5+ mon, 3+ week ago (253+ words) Amber launched her writing career in 2018 after completing college. Since graduating, she has had the privilege to write for a wide range of publications covering everything from kitchen renovations and travel guides to product reviews and real estate features. How Renters Are Miraculously Creating Chic Dining Rooms In Impossible Spaces When you think about chic dining room layouts, aspects like long dining tables with matching chairs, elaborate centerpieces, and designer lighting fixtures likely come to mind. But squeezing all that into a small apartment feels nearly impossible. Still, many renters manage to find savvy ideas to maximize a small dining room and turn it into a chic space, perfect for entertaining. By carving out a defined dining area using carefully placed furniture and area rugs, and utilizing benches on blank walls, you can create a stylish and functional dining room…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (338+ words) Lauren has worked in digital media publishing since graduating from college, where she discovered a love for writing and research. Since moving across the country to rent a charming 150-year-old home with her friends, she's often had to use her research skills to figure out how to make a rental space feel like home. The Stylish IKEA Planter That Shoppers Are Repurposing For Home Storage IKEA is a great store to get affordable and versatile home decor basics, and the FLODBJ'RK plant pot is no exception. The IKEA FLODBJ'RK planter is made from plastic rattan, making it durable and suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. It costs $39.99 for a 16 1/4-inch diameter pot and $24.99 for one with a 9 1/2-inch diameter. The outer layer of the basket is handmade, giving it a unique and beautiful look, and the interior clear plastic…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (306+ words) Emily Okonsky is a seasoned copywriter with over a decade of professional writing experience. Her passion for design and lifestyle topics has led her to collaborate with numerous brands and publications, where she has crafted a wide range of content'from educational articles to marketing copy, and even social media campaigns. Stunning Design Choices In Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent's Bathroom We Want In Our Home Given the incredible spaces Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent have designed, both individually and together, it's no surprise they saved some of their best work for their own home. The duo has shared that the one house feature they can't agree on is their joint style and how it comes across, but their East Coast home tells a different story. The space beautifully blends their individual design perspectives to create a bold yet timeless look that…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago (686+ words) Meg began her career with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., but hung up her preservation tools when her love of redesign and restoration drew her to writing. She began her career with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., but hung up her preservation tools when her love of redesign and restoration drew her to writing. Goodbye Man Caves: This Is The More Inclusive Trend Taking Over Homes In 2026 According to Zillow's 2026 Home Trends Report, man caves have lost their allure as a must-have for homebuyers. Now, if you've somehow missed the phenomenon, here's a quick summary: Man caves are separate spaces in a home, be it a room, the garage, or the entire basement, dedicated solely to the pursuit of traditionally male activities, like watching football or hanging out with the guys. Whether or not you object to the…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago (240+ words) Rachel is a Texas-based writer with more than six years of experience writing and editing content for various publications and marketing agencies. Her career with words began during college as a writer and editor for her university's newspaper, where she covered topics ranging from student hacks to school sports. Fabulous Ways HGTV's Jenny Marrs Transforms Boring Brick Around Homes When it comes to exterior home renovations, few things can feel as daunting as working with bricks. While it's a classic, durable, and timeless building material that's been used for millennia, it can also feel dark, dull, and dated. Enter Jenny Marrs, design mastermind and co-host of HGTV's "Fixer to Fabulous," who has a knack for transforming boring brick features into warm and welcoming designs. Whether refreshing a dated exterior or bringing a unique kitchen backsplash to life, her consistently stunning…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (821+ words) For House Digest, Kristy has written extensively about design and DIY projects, with a heavy favor toward upcycling, repurposing, and decorating with vintage and antiques. She has written arts, culture, and lifestyle content for a number of publications and websites, including Worthpoint, Thriftcon, E-How, Cozymeal, and Homes.com. The Vibrant Take On Maximalism That's Trending In Home Design (& How To Get The Look) While the design world has been filled with neutral-driven minimalistic spaces for the past couple of decades, maximalism is slowly creeping in as an alternative to spare and sparsely decorated homes. Favoring a "more is more" philosophy, maximalist spaces revel in pattern, color, and other eclectic elements to exert their charm. However, a specific kind of maximalism is on the rise that is particularly rooted in history, storytelling, and personality. Called "heritage maximalism" by some, this trend…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago (288+ words) Rebecca has been creating compelling content for over ten years in the fast-paced news and lifestyle spaces. As a senior writer and reporter with Yahoo News and Yahoo Life, she covered everything from presidential elections to wellness trends to the quirky aspects of mental health and human behavior. "I have a strong appreciation for the architecture of the 1920s and 1930s " early modernism combined with meticulously detailed, restrained traditional styles," Ike told House Beautiful earlier this year. "There was a real sense of craftsmanship in those designs." From floors and wallpapers to doors and ceilings, bold geometric patterns were integral to the Art Deco style that emerged in the 1910s and lasted until the 1930s. Take inspiration from the Cubism movement, which had a major influence on Art Deco design, and select a large statement mirror in a sharp, angular shape; or choose wallpaper…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (255+ words) Brittany is an LA-based writer with over five years of experience writing for digital publications like Women's Health, Apartment Therapy, Well+Good, and more on a freelance basis. She covers topics on lifestyle, wellness, dating and relationships, and astrology but has included home and design to her arsenal of beats. Dave & Jenny Marrs Just Unveiled A Sleek Kitchen Design You'll Want In Your Own Home If there's one thing that designer and contractor duo Dave and Jenny Marrs don't shy away from, it's creating bold, sleek kitchens. The husband and wife duo and stars of HGTV's "Fixer to Fabulous" are commonly known for giving historic homes a contemporary facelift. While many of their home reveals vary depending on what feels authentic to their clients' design needs, a recent post on social media is supporting the idea that dark and moody…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago (305+ words) Before fully dedicating herself to writing, Barb worked as an assistant resource librarian. There, she developed strong research skills and learned how to present trustworthy information clearly and effectively. How To Thrift (And Identify) Vintage Depression Glass It's almost impossible not to run straight over to the glass items at a flea market, thrift store, or estate sale. The glittering colors of delicate glass sparkling in the light are almost hypnotic, and most of us are just magpies after all searching for our next glittery trinket. One of the more sought-after trinkets is vintage Depression glass. There may be some terms you have to know to be a pro thrifter, but you don't have to be a pro antique hunter to have heard of these pieces. It was a glass that was popular during the late 1920s to the early 1950s due…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (307+ words) Barbara's career as a writer began over a decade ago. Since then, she's written and edited for numerous online and print publications across a variety of topics. Nate Berkus Shares The Secret To Finding Beautiful Home Decor Without Going Broke You may think that filling your home with beautiful decor requires a large budget, but that's simply not the case. As HGTV star Nate Berkus shared on Instagram, the ever-popular belief that good pieces have to be expensive is a straight-up myth. "That is not true," he adamantly told fans, adding, "You can find some of the most beautiful things for almost no money " I do it every day." According to Berkus, the secret to finding beautiful home decor without going broke is to get online and search for vintage or second-hand items on eBay and Facebook Marketplace, as well…...