Knowing how to play with trending colors can be difficult if you don’t have enough wall space or even too much. While you don’t want to repaint your home every time a new color is trending, there are many areas where you can play with color, helping you to use a greater variety of shades in your home.

When you love the latest paint colors but you’re unsure how they’ll look in your home, test them out in some creative places before overhauling an entire room.

1. Petite wood furniture

While we aren’t saying to rush off and paint over your prized mahogany credenza, if you have some second-hand furniture or spot a wooden nightstand or chair that’s worse for wear at the thrift store, know that you can breathe new life into it with a fresh coat of paint.

Some pieces that will work well for this are nightstands, accent tables, outdoor furniture, wooden chairs, or vintage crates.

2. A Hidden Accent Wall

Painting one wall in a room is not a groundbreaking style choice. Consider moving the accent wall somewhere unexpected, such as the back wall of a pantry. This oft-neglected area of the home could use a makeover, and how great would it look having a bold color, like a brilliant aqua, in an otherwise muted space?

3. Inside your kitchen drawers

Painting the interior of your kitchen drawers is a genius way to add color to your kitchen and a whimsical surprise whenever you reach for your go-to spatula.

4. Knock, Knock

Whether you want to offer more curbside appeal or warm up a room, painting your front door a vibrant color sure makes a statement. There’s an added benefit beyond style with a bold color choice. A signature color makes it easy for you to give directions to visitors; just tell them you live at the house with the orange door—it stands out much more than plain address numbers.

5. Bookshelves

Books are like works of art themselves, so choose a paint color that helps to showcase them. You can even paint the backing in contrasting colors, allowing you to play with even more trendy colors.

6. Another Take on an Accent Wall

If you’re stuck between keeping your familiar color scheme but want an accent wall, it can be hard to reconcile the two looks. For indecisive folks, we have a way to test out an accent wall or geometric paint pattern temporarily. Pick a small wall in your home and instead of painting the wall directly, add removable wallpaper and paint over that instead.

7. Bathroom cabinets

While you may immediately reach for a neutral like black, grey, or brown, consider choosing a poppy color like teal, tangerine, or peach. If you have a fun shower curtain with a design you love, choose one of the accent colors from it to create a cohesive bathroom.

8. Step by Step

There are plenty of unexpected places to experiment with color in a home. One area to consider is the front of the stairs—providing you have flat, non-carpeted stairs that you don’t mind transforming. If you select a color that blends elegantly with the rest of the room, this can look sensational. The right color choice is key, so it may be worth painting some squares of canvas to get an idea of how it will look before painting the stairs directly.

9. Fireplaces

Have a fireplace that doesn’t hold all the old-world charm you want it to? Give it a beautiful upgrade with your favorite trending paint color. Mantels are a fantastic display opportunity and a place to gather around, so you want to give them a little love. Whether it’s covered in brick, out-of-date stone, regular plaster, or drywall, you can paint it. Just be sure to ask the paint consultant at your local hardware store for the appropriate primer, preparation materials, paint type, and tools.

10. Areas of Natural Light

There are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to painting around your home. If you have a window box or ledge that’s visually lacking, pick a paint color that will really pop since these small areas don’t usually get enough attention. For a dramatic change, opt for a deep gray or black darker. If that’s too much change for you, keeping it light and airy with a softer color is a classic choice that’s always in style.

11. It’s Worth Framing

Over the years you may have amassed a collection of framed photos. Some frames age poorly, but rather than replacing them, turn it into a small crafting project. Paint all your outdated frames the same color, or use two or three colors and create a photo wall in your home. This looks amazing for a wall going up the stairs or stand-alone frames on a side table.

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However, with all the benefits of hardwood floors, one must also pay attention to matching the wall color to the flooring color. When you’re trying to find the best hardwood floor and wall color combinations, you need to take into account the overall effect it brings to your room. In this article, we’ll take a look at the best hardwood flooring and wall color combinations to give you a better idea:

Wall Colors that Work with Light Hardwood Floor

Light hardwood floors are typically a good match with pale wall colors. For example, if you have white maple, light brown oak, or ash brown flooring, you can pair it with cool wall shades like pale blue or grey, while walnut or beech hardwood floors are best combined with warm wall colors such as pale yellow or beige. For a perfect combination of wall colors with light hardwood flooring, use the following ideas:

White

White walls look clean and orderly when paired with light hardwood flooring or any other floor type. Since white can look a little too stark, you can tone it down by adding colorful decor to your bare wall. All in all, there is no denying the popularity of white walls as a modern backdrop to light hardwood flooring.

