Designers Agree—These Design Choices Could Be Dating Your Home

As you prepare to list your home, chances are you’ve begun looking at every flaw as something you need to address before the property can sell. That might be true if your home has major problems such as mold or a broken refrigerator, but plenty of imperfections don’t need to be fixed to make a sale. 

Avoid These 4 Bird-Feeding Mistakes Encourage birds to visit your yard by avoiding these 4 common bird-feeding mistakes. Don’t make these four common bird feeding mistakes!

Forcing Branch Cuttings to Bloom All Year Indoors offers a cost-effective way to expand your indoor garden. In this guide, we’ll unveil the secrets to selecting, cutting, and nurturing branch cuttings to ensure a constant display of blooms throughout the year!

Most kitchens are outfitted with a stovetop fan (or a range hood or microwave fan) to reduce smoke and improve air quality in the kitchen. With wildfire smoke and other air-quality issues, some homeowners have asked whether these fans improve the air quality in the rest of the home.

It appears that wallpaper will spend some time in the limelight this coming year, according to the pros.

Christmas is only a few month away, and falling back on the same decor as last year (or even the past five years) is oh-so-boring. Instead, try bringing some new style into your holiday decor. 

The holiday party has finally come to an end and it's time to clean up. To efficiently help you tidy up your home, we asked some experts for their best tips to combat post-holiday messes without the stress. From setting up garbage bins in high-traffic areas to using a cleaning caddy as you tackle each room, your home will return to its normal (and cleaner) state.

With 2023 coming to a close, many designers are already looking ahead to the New Year to predict the home and interior design trends that will be popular in 2024. One space of particular interest is the bathroom. 

Autumn presents the perfect conditions for creating a gorgeous fall tablescape. You might be interested in conjuring a dreamy spread for a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal, or perhaps you're after a few new options to embrace the cozy season.

It's time to get out the holiday decorations and turn your home into a festive winter wonderland. If you’re in need of some new or updated holiday decor this year, let the experts help. Interior designers have extensive knowledge and expertise when it comes to sourcing stylish and affordable decor, and the holidays are no exception. 

Whether you’re considering a full kitchen renovation—so long, rickety cabinets and outdated backsplash—or simply need to stock up on a few essential kitchen tools, there’s no getting around it: kitchens are expensive.  Not every aspect of your kitchen needs to blow your budget, though. We tapped two interior designers, both with extensive kitchen experience, to spill the kitchen items they say aren’t worth the splurge.  “There are so many choices when it comes to outfitting a kitchen, with just as many price points to choose from,” according to interior designer Kristina Phillips. “Most would agree that countertops and appliances are worth spending money on, but there are a few items that don't need splurging to be effective.” Read on for their recommendations, both big and small—your budget will thank you. 

It's clear that there are many interior design trends that stand the test of time and show up year after year, but there are many that don't. With the year coming to an end, we asked a handful of interior pros which trends they want to say goodbye to in 2024—and their answers might surprise you. Our biggest takeaways? Excessive neutrals and minimalism are out.