A Pastel-Hued House's Best Room Might Actually Be the Stairway
It's like a sparkly jewel toned movie theater, mixed with a little grandma and a little bohemian.
Nov 13, 2020
There’s One Spot in Every Bedroom That Almost Never Gets Properly Cleaned
Weekend Projects
I'm not talking about the pile on your clothes chair, the stack of books on your dresser, or the growing collection of socks that litter the floor on *someone's* side of the bed.
Nov 13, 2020
45 Ways to Make Your Home the Cleanest It’s Ever Been
There are tons of surprisingly dirty spots sprinkled throughout your space that are super easy to miss.
Nov 10, 2020
A KitchenAid Stand Mixer Was the Best Splurge Gift I've Ever Given Anyone
When in doubt, get someone the gift they'd never buy for themselves.
Nov 12, 2020
Before and After: An Under-$100 Upgrade Transforms a Blah Fireplace
A big risk pays off in this living room.
Nov 12, 2020
Peek Inside Alan Rickman’s New York City Pied-a-Terre for Sale
“He had impeccable taste and a keen sense of design which is reflected in the apartment's renovation."
Nov 12, 2020
This House Has Black Shingles, a Red Front Door, and So Much History
PROPERTY CRUSH
It's tucked away in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Nov 12, 2020
6 Homemade Cleaners That Really Work
Whether you want to swap out stronger, potentially hazardous chemicals for gentle-yet-effective pantry ingredients or you’re just frustrated that your go-to products haven’t been in stock due to the pandemic, consider making your own, homemade cleaners.
Nov 12, 2020
Move Over, White: This (Non-Neutral) Kitchen Cabinet Color Is Trending
This non-neutral is taking over.
Nov 12, 2020
5 Timeless, Budget-Friendly Decorating Tips I Learned From My Grandmother
Solid styling tips ahead!
Nov 12, 2020
The Co-Author of 'Plantopedia' Has a Soothing, Plant-Filled Australia Home
Sophia Kaplan wrote the book on houseplants. No, really. She and Lauren Camilleri, her business partner at their Sydney-based indoor plant and pot delivery service Leaf Supply, are the authors behind "Plantopedia."
Nov 12, 2020
How to Build Better Habits at Home, According to Your Enneagram Type
Shaking up your routine has never been easier.
Nov 12, 2020
Why You Should Keep a Bottle of Peroxide Next to Your Dish Detergent
This household staple boosts the power of your detergent, whether you’re washing by hand or in the dishwasher.
Nov 12, 2020
Even Martha Stewart Isn't Immune to Instagram-Fueled Shopping
NEWS
She spotted this end table on her feed.
Nov 12, 2020
The Warm and Fuzzy History of the American “Family Room”
In the 1940s, a low-stakes environment for play was introduced into homes.
Nov 12, 2020
This Family of 5's Tidy 750-Square-Foot Rental Is Packed With Organizing Ideas
Tyler Moore blogs under the name "Tidy Dad," and tidy is just what you have to be when you're sharing a small NYC third floor walk-up, railroad-style rental apartment with a family.
Nov 11, 2020
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A New Townhome Has Modern Charm in the Heart of Atlanta
Name: Kirk, Shanice, and Tatum BrownLocation: Atlanta, GASize: 2,074 square feetType of home: TownhomeYears lived in: 2When education professionals Kirk and Shanice Brown decided to make the jump from renting to buying in the fast-paced real estate market of Atlanta, they knew they wanted to stay on the city’s East Side. They loved the convenient location, eclectic neighborhoods, and top-notch restaurants.
Nov 12, 2020
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Finish This Simple Cleaning Routine Before You Put Up Holiday Decorations This Year
Holiday Cure
Everyone has an opinion on when it’s the right time to start decorating for holidays, but the only opinion that matters is your own. In a year that has truly tested your spirit, you deserve to break out the twinkle lights early, if that’s going to bring a spot of joy to your life at home.Spoiler alert: We’ll be putting up decorations this weekend. (It’s very choose-your-own adventure-style: do as much or as little early decorating as you’d like.
Nov 12, 2020
15 High-Impact Curb Appeal Makeovers That Prove There's Power in the Details
These exterior redos pack a big punch.
Nov 11, 2020
The Popular Instagram “Cheap Old Houses” Is Getting Their Own HGTV Show
The social media obsession is taking a large step into mainstream television.
Nov 11, 2020
Before and After: These $75 Kitchen Cabinets Get an Unexpected New Life
It's worth it to think outside the (cabinet) box.
Nov 11, 2020
This 3D Printed Sustainable Cabin Gives New Life to “Waste” Wood
It projects and embodies an eco-friendly ethos.
Nov 11, 2020
15 of the Most Life-Changing Home Items Under $100, According to Redditors
Minimal investment, major impact.
Nov 11, 2020
Here's What an Earthquake-Resistant House Looks Like, According to MUJI
NEWS
The Japanese company recently opened a single-story wooden house in the prefecture of Yamaguchi. The sleek wooden house is designed to withstand an earthquake (while looking very Instagrammable).
