All content Archive | August 2023

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August 31st
- I'm a former barista, and the De'Longhi Dinamica Plus is probably one of my favorite coffee makers I've tested
- The sunken bath in this Oregon home is enough to convince us "tiled tubs" are the next big bathroom trend
- 3 "unlucky" paint colors you might want to avoid if you're superstitious – and the lucky ones to choose instead
- 7 Bathroom Remodel Mistakes Homeowner Always Come to Regret, According to Design Experts
- Is frosted glass outdated? Here's what designers are doing instead to create easy privacy for windows
- Valspar's Color of the Year 2024 feels rejuvenating – and it's almost a perfect match for EmRata's chic couch
- This low-effort vegetable gardening method is a genius way to grow crops in a small backyard
August 30th
- This equestrian's small apartment has gentle nods to her love of horses - and space for a saddle
- 3 tricks interior designers rely on when replacing light switches to make them look more elevated
- 'It makes incredible coffee': Smeg's drip coffee maker, reviewed by a qualified barista
- 4 things you can paint in your kitchen (that aren't the cabinets) to give it a whole new look
- Are gallery walls going out of style? These interior designers all came to the same verdict
- 6 colors to avoid in an entryway – and the ones designers know make a better first impression
- This paint Color of the Year for 2024 sees a surprising shade re-emerge – and we're already on board
- What is an inset kitchen? Interior designers choose this style for an elevated, "expensive" look
August 29th
- 5 reasons why microcement is the perfect finish for modern, minimalist homes
- Are curtains good for minimalist homes? The rules minimalist interior designers live by when dressing windows
- What should you not do in a bedroom layout? 7 simple mistakes designers notice in unbalanced spaces
- How to avoid the 'millennial grey' effect when decorating with this timeless shade
- This family’s stunning pool area is the perfect at-home retreat for end-of-summer gatherings big or small
- How to position container plants on a patio – 10 simple placement tricks that make any backyard look better
- 'You can't go wrong' - this designer's foolproof trick for picking bold colors is eye-opening
August 28th
- 5 finishing touches that will elevate your curtains and make them look a hundred times better
- How often should you water indoor trees? This is how experts keep these container plants thriving
- 3 decluttering tips every true Virgo should know - or anyone who wants a truly organized home
- This genius IKEA kitchen hack hides away an easy-to-use trash can in an otherwise awkward corner
- Professional organizers use low kitchen cabinets to store these items – it'll make your storage so much more convenient
- Before and after: A '70s bungalow with a problematic kitchen is now a bright oasis - with great tiling in every room
- 10 paint tricks for low ceilings that will make your room's "fifth wall" feel higher and more impressive
- The 1980s glass brick design trend is big for 2023 - designers love how they make homes lighter and lovelier
August 27th
- 6 simple ways you can make your front yard look beautiful without having to plant anything new
- This genius IKEA hack turns a serving bowl into a tabletop firepit - and it takes just 20 minutes to make
- What color couch makes a room look bigger? Designers reveal their favorite space-stretching sofa shades
- This genius gadget might be the solution you need to keep clothes fresh between washes
- How to make a small space look more expensive - 7 tricks designers use to instantly elevate a bijou room
- 3 lessons we’ve learned on keeping a non-cluttered home from our favorite famous Virgos
- 5 backyard trends designers are leaving behind this summer – and 5 they love instead
August 26th
- Anthropologie's new collection is perfect for elegant spaces - our edit of the 9 best pieces
- This designer's apartment is a masterclass in how to make a small space feel super-luxe
- This genius buy that's going viral online makes DIYing a tiled kitchen backsplash so much easier
- 4 paint colors to make your bedroom feel cooler the paint experts swear by (and three to avoid)
- This one type of plant will make your backyard a so much more relaxing place to spend time in - here's why
- When to cut back roses - deadheading advice from gardening pros for better blooms year on year
- How often should you fertilize a lawn? Experts share their tips for the healthiest grass possible
- 'It's where design trends start' - 9 Californian kitchens with a dreamy blend of organic luxury
August 25th
- I lost my TV remote – how can I control my TV now?
