Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Microsoft and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. When you’re attempting to figure out the ...

When you're attempting to figure out the best room layout for your home, you could gather your furniture and decor and play around with placement, or you can simply use a room design app to do the ...

As college kids prepare to head to campus this fall, one thing’s for sure: Their dorm decor options and shopping experience is nothing like it was in the days of yore. Today’s students are completely ...

Ever walk into a room and just feel like the vibe is all wrong? Like, the color's off, the lighting is tragic, and the energy is screaming “help me” instead of “this is my sanctuary”? Same. But hear ...

The living room is an undeniably precious space in the home—where movie marathons, late-night chats, and special celebrations ...

Layer greenery, candles, and seasonal fruits or flowers for simple, elegant holiday table styling. Choose decor that complements your room’s tone—earthy neutrals, tartan classics, or moody metallics.

The Mantel of My Dreams So, I recently made a change that’s given my living room a fresh, elegant vibe — I stopped decorating ...