Designers Weigh In: The Surprising Rooms Where Bright Paint Colors Work Best
How to choose the right shades for your space.
Articles from Kristen
How to Style Your Home for the Life You Want in 2026
New year, new goals!
The 2026 Paint Color Trends Are In—and They’re All About Creating Calm at Home
Warm neutrals and nature-inspired hues ahead.
Interior Designers Predict the Biggest Trends for 2026
Here’s what’s taking center stage.
15 Beautiful, Crowd-Pleasing Thanksgiving Potluck Recipes That Actually Travel Well
Be the Turkey Day MVP.
Hosting for the Holidays? Here’s a Stress-Free Guide to Prepping Your Home
So you can enjoy the festivities, too.
How Monthly Dinner Parties Taught Me to Slow Down and Savor
Because hosting isn’t just for the holidays.
Say Goodbye to the Midday Slump—These 14 Healthy Lunch Recipes Will Energize Your Workday
The official end of the sad desk lunch.
8 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like Fall Right Now
Not a pumpkin in sight!
Want Your Home to Feel More Peaceful? Try These Feng Shui Tricks
From clutter-free corners to cozy light.
The 2025 Fall Decor Trends That’ll Be Everywhere This Season
Ready to redecorate?
8 Simple Styling Swaps to Take Your Home from Summer to Fall
This is your fall soft launch.
10 Renter-Friendly Design Tips To Make Your Space Feel Like Home
Even your landlord will swoon.
This Is Your Sign to Finally Redecorate Your Bedroom
Cottagecore, Japandi, and everything in between.
How I Keep Hosting Affordable Without Sacrificing Style or Vibes
Connection doesn’t need a hefty price tag.
How Two Designers Brought the Magic Back to a 1930s Hollywood Hills Estate
Moody, lived-in, and layered.
How to Make Your Home Feel Like a Luxury Hotel
No reservations required.
These Indoor Plants Will Transform Your Living Room’s Whole Vibe
Green is the new neutral.
Your Living Room Needs a Vibe Check—These Are the Coziest Fixes
Say goodbye to stiff spaces.
Everyone Else Loves Summer—So Why Am I Struggling?
A psychologist’s take on Summer SAD.
Cozy Season Isn’t Just for Winter—How to Master the Art of Summer Hygge
Make your home a summer sanctuary.
Designers Say This Is the #1 Living Room Mistake Everyone Makes
It’s killing your vibe.
6 Summer Party Ideas—From Solstice Suppers to Al Fresco Movie Nights
Plus, easy menus that pull it all together.
These 5 Living Room Essentials Are In Every Well-Designed Home
Elevate your everyday.