40+ Ways to Make Your Home Pinterest Perfect

Buh-bye brushed nickel and patinated bronze, glittering gold is taking center stage. From lighting fixtures to gilded furniture, this hot hue has taken the design world by storm. Even a few small touches — like swapping out kitchen cabinet hardware or working in a few gleaming accessories will give your home an on-trend update.  

While trends in collectibles may vary, antiques are perennially in-fashion in interior design. So pick something you love — tea cups, stamps or, in the case of this home, handblown demijohns and wooden shoe forms — then dispay the pieces en masse as a collection. 

Goodbye greige, designers have fallen back in love with color. But, like anything, too much of a good thing can be, well, too much. To create a pleasing palette, take a cue from designer Tobi Fairley and limit your main colors to three choices. 

No longer just the oh-so-soft fabric of your favorite cold-weather shirt, plaids (and, in particular, buffalo check) have taken the design world by storm showing up in sophisticated spaces from master retreats to powder rooms to kitchens. Not convinced? Check out these 15 dreamy designs.