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Home Accessories

Accessories are the final touch that make a room shine. Use our tips, ideas, and how-to guides on choosing lighting, adding art, styling shelves, and more.

Decorating with mirrors
4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating With Mirrors, Experts Warn
rug in bedroom
Bedroom Rug Placement: Where to Put a Rug in a Bedroom
ikea curtain hack to make IKEA curtains look high end
IKEA Curtain Hack: How to Make IKEA Curtains Look Expensive
Kitchen decor ideas
40 Kitchen Decor Ideas to Personalize Your Space
striped rug in kitchen
32 Kitchen Rug Ideas Your Feet Will Thank You For
antelope print rug
30 Office Rug Ideas to Soften Your Work From Home Setup
spring mantel decor ideas
30 Spring Mantel Decor Ideas to Brighten Your Mood
farmhouse wall decor
51 Farmhouse Wall Decor Ideas to Warm Up Your Home
Persian rug on a bathroom floor
20 Bathroom Rug Ideas to Make You Rethink Your Space
wall decor ideas
56 Wall Decor Ideas to Transform Every Room in the House
bar shelf ideas
40 Bar Shelf Ideas to Keep Your Home Bar Looking Sharp
A neutral-colored bedroom with ombre curtains.
20 Bedroom Curtain Ideas to Inspire Your Space
Dining table centerpiece ideas
30 Dining Table Centerpiece Ideas for Any Time of Year
kitchen window treatments
20 Kitchen Window Treatments to Dress Your Space
Open floor plan living room with bright light and big windows.
We Asked Pros Where to Save vs. Splurge in Your First Home
bedroom rugs ideas
30 Bedroom Rug Ideas to Recreate in Your Home
Dining room with rug
How to Choose the Right Rug Size for Your Dining Room
a large DIY mirror frame in antiqued gold
20 DIY Mirror Frame Ideas
a white kitchen features multiple metals
How to Mix Metals in Your Home Decor: 6 Tips to Follow
Bright entryway with natural light and a table lamp.
40 Lighting Ideas to Brighten Up Your Entryway
window valance ideas wallpaper
30 Window Valance Ideas You Never Thought to Try
Plants hanging from different hangers and a person holding one
30 Clever Ways to Hang Plants
flower decor
How to Decorate with Flowers: 16 Ideas to Try
Made bed with yellow throw pillows surrounded by ambient light
What Is Ambient Light and How to Use It In Your Home
Closeup of a hypoestes phyllostachya plant
8 Colorful Houseplants for the Bedroom
Vibrant throw pillows mixed and matched on a leather sofa
Learn How to Mix and Match Throw Pillows
A blue patterned rug layered on top of a hemp jute rug
5 Tips for Layering Area Rugs
Dining Room with roman shades and curtain panels on a bay window
18 Bay Window Curtain and Shade Ideas to Brighten Up Your Space
books on buffet table
10 Book Decor Ideas for Any Bibliophile
TV on console in living room
Should You Get a TV Stand or a Wall Mount?
shelf decor ideas
43 Shelf Decor Ideas to Help You Style Yours Like a Pro
Beautiful living room interior with colorful area rug, large couch, and abundant natural ligh
The Ultimate Rug Size Guide: Room by Room and Size by Size
A navy blue laundry room with patterned wallpaper and floating shelves.
30 Clever Ideas for Floating Shelves in Any Room
different cocktail glasses
16 Types of Cocktail Glasses Every Bar Cart Owner Needs
Flower stems in a glass vase on a small table
15 Types of Vases and How to Choose One
Beige and white floor to ceiling curtains
14 Types of Curtains and How to Choose One
Contemporary ceiling fan fixture
How to Choose Ceiling Fans
wood dining table and chairs
12 Types of Tables and How to Choose One
Measuring the width of a window for curtain size
How to Measure for Curtains
Retro living room with vintage boho style
Vintage vs. Antique vs. Retro: What’s the Difference?
candle on coffee table
How to Burn Candles Evenly, According to Experts
Gray table lamp with white shade against a tufted headboard
A Guide to Lampshade Fittings
Marble table lamp with white shade on nightstand next to wooden bed with white bedding
Nine Types of Lamp Shades and How to Choose
White pillar candles and greenery on a mantle
How to Make Your Candles Last Longer
fake plants
How to Make Fake Plants Look Real
photo frames
22 Photo Display Ideas for Showing Off Your Favorite Moments
trays
The Most Versatile Home Item You Definitely Need More Of
coffee table with plant and pampas grass
How to Style a Coffee Table
A gilded statement mirror
How to Know If a Decor Item Will Be Timeless or a Trend
Different tillandsia plants on white table in gold wire displays
Where to Put Air Plants: 7 Ideas
Livingroom with large waindow and dusty pink sofa filled with potted plants
15 Plant Room Ideas for a Lush, Leafy Oasis
three frames on wall
How to Arrange Three Photo Frames on a Wall
kitchen shelf dishes
4 Signs It's Time to Get New Dishes
White woven rug on a hardwood floor
6 Types of Rug Materials and How to Choose One
Reversible weighted blanket on a wood frame bed with white sheets on it
How to Choose a Weighted Blanket
track lighting
How to Choose Track Lighting for Your Home
Glass doors with a long curtain rod and curtain panels on either side
5 Types of Curtain Rods and How to Choose the Right Kind
Front view of a well-styled living room
77 Living Room Decor Ideas to Up Your Styling Game
dining room decor ideas
50 Dining Room Decor Ideas For a Stylish Entertaining Space
bar cart styling
How to Style a Bar Cart in Four Failproof Steps
Folded blue sheet set
What Are Split King Sheets?
curtains and gray walls
What Color Curtains Go With Gray Walls?
King Size Rug
What Size Rug Should Go Under a King Bed?
living room
16 Decor Items Designers Say You Should Buy and Keep Forever

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