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oxblood red kitchen cabinets and black range

Renovation

My Montreal Kitchen Remodel Was Too Perfect—Here’s How I Messed With It My Montreal Kitchen Remodel Was Too Perfect—Here’s How I Messed With It

By Sophie Donelson, Photography by Patrick Biller, Styling by Darina Bellini

white shower tile

Renovation

Shrinking the Vanity and Ditching the Tub Made This Bleak Bathroom Feel Brighter and Bigger Shrinking the Vanity and Ditching the Tub Made This Bleak Bathroom Feel Brighter and Bigger

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Anna Powell Denton

wood cabinets around range

Renovation

Why a Former Chef Swears by This Style of Open Kitchen Shelving Why a Former Chef Swears by This Style of Open Kitchen Shelving

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Rachael Stollar

armless lounge chair with flower-dyed speckled upholstery

Renovation

This Chair Got Its Candy-Colored Speckles From None Other Than Flowers—Here’s How This Chair Got Its Candy-Colored Speckles From None Other Than Flowers—Here’s How

By Megan McCarty

Deckorators Sponsored Post Feature Image - Deck Rendering

Design by Room

5 Boxes to Check Before Building Your Dream Deck 5 Boxes to Check Before Building Your Dream Deck

Exterior of Daunt's Albatross

Renovation

This Montauk Motel’s Beachy-Cool Reno Is About to Inspire Your Next Home Project This Montauk Motel’s Beachy-Cool Reno Is About to Inspire Your Next Home Project

Design Inspiration

The Monochromatic Bathroom Idea That Gave These Designers Their “Bingo!” Moment The Monochromatic Bathroom Idea That Gave These Designers Their “Bingo!” Moment

By Olivia Lidbury, Photography by Owen Gale

bright loft dining room with wood pendant

Renovation

A Glassed-In Home Office Sits in the Center of This Family’s Hardworking Brooklyn Loft A Glassed-In Home Office Sits in the Center of This Family’s Hardworking Brooklyn Loft

By Olivia Lidbury

Renovation

$50 Microwave Shelves—Yes, Really—Hold Books, Heels, and Sunnies at This DIY-Filled Vintage Shop $50 Microwave Shelves—Yes, Really—Hold Books, Heels, and Sunnies at This DIY-Filled Vintage Shop

By Collier Sutter, Photography by Anna Gray

home exterior surrounded by trees

Renovation

The Type of Renovation You Need to Save Up for, Based on Your Home’s Age The Type of Renovation You Need to Save Up for, Based on Your Home’s Age

By Kate McGregor

pool and indoor/outdoor area.

Renovation

The Sunken Sofa in This 8-in-1 Pool House Rightfully Earned the Name “Cuddle Puddle” The Sunken Sofa in This 8-in-1 Pool House Rightfully Earned the Name “Cuddle Puddle”

By Alyssa Longobucco, Photography by Stefan Merriweather

Neil Patrick Harris stands in front of bookcase

Style & Shopping

Neil Patrick Harris Has Some Regrets About His Kitchen Island Neil Patrick Harris Has Some Regrets About His Kitchen Island

By Julie Vadnal, Mina Dragani

Renovation

This Dallas Couple Didn’t Have to Buy a Frame TV to Disguise a Living Room Eyesore This Dallas Couple Didn’t Have to Buy a Frame TV to Disguise a Living Room Eyesore

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Eddie Fortuna

Hallway with Checkered Walls and Blue circle cabinets

Renovation

An $8 Home Depot Buy Was Pivotal to This Lopsided Hallway’s Checkered Mural An $8 Home Depot Buy Was Pivotal to This Lopsided Hallway’s Checkered Mural

By Morgan Bulman

blue tiled bathroom

Design by Room

You’ve Never Before Seen a Toilet Made Out of This Material You’ve Never Before Seen a Toilet Made Out of This Material

By Kate McGregor

green bathroom photo on reno notebook backdrop

Renovation

My $12K Bathroom Reno Taught Me There Are Some Builder-Grade Finishes You Can Live With My $12K Bathroom Reno Taught Me There Are Some Builder-Grade Finishes You Can Live With

