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Here’s the Easiest Way to Make a Small Bathroom Feel Enormous

Sometimes a simple fix is all that’s needed to give a room a second life. The little things count most—like giving a room a new coat of paint, changing the drapes, or swapping out the shower curtain. Ta-da: a new vibe. This super-simple hack dramatically changes the look of your bathroom in a matter of minutes: Raising your curtain rod. It helps your bathroom more than you realize, totally changing the look of the room and making you feel like you live in the lap of luxury.

Anni Irish

Apr 19, 2019

Don’t Make These Classic IKEA Shopping Mistakes

IKEA is a wonderland for shoppers on a budget, stuffed with everything you need to outfit your house—from complete kitchen setups to everyday essentials like lint rollers. But pitfalls lurk within that famous maze of showroom displays, and if you’re not smart about the way you shop, all those inexpensive buys can end up costing you a lot of time and stress. (And, once you see the total, money.) Here are some common mistakes to avoid.

Jessica Dodell-Feder

Apr 19, 2019

Before & After: This Thrift Store Coffee Table Gets Secret Storage

Lindsay thought she found a “sturdy, but out-of-style wood coffee table” at her local thrift store—but when she got home, she realized she’d been fooled. The ugly veneer made this piece impossible to restore, paint, or reshape. “At that point, I wanted little to do with the table,” Lindsay says. But she’d already dropped $15, so she decided to figure out some solution.And it’s a good thing she kept trying.

Jamie Wiebe

Apr 19, 2019

Barbra Streisand’s Former Penthouse Is Classic New York, Just Like Her

Got a spare $11.25 million hanging around? Then you can officially hang your hat where Barbra did. Well, if you can get by the co-op board first. Barbra Streisand’s former 3,672-square-foot home on Central Park West has officially hit the market, and the 9-room penthouse is the picture of Manhattan luxury. It’s no wonder that Babs lived here for over 30 years. Designed by the famed architect Emory Roth, the art deco Ardsley building has a prime location on Central Park West.

Megan Johnson

Apr 19, 2019

4 Things You Shouldn’t Skimp on When Buying a Home, According to Real Estate Experts

Trying to save money on these home goods are likely to cost you more over time.

Kate Streit

Apr 19, 2019

These Affordable Accessories Prove Jewel Tones Aren’t Just for Winter

If you thought jewel tones were best reserved for cold weather decor, you are sorely mistaken. Inspired by the natural shades of gemstones, such as amethyst, sapphire, and ruby, jewel-toned homewares are a colorful way to jazz up your space anytime of year. Still not convinced? We rounded up some stylish, jewel-toned decor items at Amazon to prove our point. From an emerald-hued serving tray to a canary yellow accent chair, here’s what we found.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 19, 2019

A Luxe Tequila Barrel Hotel Exists and It’s Surrounded by Agave Fields

If you’re a tequila lover, you might know that the agave-based liquor was first invented in Tequila, Mexico—a short drive away from the country’s second-largest city of Guadalajara. What you might not know (and will probably be excited about) is that there is actually a tequila barrel hotel there that you can stay in, literally on the grounds of a distillery. I was lucky to get a chance to stay there courtesy of the Guadalajara Tourism Board.

Austa Clausen

Apr 19, 2019