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As I’ve mentioned for weeks, I expanded my online art shop into a 300 square foot studio that’s open to the public two days a week in my hometown. I’ve spent a lot of time coming up with a vision for the shop and a layout that would combine my art prints, ceramics, and goods I’ve assembled from other makers.

In addition to many of my art prints on display, I’ve curated decorative objects and gifts with a focus on destination and botanical related goods that fit the aesthetic of the shop. It took two months to pull this all together, but I’m pleased with how it turned out.

My studio is part of a larger collective of artists and makers. I wasn’t prepared to go full retail and be open every day so I was lucky to find this location where I’m asked to be open only two days a week, on Fridays and Saturdays, which is manageable. It’s adjacent to my ceramics studio so I can continue my ceramics practice in the same building. The space also allows me to continue blogging here on this site and the freedom to travel to places that inspire me a few times a year as I have done for the past decade.

I’ve set up a small desk space where I can work on my laptop in between customer visits. Washable rugs were a priority for me with a lot of people entering the space, sometimes bringing their dogs or kids. I was happy to partner with Boutique Rugs on this space reveal. Underneath my desk is the five star rated Dalaguete washable rug in blanched pink and blue hues.

I’ve layered a lot of my art around the shop and also a collection of goods that make great gifts. I’ve sourced them from various suppliers now that I have a wholesale license. In the shop I feature goods from local artists and also products made by makers in countries around the world. I sell seagrass planters hand woven from artists in Rwanda, tote bags from makers in Mexico, jewelry from India, and cotton towels from Turkey.

I’ve painted the walls in subtle color blocking, a pale turquoise blue is the backdrop for coastal art and soft apricot for landscapes and architecture. I used a lovely gray green as the backdrop for vintage and botanical art prints.

I’m selling some of my ceramics that are worthy of display and sale. Not all of my pieces make the cut, imperfection is allowed, it adds to the handmade appeal of any piece, but quality is required. Below are just a few of the textured decorative platters in watercolor hues I’ve sold in the shop as well as mini succulent planters.

The studio space began began as plain white walls and a cement floor, the perfect blank canvas. Here’s the space I started with back in March:

It’s so much more layered now, with art, gifts and my favorite new Moora washable rug in soft apricot hues. I used two side by side to add color and softness and to minimize the hardness of the gray cement floor.

I’ve only just begun this journey into retail, I’ll be layering more as the seasons change, it’s very exciting to have this space to play with. I’ve kept the palette in pinks and blues for summer and for fall I’ll switch it up to earth tones. Of course Christmas will be so fun with lots of maker markets happening in our building.

I’m so happy to have expanded my business in this unique studio space. It will change from season to season and I’m so looking forward to fall and holiday displays here in the shop! I’ll be sure to feature the updates every few months in between regular blog posts. You’re welcome to visit my shop at 5400 Old Redwood Highway, Petaluma on Fridays or Saturdays from 11-3!

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A few humble pine planks were all Donald Judd needed to create a chair that is now considered the essential pared-down seat. Although the legendary 20th-century American artist and pioneer of minimalism (a term he nevertheless strongly disliked) considered his art and design as separate, it’s not hard to see his furniture as a functional expression of his approach to form—using the same attention to proportion, scale, and geometry as in the famed metal, Plexiglas, and concrete works that defined his career. 

Rather than being pegged to any particular era, the pieces have been an inspiration to artists and designers over the past 50 years. But if Judd were ever to have a moment, it’s now. In March 2020, New York’s Museum of Modern Art launched a major retrospective, gathering his sculptures, drawings, and paintings; the book Donald Judd Spaces was released the same month; and additional exhibitions rolled out through the spring.

Beyond the museum and gallery setting, Judd’s furniture is rooted in scrappy resourcefulness. And nowhere is that more apparent than at his home and work studios at 101 Spring Street in New York City and in Marfa, Texas, where he moved from Manhattan in the early 1970s with his daughter Rainer and son Flavin. 

In a little house on the edge of town, Judd created a simple platform bed for his kids with a divider to separate their shared room, using 1-by-12 pine planks sourced from a local lumberyard. The piece—like many others that were soon sketched—came out of necessity, of being 200 miles from a major airport, and of “not having access to any decent furniture,” explains Flavin. “He started from absolute scratch.” 

When the family settled into the Block—a sunbathed compound downtown that included two former airplane hangars to install Judd’s art; a small residence; pool; pergola; garden; and menagerie of chickens, dogs, kittens, and geese, among other creatures—the designs “really took off,” according to Rainer, encompassing more than 90 variations on seating, desks, beds, shelving, and tables by the time of the artist’s death in 1994.

