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
Most glow projects fail for one boring reason. The paint was applied thin, on a dark surface, and never charged properly. Here are DIY glow in the dark decor ideas I’ve actually made, plus the simple method that fixes the dim-glow problem. Quick answer The best glow decor uses strontium aluminate powder or paint, not … Read more
The best cozy shared nursery ideas for growing families give each child a sleep space of their own, one shared middle for play and care, and storage everyone can reach. I’ve helped three families set up shared rooms, from a newborn with a toddler to twin babies, and I tested each layout during real night … Read more