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A Builder-Grade Kitchen Gets a Pop of Color with an Easy Backsplash Upgrade
It’s not that Detroit-based interior designer Christie Kristl didn’t like the updated kitchen in her 1963 home, but it didn’t exactly scream fun. The hardware, countertops, and cabinets were all fine, so they stayed put.But thankfully, when the previous owners updated everything in 2018, they didn’t bother with any backsplash — so Christie got to make the call.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 5, 2026
This Mini Birdfeeder Is Like a Cute Cafe for Birds
I’ve never considered myself a bird person. But a few years ago, when I spent a few months in Vermont, my sister-in-law’s Bird Buddy bird feeder — and all of the birds it attracted every single day — was the highlight of my long-term stay. I’ve held off on getting a bird feeder in my Brooklyn apartment for a few reasons (mainly, my fear of attracting rats and my lack of an elevated-enough outdoor space).
Lizzy Francis
Aug 5, 2026
He Skipped a Bulky Headboard for a Room Divider (It's Surprisingly Cozy)
It’s also easy, (potentially) inexpensive, and impactful.
Jessie Quinn
Aug 5, 2026
She Put a Wine Rack in Her Bedroom Closet, and I Want to Copy Her
Most closets have a closet rod and some come with at least one shelf, which is useful enough for storing your clothes and sometimes even sheets or towels. But the standard closet is not necessarily ideal for storing small accessories and trinkets, which can quickly turn into a pile of clutter. In a recent video, content creator Taylor Joy Riley proposes a clever closet organization solution in the form of … a wine rack. Yes, really.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Aug 5, 2026
Instead of Moving, This Family of 5 Keeps Reinventing the Same Rental Apartment
Over the past nine years, Ella Hall, cofounder and CEO of Stitchroom, and her husband, Brandon, have reinvented the same rental apartment again and again — adding a DIY nursery, building triple-bunk beds, and continually reworking the layout as their family grew. (They're now expecting baby No. 4!)
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 5, 2026
Pottery Barn's Seashell Decor Gives Your Home Vacation Vibes All Year
We spotted this souvenir-inspired decor trend everywhere in designer homes — here’s how to bring it into yours.
Jessie Quinn
Aug 5, 2026
Valspar’s 2027 Color of the Year Is a Specific Shade of Blue You’ve Overlooked for Years
Designers are calling it a new “neutral” — and we totally agree.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 5, 2026
She Put a Dollar Tree Kitchen Utensil Organizer in Her Bathroom, So I Had to Copy Her
I can’t believe how smart it is.
Keena Al-Wahaidi
Aug 5, 2026
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See How We Used Our New 3D Design Tool to Create a Cute and Colorful Dorm Room
College is the start of a new adventure, and your dorm room is home base for whatever that adventure brings. Creating a space that feels like you — with all your style and personality — means feeling grounded, energized, and confident for the year ahead.Like all questions of style, that looks different to everyone.
Courtney Balestier
Aug 5, 2026
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See How We Used Our New 3D Design Tool to Create a Chill, Classic Dorm Room
Every dorm room starts out the same. The magic happens when you infuse this home away from home with your unique style. Whether your vision board is full of preppy plaids or eclectic color combos, now’s your chance to design the dorm that only you can.Walmart can help make your back-to-campus dreams come true with decor, furniture, and bedding that turns your dorm into a style sanctuary — whatever look that means for you.
Courtney Balestier
Aug 5, 2026
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See How We Used Our New 3D Design Tool to Create This Soft Girl Dorm Room
Shopping for your college dorm room is a little like building flat-pack furniture without the instructions: You sorta know how it’s all going to fit together, but it’s hard to be sure. And when you’re creating your very own home away from home, you want to get it right.Whether you love cottagecore or go all in on maximalism, Walmart has the furnishings, decor, and eye-catching extras to make your dorm feel truly yours.
Courtney Balestier
Aug 5, 2026
An Unfinished Basement Is Now an Inviting Suite with a Tiny IKEA Kitchen
When Shardé Marchewski and her husband, Jens, moved into their 1885 Boston home four years ago, the basement was unfinished. And not just incomplete but like a scene out of a scary movie.Luckily, the couple had a vision — as all creatives tend to: a gorgeous in-law suite complete with a fully functional kitchen. (The kitchen, arguably, ended up being the star of the project.) “We wanted the kitchen to feel timeless, striking, and functional.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 5, 2026