On the day you moved into your home, you may have wondered how you'd ever fill all that space. Flash forward a few years and suddenly you're wracking your brain trying to carve out an extra storage ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If your house has a formal dining room that is currently a liminal space of dust and shadow, you might wish you could get that space back. Square ...

A statement wall should feel like the heartbeat of a room. It draws the eye, sparks conversation, and quietly sets the rhythm ...

For most homeowners, learning how to paint a room is a quintessential part of maintaining or renovating a home. And, if you’re a beginning DIY’er on a journey of redesigning or updating your space, ...

But what if your living room is uncomfortably small? It’s hard to hide that, but with the right furniture and placement, even ...

In 2025, your outdoor areas are more than an afterthought: they're another opportunity for connection at home. Inspired by ...

This story is featured in the March/April 2025 issue of ESSENCE. Traditionally, the bathroom has been a preferred area of the house to prepare for whatever the day will throw at you—from big meetings ...

Home equity is the portion of a house that the homeowner holds outright — the difference between the house's value and the total amount they owe on the home. As their equity increases, homeowners can ...