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Belle Morizio, Styling by Julia Stevens

white kitchen island

Renovation

A Julia Child-Worthy Pegboard and Glossy IKEA Cabinets Mingle in This Indiana Kitchen A Julia Child-Worthy Pegboard and Glossy IKEA Cabinets Mingle in This Indiana Kitchen

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Anna Powell Denton

For $420, This Graphic Designer Carved Out a WFH Zone in Her Studio Apartment

Digital Issues

For $420, This Graphic Designer Carved Out a WFH Zone in Her Studio Apartment For $420, This Graphic Designer Carved Out a WFH Zone in Her Studio Apartment

By Hannah Chambley

entryway mirror and console table

Renovation

Eyesore No More—Disguise Your Electrical Box by Treating It Like a Medicine Cabinet Eyesore No More—Disguise Your Electrical Box by Treating It Like a Medicine Cabinet

By Kate McGregor

bed in loft room

Renovation

It Took 5,000 Square Feet of Wood Stain to De-Orangeify This Maine Cabin It Took 5,000 Square Feet of Wood Stain to De-Orangeify This Maine Cabin

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Joyelle West

dutch door leading into garage

Design by Room

This Former Garage Is Now Fit for Drink Making, Dinner Parties, and Fall Nights by the Fire This Former Garage Is Now Fit for Drink Making, Dinner Parties, and Fall Nights by the Fire

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Nick Glimenakis, Styling by Paris Fabrikant and Julia Stevens

black and wood guest house

Renovation

A 237-Square-Foot Guesthouse With the “World’s Smallest Sink” But All Kinds of Calm A 237-Square-Foot Guesthouse With the “World’s Smallest Sink” But All Kinds of Calm

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Veronica Rodriguez

striped patio bench with white pillow

Renovation

Pavers Versus a Concrete Patio: Design, Durability and, Yes, Cost Are Vastly Different Pavers Versus a Concrete Patio: Design, Durability and, Yes, Cost Are Vastly Different

woman in white blazer

Style & Shopping

Drew Barrymore’s Kitchen Reno Plans Confirm She’s Team Open Shelving Drew Barrymore’s Kitchen Reno Plans Confirm She’s Team Open Shelving

By Lydia Geisel, Kate McGregor

Adjoining Aisles, a Hot Tub Hub, and More Fresh Flagstone Patio Ideas

Renovation

Adjoining Aisles, a Hot Tub Hub, and More Fresh Flagstone Patio Ideas Adjoining Aisles, a Hot Tub Hub, and More Fresh Flagstone Patio Ideas

backyard fire-it with wood beam benches

Renovation

How to Maximize a Hilly San Francisco Backyard: A Winding Wood Staircase How to Maximize a Hilly San Francisco Backyard: A Winding Wood Staircase

By Kate McGregor

Lifestyle

3 Ways to Hide Your Cat’s Unsightly Litter Box in Plain Sight 3 Ways to Hide Your Cat’s Unsightly Litter Box in Plain Sight

Renovation

When Athena Calderone Renovates a Basement, It’s Out With the Cobwebs, In With Terrazzo When Athena Calderone Renovates a Basement, It’s Out With the Cobwebs, In With Terrazzo

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Mikey DeTemple

green geometric patio furniture

Renovation

Basket-Weave Flooring That Color Matches the Roof, Plus 4 Other Patio Paver Ideas Basket-Weave Flooring That Color Matches the Roof, Plus 4 Other Patio Paver Ideas

Jennifer garner

Style & Shopping

Jennifer Garner Shared Her Backyard DIY Just in Time for the Long Weekend Jennifer Garner Shared Her Backyard DIY Just in Time for the Long Weekend

By Kate McGregor

green walk in closet from far away

Renovation

This Couple Saved $8K by Hacking an IKEA Pax System Into Their Dream Walk-In Closet This Couple Saved $8K by Hacking an IKEA Pax System Into Their Dream Walk-In Closet

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Jarod Sabatino

orange storage cabinet

Design Inspiration

Give Your Unwieldy Trailing Plants Support With This Nearly Invisible Craft Store Supply Give Your Unwieldy Trailing Plants Support With This Nearly Invisible Craft Store Supply

