At an age when many people are preparing for university, Emma Maertens chose a very different path. On November 22, 2022, the then-18-year-old bought an empty 2006 Toyota Coaster with plans to turn it into her dream home on wheels and travel around Australia. Named Bliss, the bus took more than two years to complete. […]

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GreenRow has only been around since 2023, but the Williams-Sonoma-owned brand has already carved out a distinctive corner of the home decor world. Its signature look is colorful, collected, and unapologetically vintage-inspired, with an emphasis on artisanal craftsmanship and pieces designed to stick around rather than be replaced with the next trend. Its latest collection […]

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It was a recipe for success: A little bit of time, a dash of passion, one dedicated owner of Supertramped Co., Ashley Webber, and one beautifully retro Mercedes-Benz 508D owned by Kim & Martyn. Add a well-thought-out moodboard with warm terracotta tones, soft yellow hues, muted greens, and natural timber, and you have a peaceful, […]

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Nevada-based tiny home company Mainefactured Homes has well and truly turned the tiny home market on its head with one of their latest builds: Francesca. Designed by Annabella Mainette and named after her husband, Francesco, Francesca is an A-frame tiny house on wheels. It may well be the only one of its kind in the […]

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Working from home doesn’t have to mean giving up an entire room. Today’s smartest desks are designed with small spaces in mind, offering clever ways to create a functional workspace without sacrificing precious square footage. From hidden desks tucked inside dressers and cabinets to fold-away wall-mounted designs and multifunctional bookcases, these hardworking pieces prove that […]

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Some businesses begin with meticulous planning, detailed business plans, and years of preparation. Tiny Haven began with a single impulsive click. Back in 2018, Danielle did something she had never done before: she clicked the “Buy Now” button on eBay to purchase a vintage 1976 Airstream Ambassador. There was just one problem, or rather, several. […]

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There’s something about the arrival of fall that makes us want to slow down, light a few candles, and give our homes a warmer, more inviting feel. Crate & Barrel’s latest fall arrivals embrace that mood perfectly, blending rich woods, timeless silhouettes, sculptural lighting, and cozy textiles with pieces designed to last well beyond the […]

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You’ve seen one tiny home, you’ve seen them all – black, white, beige, all the usual shades. Well, New Hampshire-based company Backcountry Tiny Homes decided to do something different with one of their more recent models. The Knoll uses all the best crayons in the box – red, green, and blue, all while still providing […]

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For many young adults today, moving house isn’t a once-in-a-lifetime milestone—it’s simply part of life. One year you’re sharing a flat with friends, the next you’re squeezing into a studio across town or relocating to an entirely new city. And with every move comes the same question: what furniture is actually worth taking with you? […]

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Set in Portugal’s Algarve region, this compact home began life as a standard 6-meter by 2.5-meter cargo container—and still proudly shows it. Reimagined by Portuguese architecture studio Madeiguincho, the 258-square-foot (24 m²) space has been carefully adapted for full-time living, proving that a small footprint doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort or character. Rather than […]

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