These Pinterest trends have everything you need for stepping up your Halloween game. Pink skeletons, DIY garage decor, and pastel pumpkins are just a few of the irresistible projects popping up everywhere. Check out these pins for inspiration on decking out your own home this fall.
Here are 25 gray bedrooms that might inspire you to redesign your sleeping space.
But if you live in a newer space, you can still achieve the retro look. “One way to design and decorate retro kitchens is to start with your favorite colorful appliance and create a color palette around it,” designer Christine Turknett shares. “If it becomes too bold, you can also incorporate different shades and tones of the color as well. You can also maintain the bright retro feel by selectively emphasizing places like the wallpaper, appliances, and backsplash tile....
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Generally speaking, however, these aren’t techniques you can do yourself; rather, it requires that you have a professional do the work with specialty machines. Among the benefits of binding a carpet edge in this way are the relatively low cost and the vast selection of binding materials available. There is a significant number of colors from which to choose in binding, meaning that virtually any color of carpet can be matched....
While a minimalist kitchen design is boiled down to essential elements and free of excess clutter, there is simply no reason that it can’t be fully equipped and optimized for meal prep, cooking, and gathering. It just means that it’s been designed to be easy to clean and maintain, a kitchen that can quietly fade into the background when not in use thanks to a minimalist color palette, plenty of hidden storage, a pared down layout, or a streamlined design that focuses on a few key decor elements....
Though it may seem like there’s a dizzying array of choices when purchasing a pair of hand pruners, most gardeners will agree this is one of the most important and most-used tools for their garden work. Some gardeners keep a basic, inexpensive pair of pruners for messier jobs and use their more expensive tools for finer work (such as pruning roses and flowering shrubs). Regardless of price, regular cleaning and maintenance will help keep them in good working condition....
“I am working closely with Veronica Oh Happy from Oh Happy Plants on an exciting informational product for 2023 to help people remove myths from houseplant care, and teach them a strong, data-based, practical, and adaptive approach to plant care,” says Di Lallo. The Planta app is another option currently on the market in the informational plant care space. And there are a ton of plant identification apps to tell you the exact plant you have in your possession — no more “tropical foliage” price tags and mystery plant challenges....
According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are more than 350,000 home fires each year in the U.S., leading to more than 2,600 deaths. Fires can be started in a number of ways, but they generally fall into one of two categories: fires caused by heat igniting combustible materials, and those caused by chemical reactions. Your home is full of objects and materials that can combust under the right conditions....
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“Buying the best water tap will make everything in your kitchen that little bit easier,” says Helena Myers, design director at kitchen design company The Myers Touch. With one small addition to your sink set-up, you can effectively solve a ton of problems you might not even realize need solving and help shift your kitchen into the future. It’s a Better Way to Clean Fruits and Vegetables Whether you’ve gotten into the habit of wiping down your groceries immediately upon arrival at home or you just won’t eat fresh fruit or veggies without a proper rinse, a hot water tap is a highly effective way to wash off lingering dirt and debris....
As we start to consider our own plans for a refresh, we turned to some of our favorite designers to find out what bathroom trends are they ready to say goodbye to, once and for all. All White Everything Amy Youngblood, the founder and lead designer of Amy Youngblood Interiors, says that she’s had enough of the all-white bathroom. “All white bathrooms are on their way out in 2023,” says Youngblood....
It’s not a surprise that wood countertops have become so popular. A wooden surface adds warmth and interest to your space and gives you a look that can fit any style from modern to rustic depending on how you decide to finish them. Wood countertops can also be a very budget-friendly addition, depending on what type of wood you choose to use. Most of the plans below use either butcher block or pine boards to create unique counters that add classic character to your kitchen....
Nowadays, there are unassuming cozy throws that double as bug-repelling blankets. Incense sticks and coils with specific fragrance combos can lazily burn away, warding off bugs, too. Even the classic citronella candle has come a long way from its original look. In efforts to prevent painful stings, annoying bites, or plates invaded with six-legged critters, these products are worthy of a spot in your outdoor arsenal (and don’t look too shabby either)....
The challenge of living in small spaces has captivated the minds of furniture designers. The key is to find ways to create items that transform into something else. If you are thinking about downsized living, or if you have a small space at home that could use some customization, take a look at eight transformable pieces that will make small living feel larger than life. Instead of pairing a bed with a sofa, the Majestic from Hiddenbed puts a queen-sized bed inside of a classic-looking, secretary-style writing desk....
Some purchases are minor enough that they can be left until later. Kitchen cabinets represent such a huge part of your remodel budget that they either make or break the entire project. Once you understand how much they can cost, you may want to explore options for bringing that cost down. How Much Are Kitchen Cabinets? The national average to remodel a 10-foot by 10-foot kitchen is between $13,500 and $38,000, and that range averages out to around $26,000....
1. Turn to Nature Designer Alice Kuaban of Oddessence finds that blue sofas look best when placed against neutral walls—she’s a fan of white and charcoal gray backdrops, for example. “To make them look cohesive with other surrounding pieces, I love infusing colors that compliment blue, and usually gravitate to mother nature for inspiration,” Kuaban adds. For example, embrace green by styling some plants next your sofa, place a walnut colored coffee table nearby, or set out some burnt orange or yellow accent pillows, she advises....
While there are lovely replacements for your shade garden, including fuchsias, begonias, and coleus, you shouldn’t give up on the possibility of growing impatiens. Horticulturists are always developing new varieties, including some that are highly resistant to downy mildew. Impatiens walleriana continues to be the subset of impatiens that are affected by downy mildew, but gardeners can circumvent the disease by planting improved New Guinea impatiens Impatiens hawkeri varieties bred to exhibit increased blooming and a more compact habit....
In case you’re unfamiliar, a tension rod is a metal or plastic rod that uses a spring mechanism to hold itself in place, as long as it’s positioned between two smooth, level surfaces. Tension rods are traditionally used to hang curtains, but they’ve become an ideal storage solution for renters and fickle-minded decorators alike because they require zero hardware to install. Plus, they typically only cost about $5, depending on the size and style you need....
