Home office with green built-in bookshelves, large windows, white desk, and checkered rug, leading to a colorful living room.
7 Homes Every Book Lover Will Want to Check Out, No Library Card Required
And though beautiful built-ins are becoming rarer to find in newly-built homes, there is no dearth of older homes that are tailor-made for bibliophiles on the market.
Aug 7, 2019
Before and After: A Drab, Gray Tel Aviv Apartment Is Now Cheery and Colorful
This three-bedroom apartment in Tel Aviv used to be a neglected and gray apartment. You have to see it now!
Aug 7, 2019
Matthew Perry’s LA Penthouse Just Hit the Market for $35 Million
Let’s just say you could multiply Chandler Bing and Joe Tribbiani’s apartment times ten, and it would still fit in there.
Aug 6, 2019
The 10 Neighborhoods in the U.S. to Know Before All Your Friends Move There
Of the 10 ZIP codes on the list, five are appearing on the list for the first time.
Aug 6, 2019
12 of the Most Unusual, Unique Homes We’ve Toured Around the World
From a former gazebo turned family house, to trams, trains, and mosaic-covered backyards, these are some of the most unique homes we've toured around the world.
Aug 6, 2019
7 Genius Small Space Organizing Tips to Steal from the 2020 IKEA Catalog
When it comes to decorating—and organizing!—small spaces, IKEA is one of our go-tos. And for good reason: not only are most storage products affordable and customizable, the annual catalog is a treasure trove of smart solutions for storing your stuff in a beautiful way. Here are seven tips from the 2020 IKEA catalog. One of the easiest ways to maximize your space is to look up.
Aug 6, 2019
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This 'Room That Time Forgot' Became a Beautifully Zen Home Office
It's a perfect lesson on everything having its place.
Aug 6, 2019
Before and After: This Pink Powder Room Reno Cost Less Than $600
The powder room didn’t quite make it to the top of Laurel list of must-immediately-make home improvements—until she found out that a wall had to be taken out completely and rebuilt for proper support.
Aug 6, 2019
This 205-Square-Foot ‘Mini Studio’ in Hungary Has the Neatest Pull-Out Bed
Only 205 square feet were available for the kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, and bathroom.
Aug 6, 2019
Here’s How To Ethically Buy Souvenirs—and Have a More Meaningful Trip, Too
Shopping for souvenirs and ensuring that they are locally produced and support the local economy can be a complicated business. To help you, we spoke with four experts who gave us their tips on how to get souvenirs the right way.
Aug 6, 2019
The 21 Best Travel, Laundry, and Packing Hacks of All Time
Here are 21 of the best hacks of all time—for packing your clothes, stowing your delicate jewelry, and doing laundry on the go—that will help you squeeze every drop of joy from those golden vacay days.
Aug 6, 2019
There’s a Replica of Disney’s “Up” House and We’ll Happily Float Away in It
The Disney film “Up!” is an emotional roller coaster, to say the least. Well, if you're a fan of the movie, get ready to cry all over again: there's a replica of the multicolored home out there that was recently trending on Reddit.
Aug 5, 2019
Meet the Cloffice: 8 Offices that Store Clothes, Too
Never underestimate the power of a well-accessorized home office.
Aug 5, 2019
A Cozy Apartment in Istanbul Has a Wonderfully Warm Color Palette
It has houseplants, traditional Turkish details, and a lovely yellow wall.
Aug 5, 2019
Our 35 Best Gray Living Room Ideas of All Time
From dove to charcoal and everything in between, these are the best gray paint colors for your living room.
Aug 5, 2019
How to Create a Gallery Wall In Your Dorm
Because nobody wants to stare at bland, beige, and boring walls!
Aug 5, 2019
This Tiny House Meets Coffee Shop Is Cool Beans
What happens when a tiny home company and a coffee shop owner join forces? It results in some caffeine-infused, architectural magic. Greenville, South Carolina design company Olive Nest Tiny Homes decided to link up with a local coffee shop owner Andrew Carter of Barista Alley to create a 500-square-foot coffee shop named Barista Tiny.
Aug 5, 2019
A 484-Square-Foot Moscow Studio Apartment Is Small But Full of Cozy, Moody Decor
This small studio apartment in Moscow, Russia, is full of pattern and feels incredibly cozy.
Aug 5, 2019
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Tour This Spacious Family Home with Traditional Charm
Name: Darleen Meier, her husband, and four kidsLocation: Darien, CTSize: 5,000 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 5.
Aug 5, 2019
This Kitten Airbnb Is a Cat Lover’s Dream Come True
Best. Amenity. Ever.
Aug 4, 2019
Why Grief Should Have a Place in Our Homes
After my father passed, my mom gave me a large canvas with the photo of us printed on it. Thinking it would hurt to look at it every day, I placed it out of sight along with a box I’d neatly packed with many of his belongings.
Aug 4, 2019
8 Products You Should Try (Under $20!) If You’re Always Losing Things
Losing things isn’t just inconvenient—it can get expensive!
Aug 4, 2019
Pivot Your Travel Plans, Because a Huge “Friends” Pop-Up Is Opening in NYC
The One with the Pop-Up.
Aug 3, 2019
This New App Lets You Rent Your Neighbor's Pool, Starting at $30/Hour
Rates and availability vary by location, but even in New York City, there are pools available starting at $50 an hour.
Aug 3, 2019
The 7 Best NYC Subway Apps, According to Seasoned New Yorkers
Because who better to ask than those who've lived with the MTA's failings the longest?
