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Kitchens are the highest-traffic areas in any home, serving as a place to work, cook, eat, and gather. The renovation inspiration for kitchens is endless, and sometimes it’s hard to decide where to start.If your kitchen isn’t in need of a complete overhaul, but still doesn’t fit…
My New York City apartment is relatively small, and my bedroom is even smaller. And despite my best efforts to downsize and organize, I consistently remain amazed at how much space gets occupied by … stuff. Some of it is good to have around just in case, like boxes of bandages…
These game-changing tricks can help you fake more square footage.
After moving into a stark-white blank canvas, Stuart Eminson filled his 1890 U.K. home with saturated color, vintage finds, and wonderfully unexpected pieces, from pink Murano chandeliers to tiger-print upholstery and lots of dark, dramatic paint.
I can’t believe I didn’t try it sooner.
I remember the relief I felt when my husband and I became homeowners — in part because we had so much more storage. And boy, did we proceed to use every last closet, corner, and cabinet. And just like that, we’ve spent nearly a decade in our home. I’m pretty sure that some of…
The ornaments are so gorgeous!
Here’s the truth: Neutrals are nice, but they can also be a little… boring. That goes double when a room is filled to the brim with them, like this beige-on-beige living room from designer Natalie Papier’s own home.Natalie, of Home EC., is all about colorful, eclectic interiors…
“They always say ‘make a small, dark room a lighter color to make it feel larger’ and I feel the opposite is true,” DIYer and influencer Ava Russo says. She’s always loved warmer colors and dark, moody rooms, so her and her fiancé Danny’s basic all-white bathroom was the perfect…
All of the yummy scents, without the flame.
It’s like having a catch-all dish on my wall.
They’re bold and beautiful.
A warm-white backdrop, vintage furniture, family heirlooms, and playful patterns let two very different design styles coexist beautifully in this 1935 Chicago apartment.
They have never looked so elevated.
Modular, durable, and perfect for lounging.
Including the most stylish reclining sofa we’ve ever seen.
A few years ago, I noticed my downtime had devolved into hours of doomscrolling on the sofa. Like many other people, I was caught in a loop of passive consumption that left me feeling hollow. Constant screen time, I realized, was flattening my creative drive. Feeling stripped of…
I spent multiple nights testing six different comforters.
In my teeny New York City apartment, figuring out how to extract every square inch of space sometimes feels like performing a magic trick. I adore cooking and baking, but making space for all of the ingredients and gadgets can be quite the feat. Through trial and error, I’ve…
Sometimes, outdoor space ends up being wasted space for much longer than planned. After years of a mostly unusable backyard, Jen Rothbury of @cracktheshutters wanted to create an outdoor space that her family could enjoy year-round.For her, that meant getting rid of an old…
Amp up your productivity levels.
If you ever have the lingering feeling that your space looks good, but not great, turn your attention to the walls. Often, they just need a bit more oomph.Giving the walls a dose of texture with moulding or coating them with rich, moody paint color is a surefire way to make an…
They'll help you work smarter — and cozier.
In this 800-square-foot historic apartment, saturated paint, vintage finds, contemporary touches, and three decades of art collecting come together in a space that feels collected, cozy, and completely personal.
Once you see how it works, you’ll never skip it again.
One thing about me? If it comes in leopard print, I’m going to buy it. It’s probably a reaction to my mom being so against animal print when I was a kid, but nonetheless, the Y2K trend has infiltrated every part of my home: Crocs, purses, coats, pillows, dresses, you name it.…
It feels like everywhere I turn these days, I’m seeing people all over tap into nostalgia. Whether it’s building physical media libraries or re-creating a landline in the kitchen, people are finding ways to bring past trends back into their lives. And this phenomenon is not just…
As someone who takes vitamins and prescription medications daily, I’m always trying to figure out the best hack for fitting them into my routine. A few weeks ago, I was on a streak — I would place the pill bottles out on my counter at night to take in the morning before heading…
They had me at tapestry textiles.
Some home design trends are destined to become classics that never go out of style (think: Shaker-style kitchen cabinets, hex floor tiles, and picture frame molding). But others are definitely more short-lived (remember spray foam decor?).The dark red wallpaper in this 1980s…
You might not always be allowed to paint the walls of a rental apartment, but if you are, it can make a huge difference in how the whole space looks. Plus, adding a just-for-you color to the walls can make your place truly feel like home.Take it from renter Juliana, who has a…
It’s so sophisticated (and for LEGO building, too!).
This new iteration on an IKEA classic is totally genius.