The furniture has long been quietly available for custom orders (a little known fact outside of design circles), fabricated according to Judd’s original specifications in a range of hardwoods, pine, and plywood, as well as metal pieces in powder-coated and anodized aluminum, brass, and copper. With the launch of the Donald Judd Furniture website in 2017 and the yearly introduction of in-stock items (the latest addition for spring: Chair 84 in two configurations), the designs are becoming more readily accessible than ever. That’s in large part thanks to Rainer and Flavin, who oversee the Judd Foundation. 

Taking on the challenge of fulfilling their father’s wishes to preserve his permanently installed spaces meant preventing that legacy from becoming static. They keep it alive and vital by giving greater access to Judd’s thinking—from dusting off furniture prototypes that could potentially be put into production to publishing comprehensive volumes of his writing and interviews to hosting free public events, like the annual stargazing night at the Block and opening up Casa Perez (one of Judd’s rustic ranch properties outside of town) for a barbecue cookout under the pergolas and talks about the local wildlife. The siblings purposefully kept the archives and records in Marfa, where Rainer is based much of the year, so that people could experience firsthand the environment that influenced Judd. 

Visiting his personal spaces is to be immersed in his world. The endless stretch of desert provided the backdrop for Judd’s exploration of volume and negative space, offering “more room to think” and, on a practical level, more room to work with. Spatial relationships were important to him—in art but also in domestic surroundings. “It’s generally an exception that something hugs the wall,” explains Rainer of Judd’s preference for things to have “a natural, floating-in-a-space placement.” 

The long dining table at the Block residence might suggest that the chairs should follow suit and all perfectly align. “But what feels more comfortable and relaxed is if they’re pulled out and slightly askew,” she says. Another surprise: the daybed on the opposite side of the room overlooking the fireplace. As a child, Rainer would sit with her father while the heat warmed the wood frame, generating a coziness that doesn’t necessarily leap to mind when you see the daybed out of context.

In contrast to the ultra-spare style often associated with Judd, his eclectic (and extensive) collections of fine art, handmade crafts, pottery, Navajo blankets, and books—13,000 volumes on literature and history, art and architecture, philosophy and science make up the library—tell another story. “On top of being a voracious reader, he was a voracious collector of culture,” says Flavin. From stocking up on locally made rag rugs on trips to Missouri to purchasing the works of craftspeople from Mexico and the Native American tribes of the Southwest and Pacific Northwest, he wanted “to support people making things, especially by hand,” echoes Rainer. At home, Judd’s own timeless designs complement rather than compete with all the storied objects he brought in, sparking a dialogue across eras and cultures.

That visual sensibility of paring something down to its most essential—in furniture and in art—still resonates. In some ways, the animating drive behind Judd’s work—ingenuity, curiosity, and a refusal of complacency—encourages a different mode of seeing the world. “I’ve become more aware of just how self-reliant [my dad] was,” says Rainer. “What a free state of mind to have a utilitarian challenge, and then think, I’m going to design a solution—whether a kitchen counter or kids’ beds. He was exploring things that matter to everybody in terms of questioning everything around you.”

This story was originally published in our Spring 2020 issue with the headline “True to Form.”

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Two home designs, each unique in layout, furniture, and features, are united by their enveloping beige and natural wood tone color schemes. These two shining examples of contemporary home design are brimming with ideas to help us create our own beige living spaces, bedrooms, and bathrooms, so, let’s unpack the elements. The first in our set is a texture-focussed home design with an exquisite open-plan living room. The layout includes inspiration for a refined home workspace and a piano area, as well as a sophisticated open-plan kitchen and dining room. The second of our featured designs is a cozy beige apartment with a welcoming ambiance, a split-level living space, rounded motifs, and deeply luxurious touches.

Visualizer: Norman Studio  

This beige home design focuses on materials and light. Dual aspect windows welcome in natural sunlight, which falls upon a modern beige sofa and a soft round rug. Sheer beige voiles softly filter the glare.

A neat end table holds a small lamp at one end of the sofa, while a second end table is left open for drinks and snacks. A wooden coffee table draws a freeform outline at the heart of the sitting area, loosening the aesthetic.

Instead of the obligatory TV screen, there is a large work of art propped on a media console unit. Its deeply textured canvas leads the mind onto its own journey of imagination.

The wooden media unit protrudes beyond the living room focal wall, where it draws a brief boundary between the sitting area and an open-plan home workspace. Decorative vases make a textured centerpiece on the coffee table.

