The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning & Caring For Kitchen Cabinets
There's one major component of our kitchens that may not be getting the attention it needs to stay clean even though we use and see them every day.
Feb 11, 2020
We Ordered a Bunch of Faux Monstera Leaves and This One is the Best
This is one long-lasting, budget "frond-ly" way to get a tropical vibe at home.
Feb 11, 2020
Actor Erich Bergen's NYC Apartment Is a Mid-Century Modern Meets Studio 54 Style
Actor Erich Bergen's NYC apartment is like what the inside of his brain looks like.
Feb 11, 2020
16 Tweets that Prove Aesop Soap is the Height of Luxury
"Imagine how fun it would feel to be Aesop-soaps-in-the-guest-bathroom rich."
Feb 10, 2020
We Ordered the 5 Most Popular Fake Succulents—and This is the Best One
Succulents are hard, and you're not a failure if you've killed one (hundred) of them. Just... don't buy any more. Live ones, I mean.
Feb 10, 2020
This App Helped Me Get Lost in My Own City—And Discover New Places Along the Way
It allows people to “be drawn by the attractions of the terrain and the encounters they find there.”
Feb 9, 2020
The 2020 Oscars Swag Bags Actually Have Some Affordable Home Items, Starting at Just $25
This year’s gift bag is worth more than $100,000, and while many of the items are certainly over-the-top, there are actually a few affordable home items you’ll want to snag yourself.
Feb 9, 2020
Before and After: This Kitchen Redo is a Perfect Blend of Modern and Traditional
It's a little last century, a little this century, and a lot stylish.
Feb 8, 2020
Here’s the Most Popular Valentine’s Day Candy In Every State, and It’s Breaking (Conversation) Hearts
There's a new supreme leader of Valentine's Day candy.
Feb 8, 2020
This Berlin Loft Just Exudes Effortless Cool
This apartment used to be the building's laundry room, and there are still the original, handwritten instructions for the washing machines and the electrical system framed on the walls.
Feb 8, 2020
Gorgeous Tile, Stunning Wallpaper, and a Perfect Gallery Wall Shine in This Home
This whole home's remodel came together in an organic, emotional, and beautiful way.
Feb 7, 2020
The 7 Deadly Sins of Trying to Recreate ‘Fixer Upper’ Style
It's not as easy as it looks on "Fixer Upper." Well, unless you have a stockpile of vintage treasures, your own line at Target, and a partner in crime like Chip.
Feb 7, 2020
7 Loft Bed Ideas You Can Still Try, Even Though You’re an Adult
There’s a certain childish delight in the idea of literally climbing into bed every night and settling into your own private sleep cubby.
Feb 7, 2020
Urban Outfitters' Spring Collection Basically Belongs in an Art Museum
Just wait until you see the bookshelf.
Feb 7, 2020
Cool Art & Cute DIYs Make This 475-Square-Foot NYC Apartment Elegant & Eccentric
Each space has its own cool energy.
Feb 7, 2020
Instant Architecture: A Fresh Modern Trend In Traditional Wall Treatments
Wall trim is a strong visual signal, conveying the architectural style of a room in a glance. Panel molding and chair rails are most closely associated with traditional homes, but wood trim in geometric and repetitive shapes can easily look modern. Use one of these ideas as an inexpensive way to transform flat surfaces with pattern and texture.
Feb 6, 2020
10 Paint Colors With Cult Followings
Go-to paint colors we see over and over again.
Feb 6, 2020
How To: Start a No-Dig Garden … Step by Step
A few weeks ago we blogged an article in the LA Times about No-Dig Gardens. They require less water than traditional gardens and they’re an easy way to start a raised bed. You can even start one right over a patch of grass you want to get rid of. Another easy gardening option is bringing the garden inside with grass you can grow indoors. Our friend and coworker, Hulda Nelson, tipped us off to the article.
Feb 6, 2020
How to Make an Easy, No-Sew Cushion
If you read the January Cure diaries, you probably saw my window seats, both bare and then with cushions. If you’re interested, here’s how I made the cushions in about an hour. FoamUpholstery fabricPlywood SheetsThin Batting (Optional) Measuring TapeScissorsHammer or Rubber MalletStaple Gun (with staples of course)Foam CutterKnife, electric or otherwise1. Measure your space and cut foam to the same dimensions.
Feb 6, 2020
12 IKEA Hacks to Keep Your Houseplants Happy
Get more greenery at home, and keep more green in your wallet.
Feb 6, 2020
Twitter Asked People to Share the Ugliest Things They Own, and the Replies Do Not Disappoint
While we accept all home items for who they are, these definitely made our eyes go wide.
Feb 6, 2020
DIY Home Decor: How To Paint a Faux Concrete Wall Finish
A few years ago I wrote about a distressed glazing technique which has a distressed feel to it, a way we developed to add visual texture to your walls that doesn’t like a stock rag rolling. Here, we take this process one step further. The look is both soft and contemporary, works well in urban environments, and is still livable. It’s unique every time, and in this example we’re emphasizing a linear quality, as if the “concrete” was poured into a wood formwork.
