18 Best Indoor Plants for the Living Room

There are plants, including great-looking fake plants, in different sizes, shapes, and colors. Dieffenbachia The Spruce / Krystal Slagle Dieffenbachia has gorgeous variegated leaves that look silver in the middle. They vary in color but most snake plants have green-banded or striped leaves with a yellow or cream border. Oscar Wong / Getty Images Bird of Paradise Artur Debat/ Getty Images Add some color to your space with a flowering plant....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Teresa Russell

18 Best Landscaping Shrubs to Grow in Your Yard

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Shrubs, also called bushes, are important in landscaping. Both flowering and non-flowering shrubs are the “bones” of the landscape because they provide structure. Shrubs are also more versatile thantreesand can be planted in more areas. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova They are also easier totransplantif necessary in the future. Since there are many options, focus on easy-to-grow shrubs that will reliably thrive in your climate....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Heather Morrow

18 Best Medium-Sized Trees

But there are many medium-sized trees that should suit your space. Here are 18 medium-sized trees that are ideal for landscaping tight spaces. Tip If you have a small yard, focus on your vertical space. The Spruce / Autumn Wood The flowers are popular with hummingbirds andbutterflies. This is a slow-growing tree that matures to a height of around 15 feet with a similar canopy spread. NOTE: the seeds and leaves are toxic....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 889 words · Curtis Duncan

18 Best Plants for Swimming Pool Landscaping

Poolside plants provide additional shade and privacy and make your outdoor space look more attractive. see to it to keep any kids or pets away if you have toxic plants. Here are 18 plants andtreesthat are all good choices for pool landscaping. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Many, however, can be grown in containers andoverwintered indoors. Bananas are fast-growing herbaceous perennials or trees with tropical-looking long, broad leaves. Hibiscus is a thirsty plant, so be sure to provide plenty of water....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Andrew Walls

18 Cabin Decor Ideas for a Cozy, Homey Design

There are many types of cabins, from rustic hand-built log cabins to timber-frame and prefabricated models. Why not get creative when it comes to incorporating such textiles in a space? DesignerLisa Queenchose to revive a set of chairs with beloved Kantha quilts for a custom, comforting feel. The Spruce / Alyssa Vela They’ll turn any sleep space into a nature retreat. Your walls can double as storage when you treat everyday essentials as wall decor....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Casey Wilson

18 Carrot Companion Plants for a More Bountiful Crop

What Is Companion Planting? Carrots also attract lacewings and ladybugs, both of which eat the aphids that attack lettuce. The two are both root vegetables, but they won’t compete for soil nutrients or space. Dimitrie Ragar / 500px / Getty Images Planting these two together increases the sugar and carotenoid in carrots. Plus, marigolds will repel carrot rust flies and carrot psyllids. Chives will enhance both the texture and taste of carrots while also repelling pests with their pungent onion smell....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Mr. Matthew Bishop

18 Charming Cabin Kitchen Ideas to Inspire

A wovenrugwith warm tones like red and orange will look especially nice alongside wooden finishes. Here, a wooden shelf provides storage for these types of pieces while also providing a decorative function. Add some art and small plants for a personal touch. @nicolewear/ Instagram Work Around Exposed Beams @hiermitmir/ Instagram Exposed beams are beautiful in any room of the home. Here, a light fixture is woven through the beams to combine form and function in the space....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Ricky Turner

18 Clever Ideas for Decorating the Empty Space Above a Doorway Like a Designer

Maite Granda The empty space above a door is an often overlooked decorating or storage opportunity. Check out these easy and stylish decorating ideas to fill that empty space above the door. You could also hang decorative letters with your child’s initials to personalize the entrance to their room. Maite Granda Want more design inspiration? Tip Source architectural salvage pieces at thrift shops, salvage yards, or online marketplaces. Chango & Co....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · William Nielsen

18 Clever Ways to Design Around an Awkward Living Room Layout

It is easier toarrange your furniturearound statement elements rather than accent pieces. Risko Smith suggests swivel chairs “to minimize disruption due to circulation through a space.” Don’t be afraid to pull things away from the walls, says Risko Smith. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto “Hang wall decor incollagesby mixing in photographs, art, and mirrors,” McClain says. Hue lighting can be used to set the mood while entertaining or watching TV....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Danielle Howard

18 Colors That Go With Dark Green

Read on to take a peek at 18 colors that go with dark green. This color combo looks especially good with wooden furniture, like the cane-front nightstand shown here. Here, a bit of bright yellow stands out against dark green walls without overwhelming this bedroom. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly These natural hues will instantly relax you and create a moody atmosphere. We like the idea of using them in a library or den as shown here....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Michael Davis

18 Creative Canned Food Storage Ideas to Maximize Your Cabinet Space

onurdongel / Getty Images Are you tired of wasting time rummaging through jam-packed shelves? Take inspiration from these creative canned food storage solutions, maximize space, and create aneat and uniform pantry. The wood finish adds a nice textural element and a little farmhouse charm to your food storage area. onurdongel / Getty Images Consider incorporating drawers with tiered shelves for canned foods. Rotate a Lazy Susan A lazy Susan is a must-have organizational tool for your pantry....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Norman Barnes

18 DIY Outdoor Table Plans

What to Know Before Building an Outdoor Table Ready to dive into building your outdoor table? verify you havethe right toolsand tips prior to beginning. This table looks so good you might want to use it inside instead of out. The Spruce / Jacob Fox This is a very detailed plan that includes everything it’s crucial that you start building. This table is made frompallets, making it a great budget project....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Justin Simon

18 DIY Play Tents and Forts That'll Capture Kids' Hearts

Making your own DIY tent or fort is simple and affordable. This tutorial builds a huge tent that even the grown-ups will want to enjoy, no sewing required. Woodworking skills are required but it’s a no-sew project so you won’t need any sewing experience. The Spruce / Jacob Fox This is a beginner project that anyone can tackle. If you want something bigger, directions are included on how to do so....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Jeremy Jones