Laundry zones aren’t just about washers and dryers. They’re systems rooms. When they work, everything else works—linens, cleaning supplies, and that constant stream of socks and towels that never ends. You have drop zones, not piles A hamper for each person, a basket for clean-but-unfolded, and a bin for lost socks says “we have a…
Rugs set the footprint, color temperature, and mood. When they’re wrong, everything else works harder and still can’t land. Here’s where rugs go sideways—and how to fix it without starting from zero. The rug is too small for the seating group If front legs don’t touch the rug, the furniture floats. Layer a big jute…
Color gets the attention, but texture is what makes a room feel finished. When you mix smooth and nubby, matte and soft sheen, the space looks richer without adding visual clutter. These are the moves that give you that quiet, high-end feel fast. Pair smooth with nubby so nothing feels flat If your sofa is…
Mirrors aren’t just for checking hair. They bounce light, fix scale, stretch walls, and pull focus to what you actually want people to see. Use them like tools, not afterthoughts. Steal daylight from a window Place a mirror opposite or diagonal from a window to bounce light into the center of the room. Angle it…
If your rooms always feel a little off, it might not be the paint. It’s the undertones, lighting, and random items that keep sneaking in. Tighten these seven and your palette finally lands. Cool bulbs fighting warm materials Blue-white bulbs make white look gray and wood look orange. Swap living spaces to warm white (2700–3000K)….
You don’t need a designer on speed dial. You need cleaner lines, better light, and a few habits that make the whole space settle. These upgrades are quick, affordable, and they read “pulled together” the second you walk in. Give every room one real focal point Pick the leader: fireplace, big window, built-in, or a…
Cher’s famous Malibu villa is dramatic—arched openings, plaster, carved doors, Moroccan lanterns, and ocean views framed like paintings. It mixes Venetian and Moorish inspiration with a quiet, restorative mood. You don’t need a cliffside estate to borrow the feel. These are the moves that translate. View this post on Instagram A post shared by INTERIOR…
A former John Stamos property in Calabasas resurfaced this year for nearly $13 million with a polarizing, ultra-glam redesign—think black-and-gold everything, crystal, Panda marble, and statement after statement. The internet called it “a giant box of tacky.” Stamos clarified he sold the house years ago; the current look came later. The lesson for the rest…