Children's rooms tend to take on a new look more often than adult bedrooms purely because they – and their tastes – change so quickly and intensely over a short period of time. 'This is where kids' ...

When I deliver the bad news, I get the same reaction at every talk I give on downsizing: The kids don’t want your stuff. Invariably, parents moan, and adult children cheer. “Don’t believe me?” I ask. ...

One of the easiest ways to give an old piece of furniture a fresh new look is by painting it. But if you’re not a painting professional or are new to the challenging world of DIY, painting furniture ...

Going Rustic: A Guide to Painting Old Wooden Furniture Old furniture comes in two categories: a shabby old piece you fell in love with at a second hand store that just needs a little bit of love, or, ...

In 2025, customizing your furniture and decor is more than acceptable — especially when it's as easy as a fresh coat of paint (I painted my bookcases red, and I'm still obsessed with the results). But ...

Upcycling is a sustainable and budget-friendly way to update your interiors, but can seem daunting if you haven't done it before. However, with the cost-of-living crisis meaning many of us have less ...

At every talk I give on downsizing, the subject of handing furniture off to grown kids comes up. And every time I deliver the bad news: The kids don’t want your stuff. Invariably, parents moan and ...

At every talk I give on downsizing, the subject of handing furniture off to grown kids comes up. And every time I deliver the bad news: The kids don’t want your stuff. Invariably, parents moan and ...