I Bought a Tiny “Parisian” Fridge and I Totally Regret It Now
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Sep 11, 2017
25 Things You Should Get Rid of This Fall
Sep 11, 2017
A “Calm and Elegant” Weekend Retreat in Norwich
Project by: Jane Richards Interiors Location: Norwich, United Kingdom Who among us hasn’t dreamt of an impossible stylish weekend getaway? “Oh me, I’m just jotting off to Norwich for the weekend, going to read on my gorgeous patio.” Anyway, this project by the team at Jane Richards Interiors is a true stunner. Full of sleek European design and a joyful use of color, the design plays up the natural light and architectural features found in the home.
Sep 10, 2017
A Loft Duplex in a Former Brooklyn Milk Factory
A lot of new buildings try to recreate an industrial loft feel, but this 2-bedroom duplex, one of 14 units in a former milk factory, is the real deal. Located in quiet, but lively Carroll Gardens, this unit is packed with architectural elements like beamed ceilings, exposed brick and a dramatic glass and metal balustrade.
Sep 10, 2017
Buy This Haunted Scottish Castle for Under $300K
As Blair Waldorf said in Gossip Girl, “We make our own fairytales.” And this diminutive Glaswegian castle is an affordable dream come true for the right prince, princess…or pauper on the rise.
Sep 10, 2017
Before & After: An Old Wicker Chest Becomes a Discreet Litter Box Cover
Charlie’s mother was holding onto her old wicker chest for sentimental reasons, even though it was super damaged. After languishing in storage for a year, Charlie stepped in to give this piece a new, pet-focused purpose. From Charlie: My mom had this wicker chest for almost 25 years now. It had served as a decorative piece with storage in its glory days (the ’90s!). But as time went by, it had become beaten up and old.
Sep 10, 2017
Dogs and Design Rule the Roost in This Charming Iowa Home
Name: Kelly and Nick Location: Iowa City, Iowa The basics: 14 months, rented — 798 square feet Kelly, a speech pathologist and interior designer, and her husband Nick left the South for the Midwest and landed in this charming 1940s home. With Kelly’s eye for design they turned the space into a welcoming haven for two-legged and four-legged guests alike.
Sep 9, 2017
This Smart Trailer Unfolds Into a Two-Bedroom Tiny House
The love child of the glamping, tiny home, and hacker movements, this French high-tech trailer takes camping light years into the future with the help of its self-sufficient green innovations. Recently unveiled at the German trade show Dusseldorf Caravan Salon, the sCarabane from Green Cat Technologies basically looks like a horse trailer from the outside, but unfolds to reveal a completely off-the-grid mobile tiny home powered by wind and solar clean energy.
Sep 9, 2017
The Life-Changing Magic of a Well-Stocked Emergency Fund
Emergency situations can really throw you—and your wallet—for a loop. Whether you’re hurt, you’ve lost your job or your car goes kaput, having a stash of do-not-touch money can keep a bad situation from getting worse. Here are some of the immeasurable benefits of keeping an emergency fund. They all add up to one thing: Irreplaceable peace of mind. As of July 2015, eight of every 10 Americans were in debt.
Sep 9, 2017
Jet.com Is Having a Huge Warehouse Sale
There’s room in our hearts (and carts) for both Amazon and Jet.com—the startup competitor to the online retail giant that was acquired by Walmart last year. If you’ve never browsed Jet, today would be a good day to start, because they’re having a huge warehouse sale on tons of categories for your home. The best news: all valid items are an extra 30 percent off, making their prices shockingly low.
Sep 9, 2017
Before & After: A “Run-Down” Toronto Condo Gets a New Look
Like so many buyers in a hot (and therefore insanely competitive) housing market, Hardik had to buy a less-than-perfect place and make some smart and creative changes in order to create an ideal home. The star of this particular update is the new floor. Taking out the dingy wall-to-wall carpeting created a much sleeker and current-looking canvas on which Hardik added understated furniture and plenty of art to create a chic urban space.
