Welcome to Schoolhouse Switchboard, where our team answers your most pressing design questions—one topic at a time. This week, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about cabinet hardware.

When it comes to everyday design choices, cabinet hardware doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. But here’s the thing: you interact with it every single day—opening drawers, closing doors, maybe even admiring that little gleam of brass while you wait for your coffee to brew.

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Welcome to Schoolhouse Switchboard, where our team answers your most pressing design questions—one topic at a time. Whether you’re styling your space from scratch or simply refreshing a corner, we’re here to help. This week, it’s all about bedding. From breathable sheets to layering tips, here’s everything you need to know to build your dreamiest bed yet.

Let’s face it: your bed isn’t just a place to sleep. It’s where you decompress, daydream, and, most importantly, recharge. At Schoolhouse, we get a lot of questions about making the perfect bed—how to layer it, how to style it, and how to choose the right bedding depending on how you sleep.

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Maximalism isn’t about more clutter—it’s about more character. And in a small space, the best place to start? Right on the wall.

Wall sconces are the secret weapon designers reach for again and again: they save space, layer in light, and (in some cases) double as sculptural art. In the cozy corners and clever placements ahead, we’re taking cues from some of our favorite designer spaces to show how a well-placed sconce can turn even the tiniest nook into a major design moment. Ready to see why they’re a small-space essential? Below, you’ll find out how to use them just like the pros.

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More of us are entertaining at home—whether it’s a quick weeknight pasta with friends or a full-blown garden soirée—and that means our dining spaces are getting a little extra attention. While I’ve previously reported that formal dining rooms are shrinking to make space for open kitchens, they’re not disappearing entirely. In fact, they’re evolving.

Designers are seeing a shift toward warmer, more layered spaces that mix old and new, and make you want to linger long after the dishes are cleared. The dining room is having a quiet glow-up—and it’s not just about dramatic lighting or maximalist tablescapes. It’s about comfort, character, and (maybe most importantly) chairs you actually want to sit in.

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Your entryway is the first impression your home makes—so why not make it a good one? Whether you have a narrow hallway, a tiny mudroom, or just a sliver of wall by the front door, your entry deserves just as much love as the rest of your space. After all, it’s where keys are tossed, shoes are kicked off, and first hellos are exchanged.

The good news? You don’t need a lot of square footage to make a big impact. From smart storage solutions to statement-making lighting, we’re sharing our favorite ways to turn even the tiniest entryway into a functional, stylish moment.

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When Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer—co-founders of NEAT Method and authors of The NEAT Method Organizing Recipe Book—stopped by our Brooklyn HQ recently, they didn’t just come for a quick hello. They came armed with drawer dividers, stylish bins, and a vision. In just a few hours, they transformed our most chaotic corners (think: a junk drawer overflowing with cords, a coat closet with mismatched hangers, and the under-sink abyss in our studio kitchen) into Pinterest-worthy spaces. But what stuck with me even more than the aesthetic glow-up? The way they made organizing feel approachable—even fun.

Their first ever book, which dropped in January, reads like a friend holding your hand through the chaos. It’s packed with more than 70 step-by-step projects, from refreshing your fridge to finally figuring out your bedroom drawers. “It’s about finding what works for you and what makes sense in your routine,” Marissa told me. “We thought the recipe concept would make it more bite-sized—you can follow the steps, take small doses within your home, and curate exactly what you're looking for.”

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Most dining chairs are chosen for how they look. But according to award-winning interior architect Alyssa Anselmo, that’s the wrong starting point.

Well—technically—she’d probably never say anything is wrong. Alyssa isn’t one for design absolutes. But when it comes to picking the perfect seat, she believes something matters more than aesthetics: how it feels.

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