September 2025

The Laundry Room Makeover You Didn’t Know You Needed

We’ve all been there, staring at a pile of laundry, wondering how it all fits (or doesn’t) into that one closet or alcove labeled “laundry room.” Maybe you’re juggling detergent bottles, mismatched hangers, and that ever-growing sock collection with no home. Honestly, most laundry spaces I’ve helped organize start out the same: cluttered, uninspired, and […]

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Fresh Ideas for Bathroom Plant Decor: 15 Ways to Bring Life (And Calm) to Your Space

Have you ever looked at your bathroom and thought, “It just needs… something”? I’ve been there. Sometimes, even after a fresh coat of paint and a spotless mirror, bathrooms can still feel a bit bare or impersonal. Over the years, I’ve found that plants are one of the easiest, most affordable ways to inject life

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15 Modern Home Christmas Decor Ideas: Practical, Doable Tips 

There’s this moment every year right after Thanksgiving when I look around my living room and realize my usual holiday trimmings just don’t feel fresh anymore. The same garland, the same ornaments, the same old Santa figurines… I know I’m not alone in craving a modern, stylish update, but I also know how overwhelming it

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Small Apartment Christmas Decor: 16 Easy, Lived-In Ideas That Actually Work

You’ve got your first string of fairy lights hung, a scented candle flickering, and the calendar is creeping toward Christmas but if your apartment is the kind where the coffee table doubles as a dining table, you know: every inch counts. Instead of wrestling with bulky trees and inflatable snowmen, let’s talk about real, lived-in

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How to Style a Halloween Living Room: 15 Real-World Ideas and Pro Tips

Okay so, I’ll be honest sometimes, after a long, hot summer, my living room starts to feel a little bland. You know that feeling? Same sofa, same throw cushions, same everything. Halloween is the perfect excuse to snap out of that decor rut, to have a little fun with your spaces without going overboard or

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Stop the Clutter: 15 Practical Living Room Organization Ideas That Stick

I know that feeling walking into your living room and immediately spotting the clutter. Maybe it’s that pile of mail, the kids’ toys, or the blankets that never seem to find a home. It’s not just about tidiness; a disorganized living room makes your whole home feel chaotic. But here’s the good news: with a

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Making the Most of Your Small Bathroom: 17 Design Insights for Real Homes

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a tiny bathroom maybe the one in your first apartment, an older house, or that awkward ensuite in the guest room and thought, “There’s just not enough space for style and function,” then you’re not alone. I’ve lost count of how many friends, and readers (including myself, in my first

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Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinets: 18 Color Combinations You’ll Love Living With

You know that feeling when your kitchen just doesn’t spark like you want it to? Maybe everything melts together, or the whole space looks a bit flat, no matter how many plants, bowls, or shelves you add. I’ve been there more than once. A few years back, I was staring at my own kitchen, wondering why it

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Why Most Outdoor Plant Stands Fail—and How You Can Get It Right 11 Ideas

Have you ever bought a cute plant stand, set it up outside, and watched as it faded, wobbled, or worse, fell over the first time the wind picked up? I’ve been there. When I started artfullhouses.com, I wanted to fill my patio with plants, but store-bought stands just didn’t cut it they were either too

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