Take the bowl out with oven mitts. Use a damp sponge to wipe down the inside of the microwave, and you’re all set. “If there is too much lemon water and you feel like it’s sticky, follow with a rinse with a wet cloth,” Koch...
Would you paint your kitchen purple? What about your living room or primary bath? If the thought leaves you totally perplexed, take a look at these 14 lavender color decorating ideas from design pros. As they show, purple’s lighter hue—hex code e6e6fa, if you’re into...
The fireplace mantel is the jewelry box of the house. Hear us out: Like a jewelry box, the mantel holds prized possessions and coveted family heirlooms. Most mantel decor ideas include displaying all your best trinkets and treasures like a mini personalized museum. The mantelpiece...
All the fun of before-and-after home transformations is seeing how drastically different a space can look over the span of a few days, weeks, or months. Even more satisfying is when you’ve dressed up those walls, muscled in the furniture, and gotten your hands dirty...
Barnard expands on that sentiment, adding that selecting a durable paint is important because kitchen cabinets are high-touch surfaces. “While glossy paints are often noted for their resilience, many durable paint options are available in a range of finishes,” she says. One more important thing...
If you’re fortunate enough to have one, you likely spend plenty of time on you deck (or planning a new deck project) and less time thinking about deck stair ideas. Though they’re sometimes relegated to an aesthetic afterthought, deck stairs can be more than a...
There’s something special about the color blue—maybe it’s the expansive range or the magical way it transforms under natural light. We’re going all in on the blue bathroom just to prove just how versatile the hue can be. From celebrity-owned properties to a designer’s own home,...
In a minimalist bathroom, every piece must be carefully considered for both its form and its function. That means no superfluous storage (say goodbye to your soap collection), no extra seating, and no excessive decor. You’ve achieved minimalism only once you’ve edited down the room...
Do not underestimate the value of a thoughtful dining table centerpiece. “Your centerpiece anchors your table, creating a focal point within the room, and it can also set the tone for the meal,” says Michelle Morgan Harrison, the founder of Morgan Harrison Home in New...
When Senefeld researches a home, she always starts with local government land records. In Ohio, where she’s based, that’s the county auditor’s office, but if that’s not the case in your area, contact your city, town, or county government’s office and ask which department “tracks...