Sep 9, 2017
Try These Furniture Pieces in the Bathroom for More Storage
Carving out extra storage space in your home can definitely be tricky, but coming up with ways to create more storage in a bathroom can be downright difficult. Bringing furniture into an already small bathroom might seem counterproductive, in reality, there are several surprisingly storage-savvy furnishings worth making room for. From bar carts to bookcases, here are seven snazzy furniture pieces that make magnificent bathroom storage hubs.
Sep 9, 2017
Big News: Target Just Announced That They’re Slashing Prices
Big news, bullseye fans: Your Target run is about to cost less. The Minnesota-based retailer announced this week that they will be slashing prices on thousands of items, from cereal and paper towels to baby formula, razors, bath tissue and more. There is a catch, though—more everyday low prices will mean fewer sales overall.
Sep 9, 2017
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Sep 8, 2017
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Before & After: John’s Curb Appeal
Sep 8, 2017
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Before & After: Bryan & Catherine’s Backyard
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Before & After: Bryan & Catherine’s Bathroom
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Before & After: Claire’s White Kitchen
Sep 8, 2017
A Creative New York City Couple Carves Out Space for Hosting
Name: Jory & Alex Location: Washington Heights — New York, New York The basics: 3 years, owned — 650 square feet Jory and Alex are a young creative couple who blended their tastes to create a welcoming and polished home on a budget. They’ve learned how to maximize their space for entertaining, hosting a basically unheard of amount of folks for “Friendsgiving”, without sacrificing coziness for when its just the two of them.
Sep 8, 2017
Pottery Barn’s New NYC Flagship Focuses on Small Spaces, Easy Decorating
Pottery Barn has been going through quite an evolution this year. As average home sizes grew in the last half of the 20th century, so did their furniture. Now, the retailer is returning to their roots and catering to a smaller demographic—smaller in square footage, that is.
Sep 8, 2017
We Tried Out Some Favorite Pieces from the Novogratz Collection for Amazon
Hi everyone! I’m excited to be back in our studio this week for a feature that I’ve been waiting to share for the past few months. When I heard that my friends Bob and Cortney Novogratz would be launching an online boutique on Amazon, I was eager to check it out in person. Their team was kind enough to send over some of the pieces (including a blush sofa that could not match the blush walls of our new studio any more perfectly) and I’m excited to walk you all through it today.
Sep 8, 2017
Johnny Depp Is Auctioning Off His Kentucky Horse Farm
If you’ve ever contemplated living that horse whisperer life, perhaps you’d like a farm with an A list pedigree. Johnny Depp owns a 41 acre farm in Kentucky, and he’s auctioning the property next week.
Sep 8, 2017
Hulu & Spotify Created a Student Bundle That’s Super Cheap
Students are notoriously strapped for cash—that’s why student discounts are often lifesavers, allowing those on a limited budget to make the most of their budget. Well, Hulu and Spotify, two of the biggest streaming services out there, just made getting your entertainment more affordable. If you had to choose between TV and music, what would you pick? Hulu and Spotify are saying you can have both with their new bundle for the super low price of $4.99.
Sep 8, 2017
Before & After: A New Neutral Look for a ’70s Bathroom & Kitchen
Project by: Jessica Nicolls of Bungalow 56 Interiors Location: Coronado, California There’s something so calming about well done neutral spaces isn’t there? Rather than boring or bland, they’re rooms that relax you just by looking at them. Jessica was able to turn her client’s outdated brown kitchen and bathroom into neutral yet visually pleasing rooms.
Sep 8, 2017
7 Dreamy Kitchens That’ll Make You Rethink Mint Green
Earlier this year, we predicted what would be trendy in the kitchen for 2017, from rich, muted hues, warmer finishes, New Bohemian style and more. We’re now more than halfway through this year, and I find myself looking back at 2017’s designs. I’ve seen many of the trends predicted above come true, but I’ve also noticed a color trend emerge for the kitchen that I didn’t expect: mint green!