A thick coffee table book unites and elevates the pair of textured vases. See more options for coffee table books.

A second piece of abstract art defines the music area in the living room. A modern cat figurine silently stalks along the top of the piano. See more decor inspiration for no dedicated piano rooms.

Wood flooring runs throughout the living space to achieve a cohesive flow.

Next to the piano, there is a modern dining set with just three dining chairs. The sparse set makes the living room appear spacious and the layout mindful. The needs of the homeowner are met without unnecessary excess.

The centerpiece of the dining table is a ring vase, which becomes smoothly silhouetted against the dining room window.

A kitchen peninsula serves as an effective room divider. Its fluted fascia faces the windows, where it can be fully accentuated.

Beige stone countertops are shade-matched to the light beige kitchen cabinets to achieve a look of tranquil simplicity.

In the modern home office, a wall of full-height storage units makes a statement behind the desk. Wood lattice doors build a bank of texture and light play, while dark handles echo the desk’s two stark legs.

A black track reveals that sliding doors can be closed around the home office space when peace and focus are required.

A display shelf and floating storage cabinet are built-in alongside the lattice units. Decorative vases, ornaments, and books fashion a pleasing vignette under the light of the home office window.

In the hallway, a full length mirror is backlit to create a focal point and a moody ambiance.

The master bedroom gains mood lighting from a row of backlit glass wardrobes that run alongside the platform bed.

Inside the glass closet, wooden shelves tie in with the natural wood bed frame.

Beige paintwork creates a warm cocoon around the bedroom walls and ceiling.

A second bedroom is similarly styled but this time with a wooden wardrobe.

The bathroom is fully tiled, which gives it a bright and glossy effect.

The wall tiles shine like jewels around a modern bathtub. A black ceiling-mounted toiletries shelf and a matching black bath faucet provide striking contrast.

Visualizer: Esmael Abdelhamed  

In this modern beige home design, a wood-clad fireplace is the focal point of the scheme, Its tactile, rounded edges add to its cozy appeal. Shelves are built in at either side of the chimney breast to achieve a comforting symmetrical result.

A round coffee table nestles down on chunky spherical legs in front of the fire. Its wonderful texture is highlighted under the flickering flame.

The large area rug spreads an energizing black and white pattern across the living room floor. An L-shaped beige sofa creates a clean-cut edge.

Wood lattice doors build a wall of texture and warm tone.

The floor level of the living is split by a platform in the bay window. The elevated section serves as a sunlight-filled stage for two comfortable armchairs and some thriving indoor plants.

At the back of the living room dining room combo, a wooden dining set accommodates up to six people at meal times. A tower of built-in shelving makes a stable anchor point for the open-plan eating area.

Two saucer-like dining room pendant lights seem to hover weightlessly above the table.

The master bedroom is dominated by a commanding stone feature wall. Panels of rock climb between smooth wooden panels to create a textural juxtaposition.

The bedroom rug is the same design as in the living room, though on a smaller scale, to create an aesthetic link.

Floating wooden nightstands wing the upholstered bed.

At the foot of the bed, an elegant, modern vanity chair pulls up at a floating dressing table/desk.

A full-length vanity mirror and set of wall panels are arranged upon a rugged stone backdrop. Concealed LED strip lights accentuate the texture of the stone.

In the bathroom, a luxe stone focal wall forms the backdrop for a modern, freestanding bathtub.

A small wooden stool holds toiletries close at hand.

A travertine double sink bathroom vanity cuts across two custom-cut floor-to-ceiling mirrors.

Rock panels peep between the mirrored glass.

In the home office, a chic sitting area is furnished with a curved sofa and an oval coffee table.

A curved wall panel continues the rounded motif.

An ergonomic computer chair is paired with a floating desk, which is moodily illuminated from underneath.

Recommended Reading:  40 Beige Living Rooms That Spark Interest

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The best glue for plastic provides a strong, long-lasting hold. There are multiple choices, including a standard super glue, epoxy glue, and solvent cement.

Types Of Glue For Plastic

Not all glue types work well with plastic, but there are three that stand out:

• Cyanoacrylate (Super Glue) – Super glue is effective at bonding to a huge range of surfaces and materials, from wood to metal. But it does have its Achilles’ heel: plastic. The majority of super glues do a poor job when used with plastic, though you can find a few designed with plastic use in mind.
• Epoxy – Epoxies use a two-part formula (resin and hardener) that creates a much stronger bond on most materials—even for some plastics.
• Model Cement – Model cement uses a two-part formula (solvents and filler), and the two parts work together to melt and then bond the plastic. The downside is it cannot be used with other materials, so purchase this type if you have a lot of plastic bonding to do or an important DIY project.