Nov 11, 2020
The 10 Under-$50 Tools I Bought After Working In a Fancy Restaurant Kitchen
They're both affordable and effective.
Nov 11, 2020
Mobiles Are the (Totally-Adult) Trend Worth Trying Out
STYLE
When I ask you to picture a mobile, I’m guessing you imagine either a sweet symphony of sheep hanging over an infant’s crib, or an Alexander Calder masterpiece. But luckily, mobiles are no longer reserved for babies or loaded art collectors.
Nov 11, 2020
The Winner of "Interior Design Masters" Lives in an Utterly Stunning Victorian
The winner of the first season of "Interior Design Masters" Cassie Nicholas shares this antique-filled Victorian terrace with her husband Edd and their dog Beecher.
Nov 11, 2020
The 12 Best Kids' Bedroom Makeovers We've Ever Seen
Let these happy, kid-friendly spaces inspire your next project.
Nov 11, 2020
5 High-End Details Home Designers Love—and How to Get Them for Less
Wood beams, wainscoting, and beyond—all on the cheap!
Nov 11, 2020
The No-Brainer Purge: 20 Things to Get Rid of Right Now Without a Second Thought
If you've got the urge to get some stuff out of the house, start with this list of items you can say goodbye to right now with no impunity.
Nov 10, 2020
There’s One (Free) Thing at The Top of My Wish List This Year—And It’s a Gift I’m Giving Myself
Holiday Cure
I am issuing a decree that every single person reading this needs to do something selfish this year.
Nov 11, 2020
If You’re Not Putting Your Wreath in this Spot, You’re Missing Out
Can you guess where?
Nov 11, 2020
6 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Cleaning Wine Glasses
We asked Maximilian Riedel, 11th generation CEO and president of glassware company Riedel, to de-bunk several wine-glass-cleaning myths.
Nov 10, 2020
Before and After: This Under-$200 Bathroom Refresh Brings the Spa Vibes
Little changes go a long way in this DIY refresh.
Nov 10, 2020
The Real Differences Between a $5 Plant and a $50 One, According to a Plant Pro
Do you really have to pay more to get a healthy houseplant?
Nov 10, 2020
How Do I Tell My Neighbor She's Ruining My Driveway?
KEY QUESTIONS
Her stone wall is depositing debris every time it rains.
Nov 10, 2020
A Home Stager Brought This Tiny Kitchen “Trapped in the ‘80s” to the Present
BEFORE AND AFTER
See how she did it.
Nov 10, 2020
I'm a Hot Sleeper, and These Are My New Favorite Sheets
If you also wake up sweating most nights, read on.
Nov 10, 2020
This Lived-In Rental Features a Gorgeous Mural & Expert Textile Layering
Interior decorator Sarah Montgomery moved into her West Bucktown 800-square-foot rental apartment and wanted to make it her own.
Nov 10, 2020
This Trendy Shelf is All Over European Homes
And it’s one of the best ways to store books!
Nov 10, 2020
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15 Unexpected Gifts for Every Practical Person on Your List
We all have at least one person on our holiday gift list who values practicality above all else. Regardless of whom you’re shopping for — your dad, your plus one, or even yourself — practical gifts are often the trickiest to get right. You want to find something that’s useful but unique, fun and functional.If you’re stumped for ideas, QVC has a huge selection of gifts that feel thoughtful and festive, but are still extremely practical.
Nov 10, 2020
A Sunny Seattle Home Has an Enviable Pink Sofa and Over 60 Plant Babies
The furniture, art, and views in this Seattle house are so gorgeous!
Nov 10, 2020
Want to be a More Ethical Plant Parent? A Biologist Answers 4 Questions You Didn’t Think to Ask
A simple tweak in your perspective could protect vulnerable ecosystems—and help garden-variety plant parents grow, too.
Nov 10, 2020
5 Humans and 3 Dogs Share an Incredibly Cute 800-Square-Foot Barn House
Family Month
This tour is a look into a family of five Inuit-Métis members of Nunatukavut who share an incredibly cute barn house in a small town in Northern Canada.
Nov 10, 2020
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How to Give Your Entryway a Seasonal Refresh
Entryways can be tricky when it comes to decor. We want them to greet us with warmth and make a great first impression when entering our homes. But on the other hand, they’re generally some of the smallest, narrowest spaces we have to work with — and still need to be uncluttered and functional. That’s where an RIY can help.
Nov 10, 2020
There’s One Year-End Kitchen Cleaning Task You Don’t Want to Put Off Past Today
Holiday Cure
Even this year, when so many people have plans in flux, everyone I talked to wanted to get ahead of this one small task.
Nov 10, 2020
Before and After: From Creepy Attic to Functional Home Office for Two
A few weeks of DIY turned this wasted space into a practical work space.
Nov 9, 2020