Imagine this – you come home after a long day, and rather than feeling at ease when you walk through your front door, you feel uncomfortable, stiff, and even a bit anxious. You wonder: what's making ...

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Modern living room with color pillows, vases, and furniture - Followtheflow/Shutterstock The world is finally making peace with the color brown. After a decade of ...

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Moving into a new apartment or house can be overwhelming, and it may not feel like "home" right away. We asked two designers for their best ideas for making a new space feel like a cozy home right ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

It’s fall. Time for cozy sweaters, roasted soups and warm hues of orange and burgundy on the trees and on your favorite couch blanket. Fall is a season of change. Bring that seasonal shift indoors, ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Let’s be honest, for years “coastal chic” meant one thing: blue-and-white stripes, a piece of driftwood, and a random bowl ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Designing by mood prioritizes emotional connection over rigid style labels like “mid-century” or “farmhouse.” ...