Could your home use some fresh attitude? You don’t have to move—or spend a fortune on new furniture. Update your decor and love your home again! Take inspiration from our expert tips on how to rearrange furniture and style shelves like a pro, how to set a fresh mood with paint, and how little swap-outs can have big impact. Tap the power of art, textiles, and flea market finds to layer your rooms with character and personality. Plus, tour a gorgeous modern farmhouse and learn how you can bring the look home.
rearrange right • GIVE YOUR ROOMS A WHOLE NEW LOOK—AND BETTER FUNCTION—BY FINE-TUNING YOUR FURNITURE LAYOUT.
touches of black • LOOKING FOR INSTANT IMPACT IN YOUR ROOMS? TRY A HIT OF BLACK! IT’S A GREAT WAY TO ADD DRAMA, SOPHISTICATION, AND A BIT OF MODERN EDGE. AND, BEST OF ALL, LIKE A LITTLE BLACK DRESS, IT NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE.
stylish shelves • THINK LIKE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER AND ELEVATE YOUR DISPLAYS WITH THESE ARTFUL IDEAS FOR NEXT-LEVEL SHELVES.
shop your house • MAKE YOUR ROOMS FEEL BRAND-NEW—WITHOUT PUTTING A BIG DENT IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT—BY USING FURNITURE, ART, AND ACCESSORIES YOU ALREADY OWN.
draw on art • THAT PICTURE HUNG ABOVE YOUR SOFA IS JUST THE BEGINNING. EXPLORE WAYS TO ADD SOUL TO YOUR HOME WITH STATEMENT ART.
power of paint • BANISH THE BLAHS WITH DESIGNERS’ SECRET WEAPON: A FRESH COAT OF COLOR. WHETHER YOU CRAVE SERENITY OR ENERGY, PAINT BRINGS NEW LIFE TO YOUR ROOMS.
bring farmhouse home • LOVE THE COVETED MODERN FARMHOUSE LOOK? TAKE INSPIRATION FROM A HOUSE BURSTING WITH STYLE POINTS.
declutter & simplify • SOMETIMES ALL IT TAKES TO GIVE A ROOM FRESH ATTITUDE IS TO GET RID OF ALL THAT EXTRA, UNNECESSARY STUFF. LESS REALLY CAN BE MORE.
wow! wallpaper • CRAVING A ZESTY POP OF PATTERN? THINK BEYOND THE THROW PILLOW TO AN OLD-SCHOOL DECORATING TRICK THAT’S BACK ON THE HOT LIST.
show some character • ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS, SALVAGE AND FLEA MARKET FINDS, COLLECTED PIECES, RICH TEXTURE, AND PATTERN ARE SOME OF THE WAYS TO ELEVATE YOUR ROOMS ABOVE THE ORDINARY.
ditch the dated • JUST ONE OR TWO PIECES THAT ARE PAST THEIR PRIME CAN DRAG DOWN A ROOM. CHANGE THEM OUT AND GET YOUR SPACE LOOKING CURRENT IN NO TIME.
not so snoozy • DON’T FORGET THE BEDROOM! GIVE YOUR SANCTUARY A DESIGN WAKE-UP CALL WITH THESE FRESH TAKES ON HEADBOARDS, BED TOPPERS, ACCESSORIES, AND MORE.
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