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Good News, Bulk Buying Brides: Costco Now Has a Wedding Registry
Have you ever wandered the massive aisles of your local warehouse store, wondering why you can’t easily ask your friends and family to buy you a 120-pack of coffee pods or a 36-pack of water pitcher replacement filters? Well, now it’s only a click away, because Costco has recently announced its new gift registry.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
Beyond Granite: 8 Other Countertop Materials to Consider
Cambria Bold
Jul 17, 2020
Here’s Why We Feel Stressed Ending the Day with a Cluttered Inbox
Inbox zero isn't always attainable, and it shouldn't be.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 17, 2020
There’s a Hidden Top-Loading Washing Machine In this Kitchen!
From Apartment Therapy → There’s a Hidden Top-Loading Washing Machine In this Kitchen!
Cambria Bold
Jul 17, 2020
10 Beautiful Ways to Style a Bar Cart
From Apartment Therapy → 10 Beautifully Styled Bar Carts Worth Throwing a Party For A bar cart is more than just a place to store your booze and drink accessories — think of it as a way to show off your sense of style! Here are 10 ways to to outfit and decorate your bar cart!
The Kitchn Editors
Jul 17, 2020
SMEG Adds Even More Appliances That Are Actual Works of Art
It’s Design Week in Milan and SMEG and Dolce & Gabbana are back with even more appliances turned art. If you thought the fridges were extra, just wait until you have a hand painted oven and range hood to match. The collection, called Sicily Is My Love, started as an exhibit at Milan Design Week in 2016. The fashion brand enlisted artists to paint traditional imagery on one hundred of the appliance maker’s hugely popular retro style refrigerators.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
This Totally Rad Airbnb Will Transport You Back to the ‘80s
No DeLorean required.
Elizabeth Entenman
Jul 17, 2020
6 Rules For Practical Dining Room Rugs
The Kitchn Editors
Jul 17, 2020
Here’s How You Can Help Make a Gilmore Girls LEGO Set Happen
People love LEGO. They also love Gilmore Girls. Now the two have come together in an idea so pure and beautiful that we can’t help but love it. Behold, a replica Luke’s Diner made from the toy blocks. While we’re waiting for Netflix, the showrunners, and cast to figure out if there will be more episodes of the revival or not, GG fans now have something else to possibly look forward to.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 16, 2020
There’s a Clueless Pop-Up Coming to LA and We’re Like, Totally Buggin’
The 1995 teen film is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 16, 2020
What’s Your IKEA Love Language? Take This Quiz to Find Out
With Valentine’s Day this week, we’ve all got love on the brain. And if you’re sitting in your apartment, lost for words to express how you feel to your loved one, maybe it’s time to figure out your IKEA love language. Do you love your partner like a BEKVAM or a MALM? Take this super scientific, highly romantic quiz to find out. A. Knowing someone is serious about our relationship B. Being one half of an “it” couple C.
Nora Taylor
Jul 16, 2020
Home Again Is Out Today, And With It, A New Nancy Meyers Kitchen To Love
If your weekend calls for a dose of interior eye candy, allow us to alert you to the existence of Home Again. The latest Nancy Meyers produced film with droolworthy sets (including a stellar kitchen, obviously) is in theaters today. The film is produced by Meyers and written and directed by her daughter, Hallie Meyers-Shyer, in effect making it sort of like but not quite your average Meyers rom com.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 16, 2020
Karlie Kloss’ Nolita Digs Are On The Market For $6.9 Million
Model and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss and businessman Joshua Kushner have put their stylish Nolita condo at 211 Elizabeth Street on the market just months after getting married. The 2,000 square-foot home designed by acclaimed architecture firm Roman and Williams (who also designed the Ace Hotel New York) is listed for $6.995 million.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jul 16, 2020
World Sleep Day: 73 of Our Best Tips for Better Shut Eye
No matter which side of the bed you got up on this morning, chances are, you could probably use a little more shut eye. Today is the tenth annual World Sleep Day, an event intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important sleep related issues. We do our fair share of talking about snoozing around here, so today, we’ve rounded up our best tips for a better night’s sleep. Don’t let your space steal your sleep.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 16, 2020
Tricks to Stacking Any Washer & Dryer to Save Space
When you don’t have a large kitchen or enough space for all of your appliances, it’s time to get creative. You’ll have to find space where you can salvage it, optimize your kitchen for maximum efficiency, so that it works, looks good, and still doesn’t feel cramped. The placement is also important, since you don’t want the washer and dryer column towering over your dinner table.
