Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

We recommend sticking to warm white bulbs to really transform your home into a cozy retreat. Adding dimmer switches in your ...

Now that the hard part of moving into your brand new apartment or dorm is over, it’s time to start decorating! Being a college student means saving money where you can, and home decor is definitely ...

When it comes to decorating a space, excitement could cause you to purchase far more than you need. Decorating a small space, such as a petite living room, means narrowing down things you need and ...

The living room is where you probably spend the most time kicking back and entertaining guests, so it’s always important to come in with a plan before you decorate living room spaces or rethink your ...

Less space equals more room for creativity. The weeks leading up to fall are the perfect time to spruce up your space with decorations. You might whip out your favorite throw blankets, pillows, and ...

New room, new decorations. You may be seeing the long list of things to bring and not to bring and are wondering what to do. Maybe there’s a very intimidating list of figurines you absolutely need to ...

Finding Common Ground in Decor Let’s be honest: decorating a home can feel like a battlefield sometimes. You’ve got your ...

The Mantel of My Dreams So, I recently made a change that’s given my living room a fresh, elegant vibe — I stopped decorating ...