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You can’t always control the noise that surrounds your bedroom, especially if it's coming from the street or your neighbor's house. But you can mitigate it with t...
A rarely used guest room that sits vacant most of the time is ripe for repurposing. Stop wasting your spare room, or worse yet, filling it with junk and using it ...
Q: We’re building a large addition on our house—to include two bedrooms, a vaulted great room, and two additional bat...
It can be tough to find attractive, functional, and economical bedroom furniture, and picking the just-right bed frame can be especially challenging. We've made t...
A small bedroom can present big design challenges. When there's a depressingly finite amount of square footage to play with, must-haves like a bed and a dresser ...
We’ve all got friends and relatives. But we don’t all have the benefit of a guest room for when they visit. Thus, the...
We all crave warmth and coziness—but before you turn up the heat, consider the humble electric blanket. About twice a...
Blue is one of the world's most popular colors. Taking its inspiration from the sea and sky, it represents peace and tranquility, relaxation and well-being; quali...
Houseplants are more than just decorative accents. These natural household helpers reduce carbon dioxide and dust levels, and look great while doing it. But did y...
A well-stocked nightstand is the backbone of every bedroom. In addition to the essentials (think tissues, books, and your cell phone ), consider sparing some prec...
Though invaluable for slumber parties, camping trips, and out-of-town visitors, an air mattress can be rendered usele...
Q: I’m a stickler for hygiene and never snack in bed, so I don’t imagine my sheets ever get that dirty. How often sho...
Whether you can't wind down without a book or you simply like to check your email on your phone before falling asleep...
Attic rooms are challenging to furnish. Their charming-but-awkward features like sharply sloped ceilings and angular dormers can make furniture arrangement a real...
2018 is shaping up to be a big year for residential remodeling. Home values are up, which means it’s a good time to invest in your house by making key upgrades. K...
A good mattress is a big-ticket purchase, but stains—from bodily fluids to breakfast-in-bed accidents—are often inevi...
Everyone knows that a good night’s sleep is essential for a productive day—but it's how to achieve that sleep that eludes many slumberers. It could be that the qu...
Cleaning an electric blanket can seem intimidating, even hazardous. Mixing water with electricity? No, thank you. But...
Many people cringe at the prospect of mattress shopping, and with good reason: Searching for a comfortable, high-quality bed within your price range can be incred...
While the average mattress has a life span of seven to 10 years, most homeowners don't consider replacing the sleepin...
Online shopping is the way of the world. It's quick, convenient, and you never have to leave the comfort of your couch. While we love to shop small and support ou...
Buying a new mattress can be an overwhelming experience—not to mention a big investment. In recent years, homeowners who walk into a mattress store have enjoyed c...
How healthy and safe is your bedroom? The answer may surprise you. If you're keeping some of these seemingly innocuou...
To wake up rested and refreshed each morning, you need a good night’s sleep, and nothing affects quality of sleep more than a mattress. If you’re spending your ni...
Choosing paint shades for your bedroom is an extremely important task. Not only does color contribute the overall design of the room, it also affects your mood an...
Downsizing from a sprawling abode to a tiny home requires sacrifices of space and comfort—especially when it comes to...
Whether sleek or tufted, upholstered headboards consistently complete the look and feel of the basic bedroom. The sha...
Say goodbye to the basement bedroom blues! You don’t have to settle for a dark and gloomy subterranean chamber. Through creative lighting techniques and the use o...
Nothing beats crawling under a cozy comforter after a long day, but did you know the bulky piece of bedding likely ha...
Turning a spare room into a guest room sounds easy—and it is, if all your guests need is a spartan place to rest their heads. But if you want to go the extra mile...
Dedicated DIY-ers like Allison Allen know that fixing one design problem often causes another. When Allen, the blogge...
Our bedroom may be our retreat from the rest of the house, but many homeowners admit it's one of the last rooms they get around to decorating. If yours needs a li...
Whether you’re a parent-to-be or simply wish to give a new mom and dad something special, consider crafting a DIY cri...
Do you covet a larger master bedroom, kids' room, or guest room but are stuck with a small space that won't stretch to fit? Use these 21 DIY bedroom ideas to turn...
Headboards can make a strong statement in a bedroom, adding color, pattern, and texture to the space above your pillows. But they can also cost a pretty penny, wh...
The sign of an old box spring is a bed that just won’t stop squeaking when all you’re trying to do is catch a bit of shut-eye. Instead of rushing out to buy a new...
The bedroom is a place for rest and relaxation, which is why it's so important that its overall look perfectly matches your idea of a restorative retreat. The hig...
To catch a glimpse of a homeowner’s true design sensibility, skip past the manicured lawn, through the primped foyer, and into the bedroom. This inner sanctuary i...
Where do mattresses go to die? The landfill, most often. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s still life under what looks like old junk, if you’re willing ...
Nearly every homeowner has dealt with the plight of a smaller-than-you'd-like, over-stuffed, disorganized closet. No matter what the specific complaint—we can cou...
It would be an exaggeration to state that mattress shopping provokes as much stress as, say, losing your job or getti...
As they grow up, kids change their ideas about their favorite color about as often as they change their socks. So how is a parent to choose what color to paint a ...
Just about every down comforter has a tag with care instructions that read, "Dry Clean Only. " But if you're on a bud...
A house feels most like a home when you share it with those you love—and gathering together with friends and family is even more fun if everyone has a comfortable...
In a busy home and even busier life, your bedroom is often the one space you can turn to for a little bit of respite. So why clutter up a would-be zen zone with i...
Whenever family and friends come together, you’re likely to need extra sleeping accommodations. You don’t have a traditional guest room? Never fear. There are ple...