Range Govindan
Jul 16, 2020
15 Casual Bohemian Kitchens
The Kitchn Editors
Jul 16, 2020
Food Label Ideas for Easier Entertaining
Cambria Bold
Jul 16, 2020
Beverly Hills Mansion Formerly Owned By Ellen & Portia Hits the Market for $34M
This private, massively gated, historic Beverly Hills mansion has a star-studded list of former residents nearly as long as the credits in an Oceans XX film (including Ellen Degeneres and Kelly Wearstler), and just hit the market for a whopping $34 million. The classic five-bedroom residence was built in the 1950s for Diane and Charles Skouras Jr.
Melissa Massello
Jul 16, 2020
Take a Look at Britney Spears’ Former Estate For Sale
The pop star's former home, a sprawling Mediterranean estate in Beverly Hills, has officially hit the market for $6.8 million.
Megan Johnson
Jul 16, 2020
Chip and Jo Are Expanding Their Magnolia Empire with 6 New Stores
Not even the Texas summer heat can slow down Chip and Joanna Gaines from expanding their Magnolia empire.
Lydia Mack
Jul 16, 2020
Stop Worrying: 7 Things About Your Home That Aren’t a Big Deal
Do you fret over certain aspects of your home? Do they keep you up at night? Do you spend hours Googling (or Apartment Therapy-ing) for the answer that will fix your problem and tone down your home-related stress? There are plenty of things to worry about when it comes to home, but these seven things aren’t them. Take the worries after the jump off your plate and spend your mental energy on enjoying your space and your life! Don’t worry… 1.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 16, 2020
Fixer Upper Fined $40K by the EPA for Lead Paint Violations
If you’ve ever watched an episode of Fixer Upper and wondered, “Huh, I guess they don’t have lead paint in Texas?,” you’re not alone. One such viewer happened to be an EPA employee—and now the Gaineses are on the hook for $40,000 in lead paint violation penalties. This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it had settled with Chip and Joanna Gaines’s company, Magnolia Homes, for violating rules related to lead-based paint.
Melissa Massello
Jul 15, 2020
Nate Berkus And Jeremiah Brent Are Obsessed With This Distinctive Marble, And We Can See Why
It screams luxury.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 15, 2020
Before and After: HGTV’s “Good Bones” Restored This Abandoned Victorian Home—And It’s Completely Unrecognizable
Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak modernized the house while preserving some of its original charm.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 15, 2020
This Is What New York City Would Look Like If Cars Were Banned
Architect and urbanist Vishaan Chakrabarti and his firm Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) believe that taking cars off the streets of Manhattan is a necessary step toward that better future.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 14, 2020
DIY Stock Tank Pools Are the Instagram Trend of the Summer
Staycations never looked so good.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 14, 2020
This Facebook Group Is a Treasure Trove of Affordable Historic Homes
Corners of the internet like this Facebook group and old house Instagram accounts are places where people can appreciate these properties and the craftsmanship that went into them.
Laura Martisiute
Jul 13, 2020
This House in England Looks Like a ‘Giant Wooden Spaceship’
After only a few months on the market, the unusually shaped Roundhouse in Deanshanger, England, listed for £900,000 ($1.1 million) is now sold, subject to contract. The home was featured on “Grand Designs,” a British TV series highlighting people building their dream homes themselves, in 2014. During the episode in the fourteenth season of the show, the property was described as a “giant wooden spaceship, ” Curbed noted.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jul 12, 2020
Turns Out, You’ve Been Calculating Your Dog’s Age in”Human Years” All Wrong
The doggy aging process is a lot weirder than we thought.
