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Dwellers in kitchen of communal home.
See Inside Oakland’s Radish Commune, Home to 19 Adults (and 4 Babies!)
Tours
Tour the community spaces of the 19 adults and 4 babies that make up the intentional community Radish in North Oakland.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 22, 2023
A “Cold, Dirty, and Neglected” Guest Bedroom Gets a $420 Makeover
HOME PROJECTS
“We wanted to transform the space into a whimsical, inviting oasis that welcomed guests and made them feel at ease,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 21, 2023
A Builder-Grade Kitchen Gets a Cozy Cottage Makeover for Just $450
Home Projects
No demo needed!
Sarah Everett
Nov 20, 2023
4 DIYs Make a Blah Laundry Room Beautiful *and* Functional
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
You’ll want to copy the wheeled laundry baskets.
Sarah Everett
Nov 18, 2023
42 Thoughtful Gifts for the Pet Lover (or Fur Baby) in Your Life
Treat-tossing cameras, personalized decor, DNA kits, and more.
Amy Gordon
Nov 18, 2023
An Easy $10 DIY Is Just What This “Renter Beige” Bedroom Needed
Projects & Improvements
The project is totally reversible — and easy to add on to — if the DIYer decides she wants more or less of the pattern.
Sarah Everett
Nov 17, 2023
15 Sephora Products You Can Buy with Your FSA or HSA Before the Year Ends
Life
From Supergoop to La Mer.
Heather Bien
Nov 17, 2023
19 Ridiculously Smart Space-Saving Items for Small Homes
Brass hooks, rolling carts, and nightstands, galore!
Charli Penn
Nov 17, 2023
29 Host or Hostess Gifts that Work Every Time (We Promise!)
You're going to look so thoughtful when you show up with one of these creative gifts.
Sarah Lyon
Nov 16, 2023
My Dated Kitchen's Gut Reno Unearthed a Beautiful Brick Wall
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It went from totally ‘80s and dated to historic, charming, and cool.
Dana McMahan
Nov 16, 2023
13 Editor-Favorite Gifts from Google’s Holiday 100 List, Starting at $22
These are the products that defined 2023.
Morgan Pryor
Nov 16, 2023
Bring Home Cyber Monday Deals Like a Pro with These Designer Picks
Design Ideas
From Caraway, Lulu and Georgia, and beyond!
Sarah Lyon
Nov 16, 2023
A DIY Upholstered Bench Adds Stylish Storage to a Dated Dining Room
HOME PROJECTS
The after mixes a modern touch with the home’s historic charm.
Sarah Everett
Nov 15, 2023
A Bedroom with Beautiful Bones Gets a Boho-Style Makeover for $2,000
HOME PROJECTS
“A little IKEA mixed in with higher-end items is always a good idea, in my opinion,” this renter says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 14, 2023
An Awkward Wall Gets a New Life as a Luxe Green Kitchenette
Projects & Improvements
These renters squeezed a super practical (and beautiful!) kitchenette into just 40 square feet
Sarah Everett
Nov 13, 2023
A $350 Bathroom Redo Brings Vintage Charm Back to a 200-Year-Old Home
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s an 1830s Colonial-style home, but you wouldn’t know it from the bathroom’s “before.”
Emma Kershaw
Nov 12, 2023
Fresh Doors Give This Kitchen’s Dated Wood Cabinets a Whole New Look
Projects & Improvements
From wood cabinets to (way chicer) wood cabinets.
Emma Kershaw
Nov 11, 2023
A "Cream and Boring" Bedroom Gets a Colorful, Upcycle-Packed Makeover
Projects & Improvements
The homeowner wanted to combine color and comfort.
Sarah Everett
Nov 10, 2023
The Sister Site of One of Our Favorite Furniture Brands Is Holding a Sitewide Sale on Small-Space-Friendly Furniture
Update your space and save big today!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Nov 10, 2023
13 Cool “Murphy Desks” That’ll Change Your Home Office — and Probably Your Life
Shopping
Because we don't all have a dedicated home office space.
Samantha Leal
Nov 10, 2023
13 Practical Travel Gifts Under $50 All Jetsetters Will Love
These are all great to gift ahead of the winter travel season.
Nikol Slatinska
Nov 10, 2023
A Plain Kitchen Goes from White to Wow with a Retro-Inspired Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The matching seating, wallpaper, and curtains are patterned perfection.
Sarah Everett
Nov 9, 2023
This Is the Genius, Space-Saving Living Room Piece You Never Knew You Needed
IYKYK... and it can work wonders in other rooms in your home, too.
Betsy Goldberg
Nov 8, 2023
A “Bootility Space” Makeover Hides a Boiler and Adds a Bench for $615
HOME PROJECTS
It’s utilitarian *and* pretty.
