The best DIY jewelry ideas use a handful of cheap supplies and still hold together after months of wear. I’ve made hundreds of pieces at my kitchen table, and the ones friends keep asking about are always the simple ones. Here are nine you can finish tonight, plus a quick test that stops them from … Read more
The right bathroom mirror matches your vanity in width, sits at eye level, and gets good light. Get those three right and almost any style looks good. I’ve picked and hung mirrors in bathrooms from tiny powder rooms to double-vanity suites, and the bathroom mirror ideas below are the ones that looked best and worked … Read more
The best aesthetic kids room ideas pick three design anchors, a color family, a texture, and one statement piece, then leave room for your child’s own taste. I’ve styled kids’ rooms in five different looks, from a Scandi nursery to a boho big-kid room, and the ones that still look good months later are the … Read more
The best ways to incorporate plants into small outdoor areas use three levels: up the wall, over the rail, and down on the floor. I’ve grown plants on a 4-by-8 foot balcony and a 6-by-8 foot patio, and I killed enough pots to learn what actually works. Here are 12 ideas, plus the Up-Over-Down Method … Read more
The best indoor jungle gym playroom ideas split a room into four stations, climb, swing, balance, and crash, with a padded floor and a clear fall zone around each one. I’ve set up movement playrooms in a spare bedroom, a basement corner, and a 10-by-12 foot living room nook, and I learned which pieces earn … Read more
A great gender neutral nursery relies on texture, not color. Wood, linen, wool, and rattan add warmth and interest, and one gentle color gives the room a personality. These gender neutral nursery ideas come from setting up rooms before the baby’s sex is known, and for families planning to reuse the room for a second … Read more
The best DIY home decor projects cost under $20, use supplies you can find in one trip, and fit inside a three-hour window. I’ve made or remade more than 50 decor pieces for my own home, and the ones I still love are the simple ones that I finished before I lost interest. Here are … Read more
The best construction themed bedroom ideas for future builders use safety yellow, concrete gray, and a real job site layout: a gate, a work zone, an equipment yard, and a break room. I’ve built three builder-themed rooms for kids ages 3 to 8, including one on a $120 budget, and the ones that lasted were … Read more
The best adventure themed kids room ideas for curious explorers turn a bedroom into a base camp, with a cozy place to sleep, a spot to collect treasures, and gear hooks at kid height. I’ve built explorer rooms for kids ages 4 to 10, including a 9-by-10 foot room on a $120 budget, and I’ve … Read more
The best vertical balcony storage ideas use the railing, the wall, and the ceiling so the floor stays open for a chair and a table. A balcony has very little floor, but it has a lot of height. I’ve organized balconies as small as 4 by 8 feet, and the 12 ideas below are the … Read more