Designer Elana Mendelson, the founder of Elana Designs, agrees. In particular, she thinks furniture that’s too big for a ...

When I was growing up I used to spend a lot of time in the backyard, exploring and activating my imagination in the outdoors.

The bathroom before was your classic pink-tiled bathroom with original features,” she says. “Although I’m an architect with a care for historic fabric, the function just ...

Cleaning up outside isn’t exactly the same as dusting and vacuuming inside. For a deck surface, Hobbs says a good sweeping, followed by soap and water, should do the trick. This would also be a good ...

However, over the years, she met her now-husband and the pair moved into her small apartment. Not only did she want to transform the home’s murals, but she needed to incorporate more storage for both ...

The tile now climbs to the ceiling above the cabinetry, transforming the once “dead space” into the visual color story the kitchen had been missing. “The backsplash tile is the real focal point of the ...

Sure, wine racks are traditionally destined for kitchens, dining rooms, or cellars — but there’s no rule that says they have to stay there. In fact, their structure makes them surprisingly perfect for ...

When I moved into my apartment a few years ago, I felt incredibly lucky to land a bathroom that actually felt spacious. There’s generous counter space, two under-sink cabinets, room for my hamper, and ...

The light can also be flipped so that the lit side faces out, or it can be attached to the wall using the keyhole cutouts at the bottom of the weighted base. You could also use it as an artsy lighting ...

I see commercials for it all the time, and the Amazon reviews were impressive (there are over 100,000 and counting), so it had to be good, right? I put it to the test on my clogged shower drain to ...

As a self-professed IKEA superfan and a home features writer, I like to think I know most of IKEA’s standout pieces. Occasionally, though, I’ll stumble upon a hidden gem that’s fallen under my radar.

I’m a big believer in buying old, heirloom-quality furniture with great bones over newer, cheaper pieces whenever possible. It’s not that you can’t find new items that are high-quality, of course — ...