Best Glue for Plastic

We’ve combed through 20 types of plastic glue, narrowing down the best choice for each project.

Top Choice: Gorilla Super Glue Gel

Gorilla Super Glue Gel works with most plastics, ceramic, wood, and rubber. It comes in a no-drip gel, making it easy to use. It features an impact-tough formula, so the bond holds with everyday use. The glue dries within 10-45 seconds with no clamping required.

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As with most superglues, Gorilla Glue doesn’t work on polyethylene or propylene plastics. You can use this glue for all other types of plastics, and it will bond plastic to plastic, plastic to metal, and plastic to wood.

Gorilla Super Glue Gel has a 4.5 out of 5-star rating with more than 56,000 reviews. Most positive reviewers claim the glue gel is easy to use and forms a strong bond. The biggest complaint was the short shelf due to the glue drying in the bottle.

Best Waterproof Plastic Glue: Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix

For waterproof plastic repairs, a product like Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix is what you need. It comes in a two-part, self-mixing applicator, and you can use it to fill gaps or bond plastic together. It’s suitable for plastic, metal, ceramic, tile, wood, and glass.

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To use Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix, snap off the tab, attach the nozzle applicator, and apply the epoxy plastic glue where you need it. The bond sets in five minutes, and the item will be usable after 20 minutes. Since this is an epoxy glue, you can also sand and paint it if desired.

Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by more than 9,500 users. Top reviews appreciate the self-mixing tube and claim this glue will bond to almost anything. A few negative reviewers report that the applicator is hard to use after the first use.

Best Plastic to Plastic: Loctite Plastics Bonding System

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For gluing plastic to plastic, Loctite Plastics Bonding System is hard to beat. It’s guaranteed to repair any plastic, and although it comes in a two-part system, it doesn’t require mixing. So if you have difficult-to-bond smooth plastic like polypropylene, this glue is worth a shot.

To use the Loctite Plastics Bonding System, start by roughing up smooth plastic with sandpaper. Then apply the activator to both pieces of plastic you’ll be bonding and allow it to sit for sixty seconds. Finally, apply the adhesive to one part of the plastic and push it into the other piece to connect. Hold for thirty seconds.

Loctite Plastics Bonding Systems has a 4 out of 5-star rating from over 3,700 reviewers. While most users say the product works as advertised, there are some complaints about the small size of the tube and the lid becoming glued shut.

Best Plastic Glue for Cars: J-B Weld Plastic Bonder

When you need to make plastic automotive repairs, you need a long-lasting adhesive. J-B Weld Plastic Bonder Body Panel adhesive is a two-part urethane system that works on carbon fiber composites, thermoplastics, thermosets, coated metal, and more.

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This plastic glue for cars comes in a two-part syringe applicator. Mix equal parts in a disposable tray, apply it, and the glue will set in 15 minutes and cure in 30 minutes. It dries black. 

J-B Weld Plastic Bonder has a 4.5 out of 5-star rating with over 11,800 reviews. Users praise this glue for leaving a super strong bond when fixing automotive or bike parts. The most frequent negative complaint is that the dispenser doesn’t dispense equal amounts of product.

Best Plastic to Metal: Beast Bond Super Glue

Beast Bond is a max strength super glue that dries in ten seconds. It works on all types of plastics except PP and PE. You can use it to bond plastic to metal, but it’s also suitable for ceramic, wood, leather, rubber, paper, and more.

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To use Beast Bond, apply one drop per square inch and hold your plastic to metal to form a bond. The glue will set within 10-45 seconds. Since this glue is a gel, you can use it on vertical applications without it running.

Beast Bond Super Glue has a 4 out of 5-star rating from over 500 users. Most users state that this glue creates a strong bond, but there are a few complaints that the adhesive is so thick it’s hard to get out of the bottle.

Best Plastic to Wood: PASCOFIX

PASCOFIX is a two-part system that’s over six times as strong as regular super glue. It’s heat and weather resistant and works on wood, plastic, metal, and other hard-to-bond items. 

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It comes with glue and filler. To use it, start by cleaning and drying the items you need to bond. Next, apply a drop of glue and hold the items together to form a bond. Then you can use alternating layers of the adhesive and filler to create a “weld” on the object. You can place the glue bottle in your freezer to keep it fresh for up to two years.

