: Brie Passano This can be especially helpful as the seasons change. Once the temperature rises, simply fold and hide away heavy blankets until winter rolls back around. Pillows Bulky pillows take up entirely too much space in the linen closet....

Bypass bold hues and embrace crisp, polished simplicity with these white bathroom ideas. Use these white bathroom ideas to create a clean look and a calming atmosphere. The bright neutral is anything but basic and makes for a sparkling space when paired with other neutral hues. Credit: David Tsay Try White Subway Tile Subway tile provides a sleek, timeless look for white bathrooms. Instead of limiting the treatment inside the shower,extend white subway tilesacross bathroom walls for a striking effect....

For a peaceful, airy, relaxed bedroom, you’re free to’t go wrong with white. White bedroom ideas provide a crisp, clean look for our most-used spaces. The bright huesets a calming tone and provides a versatile base for layering in accent colors or complementaryneutral shades. Credit: Werner Straube Use these rooms as inspiration to create your own serene retreat. Small hits ofblackin thewall sconces, patterned rug, and bedding add definition to the minimalistic space....

Grow these beautiful xeriscape plants to conserve water and reduce garden maintenance. But xeriscape doesn’t mean your yard has to look like a desert. Depending on the plants you choose, a xeriscape garden can be lush, colorful, and vibrant. Credit: Ed Gohlich What Is Xeriscaping? Xeriscaping is a bang out ofgarden design that requires little to no additional waterother than natural rainfall. It’s important not to confuse this concept with zeroscaping, which uses few (or zero) plants....

Add charm and character while saving space with a sliding barn door. Browse our favorite barn door ideas that add style and function all in one. Color Contrast John Bessler Thischarcoal graybarn door idea adds color contrast to a modern family room. Credit:Justin Coit Painting your barn doors a lively color is a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to customize them. Chevron Pattern Brie Williams Switch things up. A fresh coat of semi-gloss gray paint creates a sleek backdrop for a chevron pattern and minimalist black hardware....

A well-thought-out and designed bathroom shower idea results in a practical and beautiful addition to your bathroom. Consider these examples for inspiration to design a gorgeous and functional space. The sleek tiles contrast beautifully with a wood-paneled ceiling and slate floor tiles. Credit: Laurie Black Bold Bathroom Shower Floor Tile Statement tile is a bathroom shower idea that adds design impact. Brass fixtures add sparkle to the glass shower door and interior subway tiles....

Justpainting the fireplace surround and trim whiterefreshed this fireplace and makes the rich red brick really pop. But the real statement-maker is the indoor garden that just about tumbles out of the firebox. It’s a clever and easy way to turn a potential problema nonworking fireplaceinto a decorating asset. Credit:Lisa Romerein; Interior Design: Heidi Caillier However, it received more attention than it deserved due to its dark brown marble and traditional white mantelpiece....

These shrubs for shade add colorful flowers and foliage to low-light situations. The best shrubs for shade will grow in those spots in your yard thatdont get much sunlight. Abelia Abeliais aneasy-to-grow floweringshrub ideal for foundation beds and mixed shrub borders. Credit: Jeff Mcnamara Fragrant, bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring and continue opening through fall. The small, glossy green leaves turn purple-bronze or shades of orange in autumn. Gold dust plant is grown for its foliage....

Nothing says cozy quite like a brick fireplace. John Gruen A brick fireplace adds cozy warmth and a homey feel to your space. Paint Millwork a Pretty Hue Red brick and sage green millwork cozy up this traditional living room. Credit:John Gruen The paint imparts timeless color and extends to low built-in bookcases on either side of the fireplace. Create height by propping items on stacks of books. Painting both the brick and woodwork the samewarm gray colorcreates uniformity while modernizing the fireplace....

Boost your bathrooms appeal with these pretty and practical shower niche ideas. Were serving up some of our most beautiful and clever shower niche ideas, fromsubdued neutralsto playful patterns. Spa-Like Shower Julie Soefer For spa-like appeal, take a neutral approach with your shower. Credit:Stacy Zarin Goldberg The verticalpatterned tile accentis repeated in each shower niche for visual interest. Adding pattern and texture in complementary hues elevates theshowers minimalist look. The colors in the shower niche echo the hues in the patterned shower floor....

Think again if a plain green bush comes to mind when you picture a shrub. Other shrubs have more subtle splashes of white, cream, or gold. The shrub offers purple-black foliage that has a lacy texture. Credit: Marty Baldwin It’s also a fast grower and, once established, is essentially maintenance-free. However, both take a backseat to the stunning foliage. It also bears fluffy clusters of pink flowers in early summer....

For instance, you might showcase a mini tree in a pretty woven basket or galvanized bucket. Cover aminiature flocked treewith glass icicles and DIY snowflake ornaments. Winter Scene Trees A forest of bottle brush trees set the scene for a festive holiday table. Credit:Adam Albright Try adding fun accents like ruby red reindeer noses and gold antlers. Paper Christmas Trees Kim Cornelison Cheer up your front entryway with a little pattern play....

Embrace casual comforts and simple charms with cottage decorating ideas. Infuse your home with the quaint character with these cottage decorating ideas. Soft colors, natural textures, and cozy accents make any space feel like a homey cottage. Credit: Brian McWeeney Cottage Living Room Incorporate cottage decorating ideas that combine comfort with practicality. In this living room,slipcovers reflect the easy-living attitudecrucial to cottage style. Cottage Antiques Antique finds blend easilywith cottage decorating ideas....