Decorating Ideas

Freshen your rooms with our Midwest-inspired ideas for easy decorating, including DIY wall art, paint ideas, budget-friendly decorating, quick furniture facelifts and window treatments.
Woman at kitchen island in front of windows decorated with evergreen garlands
This Des Moines Decorator's Home Truly Became a Miracle on 34th Street
Living room with Christmas tree
4 Ways to Dress Up a Rented Home for the Holidays
Fall Decor
Five-Minute Fall Decorations
Succulent centerpiece
How to Create a Succulent Centerpiece Arrangement
Antique Archeology storefront
7 Vintage Decor Shops in the Midwest Worth Traveling For
American Swedish Institute felted flowers
12 Ways to Explore Scandi Style and Craft in the Midwest
Modern embroidery by the Wondermakers Collective
6 Cool Midwest Embroidery Artists to Follow Now
Quad of four colorful ceramic mugs and plates
In the Studio with Eshelman Pottery
Randolph Street Market antiques in Chicago, IL
8 Midwest Flea Markets to Add to Your Must-Visit List
Patio backyard retreat
How to Turn Your Patio Into a Bright, Urban Oasis
Emily Van Hoff hanging quilt on wall
7 Modern Midwest Quilters Taking the Art to a Whole New Level
Aronson Woodworks white dining table with blue legs in kitchen
Meet an Iowa Woodworker With Finishes So Cool He's Patented Them
Brittany Dyer Heather Debert Beautiful Fight Woodworking
Positivity Meets Carpentry at Beautiful Fight Woodworking in Springfield, Missouri
Natural light family room modern remodel
A Bold Remodel Helped This Mid-Mod Michigan Home Unleash Its Wild Side
white refinished dresser brick wall mirror
MegMade Transforms Old Wood Furniture into Inspiring Statement Pieces — Here's How You Can Too
Disassemble Any Doors And Drawers
How to Prep and Paint Wood Furniture, According to a Pro
Pattern: Floral Graffiti / Design: Verte Fonce and Jackson Paige
Meet Porter Teleo, a Wall Covering and Fabric Studio in Kansas City
weaving studio
Get to Know the Weaving Mill, an Artist-Run Weaving Studio in Chicago
photo prints
5 Clever Ways to Organize and Enjoy Your Digital Photos
midwest living gift guide collage featuring decor, earrings and snacks
Midwest Living Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Michelle Staub doing embroidery with dog on lap
An Ohio Artist's Embroidered Pet Portraits Are So Realistic, They Look Like Photos
nicole crowder upholsterer minneapolis portrait
Meet the Minneapolis Upholsterer Who Makes Modern Heirlooms
Living room
Lovely Living Rooms
Holleran Home
How An 1857 Schoolhouse Became a Chic Urban Home
Ford home Omaha
An Omaha Home Gets a Timeless Update
Chicago makeover
A Fresh Take on Classic Charm: 1947 Chicago Cottage Renovation
Lake Minnetonka Boathouse
Dreamy Lake Minnetonka Boathouse Renovation
Coffee mug holder
Decorating Ideas for Vintage Finds
Curb appeal
Easy Ways to Boost Curb Appeal
Mudroom entryway
11 Ways to Organize Your Entryway
Creative bulletin board
Home Projects Under $20
Mason jar lights above outdoor dining area
15 Ways to Use Mason Jars
Seasonal chalkboard vases
3 Ideas for Decorating with Chalkboard Paint
Mason jar lights above outdoor dining area
20 Ways to Recycle Everyday Materials
Can-do spirit
How to Make a Vintage Spice Tin Candle
Michigan kitchen
Fresh Farmhouse Design Ideas
Budget backdrop
Low-Cost Country Kitchen Ideas
Inside job
5 Budget Flower Arrangements
Room Arrangements for Awkward Spaces