Sep 8, 2017
A Family Home Full of Thrifted Finds & Inherited Treasures
Name: Sara, Daniel their children August, Astrid and 4 cats Location: Lakewood, Colorado The basics: 3 years, owned — 3,800 Sara may have a house full of young kids, but she wasn’t going to let that put a damper on her style nor was she interested in removing all signs of tiny folks from her home. The result is an eclectic, lived-in space full of thrift shop treasures and the occasional LEGO.
Sep 7, 2017
Madonna Reportedly Bought This Palatial Portugal Home
Madonna is on the move. The pop icon revealed over the weekend that she recently relocated her family to Portugal. And the new digs are reportedly a palatial 19th century Moorish revival, 30 minutes outside of Lisbon. The Queen of Pop is living up to her honorific: Variety sited local sources that say Madge has bought the historic Quinta do Relógio in the village of Sintra, Portugal.
Sep 7, 2017
It’s Not Just You: 10 Cities Where $100K Doesn’t Feel Like A Lot of Money
While a six-figure salary might offer more than enough income to most households, believe it or not, there are still cities in the U.S. where $100K-a-year won’t get you far. For a recent report, “The Best and Worst Cities to Live On Six Figures,” Magnify Money analyzed 381 major cities across the country to see which ones offered the least financial wiggle room for two-earner households (with two adults and one child) with a gross annual income of $100K.
Sep 7, 2017
Before & After: An Outdated Kitchen Bids Goodbye to Blue
Bridgett’s old kitchen sure was something. Which makes her 100% DIY transformation of the space even more mind boggling. Updating the space not just for looks, she added an office nook to the kitchen to maximize the usability of the space. The kitchen is modern and clean, miles away from the blue and beige kitchen they started with. From Bridgett: Our house is old (1963) and the blue stained wood paneling that was floor to ceiling throughout the house totally dated it.
Sep 7, 2017
5 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Taking the Wallpaper Plunge
Wallpaper is a big commitment. On a scale from Tinder to eHarmony, it’s more along the lines of arranged marriage. However, while repainting your walls over and over can be great fun, sometimes a dozen Benjamin Moores just can’t compare to a one-of-a-kind striking print that will always stay true to itself and never leave you because it’s literally plastered to your wall with a heavy-duty adhesive.
Sep 7, 2017
Junk Drawer No More: How To Tame a Tangle of Cooking Tools
It’s natural to focus your attention on the parts of your home that other people see, but we’d like to advocate today that you turn your focus to a small spot that easily becomes messy, cluttered and frustrating — your kitchen utensil drawer. Go open yours right now; what do you see? A streamlined monument to organization and efficiency? No? Ok, it’s time to straighten it up. It will look better and, more importantly, work better for you.
Sep 7, 2017
Le Creuset Just Launched a Line of Millennial Pink Cookware
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Sep 7, 2017
Reel Estate: Mansions Have (Really Weird) Movie Trailers Now
There’s a new trend in luxury home marketing and it’s even more over-the-top than we ever imagined. These days, agents and sellers are actually producing full-blown movie trailers to market their properties, because apparently a flashy website and drool-worthy photography just wasn’t enough.
Sep 6, 2017
Here’s What To Snag at Target’s 2-Day Bedding Sale
Did you miss out on Labor Day deals? Well, Target’s got you (and your bed) covered—and in style. The retailer is currently having a big bedding sale, but it’s only online, and it’s over tomorrow. Check out our picks. Sheets, duvet covers, pillows, mattress pads, throws, and the like are all currently 30 percent off at Target, with no code needed (discount is reflected in the sale price).
Sep 6, 2017
The Most Ingenious Kitchen Organizing Tips from Readers
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Sep 6, 2017
Deal Alert: Everything Is On Sale Right Now at Interior Define
If you’ve been waiting to finally upgrade your seating situation, now would be a good time. Interior Define is having their Annual Sale, where literally everything from their collection is 15 percent off — including my two sofas! While Interior Define’s prices are already pretty impressive (most three seater sofas are under $2,000) and shipping and delivery is free, a discount on top of that makes for an even sweeter deal.
