Lighting is one of the fastest, most effective ways to change how a space feels, and it doesn’t require a remodel, a contractor, or even an entire afternoon. The right lighting can make a room warmer, brighter or more inviting, helping you create a new mood in just minutes.

In a few days, my daughter and her husband will be arriving from Japan. To say I’m excited would be an understatement. The coffee is stocked, I’ve planned the meals, and I’ve fluffed the pillows. Twice. When family you haven’t seen for far too long comes to visit, every detail feels important.

But here’s the thing: preparing for guests shouldn’t mean a complete home makeover. It’s about making them feel welcome, comfortable, and cared for. Since many of us host out-of-town family or friends, I thought I’d share how I’m getting ready—and a few design touches I’m including to make it feel special.

A well-styled bed can transform your bedroom from ordinary to magazine-worthy in minutes. It’s more than just where you sleep—it’s the focal point of the room. With the right combination of layers, textures, and colors, you can create a look that’s inviting, polished, and entirely your own. Here are three designer-approved approaches you can try today.

Redesign means making intentional changes to your space using what you already own—or with minimal new additions—to improve function and style without a full renovation.

Redesigning your home can feel exciting, overwhelming, and slightly dangerous (especially if you’ve recently fallen down a Pinterest rabbit hole). The good news is you don’t need a degree in interior design or a truckload of money to excel in transforming your home. You just need a little direction and a willingness to get your DIY on.

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:

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.