Open shelves can store plates and glasses, but you can also take advantage of the empty ledges by displaying interesting objects or colorful art pieces. Try mixing cookbooks, cutting boards, cookware, ...

For an attractive, inexpensive DIY backsplash that you can install in a weekend, try beadboard. Painted or raw, it packs a ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. As centuries of still-life paintings suggest, a bowl of fruit is a timeless way to decorate a room.