Gray

If white is too bright for your taste, opt for grey as a toned-down alternative. You may go with either dark or light grey to pair with your light brown hardwood floors. There are some greys with blue or green undertones, which will create a calming vibe in living rooms and bedrooms.

Greys with warm beige undertones can also work with light hardwood floors to create an inviting space as shown in this example of a modern grey living room with light grey hardwood floors.

Dark Brown

A deep shade of brown used with light hardwood floors will work especially well in bedrooms. To keep your interior visually interesting, create an accent wall in dark brown so it stands out next to your light hardwood floors. Add other light and dark brown tones to the bedroom furniture to keep the design cohesive with your wall and floor.

Beige

Light beige can emit a comforting and warm feel in a room with light wooden flooring. And since beige is a neutral shade, it can be combined with any furniture or textile color to go with your white or light brown hardwood flooring.

Warm Shades

Aside from beige paint color for walls, other warm shades that work with light hardwood floors include orange, red or yellow. The latter is most often used in living rooms or dining rooms with beech or light oak wooden flooring. A sunny shade of yellow with light brown or grey wooden flooring is the perfect combination thanks to their pronounced warm tones.

Wall Colors that Work with Cherry Hardwood Floor

Cherry hardwood flooring is gaining popularity for kitchens and living rooms. This type of hardwood floor is an intermediate between light and dark wooden floors, but with an intensely reddish shade and even pattern. So as a mid-toned hardwood flooring, we thought it’s a good idea to include in our list of wall and floor color combo. The following wall colors work best with the cherry floor:

White

Pure white walls can look a little boring if they’re not blended with a dramatic color. Consider pairing them with cherry hardwood floors to add interest to your interior.

In fact, any shade of white like ivory or cream will go well with cherry flooring. Just like you can see in this stunning kitchen, the warmth of the golden cherry floors stands out against the pure white background. The designer has matched the flooring to the cabinets for a monochromatic design, which works very well to make a dramatic effect.

Green

As a contrasting color to cherry red floors, green is a natural choice for the walls. The rich tone of the cherry hardwood flooring goes very well with a soft shade of green like sage or olive. If you want to make your cherry hardwood flooring the focal point of the room, pale green paint color for the walls is a natural choice that makes the floor shine. Be careful when it comes to picking the right shade of green as a darker tone will steal the vibrance of the hardwood flooring.

In this modern kitchen, the cherry floor makes the most impact, with the soft green walls as the traditional, natural backdrop to the wooden cabinets and flooring.

Cool Blue

For a nautical-themed kitchen or bedroom, a beautiful wall color to pair with cherry hardwood floor is blue. Light blue complements cherry hardwood as the two create an inviting and peaceful space. Since light colors contrast cherry, you can make a statement by combining them in your kitchen, bedroom, or even dining room.

Red

You can make an even bigger statement by painting your walls red! Red walls with cherry wood flooring work nicely as a monochromatic design. A deep shade of red like burgundy or terra cotta isn’t too intense next to light cherry wood flooring. When used as an accent color, the red walls will contrast the light cherry hardwood floor. This color combo is ideal in formal living rooms or playrooms as shown in this example.

Wall Colors that Work with Dark Hardwood Floor

Dark hardwood floor colors include wenge, dark oak, hickory, and rosewood. These are beautiful shades of wood that look attractive in any room. But care must be taken when picking the right wall color in order to avoid making the room look too dark or gloomy. Here are the best wall paint colors that work with dark hardwood floors:

Off-White

Off-white is a muted version of white that works well with dark brown hardwood flooring. You can go as light as you like with your neutral wall, even a light cream will look sophisticated in a bedroom or living room. In general, white or off-white walls are classy next to dark floors, plus they brighten up the room.

You may paint the crown molding or ceiling trim bright white for a crisp finish.

Grey

Now if you want to introduce a different undertone to your living room or bedroom, then consider dark grey. Although this may not be the first neutral shade that comes to mind, it can look beautiful with dark hardwood floors as part of a formal interior design.

You may select a grey paint color with a blue or green undertone. Alternatively, you can paint the entire walls in a true grey color to make a dramatic statement as seen in this example. While the room may appear darker than some people like, the color combination should still be considered in a room with ample natural lighting.

