31 Best Colors to Make Small Rooms Feel Bigger

Many interior designers and home decorators swear by white as the go-to choice for compact spaces. A dark painted accent wall will recede, adding depth that will make the room feel more expansive. Gold-toned finishes, wood accents, and bold blue patterned tile flooring keeps it from looking sterile. A Beautiful Mess Paint used:Crisp Linen by BEHR Dynasty Crisp Linen Flat White Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Christy Q. Pale gray marble countertops and a cool pastel mint green door adds balance....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Shane Jones

31 Best Kitchen Color Schemes for Every Style To Energize the Hub of Your Home

There are many ways to add color to your kitchen. you’ve got the option to paint the walls or cabinets. Hang colorful wallpaper on the walls or the ceiling. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Install a colorful backsplash or patterned tile flooring. Choose appliances like a fridge or range in a colorful shade. Check out these kitchen color ideas in a range of styles and spaces to inspire you....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Shaun Evans

31 Boho-Style Kitchen Ideas That Are Full of Personality

Boho-style kitchens can be colorful and bright with a mix of patterns, styles, and materials. Check out these boho-style kitchens in a range of sizes and parameters for inspiration. A trio of potted plants on the central dining table in place of a kitchen island adds greenery. deVOL Kitchens A boho-style kitchen channels the free-spirited bohemian interiors of the past to give modern spaces an eclectic feel. you’re free to mix farmhouse and boho style to create a current feel....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Joshua Graham

31 DIY Outdoor Halloween Decorating Ideas for a Ghoulishly Great Display

Delight and fright visitors and trick-or-treaters with the following DIY outdoor Halloween ideas. Want more design inspiration? Even those terrified of these eight-legged creatures will appreciate the effort and surreality of this Halloween scene. Design byEmily Henderson/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp Potions are a no-fail choice and make for a fun and colorful sign. Other ideas could be a broom repair service or mummy bandage mending. A Witch’s Touch @s.u.s.a.p/ Instagram...

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Leah Flores

31 Easy and Inexpensive DIY Raised Garden Bed Ideas

Raised garden beds can be used to optimize small outdoor spaces or to structure a large backyard. Some can be built in mounds straight on the ground. Some prefer to have the garden bed completely off the ground altogether with a raised planter box. Delia Creates In any event, there are some general steps you’ll want to follow. 24’s, and braces. The tanks were installed on a bed of gravel lined with plastic to minimize weeding....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Andrew Harris

31 Kitchen Floor Ideas That Are Stylish and Functional

Fantastic Frank Your choice of kitchen flooring can have a transformational impact on your space. Tip To save money on flooring, consider painting a bare concrete floor in a bold shade. Orpaint a wood floorin an old home with floorboards that can’t be refinished for a Scandi-style refresh. Fantastic Frank It’s especially well suited forTuscan-style design. This classic English kitchen fromdeVOL Kitchensfeatures terracotta tiles that add contrast with white walls and cabinetry....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · James Nguyen

31 Photo Wall Ideas for Showing Off Your Snaps

Afamily photo wallis an excellent way to start. Here, colorful prints in matching frames create an eye-catching display in the living room. Choose 12 of your favorite photos from over the years and create a show-stopping gallery wall. Design:Emily Henderson/ Photo:Sara Ligorria-Tramp This small yet mighty display looks very sophisticated. For example, black and white photos look excellent with a muted striped print, as seen here. Don’t Forget About Those Polaroids @leteisha_howell/ Instagram...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Melissa Jones

31 Popular Architectural House Styles

What Style Is Your House? These story-and-a-half homes include dormers and feature symmetrical windows with a central doorway. Cape Cods became increasingly popular in the United States during the 1950s. The Spruce / Sarah Crowley Victorian Victorian architecture refers to an era of design instead of one specific style. Victorian homes were built between the early 1800s and early 1900s during the reign of Queen Victoria. The era is generally associated with a rising middle class and increasing wealth resulting in large and elaborate homes....

May 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1333 words · Madeline Martinez

31 Rustic Fire Pit Ideas That Make Any Backyard Feel Like a Retreat

Build a fire pit from natural or repurposed materials like brick, stone, pavers, or cast iron. Choose a round, square, rectangular, or organic shape to suit your patio or outdoor space. Want more design inspiration? Aspen Design House/Dallas & Harris Photography Rustic Stone Fire Pit Jessica Nelson Design/Carina Skrobecki Photography Stone fire pitsare full of rustic texture. This DIY project features salvaged bricks with a weathered patina that blend in with the outdoor space....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Tamara Berry

31 Small Entryway Ideas That Are Sleek and Stylish

Small entryways can make a big difference in theorganization, style, and flow of your home. Here are small entryway ideas it’s possible for you to try in your home. A simple wooden bench with a cowhide throw gives afarmhouse feelingright when you walk in the door. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Becca Interiorsoutfitted a wooden bench with neutral throw pillows and a padded seat for comfort. The accordion coat rack and a wicker basket umbrella stand to add storage....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Heather Hughes

31 Spa-Inspired Ideas to Transform Your Bathroom Into a Calm Oasis

Below are 31 simple ways to add a soothing touch to your bathroom today. It will make your space instantly look nice and chic. So long, boring plastic bottles! The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto As a bonus, this will make your space feel more expansive and airy. Potted Plants @henryprideauxinteriordesign/ Instagram Smaller potted plants are a great idea, too. Again, you’ve got the option to choose togo fauxhere if you’d like....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · David Smith

31 Stunning Terrarium Ideas for a Home Garden Under Glass

Think of a terrarium like an aquarium, but instead of fish you are caring for plants. Here are our 31 favorite terrarium ideas. Because a cactus requires more circulation of air, an open terrarium is a better choice for these guys. The Spruce / Michelle Becker This pyramid glass terrarium features a lovely assortment of mini-succulents and cactus. We love the echeveria purple pearl succulent that sets the stage for the rest of the display....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Brandon Anderson

31 Vertical Garden Ideas and Designs

Of course, it’s notallabout the design. Install Wall Planters Indoors WichitS / Getty Images What’s better than living wall art? Use S-hooks andmacrame holders, or hanging planters to display your houseplants with style. alexsalcedo / Getty Images Using glass or clear containers allows you to keep an eye on root development, although this is optional. It originates from Japan and is distantly tied to thebonsaiart form. Hoyas, philodendrons, ferns, and pothos are all good options....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Jennifer Reyes