Designing your home to match your aesthetics and vibe sounds easy on paper, but it’s tough to get right in real life.

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. From the street, Avenue Interior Design’s new studio in West Hollywood could pass for another polished creative office. But ...

Some of us haven't been gifted with large living spaces. And it's almost a rite of passage to live in a tiny apartment. As our homes have steadily morphed into superb multitaskers like offices, you're ...

When it comes to decorating a space, excitement could cause you to purchase far more than you need. Decorating a small space, such as a petite living room, means narrowing down things you need and ...

Whether you choose neutrals or darker colors, a monochrome or minimalist palette is best, say the designers we interviewed for our story. “Dark colors help blend the lines and corners,” says Chelsea ...

If your home feels cramped or lacks openness, you don't necessarily need to renovate or move. With thoughtful design strategies, even the smallest space can feel expansive, light-filled, and welcoming ...

After years of open-concept spaces dominating the world of home design (thanks, HGTV), separate spaces began to creep back into wish lists during the pandemic. Walls are a natural solution for ...

Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit articles on a range of home improvement topics. Her passion for lifestyle writing began with her editorial apprenticeship ...