By Kate McGregor

blue and white tiled shower

Style & Shopping

We Thought Marble Showers Would Trend in 2022, But This Bold Style Had Other Plans We Thought Marble Showers Would Trend in 2022, But This Bold Style Had Other Plans

By Lydia Geisel, Raven McMillan

glass greenhouse

Design Inspiration

How Jordan Ferney Revived an Old Greenhouse Everyone Told Her to Tear Down How Jordan Ferney Revived an Old Greenhouse Everyone Told Her to Tear Down

By Jordan Ferney, As Told To Kate McGregor, Photography by Kate Jordan, Styling by Naomi DeMañana

How Much Does It Cost to Cover a Patio? We Have the Answer for All You Shade Seekers

Renovation

How Much Does It Cost to Cover a Patio? We Have the Answer for All You Shade Seekers How Much Does It Cost to Cover a Patio? We Have the Answer for All You Shade Seekers

small patio with mini garden and concrete walkway

Renovation

Minimalist Landscaping That Won’t Upstage Your Dinner Party—And 4 More Small Patio Ideas Minimalist Landscaping That Won’t Upstage Your Dinner Party—And 4 More Small Patio Ideas

retro yellow bathroom with patterned floor tile

Renovation

A ’70s Sunken Tub Was the One Thing That Stayed in This Retro Bathroom Refresh A ’70s Sunken Tub Was the One Thing That Stayed in This Retro Bathroom Refresh

By Shelby Deering, Photography by Madeline Harper

colorful naturally-dyed textiles

Design Inspiration

Another Use for the Turmeric in Your Pantry: Tie-Dyeing Pillowcases Another Use for the Turmeric in Your Pantry: Tie-Dyeing Pillowcases

By Chadner Navarro, Photography by Luna Zorro

chicken in a yard

Design by Room

Soaring Sunflowers and a Fast-Growing Pumpkin Patch Turned This Front Yard Into a Destination Soaring Sunflowers and a Fast-Growing Pumpkin Patch Turned This Front Yard Into a Destination

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Yardzen

boy standing on foam rainbow

Design by Room

While Everyone Else Turned Their Garages Into Guest Rooms, This Mom Put Monkey Bars in Hers While Everyone Else Turned Their Garages Into Guest Rooms, This Mom Put Monkey Bars in Hers

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Brian Kelley

kitchen with blue lower cabinets and red upper ones

Design by Room

71% of People Don’t Want This Feature in Their Kitchen 71% of People Don’t Want This Feature in Their Kitchen

By Kate McGregor

camila beckett patio cover with white cloth

Renovation

5 Patio Cover Ideas for When You Just Can’t With the 90-Plus-Degree Days Anymore 5 Patio Cover Ideas for When You Just Can’t With the 90-Plus-Degree Days Anymore

island bar clad in tile

Design Inspiration

The Newly Reopened Africa Centre Celebrates the Continent’s Culture (and Seriously Chic Room Dividers) The Newly Reopened Africa Centre Celebrates the Continent’s Culture (and Seriously Chic Room Dividers)

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Felix Speller

grey-green closet

Renovation

How a Maze of Connected Rooms Became This Designer’s Dream Walk-In Closet How a Maze of Connected Rooms Became This Designer’s Dream Walk-In Closet

By Kate McGregor, Photography by Followell

view into bedroom

Renovation

A 5-Week Reno Timeline Meant This Loft’s Dated Parquet Floors Had to Stay A 5-Week Reno Timeline Meant This Loft’s Dated Parquet Floors Had to Stay

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Nick Glimenakis, Styling by Christy Rappold

backyard with flagstone patio and sunken hot tub

Renovation

30 Years Later, This Homeowner Finally Built His Dream Childhood Treehouse 30 Years Later, This Homeowner Finally Built His Dream Childhood Treehouse

By Kate McGregor, Photography by Working Holiday Studio

Deck Versus Patio: Yes, There Is a Difference in Cost, Materials, Elevation, and More

Renovation

Deck Versus Patio: Yes, There Is a Difference in Cost, Materials, Elevation, and More Deck Versus Patio: Yes, There Is a Difference in Cost, Materials, Elevation, and More

How Much Does a Patio Cost?

