We’re back with our weekly mood board, this time focusing on a serene, gender-neutral bedroom that balances moody grays and blues with fresh whites and lively yellow accents. The goal was to maximize function—clothing storage, display space for jewelry and books, and practical lighting—without a huge price tag. Affordable Ikea pieces help keep costs low … Read more

2016 was a memorable year full of firsts: launching a podcast, buying a beach house, creating a coloring book, and tackling a range of projects both at home and beyond. Here’s a streamlined recap of the highlights. One of the projects that stayed with us most was a fast space-themed bedroom update we completed for … Read more

Can you believe it’s been nearly five months since we last shared a house tour? I grabbed the Flip cam and wandered through the house to show how each room looks on an average day — no tidying beforehand, just everyday life (we did a similar “no-cleaning” tour back in April). This is the real … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** Thanks to random.org, these three readers are getting a Mother’s Day boost: Traci (who inherited her mother’s tendency to worry), April (who shares her mom’s love of shopping, travel, and new experiences), and Stacy (who got her mom’s talent for cooking). Becoming a … Read more

We often get questions about how our house sits on the lot, where the patio leads, and where the garage is in relation to the house. To clear things up, we put together a simple exterior diagram and some photos so you can see the layout. Our property is nearly an acre with very deep … Read more

Fire up your laser pointers and Bunsen burners — it’s time for our annual look at Young House Love by the numbers. Every year we break down the stats behind the blog: some numbers are surprising, some are silly, and some are downright impressive. Here’s what our year (and five-year run) looks like in data. … Read more

When Bethany sent in her imaginative, low-cost kitchen makeover we had to share the results. Here’s her note: This spring my husband and I refreshed our tired kitchen with a goal of improving the look without spending a fortune. With a little paint, new cabinet hardware, a rug, a light fixture and a window treatment, … Read more

We mentioned this inexpensive, easy DIY idea in our Holiday Gift Guide, but this particular project is so simple and charming it deserves its own post. While browsing some high-end aroma diffuser kits (you know, the ones that include oil, a glass vessel and reed sticks), we wondered if we could recreate the same effect … Read more

Many of you know the basics of how we met — we worked together at an advertising agency in New York City. Sherry was the copywriter on an account I helped manage. We first crossed paths while working on a baby commercial (she wrote the script and I sold it through to the client), and … Read more

The new year brings a chance to set fresh intentions and find motivation to do, be, live, act, or create better. To celebrate, Silhouette Blue is offering a $250 gift certificate so you can refresh your desk and home with beautiful stationery, wall art, calendars, and notepads—most items are available in custom colors and can … Read more