Sep 6, 2017
Before & After: A Bland Kitchen Makes a Total Turnaround
We spotted Stacey and Adam’s kitchen on Instagram and just had to know more about it. While everything was ok functionality wise, it was kind of bland and not particularly toddler proof. They decided that by adding some darker colors and new flooring, they could solve both of those problems, creating an eye-catchingly stylish (and smudge friendly) space. From Stacey and Adam: When we moved into our house the kitchen was completely magnolia.
Sep 6, 2017
Get Organized: The Best Handheld Label Makers, at Every Price Point
Handheld label makers can be a godsend, especially when you’re trying to get your home more organized. They’re handy in so many ways—labeling food containers and leftovers, keeping track of boxes, keeping you organized at work, and categorizing just about everything you can think of—and even better, they’re fairly inexpensive. Not to mention, some even work with your smartphone (seriously, there’s an app for everything now).
Sep 6, 2017
12 of the Most Brilliant Storage Ideas for Small Kitchens
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Sep 6, 2017
A Flat in a Former Light Bulb Factory in Scotland
Name: Adeline Location: Glasgow, Scotland UK The basics: 8 months, owned — 754 square feet Adeline is living the dream in this chic and light-filled former factory. After renovating it to create better flow and sleeker space, she’s filled it with Scandi inspired finds and the occasional DIY project. And not only is her kitchen a candy pink dream, it’s got heated floors (cue jealous screaming).
Sep 5, 2017
What It’s REALLY Like Living With Open Kitchen Shelving
The debate between open shelving and closed cabinets in the kitchen divides many people. Some find the look charming, but hate the practicality of it. Others think it looks messy, but wonder if they’d use their stuff more if they could see. And many other opinions in between abound. So I asked some folks who live with open shelving in their kitchen every day to share the real truth. Kristina Browngardt is the co-founder of Wilder Design Co.
Sep 5, 2017
The 8 Tools Every DIYer Should Always Have on Hand
In college I had a ‘beginner’s toolbox’ with basics like a hammer, level, tape measure, and mini cordless drill. This little baby drill became the bane of my existence. It never held a charge, wasn’t powerful enough for even self-tapping screws, and made the highest pitched whine. As soon as I was able to, I invested in a cordless power drill and learned an important lesson. Get the good stuff.
Sep 5, 2017
Before & After: A Small Suburban Kitchen Says Goodbye to the Granite and Dark Wood Cabinets
Project by: Leslie Murchie Cascino of Bonnie Wu Design, LLC Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Leslie’s client downsized into a home that was mostly perfect, save for the cramped and outdated kitchen. After doing some major switching around of cabinets and appliances and making some smart aesthetic upgrades, she was able to create a space with a much better flow that matched the rest of the home.
Sep 5, 2017
7 Things to Do Tonight to Make Your Weeknight Feel Like a Weekend
Everybody’s working for the weekend, but that doesn’t mean your weeknights have to be a total drag. Sure, a long day’s work can be exhausting, but there’s still fun to be had in the hours of freedom you have once you get off. So, to help you make the most of your weeknights, we came up with a few easy ideas to make them seem more like, well, a Saturday. Here are seven things you can do Monday through Thursday to amp up your evenings, instead of waiting for the weekend.
Sep 5, 2017
Sleep Deprivation is Ruining Our Relationships, Science Confirms
As anyone who loves someone who snores can attest, getting a good night’s sleep is one of the hardest things to come by in your day-to-day life. But it’s pretty important for a happy relationship, according to a new study featured in the New York Times yesterday.
Sep 5, 2017
This Is What It Really Costs to Paint Kitchen Cabinets (and to Have Them Painted by Someone Else)
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Sep 5, 2017
Check Out Some Spectacular Art From Burning Man
Burning Man—the festival where once a year, a self sufficient city full of artists, performers, and revelers springs up in the middle of the Nevada desert—came to a close yesterday. But the photos this year from Black Rock City are as impressive as ever. Check out some of the stunning art and architecture from this year’s event.
Sep 5, 2017