Renovation

How Much Does a Patio Cost? How Much Does a Patio Cost?

horses in front of house

Renovation

Dressing Celebrities Is Nothing Compared to the Home Renovation This Fashion Stylist Tackled Dressing Celebrities Is Nothing Compared to the Home Renovation This Fashion Stylist Tackled

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Gavin Cater

patio space with white couch wooden fence gravel floor

Renovation

Yes, You Can Hide Your Neighbor’s House With a Ship Sail—Plus 4 More Patio Privacy Ideas Yes, You Can Hide Your Neighbor’s House With a Ship Sail—Plus 4 More Patio Privacy Ideas

Renovation

How I Turned IKEA Kitchen Cabinets Into Chic Office Storage With $20 Barbecue Skewers How I Turned IKEA Kitchen Cabinets Into Chic Office Storage With $20 Barbecue Skewers

By Annita Katee, Photography By Annita Katee

kitchen with marble peninsula

Renovation

This D.C. Kitchen Was Once Smooshed Under the Stairs—Now It’s Bathed in Light This D.C. Kitchen Was Once Smooshed Under the Stairs—Now It’s Bathed in Light

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Jennifer Hughes

patio space with black painted concrete tile

Renovation

5 Concrete Patio Paint Ideas That Spiff Up the Gray 5 Concrete Patio Paint Ideas That Spiff Up the Gray

beige green kitchen on marble backdrop

Renovation

After Being Quoted $100K, We DIYed Our NYC Kitchen and Bath for ¼ of the Cost After Being Quoted $100K, We DIYed Our NYC Kitchen and Bath for ¼ of the Cost

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Belle Morizio, Styling by Julia Stevens

The Best Place to Hang Your Backyard String Lights Isn’t Along the Porch

Renovation

The Best Place to Hang Your Backyard String Lights Isn’t Along the Porch The Best Place to Hang Your Backyard String Lights Isn’t Along the Porch

Renovation

This Family of Five’s Epic Backyard Is Actually on the Neighboring Property This Family of Five’s Epic Backyard Is Actually on the Neighboring Property

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Ryan Garvin

white kitchen with green island

Renovation

The Kelly Green Island in This Danish Kitchen Is Made From the Same Material as Cutting Boards The Kelly Green Island in This Danish Kitchen Is Made From the Same Material as Cutting Boards

By Kate McGregor

ceiling-planters

Design Inspiration

Ceiling Planter Boxes Give This Space All the Drama With Little Greenery Upkeep Ceiling Planter Boxes Give This Space All the Drama With Little Greenery Upkeep

By Collier Sutter

Design by Room

A Single Slab of Marble Is Used 5 Different Ways in This Teen Bathroom A Single Slab of Marble Is Used 5 Different Ways in This Teen Bathroom

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Madeline Harper

teal bedroom with wavy velvet headboard

Renovation

A $10 IKEA Hack Is Just One of Our Favorite Headboard DIYs A $10 IKEA Hack Is Just One of Our Favorite Headboard DIYs

By Kate McGregor

blue tiled fireplace

Renovation

This DIY Renovation Project Could Save You Up to $12,000 This DIY Renovation Project Could Save You Up to $12,000

By Kate McGregor

kitchen accordion window open

Renovation

On the Other Side of This Santa Barbara Kitchen’s Windows? Another Kitchen On the Other Side of This Santa Barbara Kitchen’s Windows? Another Kitchen

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by MELLON STUDIO

magenta kitchen with blue tiled backsplash

Style & Shopping

41% of People Regret This Kitchen Reno, But You Don’t Have To 41% of People Regret This Kitchen Reno, But You Don’t Have To

By Kate McGregor

outdoor kitchen with white waterfall island

Renovation

Waterfall Countertops May Be the Latest Kitchen Trend…But What Comes Next? Waterfall Countertops May Be the Latest Kitchen Trend…But What Comes Next?

By Kate McGregor