Greige

Greige is a blend of grey and beige, which works nicely alongside dark hardwood floors. Greige walls can be used in any room, including the kitchen. This color is the perfect backdrop to a dark-toned hardwood floor such as oak. In fact, greige is the best neutral color that ties everything together in any room.

We love the color combinations in this kitchen. It features soft beige cabinets with stainless steel appliances, greige walls, and dark brown hardwood floors.

Blue

If you recall, we mentioned how beautiful light blue walls can look with cherry hardwood floors. But with dark hardwood floors, you may opt for a darker shade of blue as a nice contrast. A bold, crisp blue shade will pop next to brown hardwood flooring as both design elements provide a contrast in formal living rooms or modern bedrooms.

See how calming and soothing this room’s dark blue wall with dark brown hardwood floor feels. It is an ideal wall and floor color combination that emits an air of luxury.

Subtle Green

Dark hardwood floors can look gorgeous with soft green walls. This combination creates an ideal balance between the warm dark color of the flooring and the soft light color of the wall. Whether you prefer green walls for your living room, kitchen or bedroom, your dark hardwood floors can stand out with this soothing paint color.

Changing the Way We Think About Design

We’ve gone from lockdowns, remote working, and distance learning to rediscovering the importance of home design to our pleasure and well-being in the last two years. While some epidemic living trends may persist in our lives as we enter the new year, there are also many new patterns emerging that are inspired by earth-friendly, sustainable ideas.

Whether you want to just refresh some of your home decors or embark on big renovation projects, you’ll want to keep these eco-friendly design ideas on your radar as we enter the new year.

Sustainable, Recycled Materials

You already know about bamboo and cork when it comes to sustainable and recycled flooring options, and there are other earth-friendly materials you’ll want to keep your eye on. More emphasis is being given to materials that are not only sustainable and recycled but are also non-toxic and sturdy. Consider metal for railings and countertops. Bioglass is made of post-consumer recycled glass and is a great option for sinks, walls, and even flooring.

Maximalism and DIY Decor

The clean, white, nearly empty spaces that were popular in the minimalist style are giving way to maximalism, which encourages us to employ a variety of goods, particularly those that we can recycle and update ourselves. As with sustainable materials, more of us will be recycling used furniture and ornamental objects in our homes by 2022.

According to Laurie Barrette, coauthor of Minimal: For Simple and Sustainable Living, with renovation projects multiplying and supply chains still slow due to the pandemic, it is often faster and more financially feasible to look at the items we already have and use our DIY skills in areas such as woodworking and upholstery to give our items an updated look.

Don’t Forget the Greens

Sales of houseplants were soaring long before the pandemic and there’s no sign that trend is withering anytime soon. In fact, in the 3 years leading up to 2019, the sale of houseplants increased by 50 percent according to the National Gardening Association.

With more of us looking for a connection to Mother Nature, houseplants are a great option that will exercise your green thumb, help your home’s air quality, and even add some color and texture to your decor. For those who aren’t up to the task of keeping plants alive, try easy options such as moss compositions and even dried plants and flowers.

Walls 101

When it comes to walls, the trend is moving in the direction of a natural color palette that matches colors found in nature. The type of paint and wallcovering you use also will be key. Look for paint options that are labeled “low VOC (volatile organic compounds)” or “low odor,” which means the paint mixture won’t contain harmful chemicals. If you’re looking to get in on the wallpaper trend, consider natural wallpaper instead of the more traditional vinyl, which is not an eco-friendly choice.

Natural Rugs

We all know a rug can really tie a room together, so if you’re looking to give an area of your home an updated look, rugs are a great, inexpensive option. Look for eco-friendly materials such as those made of wool, sisal, jute, or hemp. These natural materials are durable and resist shedding, plus they are non-allergenic and nontoxic, meaning they’re not only great for the environment but good for your health as well.

Let There Be Light

You already know about LED bulbs, which are earth-friendly and easy on your wallet. As we move into 2022, it’s all about natural light, so think large picture windows and skylights. Natural light saves you money, and you reap the benefits of sunlight even during the winter months, which can help with your overall mood and well-being. So open those curtains and blinds and let the sun do its work.

Think Local

By seeking out locally sourced materials and decor, you’ll eliminate shipping and transporting of items, thus reducing their carbon footprint. It also helps your community when you shop locally. If you’re looking for furniture, try a local furniture maker or even a secondhand store. Look for holiday decorations at local pop-ups, markets, and stores. And if you’re working on a larger remodeling project, seek out materials such as wood, cabinets, and flooring that are made as close to your location as possible.

