BHG – Refresh Cabinet Doors 1. Create Fresh Looks with Molding If you want more value from your existing cabinets, consider adding molding. With a little glue and paint you can transform plain doors into something custom and stylish. Molding lets you create depth and detail without replacing cabinetry, and it works on many door … Read more

In November 2020 we published a post called “What’s It Like To Downsize” after living in our smaller house for six months. That post covered many first impressions—the benefits of owning less and saving money, and the early challenges like paring down and finding storage. We still stand by everything in that piece, but now … Read more

Lantern Wall Light One of the first projects we usually tackle when moving into a new home is swapping out the wall or ceiling light fixtures. Replacing lights, one at a time, is an easy way to refresh a space, introduce personality, and set a new tone for the house. Recently we installed a new … Read more

It’s been exactly one month since move-in day, and we’ve been meaning to share a video tour of the house — no excuses. We’ll accept a virtual slap on the wrist (or a noogie, if you prefer old-school discipline), but no Indian burns. Gotta draw the line somewhere. After unpacking, making lists, painting the nursery, … Read more

House & Home After sharing tips for styling small living rooms, many readers asked for advice for larger living rooms. While a big living room can be excellent for entertaining, it can also feel impersonal or difficult to arrange for everyday life. The challenges are different from smaller spaces, but with thoughtful planning you can … Read more

We kicked off 2008 with a home-improvement sprint that turned out to be bigger than expected. On New Year’s Day we were up at 8:20 a.m. and on the road to Ikea by 9:00. Why get up so early on a rare day off? Simple: the promise of not one but two new bedroom closets. … Read more

I want this room in my house. I’m completely smitten. The attention to detail, the layered color palette, the patterned wallpaper and that cozy cottage charm—all come together beautifully. This dining room is the work of interior designer Charity Swanson Buchika of Elan Interior Design. Her approach blends classic proportions with relaxed, lived-in textures to … Read more

Quick note: if you missed the update to last week’s post that went up a few days after it was originally published, you can catch up on that here. When we moved in, one of the subcontractors wondered why we hadn’t ripped out the old cabinets, mismatched appliances, and pink laminate counters before moving in. … Read more

Every time we move to a new home with the chance to redo a kitchen, I wrestle with the same design question. How and where can I add character? (*I have comments enabled on this post if you want to chat!*) The first item I committed to for this kitchen was the faucet. I chose … Read more

Lauren Liess’ Home, featured in Domino HHello friends! I’ve gathered seven beautiful bathroom designs that have been inspiring me lately. Each room highlights thoughtful materials, smart layouts, and calming palettes—perfect for anyone planning a refresh. I hope these images brighten your Monday and spark ideas for your own space. Michael C. Hall’s home — Photo … Read more