They have beautiful foliage and may even flower, under the right conditions. They cast stunning shadows on the walls behind them as the suns beams hit them. Aestheticplantsreally bring your room together and add something extra to your space. FollowTheFlow/ Getty Images Here are some of our favorites. It makes an excellent statement piece and will look gorgeous in a window. Mist the plant regularly as it loves a moist environment....
Peonies are slow-growing but easy to maintain. The only other regular maintenance required is the removal of the foliage in the fall. Want more gardening tips? Getty Images / Jasenka Arbanas Red David Beaulieu ‘Red Charm’is a bombe-shaped (named after the ice cream dessert) peony bloom. The seven to nine-inch wide blooms arrive in late spring and fade to burgundy. The blooms measure six to eight inches in diameter. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova...
Use the following nine bedroomorganization tips and tricksto focus on cutting clutter and organizing your small space. Purchasing a rolling storage container keeps everything organized under the bed, freeing up space in your bedroom. Keep these spaces clear and your bedroom will have a more streamlined look. The Spruce / Candace Madonna Organize the Room in Sections Tackling the bedroom all at once can seem overwhelming. Instead, divide the room up based on the function of the space....
Backyard makeoversare creative and fun to do, and they transform more of your property into usable space. Entertain guests, let your pets roam, or enjoy your private outdoor space in solitude. We’ve rounded up 9 stunningbackyard makeoversto inspire your next renovation. The Spruce / Michelle Becker Are you the social bang out who dreams of summer barbecues and evening soirees with plenty of friends? A deckwill elevate your party, giving you asolid, dry spacefor all of your fun activities....
Epoxy and Other DIY Types of Finishing Concrete flooringis a extremely durable, long-lasting, eco-friendly, and low-maintenance. Some of these treatments are generally done bycontractors, but others are well within the reach of DIYers. Tip Take into consideration your existing concrete floor’s texture when choosing a finish. ExperienceInteriors / Getty Images A smooth concrete finish was likely hand-troweled for a seamless look and would look lovely polished. In this example, the concrete kitchen floor has been stained with a mottled brown treatment....
you’ve got the option to blend drops from one oil with another to find your favorite scents. The scent of the oils in the released water vapor will infuse the whole room. Feel free to experiment with mixing oils for your home’s signature scent. The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska Try setting out a few bowls of fresh ground coffee. Discover the secrets by reading up onhow to make herbal potpourri....
Theresa Butler Interiors It’s an exciting time to be in the design world. Now more than ever, diverse styles, voices, and experiences are being embraced throughout the industry. White designers long dominated the spotlight, whileBIPOC designerswere shut out. Theresa Butler Interiors Here are tenBlack interior designersto know and watch this year and beyond. Want more design inspiration? She founded her design studio in 2019. Design byReidy Creative/ Margarita Photography He focuses on luxury residential projects, from kitchen andbath remodelingto new build construction....
Thanks to a long winter of disuse, its likely your decking itselfneeds a little pick-me-up. If the thought of adding this to your summer budget makes you cringe, youre not alone. Fixing up your deck can be pricey, but it doesnt have to be. Jen Samson Design We turned to the experts to find out theirtop suggestions. Finish it off by trimming any overgrown bushes. Fortunately, Jeff Palla, president ofMr....
Plus, oftentimes staining is much easier than repainting your cabinets, especially if you are going darker. The eye-catching wood grain here really shines through and adds a lot of texture to the bathroom. It’s perfect formodern farmhouse kitchensand works well with lighter countertops. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto You will want to avoid darker accents with this color to keep the space from feeling too dark. We love this look fromtownandcountrykitchenandbaththat features wonderful white painted cabinetry with a custom blue stain on the island....
Meet the Expert Want more gardening tips? It’s houseplant expert Samantha Adler’s number one recommendation for plant newbies looking for a pop of color. Crotons “Crotons are the definition of beginner-friendly color,” says plant expert Brad Hazelett. The Spruce / Kara Riley “They have color variegation throughout the entire plant and even change color throughout the growing process.” Radiating shades of fuchsia, violet, and plumthis choice is a definite color splash for any home....
Beware: frightening plants lay ahead. Want more gardening tips? For extra creepiness, add a small amount of red food dye to the top of the plant. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Black Bat Flower This plant is unsettling. It looks like a bat or some creature fresh out of a scary movie. Its difficult to grow and maintain but sure to create a haunting ambiance. The Spruce / Anastasiia Tretiak...
Keep reading for nine key design tips to style a blue couch in your living room. Which Colors Go Best With a Blue Sofa? Introduce Some Lighter Hues Cat Guerra A sofa certainly doesn’t need to stand alone. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Use accessories to lighten up a navy hue. “Purple blues and more purple pinks are some of those options.” O’Brien likes to introduce these shades in pillow form....
Instead, it can start withremovingseasonal items. I swap heavier throw blankets and velvet pillows for lighter cottons and linens, she eays. Consider painting an accent wall, or just painting your trim, she says. Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photography by Sara Tramp White walls and colored trim are a trend I hope never goes away. The red has to be the right shade though. Personally, I like a good old Pillar box red....
