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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 mind about their favorite color about as often as they change their socks. So how is a parent to choose what to paint the bedro...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
This inspiring bedroom makeover is the result of a design collaboration between Decorview and style expert Emily Hender...
Before Like the Master Bedroom, this side of the 2nd floor almost doubled in size as we changed from a low profile cape ...
We tend to think of canopy beds as being romantic, glamorous, and perhaps a bit showy. Yet their origins are humble. ...
At long last, I have a few minutes to share some of the 'before and afters' upstairs. That's certainly the area with the...
Attic rooms are challenging to furnish. Their charming-but-awkward features like sharply sloped ceilings and angular dormers can make furniture arrangement a real...
Friends, can we talk for just a minute about how glad I am that one of the perhaps unspoken rules of blogging is that...
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...
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...
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...
We stumbled across this elegant retractable bed created by designer Funn Roberts for actor Vincent Kartheiser. When d...
Whatever your style—bright colors or warm neutrals, bold statements or a cozy feel—you can bring a little individual inspiration to your bedroom.
These stylish and space-saving bunk beds make it easer than ever to tuck in two—or more—sleepyheads in one room.
I can’t believe it’s been September since last time I told you about what we’d done in our bedroom! ...
Somehow, in the course of 120 years, this attic space never got finished into living space. It was one of the feature...
You spend nearly one-third of your life sleeping, so ideally your bed should feel comfortable and special. Here are fifteen “dreamy” and easy DIY designs.
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...
Wake up your sleepy bedroom decor with a DIY headboard that reflects your personal taste and lifestyle.
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 BedroomDefining the bedroom space is important for two main reasons: home value and safety. The value of...
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 checks out the California Closet storage systems designed for the master bedroom suite and smaller bedroom closet.
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.
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.
