Learn color theory basics for interior design – including undertones, the 60-30-10 rule, warm vs. cool colors, and how light affects your palette. Build a cohesive home color scheme with confidence.
Learn how to create a realistic home decorating budget – where to splurge, where to save, how to find deals, and how to phase a project so you end up with a room you love.
Learn how to style shelves, coffee tables, and vignettes like a designer – with tips on layering texture, grouping objects, using plants, and knowing when to stop adding.
Learn why scale and proportion are the secret behind every well-designed room – and how to fix the most common sizing mistakes with rugs, art, furniture, and lighting fixtures.
Learn how to layer ambient, task, and accent lighting to transform any room. A beginner’s guide to choosing the right bulbs, using dimmers, and room-by-room lighting tips.
To choose paint colors for your home: start with the undertones of your largest fixed pieces (floor, sofa, or cabinetry), test sample swatches directly on your walls in multiple lighting conditions, and use the 60-30-10 color rule for a balanced palette. Always choose your finish based on the room’s function – matte for bedrooms, eggshell…
To decorate a living room on a budget: start by rearranging what you already own (free), then add a fresh coat of paint ($30–$60), anchor the seating area with a properly sized rug, layer in warm lighting with floor and table lamps, and refresh your sofa with new pillow covers. Shop secondhand for large pieces…
Today we are going to finish off our photo organization by organizing our printed photos. Hopefully, today’s challenge is easier for you than yesterdays. But if you have boxes full of printed photos, just take your time. My printed photo organization process is very much like my digital photo organization process. I like to start…
Today we are going to organize our digital photos. Be prepared, this is a process. But I PROMISE, it is worth it! We aren’t going to print them all or order our photo books. We are just going to get them ready for when we do want to order them or print them. I am…
Today we get to tackle our paperwork organization! Are you excited? I think a lot of people hold on to paperwork because they aren’t sure what to throw and what to keep. And I think we just get overwhelmed by the buildup. We throw it all in a box and just ignore it. Then the…