Design Tips for Every Room in the Home

Design Tips

Style every room in the house with our ideas and tips for designing a gallery wall, furnishing a narrow living room, choosing accent pillows, and more.

all white minimalist dining room
6 Common Design Features That Actually Give Minimalists the “Ick”
bright red accent chairs
6 Rules Designers Always Follow When Shopping for Colorful Furniture
beautiful living room full of texture
The One Design Feature You're Overlooking That Can Instantly Elevate Any Room
Scandinavian-style room
7 Decorating Mistakes That Always Make Interior Designers Cringe
Estate sale conversation pieces decorated with travel destinations
6 Things Designers Always Look for at Estate Sales (And You Should Too)
A general interior view of a lounge with large corner sofa and white carpeting
5 Carpet Colors That Are So Outdated, According to an Interior Designer
layered dining room
5 Rules You Should Never Forget When Decorating Your Home, According to Designers
Spring accents
The Best Way to Give Your Home a Spring Refresh, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
maximalist interior
Maximalist or Overdecorated? 5 Signs You're Doing Too Much, According to Designers
Wood drenched space.
Wood Drenching Is a Fresh Take on '70s Paneling—Here's Why Designers Love It
Minimalist Living Room
7 Clever Decorating Tricks Minimalists and Maximalists Actually Agree On
A beige bathroom wall has two large round mirrors on it and a bathroom countertop
7 Things Minimalists Always Do to Create a Relaxing Bathroom Retreat
warm neutral space
Dark Room? These 5 Genius Tips Will Help You Fake Natural Light Anywhere, Designers Share
granite countertops
3 Clever Ways to Update Old Granite Countertops (Without Spending a Ton)
Living room with gallery wall and flat-panel tv screen
I Easily Get Bored With My Home — 5 Simple Swaps I Always Make to Update My Space
wallpaper mistakes
6 Wallpaper Mistakes Designers Immediately Notice in Any Home
Sitting room built-in shelves
I Tried the Recluttering Decorating Trend, and I've Never Loved My Built-Ins More
Midcentury Modern decor mixed with modern era furniture
The Midcentury Modern Decor Designers Say You Should Never Pass Up at the Thrift Store
Dining room by David Quarles IV
4 Black Designers Share How They Celebrate Their Culture Through Design
Large living room with tile flooring.
Living With Ugly Floors? 7 Designer-Approved Tips to Make Them Less Noticeable
warm bed with a cup of tea
Is Your Bedroom Always Cold? 9 Proven Ways to Warm It Up Without Running the Heat
An open-plan minimalist farmhouse kitchen and dining area with wood and gold accents
5 Designer-Approved Ways to Turn Your Home Into a Minimalist Farmhouse
tumbled stone flooring in dining area
5 Flooring Choices Designers Always Use in Their Own Homes (and You Should Too)
Midcentury modern living room
6 Golden Rules for Decorating Your Living Room, According to Pros
A living room with gray curtains and a bright green sofa
6 Curtain Styles That Are So Outdated, According to Designers
white kitchen with painted island
7 Outdated Kitchen Island Styles Designers Are Moving Away From
white living room with ornate pieces
7 Home Decor Pieces Designers Aren't Buying in 2025—And You Shouldn't Either
worst decorating advice from tiktok
The Worst Pieces of Design Advice Designers Have Seen on TikTok
wooden minimalistic built-ins
5 Upgrades Minimalists Don't Regret in Their Own Homes (and Would Do Again)
living room with too small of area rug
6 Things in Your Living Room That Instantly Give Designers the Ick
gray minimal apartment
5 Ways to Make a Small Apartment Feel Ten Times Larger, According to Designers
matching bedroom set
5 Common Bedroom Features That Actually Give Designers the "Ick"
wallpapered room with boucle couch
5 Upgrades Designers Don't Regret in Their Own Homes (and Would Do Again)
Large living room with lots of decor.
How to Shop for Budget-Friendly Home Decor on Facebook Marketplace Like a Designer
white brick painted fireplace with black firebox
How to Fake a Fireplace for a Warm and Cozy Winter, According to Designers
Decorating with mirrors
4 Common Mistakes You’re Making When Decorating With Mirrors, According to Designers
best IKEA living room finds according to designers
7 IKEA Finds Designers Always Use in Their Living Rooms (and You Should Too)
vintage furniture and decor
4 Things You Should Never Buy at Thrift Stores, According to Our Editors
beach house living room
6 Ways to Make a Small House Feel Ten Times Larger, According to Designers
Large living room with natural fieldstone fireplace.
Need a New Fireplace Surround? 10 Stone Options You Should Consider Before You Commit
frame tv over credenza
How to Hide Your TV So It’s Not an Eyesore, According to Designers
what interior designers notice about a room
5 Things Designers Immediately Notice When They Enter a Room
entryway must haves
8 Entryway Staples You Should Always Include in Your Home—and Design Pros Agree
Bright Maximalist Decor
7 Design Choices That Always Make Your Home Look Tacky, According to Designers
white ornaments on Christmas tree in living room
8 Home Projects You Should Definitely Finish Before the Holidays
living room items not worth the splurge
5 Living Room Staples You Should Never Splurge on, According to Designers
Bedroom Interiors
5 Bedroom Staples You Should Never Splurge on, According to Designers
bright living room with console and plants
5 Mistakes Designers Wish You Would Stop Making in Your Home
Modern holiday decorations
5 Essential Minimalist Holiday Decorating Tips Designers Swear By
Retro style living room
5 Minimalist Decorating Mistakes Designers Always Notice
silver utensils on dining table
6 Valuable Items You Should Never Pass Up at a Thrift Store, According to Designers
Bedroom with fluted accent wall.
6 Design Choices Designers Regret in Their Own Homes
Living room area with a pine slatted wood ceiling
Designers Have Spoken: This Living Room Feature Is Always an Eyesore
wood floor in kitchen
5 Flooring Choices Designers Regret Using in Their Homes
Bedroom with dark purple accent wall
6 Things in Your Home That Instantly Give Designers the Ick
Emily Henderson Christmas Mantel Decor
6 Tips for Decorating Your Holiday Mantel to Make It Stand Out, According to Designers
Mid-century modern style home
6 Ways to Modernize Your Home While Keeping Its Character, According to Designers
Woman installing faux panelling on a wall
4 “Dream” Home Upgrades You Can Fake Right Now, According to Avid DIY-ers
Home office with a desk and floating shelves
We Asked Designers to Share Their Best Home Upgrades, and We Can't Wait to Try Them
drop ceiling ideas
How to Fake Taller Ceilings in Your Home, According to Designers
built-ins with styled books and accessories
How to Decorate Shelves for a Stunning Display, According to Designers
Photo with geometric rug in a room.
5 Rug Styles Designers Desperately Want You to Skip This Year
1980s design trends
The '80s Design Trends Designers Secretly Wish Would Make a Comeback
The Golden Girls living room set
11 Design Trends From the Golden Girls’ House That Are Back in Style

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