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This Dark, Drab Kitchen Looks Unrecognizable After One Fresh Paint Job

A DIY backsplash adds to the airy, spacious feeling, too.

Cullen Ormond

Dec 17, 2025

53 Unique Uncommon Goods Gifts Guaranteed to Wow Your Giftees

Get a truly unique gift for your loved ones.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Dec 17, 2025

The Best Editor-Tested Sleeper Sofas You Can Buy Right Now

Keep your guests comfy without sacrificing style.

Nicole Lund

Dec 17, 2025

Some Brands Are Now Charging a “Return Fee” — Here’s How to Avoid It

There are easy ways to avoid it, though.

Carolyn Moore

Dec 17, 2025

These Aloe-Infused Socks Are the Cozy Winter Staple You Didn’t Know You Needed

Winter just got a major upgrade.

Shelby Deering

Dec 17, 2025

This Christmas Trend Can Be Yours In Under 10 Minutes

You can nail the look for just $3.

Olivia Harvey

Dec 17, 2025

The Best Living Room Transformations of 2025

A new wall color is never a bad idea.

Kelly Dawson

Dec 17, 2025

Is the Brick Screen Time App Really Worth $50? Here's My Honest Review

It’s made a huge difference.

Lizzy Francis

Dec 17, 2025

Aldi Is Selling the Coziest Mini Gem for Winter (It’s Perfect for Small Spaces!)

It's so cozy.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Dec 17, 2025

This “Stuck in 2007” Kitchen Got a $600 Makeover (It’s So Boho!)

“The cabinets were the classic orange oak color, and the walls were a dark beige color,” the homeowner describes. “It felt like a nice space, but just very dated.”

Sarah Everett

Dec 17, 2025

This $7 Last-Minute Gift is So Cute (and Surprisingly Sentimental!)

You can’t go wrong with this one.

Wendy Rose Gould

Dec 17, 2025

After Living in a Room With No Windows, This Renter’s Bright Home Is a Dream

Sometimes she is in awe of how stunning the apartment is.

Cullen Ormond

Dec 17, 2025

Antoni Porowski’s Travel Tip Can Save You 10 Minutes at the Airport

If you like to get or give candles, you’ll want to read this.

Danielle Blundell

Dec 17, 2025

This $10 IKEA Candle Accessory Is So Cute, Shoppers Are Buying More Than One

It looks like an oil lamp, with a modern twist.

Olivia Harvey

Dec 17, 2025

I’m Using These Stylish Finds to Make My Dark Apartment Feel Brighter This Winter

I’m pulling out all the stops.

Alexa Casanova

Dec 17, 2025

These Aldi Candles Look Designer, but They’re 7x Cheaper

There’s so many scents available.

Olivia Harvey

Dec 17, 2025

We Tested (and Rated!) Every Coffee Table at Pottery Barn — Here Are the Best to Suit Your Style and Space

Here are the best to suit your style and space.

Nikol Slatinska

Dec 15, 2025

IKEA Is Quietly Discontinuing This Ingenious $21 Kitchen Organizer

This kitchen organizer feels totally professional.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Dec 17, 2025

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How a Busy Content Creator Adds Joy to Her Everyday Routine

Content creator Celeste Polanco‘s New York apartment is a celebration of loft living: high ceilings, a wide-open layout, and abundant natural light that her houseplants love. This airy, intentionally decorated space is also a lesson in finding joy in the everyday. Whether it’s a restorative cleaning ritual or an extra-soft throw blanket on the sofa, Celeste knows that all the details add up to a larger feeling of peace, calm, and balance. data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.

Courtney Balestier

Dec 17, 2025

I Finally Stopped My Toiletry Leaks for Good with This $7 Find

They’re a necessity.

Jamie Davis Smith

Dec 16, 2025

The Surprising Christmas Decoration Trend You're Missing This Year

It's a spot that deserves your attention.

Olivia Harvey

Dec 16, 2025

This Moody Bedroom Makeover Proves a Painted Ceiling Changes Everything

PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS

Paint is “a great way to bring in a unique design feature for not a lot of money or effort,” this designer says.

Sarah Everett

Dec 16, 2025

These Laundry Detergent Pods Stood Out from the Other 11 I Tested This Month

They knocked the grime out of my favorite bath mat!

