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They Drenched a Dining Room in Deep Blue — Now It’s Moody and Vintage

LJ Smelker — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:45:00 -0400

For an interior designer, there’s nothing like having a blank slate to design and a client who puts their full faith in your process. Sandy Baisley and Natasia Smith, co-owners and principal designers of Re-Find, had found that exact dream scenario with Julie. “Our client was moving into this home with no previous items for a fresh start,” Sandy shares. READ MORE...

The Best Linen Sheets, According to Someone Who Never Sleeps with the AC On

Lizzy Francis — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0400

Everyone has preferences when it comes to their bedding and sleep. I hate sleeping with the air conditioning on, and I will do whatever I can to avoid it — even in the dead heat of summer. I much prefer a steady, beating fan. I am also firmly, forever, deeply team top sheet. (You can pry my top sheet from my cold, dead hands.) I also hate percale and sateen — I hear over and over that they are the most cooling sheets that exist, but I really dislike the feeling of them on my skin. READ MORE...

The New “It” Lamp Is Like a Work of Art for Your Home

Danielle Blundell — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0400

Form meets function in these striking pieces. READ MORE...

She Shared Her Mom’s Best Room-Freshening Trick, and Now I’m Copying Her

Cassidy Dawn Graves — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:15:00 -0400

It seems that the older I get, the more I dislike air fresheners. It’s nothing personal — it’s just that the vast majority of them are too strong, too artificial, and tend to leave me with a headache.But of course, I want the spaces I’m in to smell nice and eliminate odors, and I think I’ve just learned about the easiest and most pleasant way to make that happen: using a bar of soap in every room. READ MORE...

The Nostalgic '90s Room Designers Say Is Making a Comeback

Cori Sears — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Design pros say more and more clients are requesting this in their homes — and we totally see why. READ MORE...

I Used a Pot Lid Organizer to Store My Blankets, and It’s Brilliant

Meg Hemphill — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:15:00 -0400

It's so smart. READ MORE...

This Is By Far the Most Interesting Take on a Canopy Bed — I Kind of Love It

Cullen Ormond — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Jude Morgan feels so lucky to have special items from her mom (and grandma!) in her home. READ MORE...

8 Decluttering Secrets from People with Always-Organized Homes

Anne Fritz Linval — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0400

These tips work for every space. READ MORE...

Everyone Should Be Using the “Box and Banish” Decluttering Method

Stephanie Nguyen — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

There usually comes a point in the decluttering process when you can’t decide if you really want to get rid of or keep a certain item. If you’ve ever faced this dilemma, there’s a brilliant strategy that can help you make a decision.Enter: the “box and banish” method. Here’s how it works.The “box and banish” method is a decluttering strategy where you fill up an empty box with items you’re unsure about keeping or letting go. READ MORE...

Quince’s Secret Fall Section Has the Coziest Home Essentials — These Are Our Top 11 Picks

Megan Gray — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0400

Fall is here! READ MORE...

A Bright White Bedroom Is Now a Green Cocoon “Inspired by the Forest”

Sarah Everett — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0400

When it comes to choosing a dark paint color, DIYer Danie Berger (@diyinprogress_) says, “Transitioning a space from bright and airy to dark and dramatic can feel intimidating.”But she says it can be rewarding, design-wise; the key is “layering tones within the same family so the space [feels] cohesive rather than chaotic. READ MORE...

I’m a Hot Sleeper, and This Comforter Has Kept Me Cool and Cozy for Nine Years

Alexa Casanova — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

It’s my comfy constant. READ MORE...

A Structural Beam Was an Eyesore in This Bedroom — She Added Paneling to Disguise It

Cullen Ormond — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Color-drenching the room gave it a “warm, cocooning feel.” READ MORE...

Everyone Is Shocked By My Epic (and Free!) Secondhand Find

Emma Dangel — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:15:00 -0400

Everyone always asks me about this one item. READ MORE...

8 Floral Sofas That Prove the “Grandma” Decor Trend Is Here to Stay

Alexa Casanova — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:45:00 -0400

Statement style, incoming! READ MORE...

Five Below’s Newest Finds Are Giving Bedrooms a Seriously Coquettish Makeover (Just $7!)

Olivia Harvey — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400

And they’re already flying off the shelves. READ MORE...

This $2 Dollar Tree Storage Hack Makes Use of Your Dead Cabinet Space

Cassidy Dawn Graves — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:15:00 -0400

I always find it very satisfying when I’m able to give things like a sauce jar or a butter dish a second life in my home — especially if it’s something I was considering getting rid of, or something I never really had a good use for. But my interest in organizing hacks isn’t just about reusing items that already exist: I also like seeing how regular organizers can be used in unusual ways. READ MORE...

I Finally Found a Sectional That’s Perfect for Small Spaces (It Seats 5!)

Terri Pous — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:15:00 -0400

I’ve taken so many good naps on it. READ MORE...

I “Fika” Every Day — It’s the Chill Scandinavian Ritual I Need

Steph Mickelson — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0400

On the weekends or days when we’re both working from home, my husband and I often sit down in the afternoon and have a coffee. It’s a little daily ritual that I look forward to, but up until recently I didn’t have a name for it. Then one day, while waiting with my kids at a doctor’s appointment, I picked up a magazine to read and pass the time and discovered a small mention of something called “fika” in a local coffee shop ad. READ MORE...

The Best Shower Curtains That Won’t Get Mildewy and Gross

Quinn Fish — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0400

I never would’ve thought this would be the winner. READ MORE...