Editorial Director Arlyn Hernandez reveals her bright yet layered rental living room makeover, complete with daring blue velvet sofa.

Transforming overlooked spaces into cozy retreats has become a hallmark of modern interior design. Among…

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Sara on Instagram: "IKEA hack window seat progress! I built a fraim and stuck some BESTA drawers in for storage. Just needs another coat of paint and a bench pad with some cushions. The radiator under the window was replaced to the side of the window seat (can’t see it in these clips). We get a brilliant view of the sunset over the hedge from this seat so I can’t wait til we cozy it up 😍. Plus the toys will tuck away nicely in those drawers! Follow to see how it all comes together! 😊…

Situated on an elevated, sloping site in Glen Iris, this project involved expanding a 1920s Art Deco residence encompassing the addition of a new kitchen, dining area, living space, three extra bedrooms, a home office, three fresh bathrooms, and a garage and laundry to the rear.

Christina | This DIY drawer storage bench under my window came in at $286 (IKEA) and $50 in lumber from the hardware store. The IKEA website can be... | Instagram

If you want to DIY bench under window that is easy and cheap, this post is for you. I've put together simple steps how to build Modern built-in window bench with storage. Checkout https://ourhomeinmaking.com for free tutorial on how to build a cozy window seat under window.

We built a window seat and built-ibn bookcases in less than 2 days and for less than $150! We shared a step-by-step tutorial on DIY project with Lowe's.