These DIY farmhouse Christmas decor ideas will give your holiday that extra personalization you’re looking for. Embrace the simplicity and classic style of a farmhouse Christmasno shiplap required! Use a white chalk pencil to trace the shape on the shifter’s mesh. Credit: Jay Wilde Stitch over the chalk lines with a cotton string and a large-eye needle. Outline the design first and then fill in the diamond areas. Mantel Wreath Sign Incorporate the homey texture of whitewash wood into your Christmas mantel display....

Stacy Zarin Goldberg Some call it a half bath while others refer to it as apowder room. Plus, a half bath is a unique way toadd resale value to your home. Keep the rest of the room cozy by incorporating neutral colors along with warm wood and gold accents. Credit:Stacy Zarin Goldberg you might play with wallpaper but choose a graphic in a small print. The fixtures, likethe vanityand light fixture, should be nothing short of sleek....

you might get organized with these tips and products to make your life easier and less cluttered. Getpaper pile-ups under controlwith efficient strategies for sorting and storing. Use these clever ideas to get your paperwork under control (and keep it that way). Credit:BHG / Meg MacDonald Reorder and Recycle Stop searching high and low for papers and receipts. Designate an hour each month to sort through the containers to stay organized....

Take full advantage of nature’s beautiful autumn colors with these favorite fall front door ideas. Fill the containers partway with soil to anchor the kale and give the pumpkins a boost. Tuck in various gourds in different shapes and unique colors to give your display added interest. Credit: Werner Straube A faux lamb’s ear wreath completes thisfall door decorand front porch design. Finish your pumpkins by wrapping a bow around the stems and nestling them with mums and flowering kale....

Add extra color and even fragrance to a room with these blooming houseplants. But many indoor flowering plants do more than just add beauty to our homes. Studies show that interaction with houseplants canlower stress levels, and caring for indoor greenerycan be therapeuticandcalming. Credit: Jay Wilde They come in hundreds of varieties, some with variegated foliage or ruffled or white-edged blooms. It’s fun to collect several different varieties to enjoy all the flower colors and shapes....

Raise a glass to the next 365 with this foolproof formula for the perfect New Years toast. A New Years toast offers the ideal opportunity to celebrate new beginnings with friends and family. A toast is a perfect way to kick off yourNew Year’s partyand ring in the new decade. Credit: David Tsay and “All the best.” A classic quote can tie any New Years toast together. Enjoy our top-ratedchampagne cocktails, bubbly beverages, andcrowd-pleasing appetizers....

Get inspired for your next kitchen remodel with these examples of kitchen cabinet trends and timeless, classic styles. We’ve compiled some of our favorite examples to help inspire your next remodel. Can’t afford an overhaul? Credit: Jeff Herr Don’t underestimate the value of changing the paint, appliances, lighting, and hardware. But we’re not talking about the orange-stainedoak cabinets from decades past. Instead,modern usesof wood cabinetry emphasize natural finishes that add subtle dimension and texture to a space....

Here’s how to best use your kitchen island to get the most storage space possible. Tomaximize your kitchen islandstorage, consider what the storage solutions need to do. Open shelves underneath make it easy to access serving pieces for casual meals. Credit: Stacey Brandford Open Kitchen Island Storage Create a lighter look with an open island. Wire baskets hold similar items while keeping the look bright and airy. Incorporated Appliances Save counter space with abuilt-in microwaveor dishwasher within the island....

Don’t have the cash saved for a full-scale remodel? Pick one of these small, budget-smart home makeover projects for a mini-but-mighty remodel. A sliding barn doorused here to disguise adjacent dining and kitchen storageoffers a pretty solution. Credit: Beth Singer Upgrade a Standard Ceiling People don’t bother looking upright? That’s probably the case, unless your ceiling stands out with distinctive details. In fact, a little TLC for astatement ceilingcan yield a huge upgrade for a room....

Try these organizing ideas that can be done in as little as five minutes to start conquering clutter. Pull the shower curtain closed to conceal any bathtub clutter. Don’t worry about what’s behind closed doors. Credit: Erin Kunkel If you have 15 minutes:Dive into the vanity cabinetand any other storage space. Toss items that are outdated or unused. Corral items by bang out into baskets or bins. Credit: John Gruen...

Design a porch railing to perfectly suit your home’s architectural style. The design and materials you choose for your porch railing will undoubtably affect how your home looks and feels. If your home is modern, a cable or glass railing might make the most sense. Credit:Adam Albright Take inspiration tobuild the porch of your dreamswith these porch railing design ideas. This railing incorporates the circles and pill shapes popular in early 20th century design....

Add storage and style to your powder room with these top decorating and design ideas. Stacy Goldberg Half baths are primarily used by guests, so its nice to leave a lasting impression. However, powder rooms still need to serve as storage space for basic necessities. Credit:Stacy Goldberg Here’s how to transform your powder room with these clever storage and decorating ideas. Plus, youll have a spot for a trash can or basket of rolled towels below the sink....

Ranch-style homes come in all kinds of styles. Draw inspiration for your next remodel or landscaping refresh from these ranch homes. Large windows surrounding the double doors create an open, airy atmosphere. Credit: Alise O’Brien Photography Balanced Ranch Exterior More classic than contemporary, this ranch-style home relies ontraditional landscapingfor beauty. A double row of staggered-height hedges lines the walkway, supplying both a border and pretty greenery. The asymmetrical front porch of this modern ranch house is accented with horizontally oriented stones in tan andbrown shades....