Laura Martisiute
Jul 12, 2020
This NYC Apartment Has a Shower in the Kitchen, and Twitter Has Questions
The property went viral on Twitter recently when user @angelicaalzona posted about the listing, showing a shower smack dab in the middle of the kitchen, right between the sink and the fridge.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 10, 2020
This TikTok Plant Expert Will Make You Fall In Love With Gardening
Since posting his first TikTok in December 2019, Bridgewater has built a following of over 560,000 users who rely on him for tips on gardening and general life advice.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 10, 2020
Neil Armstrong’s Former Home in Texas Is Full of Mid-Century Charm
In El Lago, about 30 miles outside of Houston and just a short drive from NASA's Johnson Space Center, you can snag the mid-century home that served as home base to astronaut Neil Armstrong during the famed Gemini and Apollo missions.
Megan Johnson
Jul 10, 2020
The London Pink House that Inspired ‘101 Dalmatians’ Is For Sale
The charming English townhouse that inspired author Dodie Smith’s “The Hundred and One Dalmatians” (which was later adapted into the popular 1961 Disney animated film), is on the market for the first time in 37 years.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 10, 2020
This Adorable Oregon Home Listing Features a Truly Terrifying Basement, and Twitter Has Jokes
Twitter has jokes.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 9, 2020
Matthew Perry Just Listed His LA “Mansion in the Sky,” Complete with “Batcave”
Batman fans will love Perry’s unique Batcave.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 9, 2020
Take This Quiz To Find Out What You Need to Change About Your Work-From-Home Setup
Your productivity and health will thank you later.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 8, 2020
The Worst Thing Someone’s Done at an IKEA, According to Employees
Some former and current IKEA employees dish about the most annoying things that customers do.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 8, 2020
This $65 Folding Desk Will Upgrade Your WFH Setup for Good
It's a definite step up from a tray table and you can still fold it away at the end of the day.
Tim Minerd
Jul 8, 2020
This ’80s Mansion for Sale Has Everything: 2 Pink Kitchens, Neon Lighting, and a Hidden Ice Cream Parlor
It was built in 1989 (and looks like it never left that year).
Megan Johnson
Jul 8, 2020
Look Inside This Massive Double Decker RV That Sleeps 10 People
It’s one of the largest expedition vehicles in the world at 40 feet long.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 7, 2020
A 42-Day Meteor Shower Starts This Month—Here’s When You Should Look Up
Plus, viewing tips to enhance your chances of seeing the space rocks.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 7, 2020
90 Black-Owned Businesses in the Home Space To Support
Use your dollars to support Black-owned businesses.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 7, 2020
7 Must-Watch Shows on Netflix If You’re Obsessed with Home Design
More time at home means more Netflix binges.
Shelcy Joseph
Jul 6, 2020
These Caned Door Upgrades Make Your IKEA Look More Expensive
One company created an entirely new line of cane upgrades that fit perfectly on IKEA pieces you already own.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 6, 2020
HGTV’s ‘Home Town Takeover’ Will Renovate All of Wetumpka, Alabama
HGTV "wanted to choose a town, which as well as meeting all of the necessary criteria, faced down major adversity and persevered."
Laura Martisiute
Jul 6, 2020
Chloe x Halle’s Tennis Court Is Getting A Lot of Attention from Fans
“We don’t actually know how to play tennis.”
Jessica Wang
Jul 5, 2020
Inflatable Pools Exist for Your Summer Beverages, and There’s People-Sized Ones to Match
These tiny pool coolers will make your space feel like a beach oasis this summer—that is, without the crowds.
Jessica Wang
Jul 2, 2020
How ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Marries ’90s Nostalgia with Modern Technology
The show reimagines Ann M. Martin’s beloved book series in the 21st century, where five of the original club members live during a time when cell phones and scrunchies coexist.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 3, 2020
Forget Fireworks, I’m Celebrating the Fourth of July with ‘Hamilton’ On Disney+
“Hamilton” is exactly the kind of joy I'm looking for during this global pandemic.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 2, 2020
This Twitter Account Rates Zoom Backgrounds, and It Hates Your Color-Coordinated Books
Plus, other decorating tips to enhance your Zoom room.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 2, 2020
This Disney Lover Turned Her Bedroom Into a Real-Life Fairy Tale Inspired by Cinderella
One Cinderella fan transformed an empty bedroom into a storybook fantasy and shared the makeover on TikTok and Instagram.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 1, 2020
LEGO’s New Art Kits Are Meant to Hang On Your Wall
Pop culture and your favorite toy brick have collided to create a pretty cool pastime for adults.