Sarah Everett
Nov 8, 2023
A Dark Living Room Goes Bright with a $5,000 MCM-Style Makeover
Home Projects
The after puts the “modern” in mid-century modern.
Sarah Everett
Nov 7, 2023
Everything We’re Buying from Amazon’s Customer-Favorite Gifts Section
They're sure to please even the giftees you don't know too well.
Alyssa Longobucco
Nov 7, 2023
56 Delightful Gift Ideas Under $10
Here are some gift ideas that are small but mighty.
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt
Nov 7, 2023
A $450 Project Amps Up an Already-Cute Bedroom’s Cozy Vibe
Home Projects
Nickel gap paneling is shiplap made easy, according to this DIYer.
Sarah Everett
Nov 6, 2023
This No-Demo Bathroom Redo Cost Just Under $300, but Looks Way Pricier
HOME PROJECTS
So long, stained shower.
Sarah Everett
Nov 5, 2023
This Renter-Friendly Kitchen Redo Fakes the Look of Painted Cabinets
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The whole transformation cost just $250.
Sarah Everett
Nov 4, 2023
15 Garage Organizers That’ll Finally Keep the Messiest Part of Your Home Clean
Say goodbye to that cluttered garage for good!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Nov 3, 2023
An Old IKEA HEMNES Dresser Gets a Designer-Worthy New Look for $130
Home Projects
“I wanted people to be absolutely stunned that this was an IKEA dresser,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 2, 2023
Maximize Your Square Footage with These 10 Small-Space Furniture Finds from Wayfair’s Early Black Friday Sale
The Black Friday deals are already rolling in!
Haley Lyndes
Nov 2, 2023
This “Dopamine Decor” IKEA Hack Is $100 and Super Funky
Home Projects
From four-cubed KALLAX to something MoMA-worthy
Sarah Everett
Oct 31, 2023
This Laundry Room’s Luxe Green Redo Was a Complete DIY Job
Projects & Improvements
Before, the laundry room was “a forgotten room,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 30, 2023
A $30 DIY Project Adds Rental-Friendly Maximalism to a Blank Kitchen
Projects & Improvements
If you're a maximalist who rents, grab a pencil (and scissors and peel-and stick)!
Sarah Everett
Oct 29, 2023
An Empty Kitchen Corner Gets a Practical Redo with a DIY Dining Nook
Projects & Improvements
Now, it’s warm and functional for a family.
Sarah Everett
Oct 28, 2023
The Best Twin Mattresses for Kids
After hours of reading and research, these 12 kids' twin mattresses stood out.
Stephanie Ganz
Oct 28, 2023
This Cottagecore Bedroom Makeover Has English Countryside Vibes
Home Projects
The cast iron details are dreamy.
Sarah Everett
Oct 27, 2023
Tree Collars Are the Christmas Decor You Didn’t Know You Needed
Shopping
If a tree skirt is too fussy and old fashioned, we have a super chic alternative.
Danielle Blundell
Oct 27, 2023
An Entryway’s $25 Paint Makeover Is a Bold Maximalist Statement
Projects & Improvements
It’s black, white, and bold all over.
Sarah Everett
Oct 26, 2023
Way Day Is Back! These Are the Best Deals to Shop ASAP
You only have two days to shop the sale!
Morgan Pryor
Oct 26, 2023
An Eclectic Living Room Makeover Has a Totally Unique Curtain Rod DIY
Projects & Improvements
“Work with the unique features of the room, and don’t be afraid to mix it up when the mood strikes,” this homeowner advises.
Sarah Everett
Oct 25, 2023
This Berlin Apartment Makes the Colorful Case for "Dopamine Decor"
Tours
Sisters Lischa and Cira Steiper’s apartment completely embodies their personalities and brand, Don&Dandy.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 25, 2023
20 West Elm Small Finds Under $50 That Make a Big Impact With Low Effort
Shopping
Choose from stylish throw pillows and chic shower curtains!
Holland Baker
Oct 25, 2023
A Plain Home Office Gets a Moody Makeover That’s Peak Dark Academia
HOME PROJECTS
“The new space makes me want to curl up with a book and sip on some coffee,” the homeowner says.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 24, 2023
The 15 Best, Most Beautiful Stocking Holders (And They Start at Just $8)
These will hang your stockings with care.
Caroline Biggs
Oct 23, 2023
This IKEA STÄLL Hack Cost $600 But Looks Way More Expensive
Projects & Improvements
“Cabinets like these can cost over $2,000, so this cabinet costing $600 is a win in my book!” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 23, 2023
15 Under-$300 Designer Picks From Drew Barrymore, Nate Berkus, and More
These finds are next level!
