21 Patio Floor Ideas to Suit Every Outdoor Space, Style, and Budget

Calimia Home The right patio floor will elevate your outdoor space. Check out these patio floor ideas in a range of materials for inspiration. Want more design inspiration? Calimia Home Pea Gravel Blanco Bungalow Budget-friendly pea gravelis a popular material for building DIY patios. What is the most affordable patio floor option? Natural Wood Decking Julian Porcino Natural wood will give a patio deck a timeless finish. Blanco Bungalow Composite Decking Tyler Karu...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Michelle Aguilar

21 Plants Perfect for a Hydroponic Indoor Garden

Even for people who do have a garden, it is a great way to have fresh vegetables year-round. What Is Hydroponic Gardening? Hydroponics isa method of cultivating plantsin a solution of water and nutrients instead of soil. Calvin Chan Wai Meng / Getty Images Some hydroponic techniques use an additional soilless growing medium such as vermiculite, perlite, or coconut coir. Providing hydroponic plants with the proper amount of light is just as important as giving them water and nutrients....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Marcia Mann

21 Plants That Can Fit and Grow on a Shelf

Here are 21 plants that are perfect for any shelf space. This small, compact variety tops out at around 8 inches tall and is generally low-maintenance. Its petite size and growing requirements make the birds nest snake plant a perfect choice for any shelf space. The Spruce / Kara Riley Avoid highly variegated varieties such as themarble queenormanjula, which will require more light. Pothos also look great on shelves thanks to their trailing growth habit....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Brian Lynn

21 Poinsettia Arrangement Ideas That Work Perfectly as Holiday Decor

Stars for Europe We dare you to name a moreiconic Christmas flowerthan thepoinsettia. you’re free to arrange cuttings in playful, retro, and modern vases. Bonus tip: Pastel poinsettias pair well with pastel taper candles. Stars for Europe Low and Wide Arrangement No one likes trying to talk over a tall arrangement. Dried florals and poinsettias both tend to show off muted color palettes that pair well together. Put them in the same glasses you’re serving drinks in to better integrate them into the table....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Derrick Ward

21 Pool Shade Ideas to Keep You Cool by the Water

Check out these pool shade ideas to help you enjoy your outdoor space. Layering multiple types of landscaping plants will also ensure a denser, less patchy form of shade. For example, asunroom additionwill add as much value and beauty to your interior as your exterior. The Spruce / Tessa Cooper If you like to swim in the morning, place it facing east. Add Umbrellas Poolside Patio umbrellas are stylish and functional....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Rhonda Carr

21 Purple Houseplants to Grow at Home for a Fun Pop of Color

These plants have gorgeous deep leaves that need to sit in direct sunlight to properly develop their rich color. With the soft purple leaves, you’ll give your house a fresh fragrance and culinary herb. Remember to keep your lavender plants in a pet-free area since it’s toxic to dogs and cats. The Spruce / Krystal Slagle Warning Keep indoors rex begonias away from animals as these houseplants are toxic to dogs and cats....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Kyle Walker

21 Retaining Wall Ideas Using Affordable Materials

Cheap retaining wall ideas for any landscape @3dlandscapearchitect/ Instagram Retaining walls are practical and often necessary landscape features. Depending on your needs, retaining walls can be built using concrete, stone, or wood. you might also add a veneer of stone or render to a concrete retaining wall. @3dlandscapearchitect/ Instagram Here are 21 of our favorite cheap retaining wall ideas you could make with affordable materials. This wooden retaining wall is the perfect height for a flower bed that wraps around the flagstone patio....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Peter Nelson

21 Romantic Bedroom Design Ideas to Make You Swoon

We’ve rounded up a selection ofromantic bedroom ideasbelow to help you turn your space into an intimate getaway. Accents like candles and a blanket set the scene for cozy nights in. In this space byKate Marker Interiors, a beaded chandelier makes a statement and instantly adds a romantic touch. Katie Hodges Say goodbye to your apartment’s uninspiring ceiling fan. In this space, designerClaire Staszakselected a retro-style wicker number that adds a bohemian touch....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Annette Fields

21 Rustic Fire Pit Ideas for Any Outdoor Space

But confirm to add a clear waterproof finish to the stumps to ensure they don’t rot. Try using wood chips or gravel as a hardy surface cover for your fire pit space instead. Repurpose Other Items Something as simple as a metal basket can become a fire pit. Design byBrady Tolbert/ Photo bySara Ligorria-Tramp Add Them to Busy Spaces Rustic fire pits are often pared-down and fairly minimalist. Add a cozy rocking chair and a warm drink and you’ll be good to go....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Brian Smith

21 Sage Green Bathroom Ideas You'll Love for Years to Come

Who doesn’t want this space to feel nice and spa-like, after all? Either way, get ready to embrace this calming color in your home ASAP! Tile It lucyshyn.designs/ Instagram Sage green showertilesshine in this contemporary bathroom. @houseofchais/ Instagram This sage really pops alongside gold accents like the mirror, sconces, and hardware present throughout the space. Try Subway Tile @nichola_barron/ Instagram Sagesubway tilestuns in this charming bathroom. If you’re going for a vintage look, lighter sage is always a winning option....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Brittany Williams

21 Sage Green Kitchens That Are Trendy Yet Timeless

Check out the below sage green kitchen ideas for inspiration. Meet the Expert Leslie Murphyis the creative director and owner of Murphy Maude Interiors. Want more design inspiration? The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Then add contrast with white, wood, and woven accents. Silver hardware brings out the cool tone in the pale sage paint. Note how nicely sage green pairs with black seating and white finishes. @burcharddesignco/ Instagram This combo is the best of both worlds....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Tricia Waller

21 Small Deck Ideas to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space Ahead of Summer Weather

Calimia Home Adding a small deck can give your backyard a major upgrade. This straightforward home improvement project will make your outdoor space more enjoyable for relaxing and entertaining. Check out these small deck ideas on a budget to inspire your backyard makeover. Calimia Home The Most Affordable Way to Build a Deck Want more design inspiration? Floating Backyard Deck @luckyplot13/ Instagram Make your backyard more functional by addinga floating deck....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Caleb Shaffer

21 Small Living Rooms With TVs That Actually Look Good

Laura Brophy Interiors Decorating around a TVis a challenge for even the most skilled interior designers. Check out these designer ideas to help make your small living room TV less of an eyesore. Try a Frame TV Liz Marie Blog Turn your off-duty TV into art with a Frame TV. Laura Brophy Interiors Make the painting larger than the flat screen so that your room stays art- rather than tech-forward....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Ashley Hernandez