Wash and dry your sheets and pillowcases once a week—that's all it takes to sleep in clean comfort, right? Wrong. You...
Nine times out of ten, the search for extra storage space in the bedroom leaves homeowners stumped. If your closet is stuffed past capacity and your drawers are s...
There's something kind of fascinating about the Murphy bed. Is it a bed? Is it a closet? And just how do you manage t...
Whether tucked under our heads while sleeping or behind our backs while lounging in the living room, pillows are an o...
We've seen a resurgence in barn door decor over the years but when we spotted this project from Beth at Home Stories ...
We love it when home DIYers aren't afraid to work with wood and stains. So when we saw this project from Mandy at The...
There's something transporting about wingback furniture. And private. When it comes to wingback headboards, that litt...
French doors are one of those charming classics that we think never goes out of style. And so that's why we thought t...
At BobVila. com we like resourcefulness. And we love reclaimed wood. So when we saw this salvaged barn door headboard...
Who doesn't love IKEA? It's affordable, flat packs make it easy to transport, and a breeze to assemble (well, usually...
At BobVila. com, we love an old window. No, really. And this repurposed window headboard from Liz Marie puts one of o...
Although getting the recommended eight hours of sleep each night may be a bit of a pipe dream, that's no reason not to make our bedroom spaces dreamy. Our beds be...
Tiny bedrooms can present big decorating challenges. Apartment dwellers as well as homeowners feel the pinch when faced with balancing the need for storage and th...
We tend to think of canopy beds as being romantic, glamorous, and perhaps a bit showy. Yet their origins are humble. ...
Celebrity homes are known for extravagant designs, lavish amenities, stunning views—and location, location, location. When night falls and the stars come out, the...
Platform beds never go out of style—unlike, say, platform shoes, but that's a different story. Appropriate in a range...
You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. Only when I tried living without a nightstand did I realize how import...
The most important part of any bed is the mattress: The right mattress on a good frame is key to a good night’s sleep...
Wondering how to fit three or more kids into one bedroom? Between beds, toys, books, and clothes, finding room for everything can be a challenge. Take a look at t...
Whatever your style—bright colors or warm neutrals, bold statements or a cozy feel—you can bring a little individual inspiration to your bedroom.
Although property assessors define a bedroom as having a door and a window and a closet, it's not so stupendously rar...
These stylish and space-saving bunk beds make it easer than ever to tuck in two—or more—sleepyheads in one room.
Don't miss 8 Smart Shoe Racks You Can Make TodayIt's October. The time has come to put away the sandals and break out...
You spend nearly one-third of your life sleeping, so ideally your bed should feel comfortable and special. Here are fifteen “dreamy” and easy designs for DIY beds.
It was a challenge to find a desk for my five-year-old daughter. I needed something size-appropriate that would provi...
At the end of another long day, doesn't everyone want—or even need—the bedroom to be a place of peace, a relaxing ref...
Your ElectricityYou hear it everywhere, but it’s an easy and cost-effective change: compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. ...
Some families prefer to leave bedrooms alone when their children move out after high school; they want their children...
Do you really need a headboard for your bed? If you live in modern construction, probably not. The genesis of the headboard is in fact practical, not aesthetic. H...
Since its 1900 invention, the Murphy Bed has become a standard space-saving solution for making a room multifunctional.
There's a room off our kitchen dedicated as a playroom for our daughters (ages 2 and 4). Originally, the house plan d...
Defining the bedroom space is important for two main reasons: home value and safety. The value of a home increases wi...
Much cosmetic, insulation, and sound reduction work has transformed a tired-old attic bedroom into a peaceful, pretty, and healthy room for baby.
Bob is in the guest bedroom across from the nursery reviewing the kind of paints being used and interior painting tips.
Bob joins carpenter David Ives, who is installing the paneling in the master bedroom closet, and then checks in on artist Kim’s faux finishing work on the walls.
Bob checks out the California Closet storage systems designed for the master bedroom suite and smaller bedroom closet.
A high-tech lighting control system is reviewed, as well as furniture, storage, and decorating choices in various rooms.
Dave Herbert (from Whirlpool) joins Bob to talk about the new Personal Valet Clothes Vitalizing System being installed in the master bedroom closet.
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley are working in the master bedroom building two storage units in the walk-in closet.
Bob and designer Leslie Curtis take a quick tour through the master bedroom. Here, Curtis has chosen Autumn Wheat from the Bob Vila Signature collection paint line.
Bob and Chris Vila continue the walk-through of the Manhattan Brownstone with a look at the new bathroom.
Bob surveys the current layout of second floor, then meets with the general contractor, with whom Bob talks about the plans for the second floor and the master be...
After the controlled demolition is complete, Bob tours the upstairs living quarters of the governor's mansion.
Bob tours the finished restoration of the historic sections of the Virginia governor's mansion.
Collaborating architect Lisa Shire accompanies Bob, as he continues his tour of the completed loft conversion.
Bob meets homeowners Tracy and Linda Gallagher at their 1930s Colonial Revival home. Bob also meets the architect and contractor, whom the Gallaghers have enliste...
Bob and contractor Paul Morse review the excavations and formwork for the foundation.
Bob takes a look at the master bedroom and talks with the interior designer. The two discuss the window treatments, new bedroom furniture, his and her closets, an...
Bob and interior decorator Robyn Peterson tour the master bedroom and bath. The 'antiqued' wood carpentry adds warmth to the bedroom, as does the use of unbleache...
Bob continues his final tour of the complete Wayland project house with the interior designer, who explains the thought process behind the furniture and color pal...
Bob tours the finished porch and pool area, and exchanges comments on the beautiful completed project with the architect.
