Category: Home Improvement

Hilary Farr’s Top 10 Tips for Couples Navigating a Home Renovation

Longtime HGTV designer Hilary Farr doesn’t shy away from difficult clients. Instead, she steps right into dysfunctional homes that challenge the relationships and emotional well-being of their dwellers. From redecorating a boring space for indecisive homeowners to planning major renovations for strained couples, she powers through the tough stuff on HGTV’s Tough Love With Hilary Farr. Ahead: her […]

What Plumbers Say You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal

A show of hands: how many of us put food scraps down our garbage disposals? That’s what it’s FOR, right? Uh, well, maybe not. As TODAY.com reports, a local plumbing company in Baltimore, Maryland is causing a stir online regarding exactly what you should, and should NOT be putting down that stalwart kitchen appliance. On […]

The Wrong Kind of Wood can really Date Your Home

Good home decor is subjective—and pinpointing “outdated” interior design isn’t as easy as pointing to an old piece of furniture or decor. For example, your mom’s old lamp from the 50s that you used to hate? Well, we call that mid-century modern now, and, in the right context, it could be the decor item that […]

When Designing Your Home’s Interior, Be Wary of Overdoing Textures and Colors

Good home decor is subjective—and pinpointing “outdated” interior design isn’t as easy as pointing to an old piece of furniture or decor. For example, your mom’s old lamp from the 50s that you used to hate? Well, we call that mid-century modern now, and, in the right context, it could be the decor item that […]

When Designing Your Home’s Interior, Too Much of a Good Thing is… Too Much

Good home decor is subjective—and pinpointing “outdated” interior design isn’t as easy as pointing to an old piece of furniture or decor. For example, your mom’s old lamp from the 50s that you used to hate? Well, we call that mid-century modern now, and, in the right context, it could be the decor item that […]

If you Fall into a Trend Trap, Your Home could look Dated

Good home decor is subjective—and pinpointing “outdated” interior design isn’t as easy as pointing to an old piece of furniture or decor. For example, your mom’s old lamp from the 50s that you used to hate? Well, we call that mid-century modern now, and, in the right context, it could be the decor item that […]

A Fall Decorating Trends for 2023: Heritage Patterns, Bold, Warm Colors

It’s true that not much changes when it comes to fall trends: we still all love the cozy, earthy colors that reflect nature, and the natural textures that are the perfect companion to these tones. However, there are always new fall trends to intrigue.  As Homes and Gardens reports, interior design trends emerge to meet the […]

A Fall Decorating Trend for 2023: Wall to Ceiling Color

It’s true that not much changes when it comes to fall trends: we still all love the cozy, earthy colors that reflect nature, and the natural textures that are the perfect companion to these tones. However, there are always new fall trends to intrigue.  As Homes and Gardens reports, interior design trends emerge to meet the […]

Erin and Ben’s collection for York Wallcoverings lets you Peel + Stick your way to the “Napier Look”

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We all want that “Napier look” in our homes, don’t we? It’s something like a classic “Grandmillennial Vintage” style mixed with subtle, layered maximalism and a dash of Southern charm on top. Yes, you can pinpoint it, but no, it’s not easy to recreate.  Erin and Ben Napier put an immense amount of thought and talent into each of their […]