PASCOFIX is rated 4.5 out of stars by over 780 users. While most reviewers claim the product works as advertised, some were disappointed at the price versus the amount of product received.

How To Choose The Right Glue For The Job

When choosing the best glue for a DIY home project, consider two key components: your target material and project scale.

Target Material

Before shopping for glue, ask which materials you need to bond. In this case, you need to bond plastic. With this in mind, ask:

• Am I bonding plastic with plastic, or plastic with something else?
• Which type of plastic am I using?

The type of glue depends if you’re bonding plastic with plastic, or plastic with a different material. Plastic is nonporous, and other materials have various porosity levels. To bond materials, you need a special glue that chemically bonds to each material.

You need to know the type of plastic you’re working with because not all glues are good for all plastics. PP and PE plastics are difficult to bond, due to their hard and smooth surfaces.

These will require a formulated plastic glue to bond. Two other plastic types include:

• PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) – connecting pipes.
• PS (Polystyrene) – for household items like plastic bowls or food packaging.
• PMMA (Acrylic) – a substitute for glass in screens and windows

Remember: Any type of plastic is easier to bond when it’s clean and sanded.

Safety When Gluing Plastic

Super glues and epoxies can be dangerous if not handled properly.

A few things to remember before using plastic glue:

• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as thick gloves and goggles.
• Don’t inhale any of the fumes from the glue, as they can be dangerous. Wearing a mask is recommended.
• If the glue makes contact with your skin, wash it off right away using soap and warm water.
• If the glue makes contact with your eyes, flush your eyes right away and call a doctor or emergency hotline.
• Do not let children near the glue while in use, and keep the glue out of reach.

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Sure, you can check the ratings on a vacation rental, but the only real way to know if it will live up to your expectations is a recommendation from someone you trust. In Homes Away From Home, we round up the best spots according to the coolest creatives; our favorite designer-owned stays; and more.

Since first opening their 1949 hacienda in California’s Joshua Tree to overnighters in 2015, Rich and Sara Combs’s vacation rental portfolio has grown to span five properties and two deserts (the second being Arizona’s Sonoran). At this point, the duo hosts more than 3,000 guests a year; they’re well acquainted with what takes someone’s experience from good to great. “Focusing on the little details of a guest stay is how we show them that they’re special—whether it’s our curated playlist, a thoughtful hook on a wall, or a handmade sponge holder,” says Sara. “These personal touches add a human element.” Below, she shares a few of Joshua Tree House’s most popular amenities. But shoppers, beware: Your own visitors might never want to leave.

Tuft & Needle Linen Sheet Sets and Original Foam Pillows

These sheets are such a great combination of price and quality. We started using them after getting the brand’s mattresses and pillows—it’s just so convenient as a host picking up everything from one place. An incredibly high percentage of guests tell us after a stay that it’s the best night of sleep they’ve had in a long time, and to us that’s the foundation of a stellar experience.

Linen Sheet Set in Mist, Tuft & Needle (starting from $240)

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Standard Original Foam Pillow, Tuft & Needle ($100)

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Ceramic Sponge Holders From Moonshine Design Shop

We use these in our kitchens to hold the sponge in a beautiful and sanitary way. It’s a tiny yet fun detail that we get so many comments about.

Tribe + True Blankets

We always provide stacks of blankets in each of our spaces to make our guests feel at home. Tribe + True is a small brand that ethically hand-weaves blankets with artisans in Oaxaca and Tlaxcala, Mexico, and Gallup, New Mexico.

P.F. Candle Co. Reed Diffusers and Room Sprays

We love creating a full sensory experience for our guests, which includes everything from our New Moon playlist to P.F. Candle Co.’s diffusers and room sprays. Our go-to scents are Teakwood & Tobacco and Piñon; both remind us of the desert. A diffuser in the living room is a lovely first impression, and a spray in the bathroom adds the courtesy of a fresh-smelling space.

Teakwood & Tobacco Room & Linen Spray, P.F. Candle Co. ($22)

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Piñon Reed Diffuser, P.F. Candle Co. ($29)

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Freshening your front door curb appeal is one of the easiest things you can do to brighten the appearance of your home. It is helpful to increase your front door curb appeal because it will improve the appearance of your home, make your home more attractive to potential buyers, and make your home more welcoming to guests.

Adding unique touches to your front entrance area is also a way to show off your distinctive personality.

Ideas to Heighten Front Door Curb Appeal

Many methods of improving your curb appeal are easy, inexpensive, and can be completed with just a few hours of work. Yet some of these strategies may require professional assistance in order to complete the job correctly.

