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The Best Cookie Decorating Kits of 2022
Whether you’re a serious baker wanting to make artful creations or looking for a fun family activity, cookie decorating kits feature all the tools you need to make festive desserts. Many of these kits even provide premade cookies, icing, piping bags, and sprinkles, so all you have to do is focus on decorating your masterpiece. Even the most experienced bakers need certain tools and ingredients to churn out wow-worthy batches of decorated cookies. That’s why we rounded up the best cookie decorating kits for every skill level, holiday, dietary need, and more. Our winner is the Crate & Barrel 30-Piece Cooking Decorating Kit, a tools-only kit you can use with…
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4 Fireplace decorating ideas to enliven your living room
Any home can have a lovely fireplace that serves as the main socializing area. It aids in establishing the mood for the rest of your main house. None of it is better and more comfortable than snuggling up with a blanket next to a roaring fire on a chilly night; a fireplace would provide you with all the convenience and warmth you need. Your fireplace will be the centre of attention in the room if you decorate it well. Here we bring you 4 peaceful fireplace decor ideas to spruce your living room. 1. Insert a shelf In addition to being a terrific place for storage, the shelves along with the lower…
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Five easy decorating tips from a non-decorator | Homes
In a world where HGTV and the DIY channel exist, it’s hard to pinpoint just exactly what kind of decorative style fits your home aesthetic. There are so many design themes to choose from, like modern farmhouse, mid-century modern, bohemian and even industrial. It can be kind of overwhelming when choosing decor for your home, and as someone who is terrible at decorating, I understand just how frustrating it can be. I always look for decoration solutions that are minimal and require little effort because I know I never will be the next Joanna Gaines. Here are a few tips I’ve learned from many Pinterest boards and TikTok videos that…
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7 Home Decorating Trends That Designers Are Over
Interior design trends come and go as design concepts shift based on functionality and popularity. Here, some of our favorite designers and tastemakers from across the nation share which trends they can’t wait to see in the rearview mirror. Some are decidedly out of fashion, while others have the staying power of truly pesky movements. From all-white everything to the modern farmhouse approach, here are seven trends designers can’t wait to say goodbye to in 2022. 7 Trends Designers Are Over Gray on Gray on Gray One trend multiple designers are not a fan of is the overuse of gray in the home. Merrill Lyons, principal of Lyons Studio in…
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65 Best Living Room Decorating Ideas & Designs
The living room is one of the most used spaces in the house, which means it not only needs to look great but also needs to be functional and comfortable. Accomplishing this trifecta can be a design challenge, no doubt, so we rounded up the best living room examples to inspire your own decorating projects and make the process a whole easier. From modern and formal spaces to approachable and rustic environments, there’s a living room idea you’ll want to take home below. Keep reading for 65 stylish designer living room tips, ideas, and shopping suggestions for spaces of any size, and find the solutions to your burning questions like,…
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Decorating a home on a budget? Top experts reveal 13 ways to get luxury looks for less
You might be decorating a home on a budget because you’d far rather spend your earnings on jetting off to sunnier climes. Or perhaps you’re saving up for a big life event – wedding, baby, first home. Or maybe the cost of living crisis is beginning to bite but you still want your home to feel stylish and elegant? Or, perhaps you just love to know the cleverest of design tricks, cost-effective or not? Interior transformations don’t always have to be grand affairs. Instead, they can be slowly curated through small updates that don’t break the bank but leave your home feeling lusher. Here, some of our favorite interior designers…