If you’ve got 70 square feet for your walk-in closet, it can feel like it’s almost there, but you may not be sure how to unlock its full potential. The good news is that this footprint size is right in the sweet spot that’s big enough to walk through, and keep all of your things…
Having a small open concept space can either feel too cramped and chaotic, or bright, connected, and functional, depending on your design. The difference usually comes down to the room’s floor plan. In this guide, you’ll see some small open-concept kitchen and living room floor plans I’ve designed, so your small home feels well-planned rather…
If you’ve got South-facing rooms, you already know that they get an abundance of consistent natural light throughout the day, making them one of the most desirable spots to be in a home. This amount of sunlight allows you to use a wider range of paint colors than you might use in north-facing or darker…
Have you ever found what you thought was the perfect paint color, went to the store, brought it home, and painted only to discover it doesn’t look anything like you expected? There’s a scientific reason this happens, and when you understand why, it can transform how you approach color in your home. Light Reflectance Value,…
After over a decade of working with interiors, I’ve heard of countless homeowners standing in their freshly painted rooms with that same confused expression: “This looked completely different on the chip!” The reason is their paint undertones. These are those elusive secondary hues that are hidden beneath a color’s surface, that only reveal themselves once…
If you love rooms that feel calm, bright, and have a lot of charm you’ll love the modern Scandinavian retreat living room color palette. This design is all about overflowing the room with soft whites, pale wood tones, subtle grays, and a touch of sage green. These colors work together to make your room feel…
Having the right floor plan can make all the difference when building a home theater. Whether you’re working with a 12×16 bedroom conversion, an expansive basement, or a multi-purpose living room, the right layout will help you maximize the space for the best performance. It can be overwhelming to translate the room’s dimensions into an…
Your living room should feel like a stylish retreat, not some cold, unwelcoming showroom. That’s often the challenge when it comes to modern design: how do you create a space that’s sophisticated and stylish while still having warmth and livability? That’s where the Modern Urban Edge living room color palette comes in. This carefully curated…
There’s no doubt that having a coastal-style living room is soothing, evoking the gentle rhythm of waves, the warmth of the sun, the feel of sand, and the endless horizon where the sky meets the sea. But you don’t necessarily need an oceanfront address to bring that sense of calm into your own home. With…
Before buying a sofa, you’ve got to make sure it fits your room; if it’s too big, it overwhelms your space, and if it’s too small, it looks awkward and out of place. Our free sofa size calculator takes all of the guesswork out of your furniture shopping. To get the results you need, enter…
As someone who has spent countless hours perfecting kitchen layouts, a question I’m often asked is: should you install a double island floor plan, or opt for one expansive single island? Both approaches can transform your kitchens into a stunning space that’s functional for you and your family, but the right choice depends on your…
Having the right amount of garage lighting makes your space much more enjoyable, eliminates shadows, lets you see inside cabinets and on shelves, and reduces eye strain while you work or engage in hobbies. This calculator uses industry standards to find exactly how many light fixtures your garage needs and see where to install them…
Mixing your kitchen cabinets’ hardware and finishes is one of the fastest ways to make your kitchen feel designed. The trick isn’t to add more, which leads to overwhelm, but instead to choose well. To make it work, designers advise selecting one hero finish, adding one bold accent, and repeating it with intention. Do that,…
Really well-designed bedrooms are built around furniture placement, movement, scale, and style. An against-the-wall bed placement is often used since it provides breathing room and maximum utility. Some like to use a floating bed position because it anchors the composition and provides symmetry. Below, I’ll take a closer look at a bed against the wall…
If you’ve ever had trouble with sofa placements or worried whether there’s enough room to walk around your dining table, this tool solves it. The Furniture Layout & Traffic Flow Calculator lets you plan a room, position furniture, and instantly see whether your layout meets real-world spacing and traffic flow standards. The tool is built…
For most homeowners, a three-car garage represents the sweet spot in home design, with enough space to protect multiple vehicles and offering enough room for storage, hobbies, and projects. Yet when you walk into most three-car garages, you’ll often find there’s barely enough room to open the doors, tons of items piled against the walls,…
When you’re planning out a living room, family room, or multipurpose space layout, most plans fall into two categories: floating the furniture or wall-hugging the furniture. Both arrangements can look stylish and functional when you match the floor plan to the room’s dimensions, traffic paths, and focal point. Let’s take a closer look at floating…
Many people feel that a great bathroom feels calm and looks beautiful, while giving everyone the privacy they need. That’s why water closet (WC) layouts shine by placing the toilet in its own small room. This way, you separate “quick use” from everyday grooming, reduce through traffic, contain odors, and provide privacy. The result is…
When you’re planning a new kitchen or remodel, one of the biggest layout decisions isn’t about color or hardware, it’s about the type of cabinets you want. And one of the defining decisions is how tall they should go up the wall. Should you stop at standard wall cabinet height, or extend them all the…
If you’re designing or remodeling a home, you may be faced with the question of whether to go with an open concept or a closed living room design. Each of these has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the one you select will depend primarily on you and your family’s needs. Below, I’ll break down…
A great game room isn’t just about finding space to cram in every toy; it’s about the style, flow, and considering the kind of hosting you do. Whether you and you’re friends and family are into late-night poker, ping-pong match-ups, or movie marathons, the right floor plan makes all the difference. In this guide, I…
How do you know you’re getting the right size when choosing kitchen counter stools? In this guide, I’ll break down the things to know and the steps to ensure you get the right measurements so your stools are comfy and stylish. Tips For Choosing Bar Stools For Your Kitchen Let’s start with the numbers (the…
This luxury Mediterranean style home pairs a stone cladding and stucco exterior with a flowing, single-level lifestyle that’s ideal for entertaining. The brick-and-stucco façade of the home has a deep covered entry, and multiple fireplaces that sets an elegant tone. Inside, you’ll find 10′ to 20′ ceilings throughout the foyer, great room, and chef’s kitchen….
Looking for a kitchen design that looks great, allows ease of movement, stores a ton, and still feels open? U-shaped kitchen layouts with no island allow for many features within their streamlined floor plans. They wrap counters and storage on three of the sides, which helps keep the work triangle tight, and allows one to…
If you’re buying or designing a home, you may be wondering if a walk-in shower or a bathtub is better for usability and resale value. Should you go with one or the other, or instead install a shower/bath combo? Below, I’ll quickly break down a walk-in shower vs. bathtub comparison to help you decide and share…
Have you ever walked into a room that instantly feels calm and balanced, like everything just “works”? That invisible sense of harmony usually comes from alignment with the room’s main sightline. This may sound somewhat mystical at first, so let me break down exactly what it means so you can use it in your own…
When you’re choosing between light and dark countertops, it’s really a choice between how you want your kitchen to feel day to day. Light surfaces will reflect more brightness and can enhance a smaller or low-light kitchen to make it feel larger. Dark surfaces, on the other hand, deliver drama and contrast, and can turn…
The best primary or master bathrooms don’t just look pretty; they offer a functional flow that works for their space. In order to make the most of a shower and tub layout, they need to be placed with purpose, making them easy to navigate and use. Below, I share five primary bathroom layouts with a…
Ready to turn your closet into a mini boutique that you’ll love to use every day? Adding an island does more than offer extra storage; it brings a sense of luxury and style that enhances the entire space. It also gives you a spot to lay out outfits, a place to fold and pack, and…
If you’re in the process of designing your kitchen, questions you may have are what’s the difference between tile backsplash vs. slab backsplash, and what should you choose? Each has some advantages and disadvantages when it comes to their look, seams, cleaning, installation, and style. I’ll break down the many differences below so you can…
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