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• This Seriously Low-Cost, Seriously Low-Effort Hack Using an IKEA Tabletop Ends Up as the Most Stunning Magazine Display — I Will Be Trying This I wanted a stylish place to store my many, many magazines (Livingetc mostly), and then I found this design-forward DIY By Olivia Wolfe Published 11 March 26
• Don't Throw Out Your Leftover Wallpaper Scraps — Here's How to Use It to Set Your Next Dinner Party Table, Instead And at the end of the night, you can just throw it away — no washing required By Olivia Wolfe Published 20 February 26
• I've Been Inspired by This IKEA Hack to Put a Medicine Cabinet in My Living Room — It Makes So Much for Hosting Once You've Seen It Who says medicine cabinets are just for bathrooms? Here's how designers make it a functional and stylish addition to living spaces By Emily Moorman Published 20 December 25
• This Simple Trick Is the Easiest Way to Elevate the Humble Paper Chain Into Something Seriously High-End This Christmas Add color, texture, and some nostalgic charm to your Christmas decor with this whimsical craft idea that puts an elevated spin on the paper chain By Lilith Hudson Published 14 December 25
• 7 Big Lessons I Learned Too Late While Tiling My Kitchen Backsplash All by Myself Tiling a backsplash is relatively simple, but there are a few common pitfalls you'll need to steer clear of By Lilith Hudson Published 1 December 25
• 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Trying to Add a Paneling Backsplash (and Before Pulling Apart My Kitchen in the Process) I thought MDF paneling was the cheat's route to a cool kitchen upgrade. Instead, my DIY became a cautionary tale in overconfidence By Lilith Hudson Published 25 November 25
• One Year Later, I'm Already Having to Replace the Peel-and-Stick Tiles on My Kitchen Floor — Here's 5 Things I Wish I Knew First It's not the hardest of DIYs, but to make your tiles have lasting power, you may want to heed this advice By Olivia Wolfe Published 6 November 25
• Stop! Step Away From the Paintbrush — Here's 4 Things Interior Designers Would Never, Even Paint Around the Home Just because you *can*, doesn't mean you *should* By Olivia Wolfe Published 21 August 25
• Design, Debated — Is It Ever Considered Acceptable to Paint Antique Furniture? You may have big DIY plans, but sometimes a little restraint goes a long way, especially when it comes to paint By Olivia Wolfe Published 17 August 25
• This Colorful Trick Is How Cool People Frame Their Pictures These Days The "Unique Framing" trend is less about the picture itself, and more about how you place it within the frame By Olivia Wolfe Published 9 April 25
• IKEA BILLY Bookcase Hacks — 21 Times DIYers Have Transformed Basic Bookshelves Into Something Special The BILLY is one of IKEA's most basic bookcases, but its budget-friendly nature lends itself particularly well to creative makeovers By Hebe Hatton Last updated 9 March 25
• This Décor Hack is So Easy, It's Barely Even a DIY — But The Results Look *So* Bespoke (No Skills Required) Turning a blank wall into a sophisticated design moment has never been easier. This DIY only takes three steps for a whole new look By Olivia Wolfe Published 17 January 25
• 5 Easy and Elegant Kitchen DIYs That Will Instantly Transform Your Space — No Contractor Required If you are itching for a fresh new look for your cooking space, these little changes can make a big impact By Olivia Wolfe Published 10 January 25
• A Closet for Coats? How Boring — This DIY Speakeasy Gives Awkward Storage a Seriously Cool Upgrade Goodbye, Dry January! See you later, coats! I am transforming my hallway closet into a dry bar; here is how you can too By Olivia Wolfe Published 9 January 25
• Kate Hudson's Mirrored Hidden Closet Is the Must-See Decor Trick Chic Small Space Dwellers Need A luxury looking closet doesn't have to be something reserved for the stars; here's everything you need to know to recreate the actress' classy interior style By Olivia Wolfe Published 7 January 25
• This Simple Trick Turns a Basic IKEA Sofa into a Skirted Style Icon in Seconds — It's So Easy to Copy You don't need a whole new sofa to get a whole new look; a skirted slip cover and a few simple tricks can transform the couch you already know and love By Olivia Wolfe Published 7 January 25
• This DIY Wall Sconce is Almost Too Easy to Do, and Will Just As Effortlessly Elevate Your Space Everyone loves a little mood lighting, and this easy sconce lighting DIY by TikToker Julie Sousa provides serious style without breaking the bank By Olivia Wolfe Published 5 January 25
• I Tried This Viral Studded Gift-Wrap DIY Inspired by KHAITE's Iconic Elena Handbag — My Presents Have Never Looked So Chic For less than 20$, and in less than 20 minutes, you can add this trending style to the presents under your tree By Olivia Wolfe Published 19 December 24
• Gold Embossed Christmas Ornaments Add a Timeless Touch to Festive Decor — And Here's How You Can Replicate It This easy DIY is both a festive activity and a shiny new detail to add to the tree By Olivia Wolfe Published 11 December 24
• This DIY Used Simple Bobbin Detailing to Make Second-Hand IKEA Look High-End Vintage — Here's How to Do It Before you throw out your old and boring nightstands, think about whether you could transform them instead By Olivia Wolfe Published 3 December 24
• A Professional Wreath Designer Spills 7 Secrets to Styling the Perfect Christmas Wreath Katie Shute shares her trade-secret tips and tricks for making and decorating the best-looking Christmas wreath for your front door (and beyond) By Olivia Wolfe Published 29 November 24
• 3 Christmas Candle DIYs You Can Do in 5 Minutes or Less They're super clever, stylish, simple to do (and going viral on Instagram) By Olivia Wolfe Published 28 November 24
• Not One for Room Sprays? This Christmas Simmer Will Make Your Home Smell Delicious in Time for the Festivities Check out our recipes or whip up your own for a wonderfully merry home fragrance that's seasonally fit By Amiya Baratan Published 15 November 24
• Move Over Mistletoe — We've Discovered a Better Way to Do Festive Foliage The 'Christmas cloud' is chic, cost-effective, and will lift your interiors to new heights these holidays By Olivia Wolfe Published 14 November 24
• Peel-And-Stick Stair Treads Are the Genius Way to Add Style and a Bit of Grip to Your Stairs Traditional stair runners are not just a big commitment; they can be costly too. That's exactly what makes this 10-minute "cozy" solve such a game-changer By Olivia Wolfe Published 13 November 24
• This Cozy Cabinet Update Quickly Disguises Clutter, Looks Chic, and is Easy to DIY — It's a Win-Win-Win! It's an inexpensive way to add softness to your space, completely changing the look without having to change much at all By Olivia Wolfe Published 5 November 24
• Accent Walls Are Out, But We Predict This Wall Detail Will be Everywhere in 2025 — And It's Easy to DIY Bas-relief is an ancient artistic technique that lets "the wall become the feature rather than a backdrop" — here's what you need to know By Olivia Wolfe Published 11 October 24
• These DIY Pumpkin Candle Holders Are the Perfect Centerpiece to Any Fall Table If you're looking for a creative new way to style pumpkins, this clever DIY needs to be on your radar By Olivia Wolfe Published 11 September 24
• We're Seeing Bun Feet Everywhere Right Now, and They Make a Chic DIY Upgrade to Your Coffee Table Round furniture feet are the spunky and stylish trend that gives your furniture the footwear it deserves By Olivia Wolfe Published 7 September 24