Feb 6, 2020
You’re More Likely to Splurge on Your Dog Than Your Cat—Here’s Why
A recent study explains why you might be spending more for Fido than Fluffy.
Feb 6, 2020
7 Spaces That Prove a Full Sized Sofa Isn’t the Be-All, End-All of Living Room Design
It's totally possible to make a living room work—and work well—without a large-scale sofa. You just have to be down for a not quite traditional layout.
Feb 6, 2020
The Kardashian-West House is Almost Entirely Devoid of Color, Except for This One Room
Even though we see much of their lives on social media and on their reality show, we rarely get a glimpse of Kim Kardashian West’s home with husband Kanye West. Sure, we know they live in Calabasas, near several other members of the Kardashian-Jenner brood, but the famous couple seemed pretty intent on keeping their actual digs private—that is, until now.
Feb 5, 2020
This 560-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is Full of Gorgeous Renter-Friendly Ideas
Nearly everything in Miki's modern, colorful, maximal studio apartment is either second hand, Target, or IKEA.
Feb 5, 2020
This 1930s Kitchen Staple is Making a Comeback
If Joanna Gaines is on board, it's probably the next big thing.
Feb 4, 2020
Here’s What 5 Animated Bedrooms Would Look Like in Real Life
Check out the rooms of Doug Funnie, Tina Belcher, and more.
Feb 4, 2020
A 248-Square-Foot Tiny House Is Basically All Windows (& Seriously Dreamy Views)
Monique and partner Aswan designed and built this tiny house themselves over eight months.
Feb 3, 2020
6 Cleaning Mistakes that Could Ruin Your Phone (and Other Electronics)
It's better to be dirty than useless. Some cleaning methods can permanently damage your device, or maybe even render it unusable.
Feb 3, 2020
This Is Definitely the Cheeriest Tiny House of All Time
It's full of pops of color, energetic patterns, cute organizing ideas, and a great vibe... and all in just 145 square feet!
Feb 3, 2020
Beautifully Organized: Family Rooms
A family room is the workhorse of the home: television, playtime, conversation, games, relaxing. It’s the room that has to handle it all. Here are some examples of rooms that manage not only to accommodate all those activities, but also to do it beautifully. TOP ROW: 1. Chris Colleen’s Small, Hip Family Home: Here, instruments on the wall are ready-at-hand and decorative.
Feb 3, 2020
17 Smart and Beautiful Ways to Organize Your Kitchen Shelves & Cabinets
Here are some of the sharpest ideas for arranging your kitchen—straight from real homes.
Feb 3, 2020
This $10 Amazon Buy Is a Cheap Way to Safely Change Your Locks
Rest easy in your new home.
Feb 3, 2020
How To Clean Hardwood Floors with Black Tea
It’s warm and soothing for your body, but did you know you can also use black tea to clean your hardwood floors? Tannins in the tea add a light, warm “stain” and help to bring out the wood’s natural warm tones. In addition to it’s beautifying qualities, black tea derived from the Camellia sinensis plant contain polyphenolic compounds that prevent microbial growth.
Feb 3, 2020
There’s a Wrong Way to Refinish Floors and Then There’s This Way
I learned this one the hard way.
Feb 3, 2020
How Not to Kill Your Houseplants, According to Botanists
These professionals know what they're talking about.
Feb 3, 2020
6 Tips for Buying Plants You Won’t Kill, According to This Author and Plant Store Pro
Shopping for plants (and learning how to care for them) can be overwhelming even for the most experienced plant parents.
Feb 3, 2020
Try This 4-Step Guide to Improve Your Restless Winter Sleep
You'd think with all the nesting you'd be sleeping like a baby during the winter season. Not so.
Feb 3, 2020
Before & After: This Once-Generic Room Is Unrecognizable After a Makeover
DIY millwork and a fresh coat of paint have COMPLETELY transformed this generic room.
Feb 3, 2020
How To Clean and Remove Odors from a Garbage Disposal or Blender
A dirty garbage disposal is often the culprit for bad smells in the kitchen. Food bits can cling to the disposal and pipes and create extremely unpleasant odors. The best way to de-stink your kitchen is with a healthy dose of all-natural ingredients that will loosen tough food particles and get the pipes moving! Any time I’m cooking or baking with lemons, I try to squeeze out any excess or leftover juice down my drains for that added smell of freshness in the kitchen.
Feb 2, 2020
This Robot Will Keep Your Cat Entertained When You’re Not Home
This robot is purr-fect.
Feb 2, 2020
6 Unique Succulents That Aren’t All Over Instagram (Yet)
These six beauties are real head-turners.