Smarter Homes

We’re moving from smart homes to intelligent homes as the many ways that the tech gadgets throughout our homes can connect and communicate with each other will continue to grow. It’s estimated that more than half of homes in the United States will have adopted smart gadgets by 2023, and by 2022, the global smart-home market will be valued at $53.5 billion, according to a study from Statista.

Try Japandi

If you aren’t familiar with the term Japandi, think of it as a mix of Marie Kondo’s organizing technique and Scandinavian minimalism. Confused? Stick with me here. Japan is a trend that works to get rid of your clutter and instead focus on natural light while finding the perfect blend of function and design.

To get in on the trend, think of sustainable materials such as recycled plastic or bamboo for furniture, fabrics that have been naturally dyed, and using what you already have instead of buying more items.

The below creative holiday decorating ideas for every design style, from mid-century modern to coastal cool. Melissa Wagner, the lead designer, goes down each style, offering Christmas decorating tips and tricks along the way.

Holiday Decorating Ideas: Modern Farmhouse

When glamming up your farmhouse-style home for the holidays, Wagner recommends keeping things light, simple, and natural. Think: oranges, cloves, cranberries, and endless evergreen for decor, wooden candle sticks, and vintage jingle bells on a ribbon. “This aesthetic is all about the classic and traditional — embrace red and green plaid and all things rustic (like wooden serving bowls, ideally passed down through generations),” adds Wagner. “And don’t forget to bring the cozy — stock the living room with baskets of throw pillows and blankets, and stack wood in the fireplace for warmth all season long!”

Holiday Decorating Ideas: Mid-Century Modern

In Wagner’s opinion, a mid-century modern home doesn’t need a full-on makeover for the holidays. “There’s no need to swap out all of your artwork and decor — just add some seasonal greenery, mood lighting, and textiles like faux fur, shearling, subtle modern plaid, and velvet,” she explains. She especially loves brass or iron candle holders for this look, as well as classic evergreen wreaths and garland. No muss, no fuss, but still brings the holiday feels.

Holiday Decorating Ideas: Coastal Cool

As to be expected, coastal cool holiday style should feel as light, breezy, and laid-back as the off-season look. “Embrace your existing neutral color palette, and add in natural holiday items like a linen tree skirt and woven stockings,” she suggests. “Keep the evergreen light and minimal, and don’t be afraid to bring in some non-traditional coastal blooms, like hellebore, heather, or winter camellia.”

Holiday Decorating Ideas: Modern Luxe

First and foremost, a modern-luxe holiday home should stay true to its monochrome color palette of high-contrast blacks, whites, and light wood. When shopping for seasonal decor, embrace luxe materials and finishes like marble, brass, and glass or crystal (think: CB2’s line of onyx Christmas trees and decorative travertine sleds). “Bring in festive color with classic evergreen or red holly and poinsettias, but keep things clean and minimal,” adds Wagner.

Holiday Decorating Ideas: Classic Cozy

Sometimes, there’s nothing better than a traditional home dressed up in its holiday finest. Take inspiration from the Home Alone house and go all out with jingle bells, mistletoe, reflective ornaments, ribbons, oversized evergreen trees, and a classic palette of red, green, silver, and gold. “Take your cozy factor and dial it up a notch — we’re talking dim lights, a roaring fire, mugs full of spiked cider and hot cocoa, and candles lit 24/7,” adds Wagner. “Maximalist? Minimalist? It doesn’t matter — it’s all about festive nostalgia with this look.”

The staircase connects the upstairs and downstairs, so it’s an excellent opportunity to show visitors what kind of decor they can expect in the upper areas of your home while also serving as a transition space. Here we look at staircase wall color combination ideas for a stylish stairway.

Monochrome

Black and White

For a classic yet striking look on a staircase, use simply black and white for a strong monochromatic theme. To ensure an elegant feel, opt for white walls and white marble stairs, and contrast this with black trim and some black and white vintage prints hanging on the walls in minimalist black frames.

Gray and Ivory

Gray and ivory make for a more neutral take on monochrome if you think of ivory as a variation of white and gray as a variation of black.

Choose a dark gray such as charcoal to create the most impact or a medium shade of gray for a more subtle contrast. Gray stair carpets and gray stair banisters set against white walls will look timeless and sophisticated.

