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This Room Is a Book Lover’s Dream Thanks to an IKEA DIY and Cozy Details

Megan Baker Detloff — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Book lovers, get ready for a makeover that will steal your heart (and this one goes beyond just bookcases). This room started as a beige box catchall for Jessica Nickerson and her family, but it did contain a lot of books and what Jessica calls “random furniture.” But a year after living in their home, they were ready to turn this catchall into a cozy, functional reading room. READ MORE...

Lenox’s Halloween Decor Is Restocked — Including Light-Up Ceramics

Zee Krstic — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:15:00 -0400

Just in time for Halloween parties. READ MORE...

The Cozey Atmosphere Sofa Secretly Creates Storage Out of Thin Air

Jamie Birdwell-Branson — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 -0400

After nearly seven wonderful years with my Albany Park corner sectional (which they sadly do not make anymore), it was time to trade it in for something new. Every member of my family, including my dog, was mourning the impending loss of our beloved sectional, so I knew it was going to take something really special to get them all excited about a new one. READ MORE...

A Minnesota Homeowner Refused to Paint the Wood in Her 1989 Log Home

Adrienne Breaux — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

In this Minnesota log home, original oak cabinets, soaring wood ceilings, and a stone fireplace set the stage for vintage finds, feminine touches, and a rosy floral bedroom. Rather than paint over the wood, homeowner Liz Schultz leaned into the home’s 1980s character to create a cozy retreat in a wooded valley. READ MORE...

How a Designer Used Bold Stripes (and ChatGPT!) to Transform Her Entryway

Zee Krstic — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0400

Leave it to the pros to use AI to make DIYs even easier. READ MORE...

13 Amazon Finds That Make Small Kitchens Seem Way More Spacious, Starting at $7!

Megan Gray — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

They're brilliant. READ MORE...

I Tried This Analog Nordic Evening Ritual for a Month, and My Life Changed in One Significant Way

Lizzy Francis — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Over the past few years I’ve come to understand that I am, in my heart of hearts, an extrovert. That’s not to say that I don’t value my alone time. But every week I say yes to too many plans, and find myself looking at a stuffed calendar full of professional and social obligations while trying to balance other work, personal writing, exercise, keeping my home clean and neat, staying on top of cooking healthy dinners, and, of course, getting proper sleep to fuel all of it. READ MORE...

Plumbers Share 7 Things They Wish You Would Stop Doing Immediately

Aly Walansky — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:15:00 -0400

Avoid these huge plumbing mistakes. READ MORE...

I Put an Entryway Coat Rack in My Narrow Bathroom (It’s Smart Storage!)

Stephanie Montes — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0400

It's perfect for small spaces. READ MORE...

This DIY Redo Added Moody Vintage Charm to a Dated Bathroom

Alison Goldman — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

There’s nothing like a really bad smell to make a bathroom makeover a top priority. Before they had even moved into their new home a few years back, Sarah Chastain and her husband knew, based on just the odor, that the master bathroom would be one of their first projects.“When you walked in, the smell alone could turn you away,” Sarah explains.“My husband and I went back and forth on whether we should demo it completely or keep the drywall and just modify it. READ MORE...

They Hated This Bathroom Until a Bold Green Redo Made It Modern

Megan Baker Detloff — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Bathrooms don’t always get the glory they deserve. At Carmeon Hamilton’s home, the master bathroom looked pretty much the same as it did back when the house was built in 1977.“It wasn’t awful, but it was totally dated and lacked some of the function we needed for our everyday lives,” Carmeon says. “The tile and grout were cracked and dingy. READ MORE...

This Is One of the Best Bedroom Splurges, According to a Top Home Stager

Cullen Ormond — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:30:00 -0400

If you’re itching for a primary bedroom makeover, there’s a professional home stager-approved item that’s a total game changer and worth the investment. Not only will it bring you comfort, but it can also dramatically change the vibe of your bedroom and could be a long-lasting purchase. What I’m talking about is actually the basis of a well-appointed, cozy bedroom. What is it, you ask? READ MORE...

This $3 Tool Makes Old, Dirty Tiles Look Brand-New

Olivia Harvey — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0400

Your tile is about to look so fresh. READ MORE...

This Lowe's Fake Christmas Tree Makes Any Home Look Like It Belongs in the ’90s

Cassidy Dawn Graves — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:45:00 -0400

Bring a playfully retro vibe to the holidays with this faux tree.

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Everyone Loves the BILLY — But Designers Say These 7 IKEA Gems Are Even Better

Kelsey Mulvey — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0400

BILLY who? IKEA has so many other stylish storage gems, too. READ MORE...

These 3 Dated Kitchen Features Are Decreasing Your Home's Value

Su-Jit Lin — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:15:00 -0400

It may not be a million-dollar question, but it is one worth at least a few thousand that you may want to ask yourself if you’re a homeowner: Is there anything in your kitchen that could potentially be bringing down your entire home’s value? “I wish it were that easy to say this one thing is killing your home value … but that’s not the case,” says Coldwell Banker’s Ariel Baverman, one of Atlanta’s most accredited and top-producing Realtors. READ MORE...

8 IKEA Pax Alternatives for a DIY Closet System (Under $200!)

Alexa Casanova — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0400

If you’re looking to overhaul your closet without sending your bank account into a free fall, then IKEA is probably going to be your first stop. The iconic Swedish store is full of affordable wardrobe storage you can use to create a custom closet for way less cash. However, few have reached icon status quite like the PAX wardrobe system. READ MORE...

This $160 Bedroom Mural Reminds Her of Home — The Idea Is from Reddit

Megan Baker Detloff — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

When Georgia natives Sarah and Ryan moved into their two-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, they knew they wanted to give the bare white walls a custom treatment.“I didn’t have the confidence to do anything overly complicated for my first attempt, so I was looking for something achievable that would still look polished,” Sarah says.Inspiration struck as she was browsing — where else? — Reddit. READ MORE...

She Was “Done Living with Beige,” and This Dramatic Color Replaced It

LJ Smelker — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:45:00 -0400

When Julia Gallagher’s cousin, Amma Phaff, asked for help renovating her townhouse, Amma had one clear goal: “She was done living with beige,” Julia notes. As principal architect and founder of JAGA Studio, Julia was eager to help her cousin feel excited about her own home.“We grew up together under the creative influence of our grandmother, spending countless afternoons painting and drawing in her backyard,” Julia shares. READ MORE...

This $15 DIY Is an Iconic Designer Dupe That’s Worth Thousands

Olivia Harvey — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0400

And it takes just a few minutes to install. READ MORE...