Kenya Foy
Jul 1, 2020
How On Earth is This Falling Apart Fixer-Upper Worth $829K?
Of course, Twitter has jokes.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 1, 2020
How to Feng Shui with Houseplants, Based on Your Astrological Sign
Houseplants can help harmonize and balance your space.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 30, 2020
A Scottish Mansion Is Being Auctioned Off—And The Starting Bid Is £1
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your very own fairytale castle, this might be the opportunity of a lifetime. A French Gothic mansion called The Elms in the Scottish burgh of Arbroath is currently up for auction, and the starting bid is £1 ($1.23).The Elms was designed and built by architect William Leiper for the Corsar family circa 1869, Old House Dreams surmises.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 30, 2020
One Woman is Redoing Her Parents’ 1970s House While They’re Away, and She’s Sharing Updates on TikTok
As you can see from her videos, the transformation is pretty amazing.
Megan Johnson
Jun 29, 2020
Mina Starsiak Hawk of HGTV’s ‘Good Bones’ Opened Her Own Home Store
Fans of HGTV’s "Good Bones" are going to want to plan a trip to downtown Indianapolis in the future.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 29, 2020
Peek Inside Michael Jordan’s Home Where the “Breakfast Club” Practiced
The property is where Jordan hosted "The Breakfast Club", where teammates Scottie Pippin, Ron Harper, and Randy Brown met for early morning workouts and meals prepared by Jordan's chef.
Kenya Foy
Jun 29, 2020
Watch This Livestream of Birds at a Mini Library and Just Try Not to Smile
Perhaps the only library in the world where eating, making a mess, and chirping loudly is allowed.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 27, 2020
This Beverly Hills Condo Looks As If Paris Hilton Moved Into Barbie’s Dream House, and Twitter Has Thoughts
Designer handbags not included—but surely welcomed in the condo’s multiple walk-in closets.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jun 26, 2020
Cut Your Wardrobe in Half by Asking Yourself These 3 Organizer-Approved Questions
Host of HGTV's new show “Hot Mess House” Cassandra Aarssen says this can help you get rid of half your closet clutter.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 25, 2020
IKEA’s “Home of Tomorrow” Is Packed Full of Plants and Sustainable Solutions
It's an example of how city dwellers, both present and future, can bring green solutions into the home in order to leave the world better than how they found it.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 24, 2020
A School Librarian Is Delivering Books to Her Students via Drone
Summer reading has never been cooler.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 24, 2020
Before And After: This Couple’s Thailand Apartment Drastically Went From Dark and Dreary to Light and Airy
The owners hope that the before and after photos bring a little joy and inspiration to others.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 23, 2020
Etsy’s New Tool Lets You See How Art Looks on Your Walls Before Buying It
Try it virtually before you buy it.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 23, 2020
This Tiny Cabin in Norway Is So Well Camouflaged, It Almost Looks Like a Nest
It blends perfectly with the surrounding nature.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 22, 2020
This Tiny Room Concept Is a Retreat Within Your Own Home
When your home is also your office and gym, you could use a change of scenery.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 22, 2020
Keep Your Sun-Loving Indoor Plants Happy With This Clever Window Shelf
Level-up your windowsill garden.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 20, 2020
Black Designers and Bloggers Are Taking Over Popular Instagram Accounts in #ShareTheMicNow Home Edition
"Change starts with the gate keepers to opportunities."
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 18, 2020
19 Funny Movies on Hulu to Get Your Mind Off Things
Because we could all use a laugh.
Gina Vaynshteyn
Jun 18, 2020
7 TV Shows to Stream if You’re Caught Up on ‘Insecure’
The fourth season of HBO’s “Insecure” has officially wrapped, and Sundays just won’t be the same without it. The past few months have been incredibly difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic and the senseless killings of Black Americans at the hands of police, but Issa Rae’s comedy series has been offering tiny doses of sweetness, 30 minutes at a time. Season 4 of “Insecure” was arguably the best so far.
Stephanie Barnes
Jun 17, 2020
This Solar-Powered Tiny House Is a Charming Beach Hut on Wheels
If you can’t go to the beach, let the RV—I mean, er beach—come to you.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 16, 2020