The Latest: Nov 4, 2021

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B&A: A "Complete Gut Job" Bathroom Redo Makes the Most of Just 50 Square Feet

It went from overwhelmingly blue to a cool and modern green, black, and white.

Sarah Everett

Nov 4, 2021

Twitter Has Found America’s Worst Fireplace — and Yes, It Is Bad

“People say America is divided, but I think we can all unite around hating whatever this is.”

Arielle Tschinkel

Nov 4, 2021

This Compact Dish Rack Is the Kitchen Solution You’ve Been Waiting For (and It Won’t Get Grimy)

It's smart and stylish, just like all of Full Circle's thoughtful kitchen solutions.

Erin Cavoto

Nov 4, 2021

My Roommates Swear By This Adorable (and Powerful!) Sponge — And Now I’m Hooked, Too

You won't believe how long it lasts.

Erin Cavoto

Nov 4, 2021

This Miracle Blend Coffee Sells Out Every Holiday Season — But You Can Get It Right Now

'Tis the season.

Danielle St. Pierre

Nov 4, 2021

Decorating for Two, Then Decorating for One: How I Created a New Home After Loss

How one writer honed in on her home style again after her partner's passing.

Erica Finamore

Nov 4, 2021

Why This Year's Diwali Is an Opportunity to Reflect on What Celebrating Means

According to four people.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

Nov 4, 2021

Give Your Space a Serious Style Upgrade with These Design Within Reach Finds Under $100

Bonus: They're also perfect for holiday gifting!

Rebecca Ravee Norris

Nov 4, 2021

Here’s What Real Estate Agents Secretly Wish Home Stagers Would Stop Doing

The pros reveal their pet peeves.

Barbara Bellesi Zito

Nov 4, 2021

Home Depot Is Selling a 6-Foot Sparkly Unicorn Lawn Ornament For Christmas

In case you're looking to replace your 12-foot skeleton with some winter holiday spirit.

Inigo Del Castillo

Nov 4, 2021

3 Home Office Trends on Their Way Out, According to the Pros

Here's why home offices are the new powder rooms.

Sarah Magnuson

Nov 4, 2021

Two Musicians Make Their Rental Sing with Green Walls and a Lavender Fireplace

Musician Emma Frank and her husband work from home in this bright rental apartment in Park Slope. "It’s a really nice space to be creative in."

Erin Derby

Nov 4, 2021

One Good Thing – Out & About: Hand’s Lovely, Compact, IKEA Hanging Dish Rack

Welcome back to our tour of the city… looking for good ideas that are RIGHT under our noses. This week I got to visit Hands at home. Yes, that’s right, Hands has a lovely small apartment in the West Village where all the magic happens. In this visit Hands shows me great, space saving dish rack that has made her space work so well in the sink department. Originally a great IKEA design, I’ve now been able to find a few spin-off since the Swedish Giant discontinued the design.

Maxwell Ryan

Nov 4, 2021

IKEA’s Furniture Buyback Program Launches Across the U.S.

IKEA launched the initiative earlier this year with a pilot program.

Inigo Del Castillo

Nov 4, 2021

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The Single Best Piece of Design Advice, No Matter Your Design Style

Styling a room is a lot like styling an outfit: Start with a neutral foundation, then layer on moods, colors, and textures for a look that’s part trendy, part timeless. No one exemplifies this approach better than designer (and very snappy dresser!) David Quarles IV.

Courtney Balestier

Nov 4, 2021

The Past, Present, and Future of Mid-Century Modern Home Design

Did you know it got its footing in America as a post-WWII movement, taking advantage of surplus supplies?

Blair Donovan

Nov 4, 2021

Here's How My Family and I Celebrate Diwali with DIYs Every Year

We never missed a year of DIYing for Diwali at home together.

Nina Raja

Nov 4, 2021

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Your Guide to the Gifts That Keep on Giving: Indoor Gardens

It’s tough to hit that holiday gift trifecta of unexpected, practical, and popular, but indoor gardens manage to nail it. Think about it: Plants are universally beloved, from fresh flowers on the table to fresh veggies in the fridge. And because indoor gardens are all but automatic, green thumbs aren’t a prerequisite. Though gardening fans can still have a lot of fun with them, too. In fact, we’re willing to bet that AeroGarden has one for everyone on your list.

Creative Studio

Nov 4, 2021

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3 Easy Ways to Elevate Your Living Room Design

If you’ve been in your home for a while, elevating any room can feel difficult because the spaces are already set in their ways. This goes doubly for the most lived-in room of all: your living room. But DIY-er and designer Ashley Basnight has three principles to keep in mind to get your refresh project up and running.Ashley took us through a from-scratch overhaul, but you can totally achieve elevation with small touches, like the ones Ashley found online at The Home Depot.

Creative Studio

Nov 4, 2021

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Here’s the Secret to Making Your Living Room Feel Like Home

You’re looking at your room, and it checks all the boxes you think it should: It has a sofa that’s stylish and comfortable. It has a coffee table that’s attractive and functional. And it’s painted a color that’s the product of weeks of decision-making and hours of taping. So why doesn’t the room feel as composed and cozy as the ones in your inspiration pics? The thing that’s missing is so obvious…but so easy to overlook.

Matt Gurry

Nov 4, 2021

9 Things a Chef Wants You to Get Rid of Before 2021 Ends

Give your kitchen a much-needed clean-out.

Ashley Abramson

Nov 4, 2021

East Fork Launched a Bold New Color Just in Time for the Holidays

You're going to love this gorgeous, eye-catching color.

Erin Cavoto

Nov 4, 2021