These Thanksgiving-Approved Colors Will Set the Perfect Tone for Your Home and Table

If you’re ready to start decorating, keep scrolling for color ideas that are perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations. Want more design inspiration? It incorporates the classic color alongside of a shade that’s not normally seen at this time of year. Finding Lovely The result is a contemporary take on festivities. These comforting tones are relaxing and reminiscent of the quiet shades emerging outside. It’s a perfect combination for bedrooms, bathrooms, and quiet spaces....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Caleb Wyatt

These Were the Top-Selling Home Features for Buyers in 2023, According to Zillow

And after analyzing over 250 billion searches in 2023, Zillow discovered what Americansreallywant in a house today. And those features include everything from practical needs like a good garage to cozy amenities and backyard retreats. But beyond the obvious, garageshave additional space, allowing people to eliminate their offsite storage spaces. Katie Martinez Design You might not be alone if a backyard isnt on the table for your cityor your wallet....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Craig Jones

Think You Might Have Termites? 9 Early Warning Signs Before They Infest Your Home

Sergiu Rusu / Getty Images Termites are voracious wood-eaters that can cause significant structural damage to homes. We’ve put together 9 early warning signs that termites are eating their way through your home. Learn more about how to detect termite damage. Sergiu Rusu / Getty Images They have the proper equipment, training, and knowledge of termite behavior and habitats to treat your home. Choose a licensed pest management professional to inspect and treat your home....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Mackenzie Adams DDS

Thinking About a Shower Remodel? What This Popular Bathroom Upgrade Will Cost You

Jodi Jacobson / Getty Images Remodeling your shower updates your entire bathroom and improves your home’s resale value. On average, a shower remodel costs $8,500. Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? Jodi Jacobson / Getty Images For a prefab unit, costs range from around $2,200 to $3,000. “Installation is usually quicker and easier, resulting in lower labor costs,” Peck says. “Acrylic also offers a wide range of design options....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Rachel James

Thinking of Buying a New Dishwasher? This Is How Much Installation Will Cost

If the hookups are in place, you may even be able to do the project yourself. Dishwasher installation costs around $1,100. Economy dishwashers cost $500 to install and premium models cost $1,700 to install. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? In most cases, says Russum, a plumber can get the job done within 1.5 to 2 hours. Dishwashers cost an average of $800 for the unit only....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Laura King

This "Mad Men-Meets-Golden Girls" Loft Is Filled With Facebook Marketplace Finds

Despite the charm ofthe loft, the extra space in their new home has been a welcome change. Out of all these, the loft holds a special place in her heart. “Sourcing second-hand takes some time but its so worth it in the end. The Spruce / Illustration by Amy Sheehan / Photo by Kristina Hernandez I have found so many cool things at great prices!” “The vibes were hard to beat....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Louis Gonzalez

This $12 Kitchen Tool Instantly Organized My Narrow Kitchen Drawers

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. After three years, its still my favorite home product. The Spruce It still stands out for storage space, though, because its not just any ol silverware holder. Ive had this cutlery organizer for three years (and counting!) and two apartments, and its still my favorite home product to rave about. PHOTO: Amazon And surprisingly, the five slots can holdfarmore silverware sets than they portray....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · William Lester

This $35 Amazon Item Is My Secret Weapon for a Picture-Perfect Holiday Table

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. The Spruce / Candace Madonna I am a perfectionist in theholiday tablescapedepartment. Every year, Thanksgiving and Christmas entertaining give me the opportunity to one-up the previous year’s decor. The Spruce / Candace Madonna In other words, it’s Destination: Wilt City. Each vase has twelve holesyou simply snip your flowers and place them into the holes. Is your table exceedingly long?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Brandon Glover

This 680-Square-Foot Condo Proves Small Spaces and Color Can Coexist

“Pick a color you love,” Guyton says. “Pick one that makes you feel good. Focus on the emotion versus the looks. Design byAmber Guyton/ Photo byMarc Mauldin It’s okay to experiment. Paint can be labor intensive, but it’s the cheapest mistake you could make.” The living room came together based on her client’s existing collection of art. Design byAmber Guyton/ Photo byMarc Mauldin Given the size of the living room, storage was important....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Carl Horne

This Artist and Designer's Guest Bedroom Took 4 Years to Perfect—Here's Why

The Spruce / Illustration by Amy Sheehan /Farwa Moledina What if you could walk through cotton candy? Itd be light, airy, sweet-as-can-be, and of course, pink all over. The artist and designers 1200-square-foot home bursts with rosy tiles,blush walls, and bubblegum candles. The Spruce / Illustration by Amy Sheehan /Farwa Moledina Yet, its grounded with forest green powder rooms and oaky woven cabinets in equal measure. It all feels sort of miraculous....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Michael Garcia

This Artist Designed a Home That Feels Like An 'Art Gallery Full of Plants'

Step insideShyama Goldens LA apartment that she shares with 50 plants and youll instantly see her personality is everywhere. Her living room is an art gallery/plant showroom and both compliment each other. you’ve got the option to see that her work is influenced by her collection. The Spruce / Meghal Janardan She uses tons of patterns, greens, and botanical themes, andher work is fantastic. What She Values Most in Plants Shyama loves her plants for more than their beauty....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Timothy Garcia

This Awkward Corner Is an Eyesore in My Home, But These Design Tricks Make It Work

Im obsessed with the floor-to-ceiling windows in our sitting room. But like many homes in London, ours is fairly narrow and extremely vertical. For the most part, Ive found ways to make it work. Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce Want more design inspiration? I cant complain too much. We have floor-to-ceiling closets in one bedroom and a wall of them in the primary bedroom. The Spruce / Candra Huff The kitchen is also large with the appearance of a ton of cabinets and cupboards....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Justin Kim

This Black Designer Is a Pioneer in His Community, and Doing so Colorfully

Were highlighting talented Black interior designers who are thriving in the industry today. He especially found design inspiration in those he was raised by: his grandmother and father. What made you decide that being a designer was your calling? The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Amy Sheehan /David Quarles IV When I was little my grandmother would change out her home every season and I was inspired by that. It was just like “Oh, we can make a reality in spaces from our imagination....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Angela Frederick