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A "Dated and Drab" Kitchen Is Now Modern Thanks to "Beautiful Blue" Paint

Sarah Everett — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Interior designers have to make a lot of aesthetic decisions for other people, but every once in a while they get the chance to work on a project for a very special client: themselves. Designer Jacklynn Little (@jacklynnlittleinteriors) recently redesigned her own condo kitchen that hadn’t been updated since the condo was built 16 years ago. READ MORE...

We Tested and Rated West Elm’s Haven Sofa — Here’s Our Honest Review

Katie Maguire — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400

It comes in four sizes and a sectional style! READ MORE...

A Renter Made Her 500-Square-Foot Studio Feel Like Separate Rooms

Adrienne Breaux — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This Los Angeles renter maximized every inch of her small studio apartment, carving out a dedicated bedroom nook and a separate home office and filling it with colorful vintage finds. READ MORE...

This New Crate & Barrel Collection Warms Up Basic Kitchen Essentials

Lizzy Francis — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:00 -0400

If there’s one thing I’ve always believed, it’s that kitchen necessities like trash cans and soap dispensers should always be function-first. But I’ve also realized, over the years, that they don’t need to be ugly. That’s why I’ve slowly invested in gems like my simplehuman trash can and compost caddy. READ MORE...

The One Kitchen Detail Guests Notice First, According to Psychologists

Lauren Harano — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:45:00 -0400

Here's how to make it more inviting. READ MORE...

My Grandpa’s Visual Organizing Rule Is So Smart

Annita Katee — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:15:00 -0400

I’m so grateful for all he’s taught me. READ MORE...

I Live in the “Loneliest City in America” — But I Never Feel Alone

Heather Bien — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

I lived in Richmond, Virginia, until I was in high school. It was a point of pride for me. I hadn’t even grown up in a particularly walkable part of the city, but even as a kid I knew there was something special about being a city-dweller. I remember thinking, “Someday, I’ll live in one of those Victorian homes in the Fan, an in-town neighborhood in Richmond. I’ll walk everywhere. READ MORE...

I’m Putting a Shoe Organizer in My Purse Because She Did

Ciéra Cree — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0400

I’m sure I’m not the only person who struggles with this, but my purse accumulates so much random stuff. Before I know it I can no longer find what I need, and when I eventually give up on digging through everything and empty it out I’m shocked to discover how much stuff has worked its way into the space. I’ve been looking for a better organizing system for my bags, and now I think I’ve finally found a solution. READ MORE...

Graham & Brown's 2027 Color of the Year Is a Soft Hue with Major British Charm

Cullen Ormond — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:15:00 -0400

It looks so antique and storybook all at the same time. READ MORE...

One Paint Color Changed Everything in This Awkward, Forgotten Room

Olivia Harvey — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Almost no house is complete without a home office these days. And they can range from something as small as a nook in the living room to as involved as renovating your garage. A spare room inside your home is probably the preferred way to create a functional workspace. Brielle Tolmeijer (@brielle_interiors) had just that in her 120-year-old Dutch Colonial home. In an Instagram post highlighting her office renovation, Brielle called her would-be office a “sad, forgotten room. READ MORE...

They Kept the Wood Paneling and Did a Full Retro-Inspired Basement Redo

Kelly Dawson — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400

In general, neglected basements tend to fall into two categories. Either they are bare-bones bunkers that act as convenient storage units, or they are dated time capsules that likely haven’t been changed since Nixon was president. Basements come with tons of potential — and can be ideal for large families or social butterflies — but giving them a modern makeover often falls to the end of a home’s to-do list. READ MORE...

I Started This $5 Fall Tradition Three Years Ago — My Friends Never Skip It

Mariette Williams — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400

Once October rolls around, it’s easy to start feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to plan the perfect fall. Social media can make it feel like if I don’t have a calendar full of autumn activities, like pumpkin-patch dates, hayrides, or apple picking, I’m somehow doing fall wrong. Luckily a few years ago my friends and I found an inexpensive way to gather and celebrate the season. Enter: the $5 thrifted mug exchange. READ MORE...

I Forgot About Michaels’ Custom Framing — Now I’m Completely Sold

Danielle Blundell — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:30:00 -0400

It’s back and better than ever! READ MORE...

I Transformed My “Landlord’s Special” Radiators Into a Gorgeous Feature (See How)

Emma Dangel — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Now my neighbors keep asking me to give their radiators a makeover, too! READ MORE...

This IKEA Holiday Decoration Doubles as a Year-Round Entryway Organizer

Cassidy Dawn Graves — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:15:00 -0400

Even though it seems like summer just ended, the holidays are closer than ever. If you’re the type of person who loves decking their home out in all sorts of festive adornments, you’re probably thrilled. But if you live in a small space like I do, then you probably can’t go whole-hog on the decorating due to a lack of, well, space. Fear not: IKEA just came out with a practical, minimalist “Christmas tree” that’s festive yet easy to love year-round. READ MORE...

My Therapist’s 5-4-3-2-1 Method Helps Keep My Space and Mind Clutter-Free

Rose Morrison — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:15:00 -0400

I’ve used this grounding practice in every room of my home. READ MORE...

Stop Buying Pillow Covers — This Summer Closet Staple Is Even Prettier

Olivia Harvey — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:04:00 -0400

Don’t put this summer staple away just yet. READ MORE...

She Kept the Bathroom's 1950s Pink Tile — 1 DIY Made It Feel Brand New

Sarah Everett — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Even if you have an extremely dated space, it doesn’t always require a total demo to look new and stylish again. Take Geneva Slye’s (@just.geneva) bathroom, for example. “The first thing you notice about the bathroom is the pink tile,” Geneva says. “It is original to the house that was built in the 1950s.”Also part of the bathroom upon move-in? READ MORE...

I Test Sofas for a Living — This Is the Best Sleeper Sofa I've Ever Tried

Nikol Slatinska — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

I recommend it to everyone. READ MORE...

A Cozy DIY Reading Nook Gave This Junk-Filled Space Purpose

LJ Smelker — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:45:00 -0400

“I could never figure out the best use of this space or its true potential,” DIYer Crystal Ransons says of her home’s large storage closet. The space was the only “extra” room and had gone through several phases of use. READ MORE...