You drag your sofa and rug a foot to the left, only to bring it back to the right. You stand in the doorway, hands on hips, wondering if the chair goes better there or there-there. You wrack your brain wondering if the current furniture arrangement is the only one that will ever work. We’ve all had experiences like these. Room layout can feel like a giant jigsaw puzzle with no helpful picture on the box lid. Questions abound, and in today’s blog I will answer the most common ones.

If your living room feels more like a walk-in closet with a couch than a space where you want to spend time and relax, you’re not alone. It’s common for small spaces to feel cramped. Fortunately, living rooms are not highly intelligent and can be easily tricked into becoming something they are not. Read on learn space-expanding secrets to trick your room, changing it from cramped to cozy.

Shopping for a rug shouldn’t feel like an endless quest, but often that’s the case. Your rug-seeking mission can be made much easier if you begin with a solid plan. 1The right rug should anchor a room, define a space, and make everything feel pulled together. The wrong rug can float like an awkward pancake, making everything look...off.

So how do you pick the right size rug without unraveling your sanity? Let’s break it down room by room with tips that are easier to follow than an IKEA instruction manual.

The entryway is often the unsung hero of the home. It's the first space guests see and their last stop during the extended series of “I should really go now” exchanges. It often works overtime, equal parts welcome mat and storage workhorse. And when designed with intention, it can be beautiful and brilliantly functional.

Redesigning a room can feel a bit like hosting a family reunion. You want everything to look nice, you don’t want anyone bumping into each other, and you’re working with a mix of personalities (or in this case, styles). So it’s no surprise that people have questions. Today we’ll address three of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to redesign:

If your summer plans don’t include boarding a plane to a far-flung destination, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. With a few intentional changes, your own backyard can offer the kind of comfort and ease usually reserved for vacation brochures.

Let’s talk about color. Not the loathsome box of crayons your kid left in the car that are now permanently fused to the back seat, but the kind that wraps around your walls and quietly whispers sweet nothings to your mood all day long.

Color isn’t just a decorating choice. It’s a feeling. It’s an energy. It’s what can make your room feel like a hug. Once you understand how color affects mood, you can turn your home into a place that lifts you up, calms you down, or says, “My home makes me happy.”

It’s easy to get swept up in the Pinterest-perfect world of home design. But when it comes time to choose a rug—or figure out why that floral armchair doesn’t work for you—it’s natural to feel a bit lost. If you’re fairly sure about how you want your home to feel, but unsure how to make it a come to life, you’re in the right place. Let’s get into 5 tips that will help you get the design style results you want.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, which makes it the most exciting—and intimidating—space to redesign. Whether you're knocking down walls or just upgrading the cabinets, three questions come up again and again. Let’s dig in.

Designing a nursery is one of those sweet moments where imagination meets reality—usually somewhere between a dreamy mood board and a stack of diaper boxes in the corner. Whether you’re creating a nest for your first baby or putting a fresh spin on a shared space, you probably have one or more of these FAQs on your mind.

Picking the right lighting for a room can be challenging. It’s not as easy as just flipping a switch. For this blog, I researched the top five lighting questions that DIYers want to know and am sharing the advice I give to anyone who shares in my love for redesign and doing more for less.

When it comes to redesigning a room, you might think about color, style, flooring, lighting, wall treatments, furniture and art before finally focusing on your mirrors. Chances are when you do think about the mirrors in your home, you don’t necessarily spend a lot of creative energy exploring the possibilities they present. I need a mirror to see myself. I like this one. End of thoughts.

If you’ve been guilty of overlooking your mirror, read on and “reflect” on how you might make more of that highly adaptable room accessory.