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Small Space Decorating: Less is More

February 19, 2025
Written, styled, and photographed by Emily Traxler

When it comes to small space decorating, dramatic, statement-making wallpaper and murals are everywhere, and we approve! Quality papers in both permanent and peel-‘n’-stick versions come in such a wide variety, so it’s not difficult to find one that fits your style.

styled inside of refrigerator with floral lights, woven baskets, ceramic bowls and small vases of flowers

Design Ideas

How to Style The Inside of Your Refrigerator

February 13, 2025
Produced by Kelly McMaster
Styled and photographed by Lynzi Judish

Are you someone who stands and gazes into your refrigerator several times a day looking for inspiration for a meal, hoping for a tasty snack to appear or wondering, “What the heck is even in here”? You’re not alone! Most of us cannot claim that our fridges are inspiring or worth staring into, so when we stumbled upon Lynzi Judish’s project to style inside her refrigerator, we had to know more!

blue and white tiles lining staircase in entryway to renovated Spanish bungalow

Spanish Bungalow by the Sea

February 9, 2025
Written by Victoria Van Vlear
Photography and styling by Sunday Hendrickson

Picture this: A 1926 bungalow in a coastal town in California with a charming 1,200 square feet and Spanish-style architecture. But it’s boring and outdated, with dark brown accents and an overall austere air. Two years and a major renovation later, this home now has the charming, oceanside cottage feel Beth loves.

green touches bring color to the kitchen

Bringing Color to the Kitchen

January 30, 2025
Written by Laura Shimko
Photographed by Bret Gum
Design by Alison Kandler

One couple and a designer succeed in bringing color to the kitchen. See the charming results in this light, bright and unique kitchen.

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House Tour: Bring New Life to Old Treasures

January 9, 2025
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Mark Tanner
Styled by Jacqueline deMontravel

Marcela Cavaglieri didn’t learn from her mother or her decorating magazines the joys of shabby country furniture and the thrill of bringing new life to old treasures. She just likes old stuff.

dining area with view to Christmas tree deocrated with lights and neutral ornaments

A Neutral and Natural Holiday Cottage

December 19, 2024
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by Stacie Moore

Christmas on a foothill farm nestled by the Appalachian Mountains means loads of fresh greenery in Stacie Moore’s holiday house, harvested right from the land. “Our home has an eclectic cottage twist and I love making it my own,” says Stacie, who is a decorator, homemaker and mother of four. “During the holidays, we forage on our farm for greenery to use throughout our spaces.” Swags, garlands and mini trees from their farm or other local growers, add a timeless, organic Christmas romance to Stacie’s interiors—along with an intoxicatingly fresh piney scent.

dining room with natural tree without ornaments and greenery as table runner

Curated Holiday Collections

December 12, 2024
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by David Sparks

For curator, collector and creator Kari Boetsch, the holiday season is a favorite time of year. It’s when her home and her online shop, The Collected, undergo their winter transformations and emerge full of vintage Christmas inspiration courtesy of her curated holiday collections and the creativity that shapes them.

natural wood ceiling and window frames in sitting room of unique Georgia home inspired by historic hunting houses

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A Unique Home on a Georgia Farm

November 23, 2024
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
Photography by Jeff Herr
Styled by James Farmer

When James Farmer was hired to head up the interior design of a new-build home on a farm in Elko, Georgia, he didn’t just take a page out of a farmhouse-style handbook—he wrote a whole new one. The result is a unique home on a Georgia farm rather than a typical farmhouse. “I went back to images of rich hunting homes for inspiration but added a fresh approach,” Farmer says. “Many of the walls are light and bright, while the fabrics and colors are supple. Each room carries the overall feel of the house, which allows the home to both blend and enhance the natural beauty of the surrounding land. My approach to design is ‘collected.’ The home’s style is intentionally traditional, classic and inspired by history.”

porch with vintage and fall decor

Design Ideas

A Vintage Fall Home, Aged to Perfection

November 17, 2024
Written by Jickie Torres and Michelle Mastro
Photography by Bret Gum
Styled by Kelly Wilkniss

This fall, imbue your seasonal décor with the patina of vintage and antique finds. Gather inspiration from this vintage fall home.

A bedroom with a Christmas tree and decorative ceiling tiles

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How to Choose Ceiling Tiles

November 12, 2024
Written by Laura Shimko
Photography by Decorative Ceiling Tiles

Often called the “fourth wall,” the ceiling is a usually overlooked aspect of home design. Ceiling tiles are an easy way to instantly transform any room in your home, providing character, elegance and charm. With hundreds of designs, colors and a selection of different materials, Decorative Ceiling Tile offers options for any space in your home, and beyond.

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