If you’re like us, maybe you peruse Instagram feeds, home design magazines, Pinterest boards and more to find all kinds of interior design inspiration. We take it a step further and collect all the best looks and ideas for our interior design tips & guides.
Our layout guides even offer ideas for how to find the right design for all kinds of spaces—from sloped ceilings to minimal wall space to giant rooms that are hard to fill. You can also find a ton of great tips for overcoming pesky design challenges, like small space hacks, smart storage solutions, kid-and pet-friendly tips, and more!
Feng Shui. You’ve probably heard of it. But do you really know what it means? It can feel like ...
1Entryways can be tricky spaces to design. They’re often small spaces, awkwardly shaped, and ...
2There are a lot of rug materials out there—and when you’re rug shopping, it can be difficult to ...
1In our Layout Guides series, you’ll find layout solutions for rooms of all shapes and sizes. We ...
2Here at Modsy, we’re big fans of wool rugs. When walking people through how to choose a rug, we ...
3March is Women’s History Month—so we thought it was the perfect opportunity to shine a light on ...
4Rug or no rug in the dining room? It’s a hot debate in the design world! Some say it’s a ...
2Rugs. They really help pull a room together and make it feel complete—but they can be quite the ...
2Curtains are one of those finishing touches in your home that help make your space feel more ...
2It’s fun to begin to pinpoint your personal interior design style and design a home around that ...
2Spring has almost sprung, so it’s time to get set for a front-to-back home refresh. It’s all ...
1The interior design community has long had a diversity problem. When you look at lists of ...
5Whether you’ve moved into a home with an eat-in kitchen or you’ve built a bar into a family ...
42020 was arguably the year of the dining room. With WFH and homeschooling, many of our dining ...
2Many of us are still working from home in 2021, and we’re seeing people get creative to make ...
2Looking to redesign your child’s room? Or perhaps you just moved and are starting over from ...
3We’ve all been spending more time at home this year, which likely means more time watching TV, ...
2Valentine’s Day is fast approaching—but plans might look a little different this year. Instead ...
3When couples move in together, they often struggle with how to combine their design styles. We ...
7If you’ve read our bedroom furniture checklist, you know clothing storage is one of the most ...
3Most of us have a television in our home—and for many of us, it’s located along a central wall ...
5A common conundrum among Modsy customers is how to combine design styles with a significant ...
2“What size rug should I get?” It’s one of the most common design questions we get and it can be ...
3First things first: What’s the difference between regular chairs and accent chairs? Glad you ...
4Whether you’re working remotely for good or not, it’s looking like many of us will still be ...
5We’re not sure about you—but at the start of a new year, we get the itch to make some updates ...
4One of the first things you need to do when decorating a room is decide on a layout. In the ...
16We’ve explored green room color schemes. And we’ve broken down blue room color schemes. Now, ...
22020 was the year of the home office. Many of us now are WFH and have a more permanent home ...
3Living rooms are the hub of the home—now more than ever. These spaces saw some serious action ...
2If you’re designing a bedroom from scratch, or even if you’re just giving your current set-up a ...
1While a bed is probably the most important component of your bedroom’s design, nightstands are ...
13If 2020 caused you to take stock of what’s working in your home and what it’s lacking, 2021 may ...
5Lighting is a crucial part of every room in your home. But it can be challenging to know ...
2If your living room comes with a fireplace, consider it an interior design asset. Not only does ...
4This past year, our multi-purpose homes have become do-it-all spaces that host a lot of life ...
22When it comes to decorating small apartments, one of the most common dilemmas is finding a way ...
12The holidays are over—but winter certainly is not. And if you’re anything like us, your home ...
6We’ve walked through how to design a living room with a fireplace and the best TV viewing ...
5We recently dished out our best tips for how to decorate a room with high ceilings. But what ...
2Trying to make a new apartment feel like home can be hard, especially when the space you have ...
10We’re big believers in layered lighting here at Modsy. When you have more than one light source ...
5It’s been a year of making the most out of our homes. Sheltering in place prompted us to come ...
6One of the most common questions we encounter from Modsy homeowners is, “Should I get a white ...
4If you’re anything like us, your living room has become the workhorse space in your home. From ...
