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The Painted Island Is the Star of This Cottage-Inspired Kitchen Redo

Searching for and purchasing a home isn’t a small task. Not only is this process a major life milestone, but it can also be a hefty financial commitment. Knowing this, it’s totally fair to want to find a space that checks all the boxes. But in some situations, sacrifices might be necessary. Like when Lauren Alexander bought her condominium in 2021. “The home had good bones — beautiful crown molding and a stunning view with lots of natural light,” Lauren shares.

LJ Smelker

Aug 18, 2026

Castlery Sofas Are Finally in Stores — I Tested (and Rated!) Every Sofa on Display

We did the research for you.

Alexa Casanova

Aug 18, 2026

This $13 Dollar Tree DIY Storage Hack Makes the Perfect Organizer

When it comes to workspaces, I find I need plenty of small-space storage solutions that can keep up with all of my pens, crafting supplies, and other desk accoutrement. Portable, multi-compartment storage is ideal, and it can actually be super-useful for corralling all sorts of stuff around the house: office supplies, makeup and nail polish, paint, crafting tools, jewelry, even mini condiments and sauces.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Aug 18, 2026

I Test Sofas for a Living — These Are the 16 Comfiest Sectionals for Every Space

Shop my picks from West Elm, Ashley, and more top retailers.

Nikol Slatinska

Aug 18, 2026

This Interior Designer Fit Four Distinct "Rooms" Into His 230-Square-Foot Studio

Interior Designer Jean Pierre Ortiz transformed a blank studio into a home with an entryway area, living room area, dining/work area, and bedroom area by making every piece work harder.

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 18, 2026

I Spent a Year Re-Creating ChatGPT’s Design for My Yard

My home had zero curb appeal — so I let ChatGPT act as my personal landscape designer.

Stephanie Montes

Aug 18, 2026

This Mini Alarm Clock Looks Like a Retro Find — And It Finally Stopped My Snooze Habit

Ask anyone who knows me, and they’ll tell you that I’ve never, ever had any trouble falling asleep. It’s waking up that’s the problem. I’m a notorious snoozer, and I have the horrible habit of oversleeping, then jolting awake in a panic about being late for work (not exactly a graceful start to the morning).

Alexa Casanova

Aug 18, 2026

I Put My Grandmother’s Trick for Cleaning Stainless Steel to the Test, and Now I’m Never Using Anything Else

It works like a charm.

Marlen Komar

Aug 18, 2026

I Put a Coffee Mug Hanger in My Entryway, and It’s the Smartest Small-Space Hack

It created storage out of thin air.

Caroline Lubinsky

Aug 18, 2026

Costco's Floral Printed Sheets Are Cozy, Cutesy, and Somehow Under $15

Excuse me while I grab three sets for fall.

Zee Krstic

Aug 18, 2026

They Changed Almost Everything but the Cabinets in This 2000s Kitchen

Orange-y wooden cabinets from the ’90s and 2000s might have a bit of a dated look to them, but they can be worth keeping just for the sheer quality of the wood. Throw a little paint on them, and they’ll be perfectly on-trend today, when dark gray, navy, and deep green paint colors reign.

Sarah Everett

Aug 18, 2026