How-To Guides about Interior Design

Got 10 minutes and a drawer full of LEGO chaos? You're definitely not alone in this daily battle. Those tiny bricks that spark endless creativity can quickly transform into a household nightmare when they're scattered everywhere. Professional organizers report that LEGO storage ranks among parents' biggest challenges, with pieces migrating to every corner of the house like determined little explorers.

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1-3 weekends Cost: $200-1200

Difficulty: Novice Time: 3-4 hours (1-2 hours assembly, 2 hours decorating) Cost: ~$130 (~$85 for shelf unit plus materials)

Reviewed by: Y. Garcia

Reviewed by: Y. Garcia

Reviewed by: Y. Garcia

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

Small spaces can absolutely shine with holiday magic when you lean into the Nordic approach to seasonal decorating. Wondering if your tiny apartment or snug living room can handle the festive transformation you crave? It can. Scandinavian design was made for compact quarters.

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

You know that moment when you step into a small bathroom and feel like you're playing Tetris with your morning routine? After years of working in cramped bathrooms, I discovered something that sounds a little wild for tight spaces: adding a side table is one of the smartest moves you can make.

IKEA's $25 Kitchen Countertop Organizer Is A Tiny Kitchen Game-Changer

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: 4-5 hours (including drying) Cost: ~$79 (vs. $237+ for real wallpaper) Coverage: One accent wall (approximately 80 sq ft)

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

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 3-6 hours Cost: ~$75-150

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: Novice Time: 2-6 hours (depending on kitchen size) Cost: $50-$200

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

Create Designer-Level Fall Decor on a $50 Target Budget

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

Difficulty: Moderate Time: Research phase: 2-3 hours; Installation: 4-6 hours for average room Cost: $75-$450 for materials (300 sq ft room)

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

Difficulty: Novice Time: 45 minutes to 2 hours (depending on installation type) Cost: $25-150 per fixture

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

Difficulty: Moderate Time: Long weekend (12-16 hours total) Cost: $270-$375 (depending on kitchen size)

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

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

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...

Prior to painting, pour some vanilla extract into the paint. The vanilla doesn't stain the paint, and the room won't smell like paint fumes.

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.

See how to make homemade "ice" candles out of taper candles (or wax flakes). Cut up the taper candles, heat them until melted, then pour into a container lined with ice (chipped ice, not cubes) with the wick dangling in from above. The ice will create an interesting design in the candle.

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.