Britt Franklin

Dec 16, 2025

The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Might Surprise You

Your cleaning cheat sheet!

Jennifer Billock

Dec 16, 2025

The Hallway (and Its Art Collection) Is the Most Surprising Room in This Rental

The hallway is interior designer Martha Roark’s favorite room, precisely because it has so much character. “All the art pieces have so much meaning, and I love walking by to see our collection.”

Adrienne Breaux

Dec 16, 2025

You Won't Believe Where We Found This Stylish $17 Storage Gem

We’ll take 3, please!

Nomita Vaish-Taylor

Dec 16, 2025

I Test Sofas for a Living — These Are the 8 Best Affordable Ones for Every Home

They look so high-end, too.

Nikol Slatinska

Dec 15, 2025

Aldi’s $10 Cute Serveware Find Makes Hosting Small-Space Dinner Parties a Breeze

They’re a must-have for your upcoming holiday party.

Olivia Harvey

Dec 16, 2025

52 Subscription Gifts That Are Both Easy and Perfect for Anyone You Know

A subscription as a gift is a great way to cover all of the bases for a beloved present. It's thoughtful, practical, and literally a gift that keeps on giving.

Olivia Muenter

Dec 12, 2025

The 10 Best Editor-Loved Sofas for Lounging and Napping

Falling asleep on the couch just got a major upgrade.

Nikol Slatinska

Dec 15, 2025

These 7 Bedroom Makeovers from 2025 Will Make You Want to Buy a Can of Paint

From drab to luxury hotel-worthy.

Kelly Dawson

Dec 15, 2025

This Editor-Loved Furniture Brand Has West Elm Vibes at IKEA Prices

Shopping

Your inspo boards are about to come to life!

Kelly Dawson

Dec 15, 2025

A Budget Kitchen Redo Makes Chocolate Brown Cabinets Look Oh-So Chic

PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS

Find two ways to fake the look of expensive marble herein.

Sarah Everett

Dec 15, 2025

I’ve Never Seen an IKEA BILLY Used Like This — This Studio Is Unrecognizable

Style + seclusion = seriously cool. And it’s renter-friendly, too.

Sarah Everett

Dec 15, 2025

This Finnish Apartment’s Kitchen Color Combo Is an Eye-Popping Purple and Yellow

This apartment in Turku, Finland is bubbly, cheerful, and multilayered, but while it’s packed with art and design, it “doesn't take itself too seriously."

Adrienne Breaux

Dec 15, 2025

HomeGoods Fans Can’t Get Enough of This “Adorable” Lighting Find

They’re perfect for cozy winter vibes.

Olivia Harvey

Dec 15, 2025

70 Small Design Kitchens That Make the Most of Tiny Spaces

The layouts and organization ideas are prime inspo, FYI.

Cori Sears

Dec 15, 2025

This $25 Fridge Organizing Find Doubles Your Storage Space

Put it on your countertop or in your fridge — it’ll work double time.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Dec 15, 2025

The Holy Grail Winter Product That Stands Up to Snow, Rain, and Sleet (I Use It Every Day)

It's practical, and it works for any season.

Jamie Davis Smith

Dec 15, 2025

See How a Stager Would Transform a Cramped Living Space with 8 IKEA Finds

These finds are affordable, small-space friendly, and so cute.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Dec 15, 2025

I Finally Got My Closet Organized with This One Simple Change

It really surprised me!

L. Daniela Alvarez

Dec 15, 2025

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Casting Call: Looking to Refresh Your Space After a Major Life Change?

Have you recently moved into a new house or signed a lease with a new roommate? We’re looking for three special readers who are navigating major life moments: new chapters, new challenges, and the home styling choices that come with them. These life milestones can be recently completed, currently underway, or in the works for the near future.

Creative Studio

Dec 15, 2025

The 2-Second Trick That Doubles the Size of My Storage Bags (It’s So Smart!)

It’s such a good hack.

Barbara Bellesi Zito

Dec 14, 2025

This Iconic IKEA Holiday Gem Quietly Blew Up Instagram (Less Than $4!)

They’re the perfect holiday season decoration.

Olivia Harvey

Dec 14, 2025

I Started a “Dopamine Menu,” and It Helped Me Cut Down on Clutter

It’s reinforcing healthy habits.