How to Install Moroccan Peel and Stick Vinyl Tiles: an easy DIY flooring tutorial that is cleaner than paint, faster than real tile, and budget-friendly for a laundry room makeover. When we started planning our laundry room makeover, one of the biggest problem areas was the old vinyl floor. It was worn, dated, and definitely … Read more

Realistic Marble Effect Herringbone Tile and Faux Marble Shower Renovation for a Modern, Timeless Bathroom Thank you Alexander James for sponsoring this post. Our primary bathroom is finally beginning to look and feel like a real bathroom again, and the biggest reason is the new faux marble herringbone tile floor. It has completely changed the … Read more

This week, we finally rolled up our sleeves and started making real progress on our living room makeover. The paint swatches are officially on the walls, the furniture arrangement has been planned, and the larger pieces, including the sofa, rug, and chairs, have all been chosen. But if I’m being completely honest, the part that … Read more

The 25 best places to buy affordable rugs online without giving up style, quality, or personality. Every now and then, I ask readers on Instagram to send in any home-related questions they have. Last week, one question came up again and again: “Where can I buy cheap rugs that still look beautiful?” It is an … Read more

The best course for learning interior photography and building skills for blogging, interior design, real estate photography, styling, and creative online work. I could almost call this post “Confessions of a Bad Photographer,” because four years ago, that is exactly what I was. I was not just inexperienced; I was painfully unsure of what I … Read more

Practical home staging tips to help you prepare your house for prospective buyers, improve first impressions, and sell your home more quickly. Selling a house can feel exciting, stressful, and overwhelming all at once. Before prospective buyers walk through the door, your home needs to feel clean, welcoming, spacious, and easy for someone else to … Read more

After adding a new “big girl” bed to our 4-year-old’s bedroom last week, I started thinking about all of the kids room storage ideas and decorating tricks we have used in our children’s bedroom makeovers over the past few years. There are far more smart solutions than I realized. When decorating small kids rooms, the … Read more

23 simple Christmas bedroom decor ideas for primary bedrooms, guest bedrooms, and kids’ rooms that create a cozy, festive winter retreat. 23 Simple Christmas Bedroom Decor Ideas When the days get shorter and the evenings feel colder, the bedroom becomes one of the best places to add soft, cozy Christmas decor. While the living room … Read more

Affordable Abstract Acrylic Art Ideas for a Dining Room Makeover Ever since we started giving our dining room a makeover last fall, finishing the space has turned into one of those projects that keeps getting pushed to the side. We made progress, got excited, lost momentum, and then moved on to other things for a … Read more

Here are 30 simple, budget-friendly ways to make your home look expensive, polished, and intentional without spending high-end designer money. Making a home feel luxurious does not have to mean buying the most expensive furniture, hiring a designer, or replacing everything you already own. In many cases, the difference between a room that feels ordinary … Read more