Silver and Black

Black and silver offer a more glamorous alternative to the typical monochrome look. For the most stylish results with this color combination on a staircase, choose a black surface for the stairs themselves, such as wood that has been stained black or a black tile staircase, and use a black wallpaper with a textured pattern.

An example of this could be a black matte wallpaper with a black flocked pattern on it or a black matte wallpaper with a black glossy pattern printed on it. This will add texture and depth to the staircase without adding additional colors.

You can then add silver highlights such as silver picture frames on the walls and silver light fittings. Alternatively, choose a black wallpaper with a metallic silver pattern printed on it.

Classic Neutrals

Beige and Brown

Beige and brown are both warm tones that are easy to live with and create a wholesome, welcoming atmosphere in a home. These are also both natural tones that have links to the outdoor world, which again add to their ability to make us feel safe and soothed.

Use these colors on a staircase to create a tonal effect by choosing colors in the same tone but with varying shades. For example, you could opt for a pale tan color for your staircase carpet and a dark tan color for the wall paint. Alternatively, create a contrast by choosing more severe shades, such as cream and chocolate brown.

White and Gold

White and gold is a simple color combination that can be really effective on a staircase area because these are generally small spaces. Choose a warm color of hardwood for your staircases, such as oak or chestnut, and paint the staircase banisters and the walls in pure white.

Add gold accents such as gold picture frames on the walls and gold light fittings. You could also choose a white stair carpet runner and fix this in place with gold carpet runner rods to continue the gold and white theme.

Tan and Cream

Tan and cream make for a luxurious neutral color scheme. Choose deep pile cream carpets for your staircase and paint the walls tan, then add cream accents such as wall planters or a cream enamel chandelier.

This will also work in reverse with tan-colored flooring and cream walls, though this will read as more breezy and airy compared with comforting and cozy.

Black and Tan

Black and tan are both neutral colors, but when used together on a staircase, they will make for a more moody and dramatic look, as opposed to the soft and pale look you might associate with neutrals.

Choose a tan-colored floor surface for the stairs themselves, such as an oak stain on hardwood flooring, and continue this on any wooden stair banisters, then paint the walls in black. Ensure continuity by fixing wooden decorations to the stairway wall in a tan color, such as a hanging rattan heart wreath or wooden decorative signs.

Alternatively, select a black floor surface for your stairs, such as black carpet, or paint wooden stairs in a hard-wearing black paint, and then paint the walls in a rich tan shade. Complete the look with an arrangement of black frames in various sizes showcasing family photographs going all the way from the bottom of the staircase wall to the top.

Modern Neutrals

Dark Gray and Olive Green

Dark gray and olive green are both modern neutrals because they are colors heavily associated with nature, such as gray rocky mountains, gray clouds, and gray pebble beaches, as well as olive green foliage and mossy hills.

When used in an interior room, these two colors really compliment each other to create a contemporary natural look. On a staircase, stain wooden stairs in a gray tint, or opt for gray carpets. Paint trim in dark gray, and walls in olive green. Fix white wall planters to the staircase wall, with hanging houseplants draping down against the olive green backdrop.

Burnt Orange and Pale Gray

Burnt orange is a dark shade of orange that verges on brown. It is a color that was popular in the 1970s and 1980s, but it takes on a completely different style when paired with pale gray, which makes it feel much more modern.

Consider hardwood floors in brown tones with pale gray walls, and add burnt orange accessories. If you have space at the bottom of your staircase, you could use burnt orange-glazed plant pots to bring in splashes of this color or a burnt orange accent chair. Use a cool-toned pale gray, which will be balanced out by the rich warmth of burnt orange.

Forest Green and Soft Gray

Forest green looks dark and moody when used as a wall color, and this will be further intensified if your staircase lacks natural light. Choose a soft gray carpet to add a little light to the space, and continue with the theme of modern neutrals.

Contrasting Colors

Emerald Green and Blush Pink

Red is the contrasting color of green, but this color pairing can be too intense, so pink as a close relative of red makes for a nice alternative. Emerald green and blush pink create a luxurious and sultry look that can be a nice way to style a staircase as a way to introduce people to the more romantic rooms upstairs.

For a more lowkey look, use blush pink as a wall coloring with a neutral floor such as cream carpets or gray marble tiles, and add touches of emerald green with hanging houseplants on the walls and art prints with green motifs.

For a moodier look, choose emerald green wall paint and contrast this with blush pink painted stair railings and rose gold framed mirrors hanging on the walls.