Jan 31, 2020
A 200-Square-Foot San Francisco Studio Is Teeny, But Elegant
There's stained glass hanging in the window, a cool David Bowie print, and a sleek bookcase smartly separating the living room and bedroom.
Jan 31, 2020
Le Creuset Just Announced Two New Colors—And They’re Perfect for a Maximalist Table
The official names: Artichaut and Nectar!
Jan 31, 2020
The Space-Wasting Storage Mistake You May Be Making
Are you wasting space and not realizing it? Find out what mistake you may be making, plus get two great IKEA storage product recommendations from tiny home dwellers.
Jan 30, 2020
Your Houseplants Need Dusting—So Here’s One Way to Clean Plants That’s Fun for You, Too
Weekend Projects
Dusting plants is what I like to call a "wow, must be nice to have that kind of time" chore.
Jan 30, 2020
How To Make a One-Bedroom Apartment Work for a Family of Four
It can be done.
Jan 30, 2020
How To Clean & Maintain a Gas Stove
The cleaning up part certainly isn’t as fun (or as tasty) as the cooking part, but it’s a job that must be done. Check out these handy tips for a stovetop your mother would be proud of! Cleaning as you go truly is the best way to save yourself from having to cleanup a disaster of a mess like the one above. But sometimes life gets busy and there just isn’t time between the cooking and the eating and the evening’s engagements to wipe down that stove.
Jan 30, 2020
10 Colors That Make Great Accent Walls
To help take the guesswork out of giving your space a quick and easy refresh, we rounded up our favorite no-fail shades.
Jan 29, 2020
Before and After: A Cheery But Still Classic Update for This 1880s Entryway
The "after" is a whole lot brighter, but still exactly right for this 140-year-old house.
Jan 29, 2020
I’ve Been Using This Kitchen Sponge for Over Two Months—And It Still Hasn’t Gotten Gross
Step away from the smelly sponge, I've got just the solution for you!
Jan 29, 2020
The Big Color Trend That’s Officially Replacing White Bathrooms
This one is going nowhere.
Jan 28, 2020
This 100-Year-Old House Is One of the Most Minimal, Organized Homes Ever
Kristen Ziegler, the professional organizer who founded Minima, lives in an impeccably organized, minimal Richmond house she recently updated.
Jan 28, 2020
Before and After: Paint and Hardware Make These Kitchen Cabinets Look Brand New
The after's lighter, brighter, and way more modern.
Jan 28, 2020
This ‘90s Themed Candle Collection Is Like, Totally Nostalgic
You can light up one of these candles inspired by the decade and relive the glory days.
Jan 28, 2020
A Minimal, Modern Brooklyn Loft Combines IKEA Staples and Pops of Color
The apartment is a blend of mid-century modern and contemporary pieces that reflect a love for design, consisting of IKEA staples, family heirlooms, gifts from friends, inside jokes, and statement steals, and more.
Jan 28, 2020
Instant Pot Secretly Launched a Brand New Kitchen Essential—Here’s What You Need to Know
A souped-up version of our favorite kitchen staple!
Jan 27, 2020
Here’s How a Family of Six Lived Comfortably in a 2.5-Bedroom Condo
There isn't one secret to it—just a lot of little ones.
Jan 24, 2020
This Divisive Kitchen Trend Is Not Going Anywhere in 2019
It may not be for everyone, but it looks like this trend is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future.
Jan 24, 2020
The Anatomy of an Instagrammable Living Room
When you're on the 'gram regularly, you start noticing certain items popping up time and time again.
Jan 24, 2020
This Editor-Approved, Cult-Favorite Comforter Is 20 Percent Off Right Now
We tried a magic tech-infused comforter to get through the temperamental Sprintertime weather.
Jan 24, 2020
4 Things You Should Never Do If You Live in a Loft
Loft living is the dream, right?
Jan 23, 2020
This California A-Frame Cabin Is Truly an Adorable Home in the Woods
Click if you want to see a cat adorably jump-climbing up a ladder.
Jan 23, 2020
This Will Be the Most Popular Color In 2020, According to a Trend Study (Spoiler: It’s Not Blue)
Even though we’re officially into the new decade, that doesn’t stop the predictions from coming—and this trends study delivers a new option for this year’s most popular color.
Jan 23, 2020
A Pro Organizer's Brooklyn Apartment Has Impeccably Neat Closets and Cabinets
Professional organizer Claire DeBoer shares this inspiringly tidy and organized Brooklyn home with her partner.
Jan 22, 2020
7 Overlooked Plants That Thrive in an Apartment with Overzealous Heat
Landlord got your apartment a little too toasty? No worries—these plants can take it.
Jan 22, 2020
This Iconic British Brand’s Ingenious Kitchen Tools Will Help You Cut Down on Clutter
The dual-purpose pieces will save you space and effort.
Jan 22, 2020
7 Pro Organizers Reveal Their Biggest Organizing “Don’ts”
And they share what you should be doing instead.
Jan 22, 2020