Aug 2, 2019
Before & After: You Won’t Believe How Fantastically This Inexpensive Dining Room Refresh Came Together
Alexandra Madison loves “taking old spaces and making them feel new and fresh,” she writes, so in a few weeks and with less than $600, she gave her dining room an entirely updated feel.
Aug 2, 2019
This Home in Rural England Is a Beautiful, Dreamy Farmhouse
This beautiful home in the countryside is full of elements like wood, wool, and aged metals and hints of the classic British look, a shaker kitchen, rustic oak flooring, heritage colors and tones throughout.
Aug 2, 2019
This Charming 323 Square-Foot Tiny House Has Its Own Greenhouse Attached
If this was our place, you could find us on the porch swing more often than not.
Aug 2, 2019
Halsey’s New Mid-Century Home Is More Dream Than Nightmare
Halsey has a new home, and we’re guessing it’s a little bit nicer than where you hung your hat as a 24 years old. The newly rainbow-haired songstress just snagged a four-bed, two-and-a-half bath spread in the sun-drenched San Fernando Valley town of Sherman Oaks.
Aug 2, 2019
I've Lived in 25 Small Apartments—The Best Ones Had These 4 Things in Common
One temporary sublet led to another... then another... then another.
Aug 2, 2019
Before and After: A Tile-Heavy Bathroom Is Transformed from Mismatched to Classic
When Katie and ​David​ purchased their home in Memphis, the house had all of the charm of the 1940s—but the bathroom left much to be desired.
Aug 2, 2019
5 Things in the Kitchen (and Laundry Room) You Need to Clean More Often
Cleaning routines are great, but when you're operating on autopilot, you can miss things that are plainly visible to anyone in a more present state of mind.
Aug 2, 2019
9 Clever Painting Ideas to Steal from the 2020 IKEA Catalog
Paint is one of the easiest ways to transform your home. And while simply picking a new color and rolling it onto your walls will do the trick, sometimes you're looking for something a little more exciting. Thankfully, the 2020 IKEA catalog dropped this week, and it's full of great ideas for your next home project.
Aug 1, 2019
5 Golden Rules for Designing a Great Living Room
The living room is the every-room. Here's how you should design such a multifaceted space.
Aug 1, 2019
The 7 Warning Signs Renters Always Miss In Their Lease
Before you sign a lease, you need to do your due diligence. Two attorneys with real estate and tenant law experience share their insights about red flags to clear before signing.
Aug 1, 2019
The World at Home: 31 Real House Tours Around the Globe
The World at Home
Every day for the month of August, we’ll be sharing a house tour from someplace around our globe—mostly new tours we’ve never published before, plus a few past favorites worth revisiting.
Aug 1, 2019
A 248-Square-Foot Brazilian Studio Apartment Is a Brilliant Use of Space
This São Paulo studio apartment might be super small, but it uses the space it does have really wisely.
Aug 1, 2019
A Playful Penthouse Apartment on the Beach in Puerto Rico
Carlos' apartment showcases his playful personality, like a Nintendo game system from his childhood, a South Park throw pillow, and mustaches. Lots of mustaches.
Jul 31, 2019
A Rental Home’s Made Personal with Color and Culture
Lifestyle blogger and photographer Shehar Bano Rizvi was able to take a fairly beige rental house and turn it into a personal space for her and her family.
Jul 31, 2019
5 Gorgeous, Modern Armchairs That Prove They'll Never Go Out of Style
Pretty fabrics AND comfy armrests? Yes, please.
Jul 31, 2019
8 Trends That Will Be Huge in 2020, According to the IKEA Catalog
Flipping through the new IKEA catalog each year gives us more than a just peek into what new products the retailer is adding to shelves; it's a window into what will be big in interiors in the next 12 months. The pages are packed with inspiration, and this year we narrowed it down to eight trends we expect to see a lot more of in 2020.
Jul 31, 2019
Before and After: Punch Needling Takes Planters from Basic to Business
Joanne Mooney​'s IKEA FLÅDIS​ planter did its job—aka, holding plants—but looked pretty bland against the backdrop of her colorful home. She decided to use punch needling to give the seagrass baskets a makeover.
Jul 31, 2019
Comedian Nicole Byer’s California Home Is a Marvelous Maximalist Mashup
Comedian Nicole Byer worked with Caitlin Murray, founder and CEO of Black Lacquer Design, to decorate her maximalist Los Angeles home.
Jul 31, 2019
Check Out These Famous Paintings Recreated with Pasta
The author of "Pasta, Pretty Please," and curator of the @saltyseattle Instagram account is known for creative carb-based works of art.
Jul 31, 2019
The One Question First-Time Homebuyers Don’t Ask Anymore
You have questions about what is probably the biggest purchase of your life, and your real estate team should be on standby with answers. But experts say that over the years, one common question has surprisingly gone by the wayside.
Jul 31, 2019
Before & After: An Incredible and Colorful Transformation of a Dated, Drab Rental Kitchen
Color, peel-and-stick backslash tiles, and a few gorgeous light fixture splurges COMPLETELY transformed this old, dark rental kitchen.
Jul 31, 2019
Margaret Roach’s Upstate Garden Home
I’m in a traveling, outdoor mood, largely because I’m stuck inside an air conditioned office and longing to be outside. To soothe myself, I want to revisit a home we visited last summer — Margaret Roach’s year round retreat in upstate New York. I’ve included new pictures, and I think you’ll get a lot of vicarious pleasure out of this visit. Enjoy!
Jul 31, 2019