Navy Blue and Terracotta

Navy blue is a popular color in interior design, and it can be a great choice for a staircase wall to make a bold statement. Add terracotta accents in the form of terracotta planters at the edge of the lower stairs. Terracotta works as a great contrast with navy because it is a shade of orange, which is the contrasting color for blue.

Turquoise Blue and Hot Pink

Turquoise and hot pink make for a really vibrant and playful contrast, so step outside of the box with these colors and have some fun with them. Paint the staircase wall in turquoise, and choose a shade of white or off-white for the stairs themselves.

Then contrast the turquoise by painting the stair railings in hot pink. Continue with flashes of pink by adding a painted pink wooden chair at the bottom of the staircase, or hang a pink sign on the turquoise wall. A bold printed wallpaper can also work really well on a staircase wall because it operates much like a feature wall.

Choose a turquoise and hot pink wallpaper, and paint the rest of the walls in white to allow it to really stand out.

Lilac and Lemon Yellow

Purple and yellow are opposite each other on the color wheel and are, therefore, contrasting colors. Lilac and lemon yellow are both softer shades of purple and yellow, so they make for a more subtle contrast. For a modern take on a country classic, choose golden beige carpets on your stairs with a lilac and lemon yellow printed wallpaper on the staircase wall.

A dainty floral print will enhance the country cottage vibe, or use a plaid print in the same colors for a pretty traditional look.

Replace the Tub With a Walk-In Shower

If you have a large bathtub that doesn’t get used much, replace it with a walk-in shower. Not only will it look more luxurious, but it’s also more practical. And a simple, clear glass partition will make the room feel bigger.

Change the Lights

New lighting can give an old room a fresh look. New pendants in front of the mirror will reflect light around the room and make the space brighter. A hanging fixture or chandelier above the tub or in the center of the room can add a spark of personality.

Re-Tile the Shower

Re-tiling a shower is a great way to take a dated bathroom into the 21st century without making any structural changes. You can’t go wrong with classic white subway tile or luxe white marble. On a budget?

Tile the Walls

Tile isn’t just for the shower. A wall of tile behind the vanity looks super chic, and it’s easy to clean! White subway tile is a timeless choice, but if you want something more trendy, try hexagons for a chic honeycomb look.

Add a Towel Warmer

Even if your bathroom isn’t ultra-luxe, a towel warmer can make you feel like it is. Wall-mounted models are easy to install and plug into a standard outlet. It makes a great gift too — buy one for your honey so you can share.

Paint the Vanity

Before you sledgehammer your vanity and cabinets, consider the much easier DIY of painting. A bold color can give a ho-hum vanity a new look. This bright blue vanity looks funky, fresh, and unrecognizable from its basic beginnings.

Have Fun With Wallpaper

Wallpaper is making a serious comeback, and a powder room is a great place to play with bold patterns and colors. This trendy black-and-white botanical print adds tons of glam and dresses up a plain sink with basic hardware.

Frame the Mirror

Most bathrooms come with what’s called a builder’s basic mirror. And it’s just that: a plain mirror. If you don’t have the budget to buy and install a new, decorative mirror, frame the one you have. These simple wooden frames in the bathroom above complement the light wood vanity base and are consistent with the modern, Scandinavian-inspired design.

Change the Hardware

Swapping out hardware is one of the easiest and most budget-friendly DIYs around. It’s a great project for rentals when you can’t make any drastic changes to cabinets or walls. And like jewelry, hardware is a great way to make a statement. Contrasting brassy gold and charcoal gray are super trendy colors right now.

DIY Your Own Storage

Instead of buying a basic over-the-toilet hutch, build your own custom storage! This stylish storage ladder has room for toiletries and towels, and the leaning design won’t damage your walls.

Create a Spa Vibe

This spa-style storage looks like a custom built-in, but it’s actually just a bench and cabinet in the same color. And even if you don’t have a nook for something like this, simply adding more hooks for hanging plush spa robes and fluffy towel sheets will give your bathroom a luxurious, cozy spa feel.

Add Wainscoting

When you think of wainscoting, you probably think of a formal dining room, but the decorative paneling looks great in a bathroom—especially if you have an older, historic home. Just be careful with the height. Wainscoting should cover about one-third of the wall.

Gain Square Footage With a Pedestal Sink

In a small bathroom or a half bath, a pedestal sink makes sense because it will open up floor space, making the room seem bigger. Plus, pedestals come in many different styles and price ranges, so you can pair them with any decor and budget.

