Decorating

From coastal to modern styles.

People say bright ideas often come to them while taking a shower. But the shower ceiling in my vintage bathroom was where good ideas got lost. The blank, uninspired white square, punctuated by a tarnished flush mount, did nothing to inspire a brainstorm and was far from spa-like. I’d been dreaming of some sort of makeover that didn’t involve a full demo for more than a year. My go-to muse? The constellation ceiling of Grand Central Station’s main concourse in New York City.

Me personally? I’m buying four.

Including a few brands that our editors have been gatekeeping — until now!

Love them or hate them, sheer curtains are making a comeback.

Seriously, IKEA finally answered my style-loving prayers!

The best part? It only takes 3 minutes to install — no tools needed.

Let me be frank: I live in a one-bedroom, decently-sized Manhattan apartment with my husband and three pets. I have a proper living room, a kitchen with elongated cabinets for extra storage, and I have installed small-space hacks, like wall-mounted clothing racks, for ample functionality. However, I still feel like it’s bursting at the seams.

I'll never look at these the same way again.

In a kitchen as small as the one in content creator Sophie Simmons’ 331-square-foot Manhattan apartment, it’s understood that every item has to serve a purpose. But that doesn’t mean practical pieces can’t match her glam, Paris-inspired style. A $2.99 faux crystal ring holder from Ross Dress for Less adds that touch of shine and serves a purpose, and Sophie loves them so much she buys multiple at a time.

The collection that stole my heart (and my cart).

I’ve never seen them sold at such a deal.