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Though mid-century modern decor was originally made to be accessible and fairly affordable, original furniture and decor items are relatively expensive these days. There are still original pieces of mid-century modern furniture and decor floating around, but their prices match the demand and oftentimes they’re difficult to find. To pay homage to the style, there are endless mid-century modern-inspired options out there that will keep you aligned with your budget and design goals....

You need to three factors—low light, high humidity, and temperature swings—when choosing plants for a bathroom. Here are suggestions for plants that will do well in average bathroom conditions. Color Varieties: Pale green foliageSun Exposure: Bright artificial light or window sunlightSoil Needs: Well-drained potting soil Color Varieties: Pale to dark green foliage; variegated forms availableSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Prefers sandy potting mixes but tolerates most potting soil mixes...

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: WhiteSun Exposure: FullSoil Needs: Dense clay soil USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Reddish-purple with white interiorsSun Exposure: Partial shadeSoil Needs: Rich, medium-moisture, neutral to slightly acidic soil USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: WhiteSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Moist, rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Pink to pale pinkSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Light, well-drained, acidic soil...

Less of the kitchen and more of the dining area. Clean, wood-veneered cabinets dividing the two areas. Refrigerator inset into cabinets. Formica or another type of laminate counters. Ceiling swooping up into the heavens. Want to get these kitchen cabinets? Cabinets are one kitchen feature that usually doesn’t last through the ages. Try IKEA or Porcelanosa, a Spanish company that makes sleek cabinetry. If you’re remodeling a kitchen like this, you may want to look at plank flooring (resilient material, not real wood), engineered marble counters, and faux wood beams....

What you’re lacking in space, you can make up for in style. No room is too small for decor and layout adjustments. The best part is, none of these require things like major renovations or knocking down walls. Renters and buyers alike will appreciate how simple it is to make a studio apartment feel like a one (or even two) bedroom. They borrowed some of the bedroom square footage—which starts at the back of the apartment—to establish a larger living room with a small home office near the front windows....

USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11; Treated as an annual in the NorthFlower Color Varieties: Blue and white (insignificant)Light: Part to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, looseMature Size: 6-36 in. tall and wideDeer Resistant: Yes USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11Flower Color Varieties: Off-white, yellow; bracts provide colorLight: Full sun, light shadeSoil Needs: Moist, well-drainedMature Size: 15-40 ft. tall, equal spreadDeer Resistant: Yes USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9Flower Color Varieties: Greenish white (insignificant)Light: Full sunSoil Needs: Moist, well-drainedMature Size: 3-15 ft....

Bay windows add scene-stealing character to any room as well as a luxurious amount of natural light. A hallmark of Victorian architecture, they also add interest to a building’s exterior. Bay windows make a statement and often serve as a natural centerpiece in a room, often by highlighting a pretty view. But they can also take on a supporting role depending on a room’s decor and function and create a backdrop for everything from a reading nook to a dining area to a bedroom home office....

Soothing, relaxing, and evocative of sea and sky, blue can be paired with white paint or fixtures for a timeless coastal color combination that will transport you to the Aegean or the California coast. But blue can range from light and airy to deep and moody to energizing and electric depending on the shade and the dose. Check out these blue bathrooms that illustrate how versatile this crowd-pleasing color can be to design a bathroom you’ll enjoy spending time in for years to come....

These office guest rooms offer clever ideas on everything from layout to furniture choices and decor to help you create a multi-functional guest room and home office that will help you get the job done on the daily and will make your visitors feel right at home when they come to stay. Whether you’re looking to design a full-fledged home office that doubles as a guest room or a guest room that is equipped for occasional remote work, inspiration lies ahead....

Several things may impact a decision from the shape and size of your table to the number of lumens or watts you may need to set the right mood, especially if your space is a multi-use spot for various activities like crafting or homework. To help you illuminate things, we gathered our favorite tips and ideas for dining room lighting. Tip: Long light fixtures like this one work best centered over lengthy tabletops that seat more than six people....

Whether you are looking to add some excitement and a focal point to the living room, bedroom, nursery, bathroom, kitchen, or any other space in the house, these stylish rooms that will show you how using wallpaper for the ceiling can elevate your decor.

If you are a fan of coastal style, check out these designer beach house living rooms from Maine to Southern California to inspire your own beach house living room refresh or to add some feel-good beach style to any living room, no matter where you call home. 

Ball faucets are very common in kitchen sinks and were the first type of washerless faucet. They are identifiable by their single handle that moves over a rounded ball-shaped cap right above the base of the faucet spout. The ball faucet has a single handle that controls a special plastic or metal ball inside the faucet body. This ball has chambers or slots in it, along with rubber O-rings and spring-loaded rubber seals....

Creating a single space that will help you achieve this particular brand of work life balance with ease can mean everything from swapping your nightstand for a writing table to installing a wall-mounted desk to building a custom workstation and storage unit into a niche or along an entire wall. Whether your preferred aesthetic is a minimalist distraction-free zone or a colorful space filled with bold decor and personal touches, these home office bedrooms from a range of designers will help you figure out how to maximize space, decorate with imagination, and set yourself up for a life of successful workdays and sweet dreams, all from the comfort of your own home....

Tips for Making a Rental Reflect Your Personal Style While it’s true that you have to live within certain parameters, there are plenty of things you can do to create a space that’s all about you (without breaking any rules). Change the Hardware An easy way to make a big but subtle difference is to change a room’s hardware. And this doesn’t have to be limited to kitchen cabinets. Change doorknobs, outlet covers and switch plates if the existing ones don’t suit your style....

We spoke to the experts to see what it is about green kitchens that make them so visually attractive, and how to pick the perfect shade of green for our own culinary spaces. Why Green? As Abbas Youssefi, Director at Porcelain Superstore, told us, “For something a little different, something that will wow, green is the way to go.” “I personally find green to be a very naturally soothing color and a mood booster,” added Lisa Gilmore of Lisa Gilmore Design....