Decor & Accessories

After a long summer day of biking to the farmer’s market, swimming pool, ice cream shop, and fireworks emporium, where will you put away your bike? Strewn about the entryway with your flip-flops? Tossed on its side in the yard, wheel sadly spinning and frame slowly rusting? Show your bike some damn respect with these nine bicycle stand and rack DIYs. Well, almost nine… 1.

Leave the spices behind!

For less than $500, thanks to IKEA hacks and contact paper!

Pick a couple or do them all—either way, you'll be rewarded with a little more joy at home this month.

"It feels like we added an entire room," says the homeowner.

These escapes are downright dreamy.

You'll get a better result for less time, money, and hassle by following these pro painting tips.

Now there's tons more room to relax.

With a little bit of paint, family photos, and frames from Michael's!

"The only thing I would do differently is I should've done this project years ago," the homeowner says.

And without outdoor space or a washer/dryer!

The before? "Tremendously ugly," says the homeowner—but she saw the potential.

These bird feeders are charming and easy to make,.

I have always loved the look of an origami lampshade — the simplicity and graphic nature makes it a statement piece in any home. When my friend Erin showed me her new book Paper Parties, I couldn’t believe how easy it was to replicate one of these at home, for a fraction of the price you will pay in the shop, and you get to choose any pattern you would like!