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 ...

For many interior designers, your living room feels like your home’s calling card — it’s one of the only places that many ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One of the most dominant elements in the design of any room is its paint color, and there's perhaps ...

So you’ve just purchased your new home and you’re exploding with excitement to get started on renovations, upgrades and painting projects. After much consultation and research, you’ve decided to paint ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Finding the right living room paint color can feel overwhelming. Not only are there hundreds of options, ...

Not everyone wants to design a living room over and over again. While there are some who wouldn’t mind picking out paints and fabrics every few months—either because of their careers or hobbies—the ...

Key Points Bolder shades are going to be popular in 2026, replacing the likes of cool grays and beiges.Colors like olive ...

It used to be that painting one wall in a room with a splashy, loud color was considered the go-to budget design update. This accent wall, as the trend was rather ineptly named, was actually less of a ...

We are over sterile, boring, perfectly-manicured spaces. For 2026, the trend for interiors is all about personalized rooms -- ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...