The Spruce / Alyssa Vela Modern kitchens are functional, stylish, and built for contemporary lifestyles. From small apartment kitchens to large open-concept spaces, check out these modern kitchens that will inspire your makeover. Retile the backsplash or use removable peel-and-stick wallpaper if you are a renter. The Spruce / Alyssa Vela Update kitchen cabinet hardware to give old cabinets a makeover without replacing them. Freshen up your flooring by layering on a colorful patterned runner or rug....

The cool gray tones of the entertaining space contrasts with the wood fencing and surrounding greenery. A high fence ensures privacy. Edison bulb string lights and a concrete fire pit add warmth on chilly Northern California evenings. The Spruce / Almar Creative Natural materials like stone, wood, and rattan blend in seamlessly with the natural landscape. Accordion windows open up all the way when in use to the open terrace and pool house....

The Spruce / Jacob Fox If you love the color pink, this one’s for you. Feeling ready to say yes to a pink loo? Install Pink Tiles @houseofchais/ Instagram These aren’t your grandma’s pinkbathroom tiles. The Spruce / Jacob Fox Choose colorful tiles in a modern shape to add some visual interest to even the smallest of powder rooms. Experimenting with various tones of pink in the same space is even more sophisticated looking....

The result is a holiday tablescape full of movement. It doesn’t feel tied to one holidayyou could use this right through the New Year. Iridescent Touches PURE Design/ Photo byJanis Nicolay Glimmering iridescent touches feel both nostalgic and modern. Finding Lovely Tabletop Trees Who doesn’t love miniChristmas trees? The silhouettes feel midcentury-inspired, while the colors are glamorous, creating anunexpectedtablescape. There’s no need for red when the table feels this dreamy....

Christina Loucks Maximizing a small apartment living room means focusing on the essentials. Want more design inspiration? Vary textures to add contrast, like this fluffy rug over a flat pile carpet. Christina Loucks Mix small sofas or love seats with armchairs and additional stools and poufs. Forbes + Masters added color and pattern to this cozy space that complements the painted white wood trim walls. Vary textures to make an all-white space feel inviting....

Industrial kitchens also generally have high ceilings and may exist in spaces that formerly served as factories or lofts. Appliances are sleek in style, and lighting and hardware are generally kept simple and sophisticated looking. Cerminara-Kelly emphasizes the importance of creating a kitchen that feels inviting no matter what style. Abitare Studio Want more design inspiration? Here, herringbone flooring makes a stylish statement, as do the paneled cabinet doors. Industrial Kitchen With Natural Exposed Brick Many industrial style kitchens containexposed brick walls....

Thebanquetteis layered with throw pillows for extra comfort and color. A large wooden table nearby is a comfortable place for sit-down meals. A skylight and a wall of windows brings in natural light. Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Austin Photo An airy pendant light anchors the space without blocking light or views. Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Christy Q. Cafe-style half curtains on the windows reinforce the vintage feel. Design byCecilia Casagrande Interiors/ Photo bySean Litchfield...

Make the most of your sunroom with a budget-friendly makeover or a full-blown renovation. Have a look at these sunroom ideas in a range of sizes and styles for inspiration. Britt Design Studioinstalled both wovenRoman shadesand drapes along one wall of this neutral-toned sunroom. Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Styling by Hilary Robertson / Photo byAmy Neunsinger Kate Marker Interiorsdecorated this back porch cottage sunroom with cozy mismatched seating and white walls and window shades....

Look around, there are lots ofother dishwasher-safe thingsmade of the same materials! The top rack is always thesafest spot for loadingbecause it is farther away from the heating element when drying. University of Minnesota Extension. Ira Dobrolyubova/EyeEm/Getty Images Josh Ross/Moment Open/Getty Images Linda Burgess/Photolibrary/Getty Images DAJ/Getty Images Diana Healey/The Image Bank/Getty Images Kathy Quirk-Syvertsen/Moment Mobile/Getty Images S_Chum / Getty Images Ruth Hornby Photography/Moment/Getty Images Dansin/E+/Getty Images

Pines are excellent for offering year-round color in the landscape. For beginners, height is one of the easier features to start with. Pines are diverse in size, ranging from dwarfs to giants. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Smooth gray bark becomes fissured with age. This pine tree is identified by its needles, which are a light yellowish-green. Aleppo pine is a large tree with a conical open-crowned shape. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault...

Pair it with soft furnishings and delicate prints, as seen in this living room by Instagrammer@mycrabappletreecottagehome. Make it feel extra meaningful by filling the frames with personal family photosboth vintage and current. This living room by Instagrammer@the_cole_farmhouseshowcases this style of furniture leg on both the coffee table and couch. Helen NormanforLauren Liess Interiors Don’t be afraid tomix modern and antique furnishingstogether, especially as you are building your vintage/antique collection. Add Shiplap to the Ceiling @revivingellisvilleroad/ Instagram...

Wood bed frames, side tables, dressers, and benches are great options. Try Botanical Wallpaper Alvin Wayne Turn your walls into an earthy oasis by hanging botanicalwallpaper. Mix and match a few different hues for a well-rounded color palette that looks professionally put together. Jessica Nelson Design And don’t worryyou don’t need to go full safari to make this look work. A few natural accents like dried florals and ceramics will finish off the space beautifully....

That’s rightbeautiful dinnerwareisn’t only reserved for kitchen cabinets or special occasions. Plate walls aren’t just an opportunity to show off your best dinnerware. It’s a change of pace from the classic kitchen plate wall but can look just as good. Design byCarlos Garcia Interiors/ Photo byChristopher Horwood Try creating an arch with plates along your headboard to create more visual interest by your bed. Tip For a more classic plate wall look, use blue and white plates....