14Most homes have one. And most of us don’t know what to do about them. It’s those awkward spaces ...
16When it comes to finding the type of bed frame that’s perfect for you, picking the right ...
27While online shopping has been ramping up for years, 2020 was the year where many of us bought ...
18Art Deco is an iconic design style that showed up on the scene in the early 1900s. A bit ...
19One of the most common design dilemmas we hear time and time again from Modsy customers is how ...
4Holiday season is here! For many people, things will be a little different this year with ...
5If you’re like us, the holidays lurking just around the corner have you feeling more stressed ...
22Sometimes, it feels impossible to land on a layout for your space—especially when you’re trying ...
26Cozy and comfy, breakfast nooks make great gathering spots in your dining room or kitchen. A ...
4If you’ve seen our guide to scale and proportion, you already know they’re important decorating ...
3With so much of life currently spent at home, it’s more important than ever to have furniture ...
9It’s safe to say that the holidays are upon us—which means Christmas trees are making their way ...
20For a functional living room layout, rug placement is key. Because an area rug will give you ...
6Styling your coffee table is one of those finishing touches that helps pull together the style ...
4You asked, we listened! One of our most common interior design FAQs is how to mix wood tones ...
7With temps dropping and colder days settling in, it’s officially cozy season. It’s the time of ...
6It’s hard to believe the holiday season is practically here! It’s been a long 2020, so it’s ...
5Traditional design is rising in popularity across the country, as people spend more time at ...
6Welcome to our Interior Design Basics series, where we break down—you guessed it—the basic ...
3We all know that the holiday season will look quite different this year. While there may not be ...
3How the mid-century bachelor pad challenged and informed gender norms of the time. This post is ...
3A dining table is one of the most crucial pieces of furniture in your home. As the focal point ...
10In the strangeness of 2020, the dining room has truly become the new center of the home. For ...
16Color is one of the foundational principles of interior design. In fact, it’s one of the five ...
12Welcome to Interior Design & You, a virtual design seminar led by Alessandra Wood, Modsy’s ...
5The holiday season will inevitably look different this year, with fewer (if any) holiday ...
8Welcome to Interior Design & You, a virtual design seminar led by Alessandra Wood, Modsy’s ...
7Rustic interiors are hard not to love. That’s because rustic design is all about celebrating ...
6More than ever, our dining rooms have become spaces that demand hyper versatility and ...
4Ever wonder, when designing a room, what pieces are essential, and which things are simply nice ...
3Welcome to Interior Design & You, a virtual design seminar led by Alessandra Wood, Modsy’s ...
4Hanging art is the quickest way to add personality to a room, whether you’re considering ...
8In the past 6+ months, we’ve helped countless customers make work-from-home spaces that are ...
4When you think of dining chairs, you might think they’re all function and no form. But that’s ...
4We love incorporating leather elements into our furniture and decor. Why? Decorating with ...
3We’re seeing more and more homes incorporate green into their color schemes, and for good ...
6Many people don’t have the luxury of having a dedicated guest room in their home—especially ...
3When shopping for a dining room table, there are many things to consider—from dining table ...
6Have you ever wondered, when designing a room, what pieces are essential and which things are ...
5We could probably all use a bit more storage and organization in our homes. But it can be ...
6Do you want to infuse your dining room with a little personality? Then check out this trend ...
10Like so many other things, Halloween this year will look drastically different from any other ...
3Finding the right color palette when designing a room can be quite a challenge. Whether you’re ...
5Have you ever wondered, when designing a room, what pieces are essential and which things are ...
4Looking for some dining room design ideas? Whether you’ve recently moved and are designing a ...
7Sometimes the smallest changes in the home can have the most impact. Restyling bookshelves is ...
12When it comes to the interior design of your bedroom, a bed is, of course, one of the most ...
5The ultimate bedroom luxury, canopy beds are gorgeous statement pieces that take any style ...
5So you’ve narrowed it down to the sofa style you want, now what? It’s time to think about sofa ...
9It’s no secret that rugs can be expensive. When they’re made using high-quality materials and ...
5We know many people will be skipping in-person fall gatherings and holiday celebrations this ...
12With autumn in full swing, it’s time to make some fall decor updates in the home. Although, it ...
10Nightstands are right up there with your bed when it comes to bedroom essentials. Think of them ...