Clean the Clutter

Not much can turn off potential buyers or make your home look worse than the clutter that has built up near your front entrance. For many people, this is not the sign of a house that is well-ordered or in good repair.

Clear everything away and just put back the items that you need or want. Cleaning away the unneeded items near the front door creates the ideal opportunity to try out some new decor items. This is one of the easiest and least inexpensive ways to make your home look better.

Complete Visible Repairs

Just like clutter, needed repairs like a broken front door screen or a loose door handle are not the best look for your home. Spend some time assessing your entrance for needed small repairs. This might include tasks like pressure washing, door hardware maintenance, light bulb replacement, and weather stripping renewal. Fixing broken items doesn’t just boost your curb appeal, it is a way to create and maintain good feng shui.

Paint Your Front Door

One strategy that has a high visual impact is painting your front door. Take time to clean and prep the door. Paint a new coat of the original color or try something new. Consider the classic door colors like black, red, green, or navy.

These colors are a good place to begin your considerations if you are having a hard time deciding on a new color. Make sure to keep in mind the undertones of your home’s exterior to choose a paint color that works with your home’s color scheme.

Add New Door Hardware

New hardware can make even an old door shine. Use distinctive and unique hardware to show off your personality. Or, just choose solid door hardware that feels sturdy to the touch. Make sure that the finish and color of your new hardware complement the color and style of the door. Modern flush doors are a fitting foundation for simple and sleek hardware designs. Paneled doors have a classic or traditional look and may benefit from more sturdy and ornate hardware.

Considering color, gold or brass hardware stands out well against dark door colors like black, navy, and deep green. Silver is another good option for dark-colored doors, but it looks equally well with light-colored doors like white, sky blue, or sage green. Black hardware needs a light-colored door to stand out from the background.

Replace Outdated House Numbers

Just like new hardware can make your door look new, updated house numbers give your door or entrance a fresh look. Choose distinctive number designs that complement your home’s architectural style. House numbers work best when you pair them with your door hardware choice.

Update or Clean the Lighting

Dark entrances are not practical or welcoming. Invest in new lighting to brighten the area near your front door. You can increase the number of fixtures and/or buy new fixtures to replace the builder’s grade lighting. This will completely update the look of your front door. Be sure to hire an electrician if this is outside your skill or knowledge area.

You can also just clean the fixtures you have and replace the light bulbs for higher wattage options if you don’t have the budget to spend on new fixtures.

Add Floor Planters

Floor containers with vibrant flowers and foliage are an excellent way to add color and texture to the area near your front door. Choose a symmetrical look by framing the front door with identical planters, or use different sizes on each side or just on one side for something more asymmetric. Either style is effective.

Consider the style of your planters carefully as these can support the overall style you want to create throughout your home. The planters must also support the type of plants you want to have near your front door. Drainage holes are vital in maintaining healthy plants.

Choose front door plants that will thrive near your front door. This will depend on the light and humidity conditions of the area. Position taller plants in the rear of the planter and smaller plants toward the front. Make sure to water and fertilize to keep the plants thriving.

Invest in Door Decor

Door decor is an effective way to heighten the style of your front entrance because it is easy to add and change as needed. Front door decor options include wreaths, swags, plaques, or baskets. The style of your front door is a useful guide when considering the right door decor. Consider door decorations of natural or ornate materials for traditional or classic-style homes. Modern homeowners may opt for a more minimalist door aesthetic with streamlined door decor.

Install Window Boxes

Some front door areas lack the space for floor planters. You can still brighten your front entrance area with plants if you can add a window box near the front door.

Build window boxes in a style that complements the house, and paint them in a color that works well with the trim or door color. Make sure to install drainage holes in the boxes so the plants do not become waterlogged.

Carefully consider the plants that will work in the light and humidity conditions of the area. Like with floor planters, place taller plants in the back of the planter. Plants that spill over the edge are particularly effective in the front of window boxes. Be careful not to choose plants that are so tall that they block the window.

Enhance the Seating

Accentuate your front door area with seating. Some front door spaces may have just enough room for one piece of seating furniture and in others, you may be able to add a collection of benches and chairs. Whatever your space, you can make the seating look more welcoming with comfortable cushions that invite lounging. Add a throw blanket for those chilly evenings and a small table to rest a glass or book. Candles and plants can also help to fill out this space.

