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White painted floors in white kitchen before renovation.
I Thought I Wanted an All-White Kitchen — Then I Made It Feel Like Me
When I first discovered the town of Hudson, New York, I felt like a kid in a candy store. There was so much that I wanted to explore. It’s the type of town that seems to have it all: picturesque streets filled with historical homes, rows of antique shops and boutiques, and scenic drives that lead you to local farm stands, wildflower fields, and nature trails. What more could you ask for?
Daniela Araya
Aug 23, 2026
A Designer Removed a Window — And the Kitchen Feels Bigger & Brighter
Breaking the design "rules" can pay off!
Danielle Blundell
Aug 23, 2026
The $38 Toile Party Plates That Look Just Like Fine China
The best part? A set of 60 is only $38.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 23, 2026
This Beloved Anthropologie Blanket Got a Halloween Makeover
This is the stylish, cozy piece you need for fall.
Emma Dangel
Aug 23, 2026
9 IKEA Storage Finds to DIY a Kitchen Pantry for Under $200
They’ll triple your storage.
Alexa Casanova
Aug 23, 2026
The Whimsical Item I Hang on My Curtain Rods to Make My Home Feel Cozy
By mid-August, I find myself wishing for summer to be over and for fall to be here. I like to refer to this awkward period of seasonal transition as “hotumn” (aka hot autumn). I feel the itch for chillier weather, all things pumpkin spice, and cozy sweaters, but summer still hangs on. I could set the mood with a simmer pot, but it’s too hot to run my stovetop. Still, I’m ready to transition my space for fall.
Natalia Vela
Aug 23, 2026
After an IKEA Makeover and Kitchen Reorganization, I Finally Got the Spice Storage of My Dreams
The DIY transformation was worth every penny.
Geraldine Campbell
Aug 23, 2026
This Tiny Kitchen Has Mug Storage in an Unexpected Spot
It’s all about embracing the quirks your home gives you.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 23, 2026
An Awkward and Dark Kitchen Is Now a Chef’s Dream Thanks to IKEA Cabinets
When interior decorator Katie Woodman and her husband, Joseph, first found their split-level house in Ft. Collins, Colorado, they fell hard for its unique features, including a treehouse-like upper deck, a huge wood-burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and a large solarium perfect for plant babies.
Danielle Blundell
Aug 23, 2026
7 Tiny Changes That Made My Kitchen Look Like I Renovated It
The best part? All of these changes were under $100.
Cori Sears
Aug 22, 2026
Lola Blankets’ Biggest Sale of the Year Includes 50% Off Its Popular Throws
There’s no better time to save big.
Britt Franklin
Aug 22, 2026
This “Unbelievably Soft” Blanket Is the Only One I'll Ever Need
Hello, cozy season!
Charli Penn
Aug 22, 2026
A Renter-Friendly Wall and IKEA BILLY Created a Moody Office
”The office didn’t exist before,” Alana Resnick says. When she and her boyfriend, Miles Ronbeck, found their Upper East Side apartment, it had a very long living space. And while they originally were looking for an apartment with two bedrooms (to convert one into a dedicated office), they fell in love with the natural light and the ample square footage.
LJ Smelker
Aug 22, 2026
The 90% Rule Will Save You Thousands on Your Next Home Project
Sometimes settling for second-best is the key to a successful renovation.
Laura Fenton
Aug 22, 2026
I Spotted Trader Joe’s Best Fall Candle (It’s Sure to Sell Out Again!)
The best part? It's only $4.
Zee Krstic
Aug 22, 2026
The Pioneer Woman Just Made Luxe Velvet Bedding Affordable (Only $60!)
And the colors? Super dreamy.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 22, 2026
She Put a 5-Tier Shelf Behind Her Bathroom Door
The bathroom is often the smallest room in people’s homes — it certainly is in mine. The fact that it’s so small makes it uniquely tough when it comes to finding storage solutions that actually make sense.There are all sorts of methods — like over-the-toilet organizers and mirrored medicine cabinets — that are meant to make the most of the space you have, but what if even that’s not enough?
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Aug 22, 2026
I Put the 90/90 Rule to the Test in My Closet, and Fully Decluttered It in an Hour
It was so easy.
Jennifer Billock
Aug 22, 2026
This Unusually Shaped Canopy Bed Created a Separate Bedroom in a Tiny Studio
It really leans into “eclectorian” design.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 22, 2026
How I Decluttered Years of Unopened Boxes in My Attic Without Guilt 
I wish I'd known about it sooner.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 22, 2026
They Made a Blank-Box Living Room Look Custom Without Hiring a Carpenter
Meredith Rose’s wedding registry included something not all registries do: power tools, which she was eager to use post-wedding to turn her townhouse into a space that actually reflected her design aesthetic.“My style is pretty classic in all areas of my life, so I wanted my home to feel the same way,” says Rose, who is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Sarah Lyon
Jan 15, 2021
IKEA’s $13 Storage Gem Solved My Small Living Room Problems
You know when people ask you what you like to do for fun? My response is always, “I like to stroll around IKEA and see the latest and greatest.” (And, of course, enjoy some meatballs too). Usually there’s something that piques my interest, but never have I been as gobsmacked as I was when I spotted the KJUGE storage pouf out of the corner of my eye.
Annita Katee
Aug 21, 2026
40+ Absurdly Small Entryways That Feature Genius Storage Ideas
All featured in our real house tour archive.