6If you’re one of those people who prefers big washes of color to an all-neutral room with ...
5So, you’re designing a nursery? First off, congratulations! Baby nurseries are such a fun ...
4The sofa is arguably the most important piece of furniture in the living room. So it’s ...
6Changing seasons always makes us want to spruce up and change out some of our home decor. In ...
9Is there anything quite as nice as a crisp and clean all-white room? (We’d say, no, there is ...
5When it comes to designing our homes, it’s natural to first focus on the main areas, like the ...
6There’s no doubt 2020 will be one for the books. With the pandemic, WFH has become the new ...
6Many of us will still be working from home for the foreseeable future. And with school almost ...
5If you’re designing a bedroom at home, nightstands are likely one of the first bedroom ...
2A living room with a fireplace is an asset in any home. It provides warmth during the winter ...
7We have some exciting interior design news: The 80s are back! But don’t worry—only the good ...
8For many families with kids, back to school this year looks a lot like staying at home. For ...
4We’ve probably all been there at some point: You move into a new place and you’re completely at ...
8During the loneliness and isolation that’s come with COVID-19 and quarantining, pets have ...
3Even though we aren’t entertaining much these days, we still need to have a proper dining table ...
5Welcome to the visual companion for the sixth episode of The Render. The Render is a podcast ...
5The nightstand is the second-most essential bedroom furniture piece after your bed. We like to ...
10For most of us, the first ideas for basements that come to mind often involve turning it into a ...
10Your home’s living room is usually one of the biggest and most stylish rooms in the house. It’s ...
4Welcome to our Interior Design Basics series, where we break down—you guessed it—the basic ...
4After landing on a sofa (or a sectional), a coffee table is one of the next most important ...
6When it comes to designing an open living room and dining space, there are more than a few ...
12Bold-colored rooms are making a major splash in the interior design world this year. More and ...
6A sofa (or a sectional) is probably the most important piece of furniture in your living ...
6Proper lighting is one necessity in every room in the house. Even your brightly lit spaces need ...
8When it comes to attics, you probably think of dusty storage spaces where heirlooms and family ...
3Back to school days are almost upon us! Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again—and ...
5When you have a formal dining room, it’s nice to have enough dining chairs on hand for ...
6This week we are taking on one of our favorite spaces that often gets overlooked—the entryway! ...
7So, you and your partner or roommate are both working from home for the foreseeable future, ...
3The coffee table is the centerpiece of your living room, so invest in one that suits your style ...
7Can’t figure out how to decorate a large wall in the living room? You’re not alone. It’s one of ...
4The entry hall isn’t usually the first place people think to decorate. In fact, it’s often a ...
32020 has been a weird year hasn’t it? We’re now more than halfway through the year, and it’s ...
2Dining rooms have always been spaces that see a lot of action in our homes. So much more than ...
4Some people just aren’t formal dining room people—and that’s ok! Maybe you have a more casual ...
1Looking for some design ideas for sheltering in place? Start with your bedroom. With all the ...
5Layered rugs. You’ve seen the look on all your favorite design blogs. You’ve pinned images and ...
3Welcome to the visual companion to the fourth episode of The Render. The Render is a podcast ...
6So, you’ve been working from home for months now—with no change in sight. Hopefully by now ...
2Summer is a time of year where many of us want to freshen up our homes. And that desire has ...
6So you just bought a new home. Congratulations! A new home, whether it’s your first home or ...
3When beginning to design a room in your home, one of the first steps is to land on your ...
6Your bedroom is a place to relax and unwind at the end of a long day. And it’s also where you ...
3For many of us, our gyms have been closed for months due to shelter in place ordinances. While ...
5Designing and arranging a small living room or studio apartment can be quite the challenge. How ...
5What is it about watching TV in bed that feels so much more relaxing than watching it from a ...
2A living room is one of the most important rooms in your house. It’s where you drink your ...
4After a few months of working from home with no end in sight, we’ve pretty much worked from ...
8If you want to give your home more contrast and visual depth, we recommend layering in some ...
5We’ve got some news: antiques are rising in popularity. Mid-century modern has been the trendy, ...
11Throw pillows are a great way to add color and personality to your living room. They’re one of ...
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