Go Green With Dual Flush

You don’t need to replace the entire toilet to save money on your water bill. Dual flush converter kits cost about $25, take less than an hour to install, and are available at most hardware stores. If you’re in the market for a new toilet, dual-flush models are in the medium-to-high price range, but what you’ll save on your water bill should make up for the extra cost.

 Sansevieria trifasciata

The cow’s tongue, donkey’s ears, mother-in-law’s tongue, or snake’s tail, as it is known, has the ability to purify the air and regulate the temperature of the spaces where it is found, especially during the nights, when the microscopic pores of its leaves open to transpire.

This species is very resistant to unfavorable environmental conditions, such as dry and hot air, scarce watering, and little light. It is recommended to water only when the substrate that was last used dries out.

Rubber tree

This species absorbs water through its roots and expel it through pores on the underside of its leaves. The more foliage it has and the larger the size of its leaves, the more moisture it will release.

Place it near a tree if possible. The rubber tree requires a well-lit environment and can withstand a few hours of direct sun exposure per day, as long as the sun is not too bright. When it comes to watering, try not to overdo it. Water the substrate until it is almost completely dry.

Boston fern

It is a popular houseplant, often grown in hanging baskets or in similar conditions. It can suck formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from the air. Although the fern prefers partial to full shade outdoors, it does not grow in shade indoors and responds best to bright filtered light. It needs abundant watering, quality soil, and ample of space to grow.

 Pothos

This vine is capable of regulating temperature, as well as eliminating indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde, xylene, and benzene.

As an indoor plant, it can reach several meters in height if given adequate support. Best results are achieved by providing it with medium indirect light. It tolerates intense luminosity, but long periods of direct sunlight burn the leaves. Generally, it only needs watering when the soil feels dry to the touch.

Ribbon plant

The ribbon plant or spider ivy is a plant that can improve the quality of the air and absorb heat quickly to balance the temperature of the room where it is located.

Indoors, the ideal is to place it in a well-lit room, but without direct exposure to the sun’s rays. They should maintain a constant humidity level: two abundant waterings per week in the warm months. In the cold months, one watering a week or every ten days will be sufficient.

Weeping fig

One of the few trees that grow well indoors is the focus, which helps keep the air moist and fresh. It also removes common toxins from the air in the home. This tree grows well in sunny, bright conditions. It requires a moderate amount of watering in the summer and just enough to keep it from drying out in the winter.

Aloe vera

The aloe vera or aloe vera plant, known for its cosmetic and medicinal uses, is ideal for refreshing the environment of your home because it can regulate the temperature.

Maintaining an aloe vera plant is simple because it is a low-maintenance plant. Water it only when the soil appears dry or cracked, and no more than once a month in the winter. It necessitates a lot of light, so it is critical that you place it in a location where it will receive the most sunlight, such as near a window.

Areca palma

It is one of the plants with the greatest air purifying power because it significantly reduces formaldehyde and benzene levels in the environment. It requires shade or partial shade to thrive. The plant tends to wilt if it does not receive enough light.

A two-meter-high plant transpires one liter of water through its leaves every 24 hours, so it does necessitate some attention. The root ball (the soil that surrounds the roots) should always be kept moist, but not soggy.

Aglaonema

It is an easy-care plant that thrives in low to medium light conditions. It generally grows less than half a meter and helps remove harmful toxins from the household air. At the same time, it humidifies indoors and cools the temperature. There are many leaf varieties of this plant; if your goal is to cool the environment, choose one with lush foliage. It is important to consider that its leaves contain an irritant that can be toxic to pets.

Do you like to have plants at home? How many and what species do you have? We would love to see a picture of them.

Decorating the door

Why don’t you start decorating your house with the entrance door?  You can also decorate the walls of your rooms, the fridge, or the cabinet doors.

Wall-mounted Christmas tree

If you have a small apartment, you can save the room with a wall-mounted Christmas tree. All you need is imagination and decorations.

Stairway banister decoration

If you have banisters, don’t ignore decorating them. You can use toys, lights, and branches. Or make a slide for toy penguins. 

Ice lanterns

If you live in a house or are planning to celebrate Christmas out of town, you should consider the idea of street lanterns made of ice. 

Ornament topiary

An ornament topiary is another simple decoration idea that can allow you to experiment. You can use old toys, make a small topiary for the house, or a big one for the street.

