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A Guide to Modern Mediterranean Interiors
The modern Mediterranean style fuses the sun-soaked, coastal vibes of classic Mediterranean style with the refined elegance of modern minimalism. A focus on indoor-outdoor living, neutral color palettes, open spaces, and natural light results in a warm, tranquil aesthetic. Here’s everything you need to know about the modern Mediterranean trend.

Flooring Ideas to Elevate Your Home
The right type of flooring for your home varies depending on the room, your budget, and your design aesthetic. The higher quality, more durable materials are naturally the more expensive choices, and with so many choices available it can be hard to decide what’s worth the investment. Keep reading for a quick guide to six of the best flooring materials, perfect for any room!

Beautiful Balcony Decor Ideas
Having an outside space at home is a real treat, no matter how big or small it may be. If you live in an apartment you probably don’t have a lot of space to enjoy the great outdoors, but even a small balcony can give you a taste of outdoor living. With the right furniture, decor, and lighting, you can create your own little escape from the city. Here are some ideas to help you get started!

Amazing Talavera Tiles
Talavera tiles are beautiful hand-crafted pieces that are rich in history and culture. These tiles are formed and painted by hand, with a unique aesthetic quality that has a long tradition spanning multiple centuries and continents. Explore their rich history and see examples of these stunning Talavera tiles.

What is Tuscan-Style Decor?
Tuscan-style decor takes inspiration from stunning Italian countryside homes, fusing a rustic farmhouse aesthetic with natural materials to create a comforting and inviting space. This style is popular for its warmth, simplicity, and proximity to nature. A Tuscan-style home provides an idyllic escape from city life, perfect for relaxing and embracing the sunny countryside. Here are six key elements that make up the dreamy Tuscan look.

Upholstery Ideas to Refresh a Room
Upholstery is a catch-all term that defines the soft materials and fabrics that we fix to furniture pieces like sofas, benches, and ottomans. The right fabric choices can tie together a room, adding a touch of warmth and character to your decor. Even better, reupholstering items in your home can give your interiors a new lease of life, without a major remodel. Here are some creative upholstery ideas to get your imagination flowing.

The Coolest Closets For Stylish Homes
Creating the perfect closet requires a lot of thought and organization, but your work will pay off in the long run. You’ll thank yourself every morning when you don’t have to root through any clutter to find the right outfit. From clever space-saving hacks to beautiful design features, here are some ideas to help you create the walk-in closet of your dreams.

What is the Colonial-Revival Style?
The Colonial Revival style became popular in the early 1900s in America, at a time when people became nostalgic for a pre-industrialized era. Rooted in a romantic and nostalgic take on traditional American values, the Colonial Revival style became one of the most widespread trends in American home design and it still endures today. Here are some of the characteristic traits of Colonial Revival homes.

How to Decorate With Mirrors
What’s not to love about mirrors? They reflect light and open up spaces, making rooms feel instantly bigger and brighter. Mirrors have a place in every room of the house, and the variety of styling possibilities means that they can add charm to any kind of design. Here are some ideas to place and style your mirrors just right.

Stylish Stair Treatments to Level Up Your Home
The stairwell is often one of the first things people see when they enter a home, so its design really sets the tone for the rest of the interiors. Aside from its practical safety features, a good stairwell design can also transform a home. Ultra-modern stair treatments can liven up a dated home, just as vintage styles can add charm and character to a space. Here are some stylish stair treatments to inspire your next remodel.

Dining Room Decor Ideas
A well-structured dining room is key to any successful home design, especially if you’re a regular dinner party host. A place for friends and family to come together and share meals, your dining room needs to be practical for everyday use as well as bigger gatherings. Here are some ideas to help you create a dreamy dining room that’s warm and inviting.

What is Japandi Home Decor?
From two very different sides of the planet, Japan and Scandinavia have a surprising overlap in aesthetics when it comes to interior design. In both, form and function blend together in beautiful simplicity, with an emphasis on nature, art, and comfort. In comes Japandi, a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian influences in one design style that’s quickly becoming a must-have trend for many designers around the world. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this fusion of styles so special.

Coastal Accents to Lighten up Any Home
You don’t have to live by the beach to create a light and airy home reminiscent of summer sea breezes. Coastal decor echoes all of the elements of seaside living, without being tacky or kitschy. Natural light, raw materials, and a soft, neutral color palette can bring a touch of the sea to your home – no matter where you live.

A Guide to Shabby Chic
Popular in family homes of the 1980s and ‘90s, shabby chic is all about warmth and comfort. This informal style incorporates rustic and vintage furnishings with plenty of comforting materials to create a warm and inviting space. Full of soft, feminine touches, shabby chic is cozy, classic, and a little bit romantic.

Pretty Window Treatments to Dress Up Your View
More than just a barrier between inside and out, windows are a focal point and an essential light source for any room they appear in. The right window dressings can offer warmth, privacy, and comfort while adding a decorative finish that elevates your home.

Ways to Recreate the Hollywood Regency Style
Straight from the golden age of Hollywood from the 1920s to the 1950s, the Hollywood Regency style is all about dreamy interiors that look great on- and off-screen. With plenty of decorative detail and luxurious finishes, this era exudes opulence and comfort, with lavish decor befitting the glamorous film stars of the time. Today, this theatrical style can be toned down with some modern touches for a chic and elegant home.

Balancing Vintage Pieces With Modern Decor
So you’ve come across a dreamy piece of furniture at an antique store, but will it fit into your contemporary home? The truth is, your home doesn't have to stick to one singular style, and it’s often the quirky additions that make it special. Here are some ways to mix old and new in one design to create something that’s uniquely your own.

Decor Ideas for a Bathroom Makeover
Bathroom renovations can be expensive, so it’s not always the easiest room to makeover when you feel like making a change. However, with some clever decor swaps, you can give your bathroom a new lease of life, without the cost and effort of a full remodel.

Style Your Fireplace With These Chic Mantel Dressings
The fireplace is the heart of the living room, no matter the season. So whether you light the fire or not, it’s worth decorating your mantel to tie together your living room decor. With some simple decorative accents, you can create a mantel that you’ll want to gather around all year long.

What Is Cottagecore Design?
Cottagecore is a style that’s all about celebrating countryside living, romanticizing the English cottage life and old-school agricultural living. It’s nostalgic, whimsical, and romantic, extending from fashion and crafts to interior design. Here’s how to bring a little bit of cottagecore into your home design.