As you approach your late twenties and early thirties, a strange thing starts to happen. You suddenly realize that spending time at home can be just as fun as going out (especially when going out = a two-day hangover). So at the onset of this adult milestone also known as “the wine and Netflix epiphany,” it’s only natural to want to create a space for yourself that you enjoy spending time in: one that’s comfortable, neat, and a reflection of your personal style. The good news is that you don’t need to be an interior designer (or pay for one) to create a pretty space.
There are a ton of online decorating tools out there that’ll turn you into your own DIY design star. Here are a few of the best (and did we mention they’re FREE?). Gorgeous living room inspiration from designer Daphne Steinberg on Houzz 4.. Houzz is the internet’s very own design Mecca.
You can search from thousands upon thousands of room and product images uploaded by professional designers, architects, and retailers, save the ones you love, and even ask the designers questions about where specific pieces in a room came from, or what the wall color is. There’s also a super-helpful advice section of the site which has how-to articles and design ideas for almost anything you have in mind.