Vases with lights and toys

Vases can be used not only for flowers but also for toy decorations that you couldn’t put on your Christmas tree. Wrap them with lights inside of a vase and your place will become way cozier.

Setting the table

The art of setting the table doesn’t have to be really difficult. For example, this is how you can turn regular plates into snowmen.

Lights inside bottles

Christmas lights and glass bottles are all you need to make these beautiful decorations. 

Lanterns made of jars

You can use glass jars and salt to make these “snowy” lanterns

Decorating with presents

You can not only hide the presents under the Christmas tree but also use them for unique decor. The only danger is that your family will want to know what’s inside before it’s time to open them.

Basket with logs and spruce branches

This is a very simple decoration for people who don’t have a lot of time. Just take a basket, put Christmas lights, and spruce branches or logs inside. 

DIY Abstract Art

Large-scale abstract art pieces typically have equally large price tags. But with a few swirls of watercolor paint on a blank canvas, you can create your own free-form masterpiece for a fraction of the cost. The best part: You don’t have to be an artist or a professional painter to create a gorgeous work of art.

Minimalist Masterpiece

After you’ve replaced closet panels or interior doors, what should you do with the old ones? Turn them into art, of course! This DIY project uses unconventional materials (including doors as oversized canvas panels and a mop as a paintbrush) to create modern, monochromatic artwork that’s sure to spark conversation.

Sculptural Statement Piece

Hit the hardware store for inexpensive galvanized sheet metal to create this three-dimensional wall art. After creating diamond shapes, string them together using before hanging the arrangement from a curtain rod. A coat of metallic gold spray paint makes this sculptural beauty shine.

Plywood Painting

This DIY modern art makes an eye-catching statement piece for your mantel or gallery wall. Using budget-friendly materials like plywood and spray paint, you can easily create an oversize abstract art piece with bold color and personality.

Splash of Neon

Dry-erase boards act as the canvas for this easy DIY wall art. To achieve the splashy look, you’ll need a spray bottle of water and a few cans of brightly colored spray paint. Simply alternate spraying the boards with water and paint, blotting excess water with paper towels as you work. The process might be simple, but the results are incredible.

Simple Lace Art

Using lace and embroidery hoops, you can create a charming display of DIY wall art. You’ll simply layer lace pieces on top of floral fabrics and mount the fabric inside the wooden hoops. Select a variety of lace designs and add multiple layers to create unique textures. Once you’re happy with the look, trim any excess fabric and glue the edges to the backs of the hoops.

Pixelized Accent Wall

Create large, custom pixel-inspired artwork on the cheap using simple plywood or medium-density fiberboard (MDF) panel and crafts paint. Sand and clean the wood panel, then use a pencil to mark off a grid of same-size squares. Arrange crafts paint in the same color palette from light to dark. Assign a color to each square, keeping lighter colors at the bottom and darker colors at the top. Tape off and paint the squares, letting each dry before starting the next. To make some squares more transparent, add water to the paint for a watercolor effect.

Jewelry Ar

Display pretty baubles as framed art with this simple technique. This DIY wall art project uses inexpensive flea market frames to showcase vintage jewelry or cherished family treasures. Simply outfit the frames with fabric or paper, ribbon, and glass knobs to create an artful arrangement that doubles as jewelry storage.

Dipped Tassel Hanging

Whip up a creative and unique wall hanging in an afternoon! This tassel wall art features just a few materials and basic tools. Dip-dye the cording for added color and an on-trend ombre effect.

Thrift Store Reinvention

Update a thrifted piece of wall art for your home with geometric stitching. Simply remove the frame from the art and use embroidery floss to sew your desired pattern onto the image. Paint the frame, let dry, and reassemble. Hang your new piece of art on the wall, or simply set it atop a dresser or a mantelpiece to display.

Botanical Book Art

Let your walls bloom with beautiful homemade artwork. Find free botanical images online and print them on old book pages. To create a textural mat, cut linen a little larger than the page and machine stitch 1/4 inch from all edges. Fray the edges by pulling out threads down to the stitched line. Machine-stitch the page to the linen mat then hangs using bulldog clips.

Clothesline Frame

Show off your photos with this easy DIY framed collage. Create your own frame using canvas stretchers, then paint or stain it to your desired color. Add a fabric backdrop and string twine or picture-hanging wire across the frame opening. Clip-on photos or small mementos to create a personalized display of favorite memories.