How-To Guides about Interior Design

Add Smart Tech to Your Historic NYC Brownstone (Without Losing Your Deposit)

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2-3 hours (plus drying time) Cost: ~$700

Reviewed by: Y. Garcia

Create Magical Holiday Chair Covers: Your Movie-Set Dining Room in 3 Hours

How to Install Metal Shelving That Actually Works

Reviewed by: Ysa Garcia

Create 7 Luxury Fall Staging Looks That Sell Homes Fast

Ever wondered why some homes feel polished and intentional while others seem off? Professional designers have spent years learning what works, and what does not. Many common decorating choices that seem harmless can make your space look amateurish or dated. Most of these mistakes have simple fixes that will not break your budget, according to Good Housekeeping. Whether you prefer clean minimalism or bold personality, skipping these designer no-nos helps you create a home that feels both...

Fix Your Tiny Hallway in Just One Weekend With This $350 IKEA HEMNES Hack

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 3-4 hours Cost: ~$200-400

Reviewed by: Ysa Garcia

Got a weekend and want to transform your home's look without breaking the bank? Interior door painting is a perfect starter project with major visual payoff for the cost of a quart of paint, typically around $30 (Apartment Therapy). It takes basic tools, not a workshop full of gear, and it instantly freshens scuffed or dated doors (Caitlin Marie Design). Prep well, use the right technique, and a few hours later the door looks like it got the deluxe treatment.

Looking at your room and thinking about a weekend project? Small touches can flip your space from "okay" to "absolutely amazing." Good news, you do not need a massive budget or pro-level skills to make it feel special. One afternoon, a few tools, a little nerve. Done.

Difficulty: Novice Time: 2 hours, including drying time Cost: ~$15

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2-3 weeks planning phase Cost: $14,500-$41,500 average range

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 4-6 hours (depending on room size) Cost: $150-400 (depending on wallpaper choice)

Tired of decorating challenges in your cramped apartment? Creating stunning holiday displays doesn't require a mansion-sized space or a designer budget. With the right garland project, even the tiniest room can turn into a festive wonderland that rivals any grand home. Promise.

Difficulty: NoviceTime: 90 minutesCost: ~$30

Getting the Nancy Meyers Look: Create a Timeless, Cozy Interior on Any Budget

Difficulty: Novice Time: 45-60 minutes Cost: $10-15

Create Bold Chevron Patterns That Transform Any Room (Even with Zero Art Skills)

Difficulty: Novice Time: 15-45 minutes per door Cost: ~$5-15 per door

Difficulty: Novice Time: 2-3 hours Cost: Free to $30/month (depending on AI tool choice)

Creating expensive-looking decor does not require emptying your savings account. You know that pang when you step into a friend’s place and think, How did they pull this off while I am staring at blank walls and builder-grade everything? The real move is strategy over spending. Thousands of homeowners are learning that luxury looks come from smart upgrades, not big price tags.

Difficulty: Novice Time: 30-45 minutes per window Cost: $5-15 per window

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2-3 hours Cost: ~$35 total (~$9 per window)

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2-4 days (spread over 2-3 weekends) Cost: $150-$800 depending on scope

Difficulty: Novice Time: Planning takes 2-3 hours upfront, saves weeks later Cost: Free to ~$25 for planning apps/supplies

You may frequent hotels that treat your towels like your toilet paper, but some upscale hotels take pride in their towel presentation; therefore, they borrow some skills from master origami artists and apply them to folding towels and washcloths for memorable and decorative effects. But towel origami is not just for fancy hotel rooms — it's for your own bathroom — right at home! You just have to learn the art, and this video will show you how to fold ordinary bathroom towels into fancy and...

For anyone who lives in a space that may frown upon making holes in the walls, or for anyone who may not want to take on such a task, there's a simple alternative to hanging curtains or drapes. And the answer is brilliantly simple.

After finishing up your paint job, you're going to want to clean the paint of your brushes and rollers to save money on replacement. Depending on the paint you used, either oil-based or water-based, you're going to need either water or turpentine to clean off the paint. Watch this video home improvement tutorial and learn how to clean paint off of paint brushes and rollers.

Macrame Tablecloth, Coaster Tutorial - square within square pattern. Table Mats & Table decorations. Home decorating ideas.

If you're a big fan of home improvement, then you've you've probably painted a wall or item in your day. Not only can it get expensive, it's also time consuming, and very often just plain boring. Waiting for paint to dry so that you can add another coat is, well…like waiting for paint to dry.

Laminate floor planks look beautiful and add elegance to a home. However, if a plank gets damaged, it detracts from the beauty of the flooring. Do you call in a professional and pay tons of money to replace the plank? Thankfully, no. There actually is an easy way to replace a damaged laminate plank if you are ready to spend some time and have a little bit of patience.

How to make a macrame snowflake with beads - easy tutorial.To make this snowflake you only need to know a square knot.

How to make a snowflake - easy tutorial.To make this snowflake you only need to know a square knot.