Below, you’ll find 15 innovative ideas for storing your child’s reads, none of which sacrifice aesthetics.

While Scandinavian-inspired decor can easily be translated for any room in the house, Scandinavian-inspired dining rooms are a great place to start—especially if you’re looking for a fail-safe way to foster a cozier feeling at home. The dining room should be a gathering space for catching up with loved ones at home after a long day or hosting friends and family for long, lazy dinner parties or cocktails. Whether you’re hoping to breathe some new life into your neglected dining space, carve out a little spot that’s dedicated to slowing down and enjoying a good meal, or you’re just looking for some minimalist decor ideas to help make your dining room a more functional and practical spot in the house, we spoke to a handful of Nordic experts to get their insights on exactly how to create a more Scandinavian feel to your space....

More Uses in the Bathroom If you’re out of bathroom cleaners, toothpaste makes a suitable substitute. Just remember to factor in the cost if you have a large area to clean. Polish Bathroom FixturesA dab of toothpaste on a soft cloth will leave chrome sink and shower fixtures looking great. Rub on the paste in small circles and then buff away with a dry cloth. Remove Soap ScumA bit of toothpaste on a damp sponge or cloth will remove soap scum buildup on shower doors and fiberglass shower enclosures....

Check out these creative 17 hanging herb garden ideas for inspiration. Planting cold-tolerant herbs like chives is a great option if you live in a more temperate region—plus, it’s attractive to pollinators while repelling more problematic insects. Dill is another cold-hardy herb. You’ll also want to select herbs that don’t grow too wide for this design. Chives, basil, lavender, parsley, or mint are good choices. Herbs like oregano are well suited to hanging planters where they will develop an attractive trailing habit....

Here are 19 ideas to inspire your winter centerpiece that you can use all season long.

What Is an Idiom? An idiom is a figurative expression that describes a situation in a creative or colorful way, rather than with literal, dryly factual descriptions. Idioms are often catchy phrases that are easily remembered and commonly understood, and they can be used in a variety of contexts depending on the tone of voice or the situation they describe. There are many bird-related idioms in different languages, and studying those bird references can help birders learn even more about the birds used in each expression....

A coastal decor scheme is characterized by a limited palette of soft colors reminiscent of sand and sea and natural materials like weathered wood and rattan. Coastal design works especially well in airy, open-plan rooms that maximize natural light, creating breezy, crowd-pleasing spaces with a timeless appeal and a fresh, current feel. Check out these effortlessly chic coastal-inspired kitchens that offer elevated style and feel-good beach vibes to inspire your kitchen makeover....

While rich wood accents and natural textures are woodland nursery-must, there’s no need to go full lumberjack if you don’t want to. After all, a little bit of rustic charm goes a long way. If you prefer a clean, contemporary space, think furry friends, graphic prints, and whimsical, play-inspired decor. There’s definitely more than one way to bring the outdoors in. Need pointing in the right direction? Take a virtual “walk in the woods” with our rustic roundup of gorgeous woodland-themed nursery rooms, and you’ll be on the trail to your own woodland nursery adventure in no time....

From door styles to hardware, there are plenty of ways to make white cabinets pop. In some instances, sticking with plain vanilla can be equally stunning. The following ideas show how white cabinets can make your kitchen more interesting.

When it comes to the basement, styling the ceiling is almost just as important as decorating the walls, especially if your basement has a low ceiling. To help you get started, we share our favorite ceiling ideas that will elevate your basement’s design.

Styling a pegboard is easy, too. They can be painted and used to display photos, jewelry, or other accessories. Use a pegboard in the garage to organize tools, in the craft room to keep supplies tidy, or in the kitchen to add extra storage space for cooking gadgets. Pegboards can even be used for displaying home decor pieces, like those mentioned in the ideas below. Home Office Storage and Organization from White House Black Shutters DIY Kitchen Pegboard from A Beautiful Mess A Peg Board for the Girls’ Room from Aimee Weaver Designs Workspace Upgrades from Fabric Paper Glue Pegboard Makeover from A Spoonful of Sugar Designs How to Hang Pegboard for Perfect Laundry Room Storage from Remodelaholic Garage Pegboard Organizer and Sports Equipment Organization from Clean and Scentsible Extra Large Pegboard for Craft Room Organization from Honeybear Lane Garage Organization - DIY Pegboard Tool Organizer & Folding Workbench from Woman In Real Life Pegboard Kitchen Storage Ideas from Inspired By Charm DIY Pegboard Words from Lovely Indeed Open Pantry Organization from Decor Fix Pegboard Spice Rack from The Honeycomb Home Make This DIY Modern Pegboard for Houseplants from Most Lovely Things Modern Pegboard Planter from Brepurposed Pegboard Home Organization System from Melanie Winters How to Build a DIY Pegboard from The Spruce Craft Room Tour from Happiness is Homemade Pegboard Headboard from Sugar and Cloth Skadis Pegboard from Ikea Skinny Pegboard from Kreisdesign DIY Earring Holder from Infarrantly Creative...

This is great for a large group of kids that you can divide into teams, but you can also change it up for small groups or even change it into a relay race. 

Wondering how to achieve that level of relaxation—even in a small or uninspired bathroom? The key is knowing what, exactly you need to add or remove in order to achieve that coveted spa-like atmosphere. Whether you’re hoping to turn your bathroom into your own little oasis or you just want to make a couple changes to make it more welcoming, these tricks from home experts will transform your bathroom and make everyday a spa day....

Organize by ColorBecause the cart is already colorful and eye-catching, organize your books accordingly. Group them by color to create an unexpected, happy effect. Keep the spines out so you can still easily find your books. Tip: keep bottles on top. Keeping the bottles on top of the cart will allow the most space if you have various bottle heights. It’ll also save time and mess when you’re mixing drinks.

Check out these clever and creative ways to showcase Christmas cards both past and present so that they’re front and center when you need to be reminded of all the people who cared enough to send them.

That is why we wholeheartedly endorse a white or mostly white color scheme. Unlike bolder hues, the neutral shade will not fall victim to fickle decorating trends. To inspire you to create a white kitchen that will get your ticker thumping, behold our 36 favorite examples.

Understanding how to use soothing, cool hues in your space can instantly take a room from bland to wow. To help you confidently pick the best ones to use for your home, we rounded up our favorite home cool color schemes. All these colors are both soothing and relaxing, making them an excellent choice for any room in your abode.

We turned to the experts to get their take on boho inspired decor, and here are four reasons why they think it might be time to move on. From the baskets and bins (that don’t always go together) to the multiple wall hangings and bright, mismatched colors, sometimes the vision and the execution of the style don’t quite connect. “Boho design can be done tastefully,” Braidwood continues, “But right now there’s a lot of bad boho out there....