Ever feel like your home is bursting at the seams, even though you’ve decluttered a dozen times? The culprit might not be your stuff, but your furniture. From bulky pieces that swallow up precious square footage to awkward layouts that make rooms feel cramped, certain furniture mistakes can quietly sabotage your space. The good news? …
Tobias King
I know firsthand how small bathrooms can turn into cluttered disasters in no time, with bottles, towels, and random odds and ends taking over every surface. When counter space is practically nonexistent, creative storage is the only way to keep your sanity, and your style, intact. That’s why I’m obsessed with finding smart solutions that …
Remember those quirky home features your grandparents had that you once thought were hopelessly outdated? I used to roll my eyes at them, too, but now I can’t get enough! Designers are breathing new life into these forgotten gems, giving them fresh, modern twists that feel both nostalgic and totally on trend. It’s amazing how …
During America’s Gilded Age, wealth wasn’t just earned, it was displayed in the grandest ways imaginable. I’ve always been fascinated by how industrial titans of the time, often called “robber barons,” built jaw-dropping mansions that felt more like royal palaces than homes. These weren’t just luxurious, they were loud statements of power, packed with gold-plated …
Whenever I start an interior renovation, I’ve learned how crucial it is to truly get to know the space first. You have to watch how sunlight dances through the room at different times of day, figure out how to highlight those original features you fell in love with, and work with quirky layouts instead of …
Teardrop campers have completely stolen my heart with their adorable, compact designs and impressive practicality. These little homes on wheels make it easy to hit the road and soak up the beauty of the great outdoors without giving up comfort or spending a fortune. I can’t stop daydreaming about parking one by a serene lake …
Have you ever stepped into a house that just felt…off, but you couldn’t quite put your finger on why? I’ve definitely been there, and more often than not, it’s the color choices throwing everything out of whack. The colors we pick can either tie our spaces together beautifully or make them feel cramped, cold, or …
We’ve all heard the jokes about overdone shiplap and sterile all-white kitchens, but HGTV’s top designers are going way deeper than the usual Instagram trends. They’re calling out outdated home choices that go beyond a passing fad and actually make your space feel stuck decades in the past, think full-on ’80s vibes or early 2000s …
When Stef Burgeon and Simon Hunt traded their high-speed Dubai lifestyle for Scotland’s serene hills, they never imagined they’d be captivated by a dilapidated 16th-century castle. Yet the moment they stepped into Kilmartin Castle, it felt like destiny. I’m always inspired by people who dare to chase the unexpected, and their gamble led to pure …
When American designer Sally Wilkinson moved to the UK, she thought she had classic design down pat. But working in London with Salvesen Graham, and later running her own U.S. studio, transformed her style. She discovered that a little imbalance brings life and character to a space, far beyond the rigid schemes often seen in …