Decorating

A brunch-scented candle? Yes, please!

Bonus: they're inexpensive, too!

Because jazzing up your kitchen shouldn't cost an arm and a leg.

So many affordable hidden gems!

You know that awkward gap of wall surface left between the tops of most kitchen cabinets and the ceiling? It’s generally about twelve inches in depth and has long puzzled renters and homeowners alike when it comes to decorating, leading to such ideas as hanging rows of plates waaaaaay up high or squeezing in a few silk philodendrons (in the case of the ledge instead of the soffit).

We're particularly fond of the jade green color.

All the beauty with none of the danger — what's not to love?

Shine bright like a light bulb.

If you choose the right kind of rug, it can enhance the space without adding to your workload.

A few quick tips will ensure your cake is a show-stopper.

While I love the look of a classic white subway tile, I can’t help but get a little giddy when I see something a little bit more special. Adding a bold backsplash is a wonderful way to introduce something unexpected into your space. Thinking about picking a stunning shape or bold color (or a stunning shape in a bold color) for a gasp-worthy backsplash that’ll transform your kitchen? Here are nine perfect options to get your inspiration gears churning.

As we recently wrote, tuxedo kitchen cabinets (when the top and bottom cabinets are different hues) are the best way to add color into a kitchen without going too overbaord. But here’s a wonderful added twist on painted cabinets we’re seeing lately: two-color kitchens with a section (or three) of raw wood. This wood adds a wonderful warmth and lots of character.

When you’re a photographer who’s shot more than 150 kitchens over the course of a decade — oh, and you’ve published a book called Styling For Instagram — chances are you’ve been saving up inspirations for your own dream kitchen that you hope to have one day.

It's time to get out Grandma's dishware.

It's been right in front of you this whole time.

If even features an inflatable pool!

You certainly don't have to be an actual grandmother to get in on this trend.

Your home will gradually become greater than the sum of its parts.

The breakfast counter is unlike anything we've ever seen before!

We would like to eat out there, please!

A DIY blogger cuts costs by completing her kitchen remodel herself and learns big lessons in the process.

Doing a lot herself saved quite a bundle!

Plus, a few smart tips!

The floors! The thrifted cabinets! The budget!

They're especially great for under a dining table in an open floor plan.

The space looks high-end, but the homeowners made really smart decisions.

The original kitchen did not flow ... at all.

You've gotta check out the painted fridge.

Other people would have torn this cabin down entirely!

The kitchen is the best part!

Outdoor sectionals are on their way out!

If you can't even keep an air plant alive, this post is for you!

Including a 1950s kitchen that gets refreshed for $2,500!

It's beachy yet sophisticated!

Bye bye, popcorn ceilings!

We're very into the cabinet hardware, too.

I love the vintage, homey look of wire and antiqued metals. I’m not talking about foodservice-style chrome wire shelving (though that’s great for a utilitarian look, and I have a little unit in my dining room that’s currently holding an impressive array of pans and appliances). Today, I’m talking about the farmhouse-y , oxidized metal wall grids, egg baskets, shelves and racks that instantly give a lived-in feel to any kitchen.

Including tips for those brown cabinets, empty walls, and more.

It's definitely going to waste right now.

People seriously used to love this design feature!

No access to the breaker box? No problem!

The hex-shaped terracotta tile is stunning.

This house had no dining room, so a designer created one.

Bet you couldn't tell that's a peel-and-stick backsplash!

Day 7: Tuesday, October 8 Assignment: Special project This is where it gets really fun: it’s Special Project time! Your special project is about improving the functionality of your space, with a slight eye toward the aesthetic. I’ve seen people repaint their kitchens, strip wallpaper, replace faucets, and create new systems for storing knives or compost.

It's unconventional, but it works!

How many times do you look at a kitchen on Apartment Therapy or Pinterest and wonder in amazement how these spaces come together? These rooms have a seemingly unattainable set of qualities that make them so, so nice to look at. You may think it takes loads of money or some sort of inherent decorator’s gene to capture that vibe, but we’re here to happily tell you you’re wrong. This seven-ingredient recipe is all it takes to have an effortlessly stylish kitchen. The best part?

The gold leafing!

The new space is a white-on-white minimalist kitchen.

Before, anyone standing at the stove would be blocking the only entrance into the kitchen!