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10 of the trendiest fall colours, according to Pantone

By Kelsey Pudloski The Pantone colour gods have spoken. 1. Lush Meadow – 18-5845 Photo: ohhappyday/Instagram A deep, yet vibrant green that will lend an organic quality to your interiors. 2. Riverside – 17 -4028 Photo: beautifulhomesinthenorth/Instagram This greyish blue has a moody ambience. It pairs well with nearly all of Pantone’s fall shades. 3. Spicy mustard – 14-0952 Photo: csdecoranddesign/Instagram Add a little zest to your home...[ read more ]

10 Principles of Organizing That Work in Every Room

By Laura Gaskill Getting your home organized is a great feeling, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Keep the process simple by zeroing in on these 10 principles of organizing, which can be applied to any space, anytime. 1. Get to know active vs. passive zones. Active zones are the spots in your home that you pass...[ read more ]

How to style a vignette like a pro

By Kelsey Pudloski and James Bombales If your Instagram feed is teeming with design bloggers, you’ve likely come across a #shelfie or two. A search for the hashtag yields over 380,000 posts, each surface more perfectly styled than the last. While the word itself originated from social media, the shelfie is essentially a vignette — a grouping of objects that...[ read more ]

15 decorating moves to take your living room to the next level

By Laura Gaskill As the place you go to unwind, chat with friends and family, and entertain, the living room has to walk the line between great style and utter comfort — not always such an easy task. Whether your living room just needs that finishing touch to bring everything together or a bit more help, these 15 decorating ideas...[ read more ]

Decorating 101: How to Use White Right

By Laura Gaskill If you've ever been in white-paint-swatch limbo, you know white can be tricky to work with. Here's how to get the fresh look you're after. White has long been beloved by architects and interior designers for its versatility and freshness. But as anyone who has ever tried to choose from among hundreds of shades of white paint...[ read more ]

A rug can make a room – but what kind to choose?

By Sophie Baylis Rugs offer one of the easiest ways to add color, warmth and texture to a space. Choose wisely, however, because a rug also has the power to completely change the look and feel of a room. What’s more, what your rug is made of will determine where it’s best used. Three U.K. flooring experts help us sort...[ read more ]

7 easy decor updates to get you ready for spring

By Kelsey Pudloski The sun rises before you do, the temperature goes up and down like a roller coaster and Girl Scout cookies are on sale…could it be? Yes, spring is nearly upon us and it’s time to switch out our seasonal decor. We’ve come up with seven quick fixes (no painting or remodeling required) to help you freshen up...[ read more ]

9 Things for Every Home's Wish List

By Yanic Simard Last year, I told you about my top five things every home should have. In response, Houzz readers shared great thoughts about their own design rules, and they got me thinking. To get your decorating juices flowing for this new year, I thought I’d share nine more of my ultimate go-tos that work for every home. Do...[ read more ]

6 Decorating Duos to Consider Now

By Rafael Bermejo With the year underway, it’s time to embrace the trends we’ve been hearing about and put them to work in our homes. According to our army of experts around the world, colors to watch out for include baby pink and blue, mustard, white, and dark emerald green. Materials and patterns are on the move too, and you...[ read more ]

What's Your Neutral? Beige or Gray?

By Gillian Lazanik When I start a project with a client, one of the first things I like to determine is if they’re more of a beige or a gray. What I mean by that is, nearly all projects need a neutral color that works as a general backdrop, or canvas, that will steer the direction of the design. I...[ read more ]