Replacing lighting works as an easy, relatively cheap—but consequential—way to refresh a space. We have a mid-century modern flair, so we wanted to accentuate the theme with our new fixtures. These Gold Starburst Wall Sconces make a statement.

These Brightech Ambience Pro LED String Lights are legit. The wire is well insulated and durable with built-in loops. The bulbs are LED, which means they last forever and don’t run hot.

For what seems like forever, we’ve lusted after this Industrial Glass Pendant from West Elm.

We all have that friend. You drop by his place to grab a beer before heading to the ballgame. It’s a fine place. He’s got an obscenely large television and a new sectional sofa. But, something alarms you. It’s his walls. They are utterly, embarrassingly bare. “Just move in?” you ask. “No,” he responds. “Packing up to leave?” “No.” “Got a drug problem?” “Huh?” “Are you a psychopath?” “What?!” “There’s nothing on your damn walls. It’s very upsetting. It feels like a serial killer lives here. Or a vagabond. Has another human ever seen this place and returned?” When you were in college, a room with a bed sufficed. As an adult, you need a home. That home should have a feel. That feel should reflect your personality. If you have nothing on your walls, it screams: the guy living...