Zee Krstic
Aug 21, 2026
She Didn't Want Her TV Taking Up Wall Space — So She Hung It from the Ceiling
It’s less than $80.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 21, 2026
We’ve Used This Housekeeping Rule in My Family for 75 Years — It’s the Secret to Spotless Kitchen Drawers
My grandmother swore by it.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 21, 2026
This Kitchen Was Anything but Functional Until It Got a Light, Modern Redo
Sometimes you’ve gotta go big when it comes to a renovation, and that doesn’t always mean in terms of scale. Often, it’s about the scope of the work and taking a chance on layout tweaks and storage changes to find what works for you. That was the case for designer Anita Yokota and her late ’90s cook space, which she shares with her husband, Travis, and three daughters.
Danielle Blundell
Feb 8, 2021
You’d Never Expect to See Ombré Walls in a Laundry Room — But It Works
Multipurpose rooms, because of the nature of what they are (essentially combining two separate spaces, with their own goals and needs, into one), can easily become overwhelming and a headache. For June Cruz, that room was her dual laundry room and mudroom. It had no storage or organization, which made it a dysfunctional area. “It was essentially a drop zone for our coats, shoes, and bags, as well as our weekly laundry,” June describes.
LJ Smelker
Aug 20, 2026
I Thought I Knew Every Inch of HomeGoods — Then I Found This New Section
It’s the secret area that’s hiding in plain sight (with some of the best stuff).
Danielle Blundell
Aug 20, 2026
They Thought Buying This 1899 House Was a Huge Mistake — Until They DIYed It
Seven years and a $60,000 DIY renovation later, this once-neglected New Orleans home is packed with color, vintage finds, and smart budget-friendly ideas.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 20, 2026
I Stopped Keeping Plastic Deli Containers — This Nontoxic Food Storage Set Is So Much Better
I use them every single day.
Quinn Fish
Aug 20, 2026
Forget Plain Ceilings — Why a Real Estate Agent Says This Color Is Best
One of the most stylish things to do in any home is to “break” the fifth wall, also known as the ceiling, and douse it in a brilliant hue or an eye-popping pattern. But if you’re looking to soon sell your home — or are anxious about embracing trends for fear that it may impact your resale value — you may find yourself wondering if this look is right for you.
Candace Ramirez
Aug 20, 2026
I Took Photos of My Home to Declutter It, and I Couldn’t Believe the Results
It was shockingly easy.
Keena Al-Wahaidi
Aug 20, 2026
5 Things Nobody Needs in Their Kitchen After 55
I asked a pro organizer who works with empty-nesters.
Heather Bien
Aug 20, 2026
“The Shards” Filmed at L.A. Spots That Haven’t Changed Since the ’80s
Some of these ‘80s hot spots haven’t changed at all.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 20, 2026
A Cramped Galley Kitchen Had One Problem — They Completely Opened It Up
Sometimes inspiration strikes where you’d least expect it — and closer to home than you’d imagine. For homeowners Sean and Brian, that couldn’t be more true: All it took was viewing their friend’s renovated, open kitchen — a friend who just happened to live in the same building. That layout showed them what they were missing, namely a space that would make entertaining so much more enjoyable.
Danielle Blundell
Aug 20, 2026
This IKEA Hack Looks Custom — and Saved Her Up to $10,000
Kristin Purcell spent this past year working from her Florida home and needed a designated space for an office. The creative lead — and chief candle pourer — behind the popular online decor shop, Henro Company, Kristin originally thought she’d use a spare bedroom.
Danielle Blundell
Aug 19, 2026
The 6 Best Places to Shop for Motorized Blinds Online
Perfect light is just a tap away.
Laura Gurfein
Aug 19, 2026
She Recreated a $35,000 Designer Dresser with IKEA — for Just $335
Honestly? We may love it more than the designer option.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 19, 2026
34 Housewarming Gift Ideas Your Friends Will Love You For
Say “welcome home” in style.
Sofia Rivera
Aug 19, 2026
How This Designer Used a $70 Retail Find in a 19th-Century Home Renovation
I can’t believe it’s not vintage!
Kelsey Mulvey
Aug 19, 2026
I Can’t Believe How Expensive These Amazon Lamps Look, Starting at $28
Every one is a designer dupe.
Megan Gray
Aug 19, 2026
40 Organizational Products to Buy if You Want Your Home Organized
Finding organizing solutions for your home can be a frustrating experience. Between researching and sifting through hundreds of products (and their corresponding reviews), you can spend countless hours looking for the right solution for your space. We’re here to help you sort through all that clutter. No more constant scrolling, searching through reviews, or hunting down deals. We’ve done the work for you.
Stephanie Nguyen
Aug 19, 2026
Everyone Told Him Not to Put His Bed in the Middle of This 300-Square-Foot Studio — He Did It Anyway
Plus, I’ve never seen a litter box that’s so chic.
Kiritin
Aug 19, 2026
This World Market Table Will Take You to France for Less Than a Flight
I’m thinking about buying a second one for my patio.

Heather Bien
Aug 19, 2026
Dollar Tree Is Selling a $2 Stained Glass Dupe You'll Love
It creates both lots of charm and tons of privacy.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 19, 2026
9 Magnetic Shelves That Turn the Outside of Your Fridge into Unexpected Storage
They’re game-changers in tiny kitchens!
Alexa Casanova
Aug 19, 2026
9 Dated Kitchen Trends That Don't Add Value to Your Home
One of the most interesting home kitchens I’ve ever seen combined aspects of Americana and Greek styles. It was in Illinois and I had never seen anything like it. The kitchen had carved wood valances around a fake shingled roof, all accented by regal Greek columns that you might find in a fast-casual gyro shop. I was house hunting at the time and ultimately passed on this spectacular piece of property with this, let’s just say, unique kitchen.
Jennifer Billock
Aug 19, 2026
They Were Tired of Their All-Brown Kitchen — So They Went All-In on Teal
White cabinets are nice, but this color is a looker.
Christianna Silva
Aug 19, 2026