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Garage Organization

How Can I Organize a Garage Without Open Shelves?

Over half of all single-family homes in the U.S. have garages, and 65% of newly-built homes are built with two-car garages. Oddly enough, more people use them for storage than parking! A nationwide homeowner study found 93% use the garage for storage while just 84% use it to park their cars. Reasons include not having…

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Is Your Mudroom Ready for the Changing Seasons?

When the seasons change and the weather cools, your coats and boots come out of their hiding places. Mud, slush, and ice will soon be stomping their way through your front door.  Now’s the time for your mudroom to shine. Is it up to the task? A mudroom isn’t just a functional space. It’s also…

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Creative Closet Design Trends for the Fashion-Forward Homeowner

Are you someone who’s always focused on fashion? Your closets deserve the same fashionable thinking as your gathering spaces, clothing choices, and everything else in your life. Yes! It’s possible to have fashionable closets. Here are our best tips for turning your closets into fashion-forward spaces. Details Matter in High Fashion First, let’s start with…

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How to Display Collections and Memorabilia on Shelving

Do you need to display collections, memorabilia, or special treasures? You can be a collector without clutter! All it takes is some organizing savvy. Here are our top tips for displaying your special items on shelves in your living room, bedroom, kitchen, or practically anywhere else in your home. Set the Stage for Your Display…

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The Best Color Schemes for a Luxurious Closet

If luxury were a color, what would it be? Could the right color help your closets feel more luxurious? To find out, we’ll look at an array of sources, including celebrities’ closets, opinions from design experts, examples from history, and today’s trending closet colors. Keep these factors in mind as you redesign your closets and…

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Creating a Cohesive Look: Matching Your Closet’s Color Scheme to Your Home Decor

Do your closets blend seamlessly with your home’s style and decor? Closets are often overlooked, but they’re just as important as any other detail in interior design. With help from the experts, it’s easy to design stylish closets to suit the overall look of your home. Here are some tips from Diplomat Closet Design for…

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The KonMari Method of Closet Organization: Does It Work?

Marie Kondo is a surprisingly controversial force in the world of home organization. Although she has a gentle manner that’s easy to love, her KonMari cleaning method has received criticism over the years. Does it work? Could it improve your home organization? Below, Diplomat Closet Design takes a closer look at this intriguing way to…

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Infuse Your Home Office With Inspirational Color

Could color be your secret to professional productivity? Imagine recoloring your home office to accomplish greater efficiency, confidence, and style. Decades of research have shown that the colors in workplaces and public buildings have a huge impact on the people who use them. Consider the results of a famous University of Texas study about the…

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Tired of White Kitchen Cabinets? Try These!

White cabinets were a top trend for kitchen cabinetry in the last decade, but their popularity is fading. Whether you think stark white cabinets are a little too sterile feeling or you are tired of the same old look in your kitchen, there are plenty of alternatives that can give your space an updated, stylish…

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What Colors Are Trending for Your Home in 2023 and How to Use Them

We know that you’re interested in being ahead of the design curve, so we’ve laid out all of the trending home decor colors for 2023. Here are the colors of the year as chosen by some of the world’s leading paint companies – and how you can use them to give the right vibe to…

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