Emily Lilburn, 21, says colour-changing lightbulbs and battery operated candles helped her make three bland and bare uni rooms colourful and cosy. "I never have the big light on," she says. "Instead I use lamps with 5 colour-changing light bulbs. I go for deep orange or warm red and it looks so much cosier." Emily says patterned bedding is a must.
I used to be an IKEA regular, always keeping tabs on the latest sales and deals because I lived so close to a store. Now that I've moved, my shopping happens almost entirely on the IKEA website. After all this time, I've finally stumbled upon the amazing Home Essentials Under $10 section - a discovery none of our editors even knew about! This section is packed with brilliant finds for virtually every space in your home, from the kitchen and bathroom to the bedroom.
Every December, I go on a hunt for the most innovative (and cutest!) Christmas-themed wrapping paper and storage tins in which to enclose small gifts for my friends and family. While I've found great wrapping paper, I've struggled to find visually arresting and practical storage tins. Enter: the Dollar Tree Mini Mailbox-Shaped Christmas Tins, which could finally put an end to my search. Priced at $1.50 each, they're also super-affordable. Yay!
Produce bowls are the unsung heroes of kitchens. They're not only a way to display gorgeous fruits and vegetables, but they're good storage and can be used for items beyond just food. The one downfall, though, is that they can sometimes be pricey ( Reese Witherspoon's produce bowl, for example, is over $200!). So, if you're in the market for a decorative bowl that makes a statement without breaking the bank, a DIY creator has a great idea for you.
Staging a home can be very expensive. According to a recent estimate from Home Advisor, a typical home seller can expect to pay somewhere between $832 and nearly $3,000 to stage their home. And it gets pricey for the stager, too. Typically the stager purchases and owns the furniture and decor that they use in projects. It's not uncommon for stagers to try to save money by shopping at secondhand stores or yard sales.
Let's get real: your apartment deserves designer vibes, but your bank account is giving more 'I-just-ordered-ramen' energy. Lucky for us, there's a wild world of shockingly affordable upgrades that'll turn your space into a Pinterest mood board-without the soul-crushing price tags. Whether you're low-key obsessed with mood lighting, dream of secret storage, or just want your entryway to scream 'I have my life together,' this list is stacked.
The goal of this outdoor space was to create a true sanctuary that also echoed some of the indoor design elements of this client's home. The furniture is all quite classic; however, we used different textures—the polished wood of the chairs, the faux-bois table, and the gravel hardscaping—to create visual contrast in a way that felt natural, chic, and inviting all at once.
