white kitchen with blue cabinets before renovation
They Stretched Every Dollar and Gave Their Kitchen a Contemporary Redo
When food blogger Christine Han and her partner moved into their Brooklyn apartment in the summer of 2021, they knew they had a big renovation project ahead of them. Luckily, they were more than willing to tackle the work — especially the kitchen, which was a mishmash of furniture, inefficient appliances, and odd backsplash tiles. Before they began, Christine convinced her partner that they could revamp the space for less than $2,000.
Aug 14, 2026
The 10 Home Trends Designers Are Betting Will Only Get Bigger in 2026
It's good news because a lot of these looks are total favorites.
Aug 14, 2026
Stop Hosting Boring Dinner Parties — Do This Super-Low-Effort, Fun Night-In Instead
In theory, hosting a dinner party is wonderful. But somewhere between planning the menu, shopping for groceries, cooking, and setting the table, what should be a fun evening with friends can easily become an exhausting project. The pressure to time every dish perfectly and make everything look “just so” often drains the joy out of the night. As the host, you’re stuck doing the work preparing (and often cleaning up) while everyone else unwinds and spends quality time together.
Aug 14, 2026
This $22 Mosquito-Repelling Device Is My Outdoor Superhero
It’s odor-free, too!
Aug 14, 2026
She Draped a Scarf Over IKEA’s Paper Lantern, and It Looks Custom
It’ll save you hundreds.
Aug 14, 2026
28 Cool & Creative Hobbies to Do at Home
Throughout my twenties, life outside of work and grad school revolved around comedy. Whether I was channeling group mind with my improv classmates or throwing together slapdash weekly sketch shows, I was never far from a theater. I never pursued comedy professionally, but I loved the creative outlet. These days, I’m in need of a new hobby.
Aug 14, 2026
The #1 Design Mistake Ruining Your "Quiet Luxury" Vibe, According to Designers
Hint: Bigger isn’t always better.
Aug 14, 2026
The $12 IKEA Fall Decor That's Bringing Back a Very '70s Look
Honestly? You’ll want to keep this fall piece out all year long.
Aug 14, 2026
I Put a Curtain Rod on My Fridge, and It’s the Smartest Storage Trick
It’s perfect for tiny kitchens.
Aug 14, 2026
Teal Walls Made This Kitchen Feel Dated — 3 DIYs Changed Everything
When Orima Kamalu describes the former kitchen in her colorful, DIY-filled house, it’s hard not to wonder why she wanted to make any changes at all.“The original kitchen was always a lovely, large open space with plenty of storage and room to move around. The units were all gloss-white with chrome-effect bar handles,” she explains. However, while the kitchen (which Orima thinks was last updated in the early 2000s) was functional, it wasn’t exactly their style.
Aug 14, 2026