Latest articles by Emma Breislin
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10 Sectional Sofa Ideas That Show Why This Seating Style Works in Every Living Room (Even the Small Ones)
Offering greater flexibility than a standard sofa, here are some of the ways you can work a sectional into your living room layout
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15 Cabin Decor Ideas for a Modern, yet Magical Space (Even if You Don’t Live in the Middle of Nowhere)
Here's how to blur the lines between city and country, to create a cozy cabin with modern design at its heart
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9 Stylish Fall Table Decor Ideas You’ll Want to Steal for Your Seasonal Soirées (And a Guide to Doing Just That)
Embracing the season in your table decor without it looking tacky is a fine line to tread. Here, an expert entertainer and talented table-setter tells us how
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Small Living Room Fireplace Ideas — 11 Ways to Add This Architectural Feature Without Leaving Your Space Feeling Cramped
From layout considerations to style choices and more, just because you don't have a lot of space, doesn't mean you can't have a fireplace
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16 Modern Pelmet Ideas That Prove This Traditional Design Element Is Definitely Still on Trend Today
Originally designed for more practical purposes, the pelmet has had a contemporary rebrand, is now used to add a decorative touch to your window dressings
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What Colors Go With Light Blue? 14 Shades That Show Just How Versatile This Cool Color Can Be
These colors that go with light blue show the best ways to play with this modern and refreshing tone when designing your home
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Fireplace Ideas — 19 Elegant Ways to Design a Striking Surround
Fireplace ideas from statement marble designs to hybrid designs that work as seating, storage and hearth all at once
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Can You Make a Modern Home Feel Warm and Cozy? Interior Designers Share 8 Simple Tricks
Who says you can’t have it all? Warm modern interior design means you can keep your minimalist aesthetic while creating an inviting and homely space
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7 Common Design Mistakes Making Your Home Feel Less Cozy — And How to Fix Them
Creating a 'cozy' space is not always so straightforward, but the first step is steering clear of these common misconceptions, according to designers
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5 Cozy Paint Colors Interior Designers Use to Warm Up Cool Rooms and Create "Snug" Spaces
From earthy undertones to serene schemes, these are the cozy hues that create a space that hugs you
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Where to Buy Limewash Paint — The 6 Best Places to Shop for This Trending Wall Finish
It may be more expensive and harder to source than other paint finishes, but for on-trend textured walls, limewash paint is well worth the trouble
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How to Use Farrow & Ball’s 'Pigeon' in Your Home — 10 Ideas and Expert Advice for This Best-Selling Neutral
Is it blue? Is it green? Is gray? However you interpret it, you'll love the way Farrow & Ball's Pigeon, a complex-yet-classic shade, will work in your interiors
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I Tried Diptyque’s New $285 Oscillating Diffuser — Is This the Most Stylish Alternative to Home Fragrance Plug-ins?
It’s gentle swinging design is certainly captivating, but how does it stack up in terms of scenting a space
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5 Kitchen Window Mistakes to Avoid, According to an Architect — Some May Seriously Surprise You
Whether it's how you dress your kitchen window, its shape and style, or where you decide to position it, these are the things to avoid at all costs
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Where to Buy Wallpaper — 11 Places Designers Recommend to Start Your Search Online
Whether you're looking for traditional wallpaper or a more temporary peel-and-stick style, consider this your guide to the perfect purchase
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5 Tastemakers Share the Flowers They're Using to Style Their Garden Parties
Whether sculptural, seasonal or purely for sentimental reasons, these are the flowers design doyens dress their garden party tables with
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A Photo of a Vintage Chair Inspired the Whimsical and Eclectic Interiors of This Southern Californian Home
It's not often that it's the homeowner pushing the designer into more daring decisions, but in this home, the unique dynamic worked out masterfully
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7 Children's Loft Bed Ideas That Create Way More Room for Activities
Whether it's more space for storage, squeezing a desk into a smaller room, or a slide for good measure, putting a loft bed in a kids' room has plenty of benefits
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5 Children's Room Storage Ideas That Will Keep Things Looking Clutter-Free But Still Creative
It is absolutely possible to create a kid's room that's heavy on organization and storage, but that doesn't lack in fun
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We Asked Designers: What's the Best Light Blue Paint Color? Here's 6 Shades They Swear By
Whether it's evoking the ocean or for a living room with low light, these pale blue shades will make sure your space feels cool (and not cold)
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Should I Color Drench My Bedroom? 5 Rooms That Show Why This Way to Paint Works so Well
When done right, color drenching bedrooms can create cocooning sleep spaces that will help you drift off into dreamland much quicker
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Three Apartments Were Merged Into One to Create This Calming Family Retreat in the Middle of Manhattan
Every inch counts in NYC, so when this family got to triple the size of their new home, they asked interior designer Annie Leslau to help them make the most of it
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A Complete Guide to Color Drenching a Room — The Tone-On-Tone Paint Style Taking Over Our Homes
Soaking a space in all one color may appear to be a bold statement but it actually helps create soothing schemes that feel more spacious
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6 Light Blue Living Rooms That Find the Perfect Balance Between Cool and Cozy
Blue is one of the most versatile colors to use in a living room, and when incorporated in its softest, palest shades, its effect is both subtle and striking