Pay Attention to the Path

The path leading toward your front door can be just as influential in affecting the look of your home as the front door itself. Be sure to maintain your front path by sweeping, weeding, and pressure washing it. Fix any small cracks in the pavement so that the path does not develop larger structural issues.

You might also choose to enhance the path leading toward the front door if you want to create a more striking visual impact. Add new eye-catching plants and flowers along the walkway. You can also add walkway lights. These improve pathway visibility at night and make it more welcoming. Choose solar-powered or low-wattage landscape lighting for the easiest maintenance.

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Just as Emma Gurner finished up refreshing a family’s downstairs living spaces in their Hertfordshire, England, home, they decided to reassign bedrooms. Suddenly, their 7-year-old son had a new spot—a former office with gray carpeting and plain walls—that required some serious love. With the majority of the budget already spent, the U.K.-based designer and founder of Folds Inside had to use every trick in her playbook to create an imaginative space that wouldn’t cost a fortune—or feel like an afterthought. 

Or as mom Chenta Patel puts it, “A design that was fun for a younger child, but one that he wouldn’t outgrow too soon.” Gurner made sure she got her wish. With the help of peppy paint, ample storage solutions, and a genius headboard, the bedroom captures the essence and magic of childhood’s various stages. “There’s space to include a small desk for a study area when he’s older,” Patel adds. The result is best summed up by the pint-size client’s two-word review: “Very cool.” High praise from the under-10 set.

Designate Zones With Paint

When you’re on a budget, paint is your best friend. Gurner quickly put it to work to carve out a distinct zone for sleeping. “We painted the wall behind the bed, the ceiling above the bed, and the bespoke floor-to-ceiling headboard a burnt orange, giving it a dramatic, tentlike feel,” says Gurner. Minus the headboard, all it took to make the alcove was taping off a few rectangles and painting inside the lines. 

Centering the color-blocked feature in the middle of the wall had the added benefit of creating a cozy corner reading nook on the left-hand side. Above it, opposite the bed’s “window,”  the designer even added a peachy pink circle, which casts a glow that looks like a sunset. 

Find Your Inner Circle

Both kid and designer agree: The highlight of the room is the headboard, fabricated and installed by a carpenter. “There’s a rock-climbing wall on one side,” Gurner reveals, leading you to the round cutout. Unsurprisingly, this addition was an instant hit. “I love watching him climb and jump through the circle into bed,” Patel says. 

Don’t Take Color Too Seriously

If you’re going to get experimental with color, your kid’s room is a low-stakes place to start. For Gurner, this project’s palette—olive and orange with a peppering of sky blue, pale pink, and mustard—evolved with the design plan. “The fireplace is original with teal tile, which Chetna wanted to keep,” the designer explains. Rather than go matchy-matchy with the surround, Gurner played around with different combos until she landed on the olive shade. Still in the green family, “it’s a nice complement,” she notes.

Supersize Shapes

Prints-wise, Gurner decided to keep it minimal. “Adding too many fussy patterns would take away from the simplicity of the design, which I like a lot,” she argues. By incorporating large-format motifs like oversize checks and a series of simple shapes—circular rugs, a round pendant lamp, half-moon wardrobe handles—she was able to keep the snug space from reading too busy.

Don’t Sleep on Washi Tape

To display Patel’s son’s latest Lego creation or favorite new book series, Gurner turned a few simple IKEA boxes into a feature wall, punching them up with—what else?—paint. “I also used black-and-white–striped washi tape around the edges of some of them,” she adds. So far it’s a hit. “He sits reading and playing in his ‘den’ every morning when he first wakes,” Patel says. We’re all about a design feature that gives grown-ups a few extra winks.

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I’m flying to Florida next week to meet my daughter and her friends to spend a few days in Sarasota at our house. Next week I’ll be giving the guest room a refresh in a sunset hues inspired by the palette we see as the sun sets over the Gulf Coast in the evenings. I’m not sure I’ll finish the space, but I can at least get started.

In the 1980s, the peach and turquoise palette had a big moment, and again we’re experiencing a resurgence of the analogous color palette of peach, apricot, burnt orange, and honeyed yellows. These colors are everywhere in retail, sometimes referred to as desert hues or boho colors when more muted.

Summer brings out more the saturated versions of these colors and when paired with a touch of mint or aquamarine, the cooler blues and greens offer a nice contrast the warmer peach hues. Notice how green plants looks especially cool against apricot walls, and how pale turquoise always looks lovely with pinks and apricots. They are complements on the color wheel so it makes perfect sense. Enjoy these spaces and vignettes of sunset colors.

