Forget the Open Floor Plan--It's Time to Bring Back Walls

  1.  Pink storage locker  Need extra space for your clothes and shoes? Get creative with this bright pink locker, recommended by  Artem Kropovinsky , founder of the interior design studio  Arsight  in New York City .  “It’s an awesome storage option that adds a vintage touch to any room,”  he  says.  This pick comes with adjustable shelves, a magnetic surface, and a sleek way to hide cables. 2.  Barbie Dream House wall paint Backdrop paints (Backdrop Home) If you want to transform your walls completely, slide that roller through a tray of the perfectly pink “Barbie Dream House” shade from online paint shop, Backdrop. “Sure, Barbie comes in different colors and outfits, but pink is her signature color,” says Los Angeles-based interior designer  Melanie Thomas .  She insists not just any old pink will do and that a “bright and hot” shade is best. “I like Backdrop’s Barbie Dream House Pink—hint, the style is in the name,” Th...

  Lay tile in an interesting pattern This kitchen looks bright and contemporary. (HGTV) When designing the kitchen, Hall and  James Bender , the design project manager, show Danny and Nicole a beautiful option that includes blue cabinets, quartz countertops, and a textured white backsplash tile. The homeowners love the look and are especially impressed by the “double  herringbone ” pattern Bender suggests laying the tile in. This design is “something different” and “it gives you more of a design-y look,” he says. This tile backsplash provides a fresh take on herringbone. (HGTV) While this pattern might take longer to put up (and cost a little more in labor), unique tile designs don’t require buying any extra materials. Sometimes, a different tile pattern can be the special touch a kitchen needs. Vinyl flooring can look just like wood Before: The living space featured dark flooring and two different levels. (HGTV) Danny and Nicole want to raise their sunken living room and...