Morgan Pryor
Oct 23, 2023
A DIY Gut Reno of a "Severe" Fixer Upper Saved It from Tear-Down
Tours
The only thing that’s more stunning than the gorgeous mid-century modern details are the “killer” 180-degree hilltop views.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 23, 2023
This Maximalist Kitchen Makeover Features a Clever $8 Cabinet Hack
Projects & Improvements
“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 22, 2023
A Very Beige Bathroom Gets a Glam Green Makeover
Projects & Improvements
It’s luxe but still family-friendly.
Sarah Everett
Oct 21, 2023
A Cheap Secondhand Dresser Gets a Simple, Stylish Makeover for $30
Projects & Improvements
“Painting a piece always is a bit daunting,” this DIYer says, but she made it work.
Sarah Everett
Oct 20, 2023
Plants and Checkerboard Are a DIY Dream Team in This Living Room Redo
Home Projects
“This was a very risky project,” the DIYer says. “I didn't know if it would turn out cool or chunky and busy.”
Sarah Everett
Oct 19, 2023
14 Giftable Early Black Friday Deals to Snag ASAP from QVC, Including Apple, Dyson, and KitchenAid
Hurry, these deals won't last long!
Nikol Slatinska
Oct 19, 2023
A Blue Floral Bedroom’s $1,220 Moody Makeover Has Smart IKEA Storage
Home Projects
Curtains came to the rescue in this bedroom transformation.
Sarah Everett
Oct 18, 2023
A Homeowner Used to Dream of Living in This Cottage
Tours
It’s a 1930s home full of thrifted finds and a lot of charm.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 18, 2023
A Red-Carpeted (!) Kitchen Looks Unrecognizable After a DIY Makeover
Home Projects
“There were decades' worth of stains in the carpet,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 17, 2023
An "Ancient" Garage Was Transformed into a Tiny but Beautiful Cottage
Tours
Kate transformed an absolutely ancient garage at her dad’s house into a light and bright 520-square-foot, one-bedroom, full-time home.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 17, 2023
A Tiny Gray Balcony Becomes a Go-To Cozy Spot After a $50 Makeover
HOME PROJECTS
The apartment owners had a little over 16 square feet to work with.
Sarah Everett
Oct 16, 2023
A “Beige on Beige Mess” Kitchen Gets a $225 Renter-Friendly Redo
HOME PROJECTS
The landlord actually reimbursed the renters for the new hardware they picked — it looked THAT good.
Sarah Everett
Oct 15, 2023
Dark Paint Lets a Dining Room’s Historic Details Sing in This Redo
Home Projects
“I’m proud that we were brave with our color choice despite some initial apprehensions,” the homeowner says.
Abby Monteil
Oct 14, 2023
Bold Pops of Color Transform This “Gray Box” London Bedroom
Home Projects
Gorgeous plants help add some personality, too!
Abby Monteil
Oct 13, 2023
This Small but Stylish Spanish Apartment Is an Oasis for Humans and Cats
Tours
Step into this minimal and modern one-bedroom apartment in Barcelona where all the furniture is stylish and cat-proof.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 13, 2023
I Gave My Cluttered Closet a Dramatic Cottage-Style Makeover
HOME PROJECTS
I even made a new light fixture using a $3 thrift store find.
Kay Volmar
Oct 13, 2023
A Discarded Brown Nightstand Gets a Boho-Coastal Makeover for Just $80
HOME PROJECTS
The furniture flipper behind this project swears by four steps: preparation, priming, painting, and protecting.
Abby Monteil
Oct 12, 2023
20 Gifts to Score Ahead of the Holidays During Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day Event
If you like to plan ahead, I’ll let you in on a not-so-secret protip: Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is a great way to save money on thousands of products. Whether you’re looking to replace well-loved cookware that’s seen better days or finally upgrade your headphones, there’s going to be a deal that speaks to your needs. The most forward-thinking savers also know that this huge Amazon sale, which runs from Oct.
Britt Franklin
Oct 12, 2023
16 Prime Day-Worthy Deals You Shouldn’t Miss from Brooklinen, West Elm, Wayfair, and More Major Retailers
Tons of editor-loved items are on sale!
Morgan Pryor
Oct 12, 2023
A Sad Backyard Becomes a Mid-Century Indoor-Outdoor Living Space
HOME PROJECTS
The “after” works for all seasons.
Heather Bien
Oct 11, 2023
This Apartment Kitchen’s Smart Reno Makes Room for Way More Cabinetry
Home Projects
The homeowners were specifically looking for something dated that they could redo, and the “before” totally fits the bill.
Sarah Everett
Oct 10, 2023
A Secondhand Cabinet Gets a Modern Edge with a $24 Pole Wrap Glow-Up
Home Projects
The cabinet was a jackpot thrift store find.
Abby Monteil
Oct 6, 2023
A Once-Bare Bedroom on Martha’s Vineyard Is Now Perfectly Cottagecore
Home Projects
As one Instagram commenter says, “Literally would never stop reading books with big cozy socks on in this room.”
Chloe Konrad
Oct 4, 2023