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These two exemplary beige interiors have us dreaming of lazy, sunny days at home, reading, lounging, and rejuvenating. Each home design displays different features and qualities to inspire. There are warm and welcoming beige living room, dining room, and bedroom schemes that exude earthy, rustic charm in our first example. A modern, glass-sided staircase concept on a soft bed of moss illustrates the benefits of an uplifting focal point. Our second featured design provides inspiration for elegant living space decor with an arched theme and neoclassical flair. A well-equipped catio keeps the feline of the house happy, while the humans unwind between walls of smooth beige stucco, decorative molding, and atmospheric perimeter light.

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Exposed wooden ceiling beams set a rustic tone in this beige living room. The modern sectional sofa makes a conversational arrangement across a large area rug.

A limestone round coffee table melds with the natural tone of the area rug. Two lounge chairs add a darker shade to the furniture arrangement, which ties in with the wooden ceiling beams.

Behind the open-plan sitting area, a round dining table is encircled by ten modern dining chairs. Two dining room pendant lights are moored with ceiling hooks to hit the center of the large table.

Huge windows fill the dining area with warm sunlight. Leafy shadows play over the beige wall stucco and round dining table.

A modern fruit bowl adorns the dining table with pretty tortoiseshell glass.

A pyramid floor lamp stands elegantly by the modern sofa, where it gives out an atmospheric glow at dusk.

At the back of the living space, a curved wall embraces the eating area and smooths toward the kitchen. A round, limestone plinth and decorative vase nestle into the arc. A modern wall light illuminates the floral arrangement.

A gray stone island interrupts the beige kitchen decor scheme. A thin breakfast bar slices sharply around the outside.

Black black bar stools contrast darkly against the light gray stone.

The rest of the kitchen is set back out of sight from the main living area. Kitchen cabinets curve into a rounded perimeter. A travertine backsplash adds subtle texture and tone.

A small side table punctuates the edge of the lounge area, briefly marking the boundary. A modern staircase design climbs the space beyond.

Frameless glass balustrades clearly edge the concrete steps. A soft bed of moss colors a mini courtyard underneath, creating an uplifting focal point.

An assortment of picture frames makes up a moody, abstract gallery wall.

Inside the separate dining room/games room, a modern console table is set against a rustic stone feature wall.

A wooden dining set warmly contrasts the beige walls.

Three tall windows bathe the room with shards of light.

A small rug lays down an asymmetrical floor treatment.

Deep wooden window reveals trim the room with natural texture.

A beige pendant light drops low to the table to create an intimate atmosphere. Wooden “Z” chairs seat four.

Another rustic stone statement wall brings character to the reading room, which is openly adjoined with the main living space. Opposite, a set of grand double doors close an elegant archway. A Persian rug spreads a bold pattern across the concrete floor.

A rustic bench is used for both sitting and book storage.

Two modern wall sconces light one end of the rustic bench, while a contemporary floor lamp illuminates the other. A terracotta floor vase adds a decorative touch.

The reading chair is a simple wooden design that’s made cozy by the warmth of the sun.

Inside the rustic bedroom, rugged beige stonework builds a headboard feature wall. The bedroom doors are elongated in appearance by squares of wood paneling installed above.

An arched window wonderfully frames an expansive view of the countryside. A beige area rug physically connects the bed with the bedroom chair to achieve a cohesive layout.

The platform bed design lays low to the ground, with floating nightstands winging either side.

A glass vase houses a sprig of enlivening greenery by the head of the bed. LED perimeter lights accentuate the textured focal wall.

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In this beige home interior, the living room chandelier and matching wall lights instantly set a chic modern tone. A natural rattan coffee table and matching rattan side table introduce just a hint of boho essence.

A contemporary tufted sofa and a textured rug make a cozy pairing.

Assorted scatter cushions introduce earthy tones of brown and green to the beige living room.

A narrow bar separates the lounge area from an open-plan dining space.

Beyond the dining room, an archway leads to a warm and sunny catio for a pampered furry friend. Wooden cat furniture is well positioned for a perfect view of the garden–enabling hours of bird watching.

The graceful window arches are echoed by an arched recess in the dining room wall. The dining room chandelier matches the living room light with its frosted white globe shades.

Illuminated shelves give the dining room a welcoming ambiance.

Two mini pendant lights serve the small bar that faces toward the TV. A drinks cabinet is installed alongside the bar and dining table for convenience.

A fruit bowl makes a useful centerpiece.

Beige upholstered dining chairs seat up to six people at the wooden dining table. A ribbed rug creates an island of texture underneath.

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