At Home With Real Simple

For our second annual REAL SIMPLE HOME, we gathered a talented crew of designers and organizers to create a functional family space full of inspiring ideas. The few elements you can’t buy are surprisingly easy to DIY. Come on in and take a tour of our Brooklyn, New York, town house.

- Stephanie Sisco

LIVING ROOM

When combined with white walls and plenty of natural light, dark furniture doesn’t feel heavy or overbearing. Organic pottery, interesting textiles, and raw wood elements soften the sleek lines of the furniture and frames.

BACK PATI O

Make your outdoor area extra inviting with comfy cushions that can be swapped out as styles change. Weather-resistant furniture is key.

TO BUY: Hampton Bay West Park 6-Piece Aluminum Rectangle Outdoor Dining Set, $1,099, and White Lacquer Round Wood Decorative Tray Set, $120 for 2; homedepot.com. Orly Outdoor Dining Table, $629, and Dining Chairs, $799 for 4; joybird.com. Pillows on chairs: Outdoor Cubed Pillows; westelm.com for similar. Oversized Geometric Triangles Indoor Outdoor Lumbar Pillow; worldmarket.com for similar. Pillows on bench: Justina Blakeney x Loloi Black/White Pillows, $99 each; loloirugs.com for info. Geometric Maya Indoor Outdoor Pillows; worldmarket.com for similar. Outdoor Garment Washed Pillows in Blue, $39 each; westelm.com. Plants provided by Monrovia; monrovia.com.