- From colder colors to the right layout, this is how designers create decor that feels "naturally cooling"
- We didn't expect to see these ‘old-fashioned’ kitchen doors making a comeback – but we're glad they are
- What is the 12-12-12 decluttering method? The genius challenge that makes organizing a space easier than ever
- 'They make you produce endorphins' - 10 plants that magically make your backyard more relaxing
- Patio Privacy Ideas — 7 Tricks to Give Outdoor Spaces Instant Seclusion
- This home's modern front door is like nothing you've seen before –and it uses a material you might not expect
August 24th
- When to deadhead perennials and annuals – the trick to encourage new spring blooms for next year
- Nate Berkus' used clever vase-to-lamp hack for his own nightstands – here's how you can, too
- 'Don't wait until next year!' The best time to plant wildflower seeds might surprise you – hint: it's soon
- It might be spider season, but these 4 "gentle" deterrents will keep them out of your bedroom through fall
- 5 things to declutter before fall for a smooth segue into 'hunker down' season
August 23rd
- Bobby Berk knows the secrets to how your home can make you happier - and now, so do we
- This landscape designer's front yard has a no-mow "Korean grass" lawn that's low-maintenance and looks incredible
- This tiny apartment uses clever tricks to look bigger - that any small space can be enhanced by
- How to declutter your "junk drawer" in just a few minutes – and make it a useful storage space again
- When should I prune lavender? How to cut it back for beautiful flowers that keep on blooming
- 5 tricks designers use to create cozy seating areas in even the smallest of kitchens
- Virgo season is upon us - here's why these signs are such "perfectionists", and how to organize your home like one
- 5 living rooms with indoor trees that prove why they're the most elevating trend of 2024
August 22nd
- I'm a barista and the Wacaco Picopresso is the only portable espresso machine worth buying
- Should I deadhead my hydrangeas? How to do it (and when) for healthy, good-looking plants
- 6 incredible one-bedroom apartments - huge inspiration for any small space
- This is the most important thing to invest in for a living room, says an interior designer – and it's not the couch
- How to add Apple TV as a HomeKit home hub - and why it's a good idea for your smart home
- This architect’s kitchen has a genius idea to extend its countertop space that every small kitchen should copy
- "IKEA overlays" are a new (and easy) way to make your flatpack furniture look so much more expensive
- What's replacing the accent wall? Designers love these 5 new on-trend ways to bring your home to life
August 21st
- I tried KitchenAid's Espresso Machine and it was unexpectedly excellent
- 5 ways to landscape a front yard with rocks that add easy impact and calming organic style
- What are the options for an Apple HomeKit home hub? An expert's verdict on which is best
- Small, but perfectly formed - how the designers of this Williamsburg condo made use of its compact floorplan
- How to Make High Kitchen Cabinets More Accessible — 5 Easy-to-Reach Solutions
August 20th
- What is the most low maintenance kitchen countertop? Design experts unanimously agree
- 5 outdated color trends interior designers are glad to see the back of – and what they're choosing for 2024 instead
- 7 things that people with nice-smelling kitchens always do that might surprise you
- 10 living rooms that have perfected the "quiet luxury" trend, for homes that feel effortlessly expensive
- Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's stunning living room masters two of the big sofa trends we predict for 2024
- 'Transformed in just 4 hours' – the 5 steps this stager took to give a Brooklyn townhouse new life in less than a day
- Courteney Cox is selling her vintage decor online – and it's revealed the secret to her elevated home
- These low maintenance indoor trees mean anyone can have one - even me, who can't keep plants alive
August 19th
- This tiled outdoor "kitchen island" was designed to blend in, but it's the stand-out of this Californian backyard
- Are portable TVs making a comeback? LG's new (and brilliantly weird) "TV in a suitcase" makes a case for them
- 5 inexpensive ideas for backsplashes that look just as good as the most costly ones
- This IKEA hack turns a $20 bamboo armrest into a stylish side table - and it's so easy anyone can do it
- We'd not heard of rice hulls either - this affordable hack is what pros use to make backyards better for growing
- 5 ways to make your home look better in minutes - hacks professional stagers love
August 18th
- Struggling to declutter? This is the best place to start, according to interior designer Bobby Berk
- This once-stark new build is now filled with warm, cozy neutrals – bar its brilliantly bold powder room
- "Smart doors" might just be the next big home tech trend – and you can buy them now from The Home Depot
- How to make your sunroom (or any sunny corner) look more expensive
- 5 unexpected spots interior designers will put lighting that will make any room feel more expensive
- People are trying this viral wellness hack to turn chest freezers into “ice baths” for their backyards
- How to "hush the home" with paint – the decorating trick designers use for more relaxing, minimalist spaces
- 10 ways landscapers make front yards more private - and add curb appeal, too
August 17th
- Picking the perfect white paint is simple thanks to designer and RHONY star Erin Lichy's golden rule
- Behr's Color of the Year is a paint trend we've seen before – but the majority of us still say it's the best way to elevate a room
- This clever "scent-layering" trick is what people with the best-smelling homes do – and it's easy when you know how
- Jenna Lyons's simple trick for giving your bathroom fixtures a "vintage" patina is a masterful take on quiet luxury
- Should I plant a tree in my front yard? The reasons landscape designers always do, and the one reason you might not want to
- 5 low-maintenance trees that will make your front yard look so much more expensive
August 16th
- I tried Nespresso's Vertuo Creatista - it was like having a coffee shop in my kitchen
- Which window treatments will actually keep my house cool? 5 ideas that will help control the temperature inside
- 'They're one of the hardest things to store!' – 6 ways to organize your pan lids effectively according to pro declutterers
- Does painting walls dark make your room look darker? The answer is probably not what you expect
- ‘Matching wallpaper and curtains is back in style!’ How to embrace the trend without it feeling dated
- 'An elevated look for less' – this is where interior designers shop for affordable, eclectic decor
- 5 clever tricks to make your home's open storage look 100 times better, suggested by interior designers
August 15th
- 'I've never bought something quicker' - this viral plug-in trap might be the best way to rid your home of annoying insects
- HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams just announced its Color of the Year for 2024 – and it's a shade already on our radar as the next big thing
- 5 of the best flowering bushes for privacy that will block out nosy neighbors and also break out in beautiful blooms
- Designer Bobby Berk says we all need to "strip" our bed pillows for a better bedroom - we investigate
- 5 things you shouldn't keep in your kitchen cabinets, according to decluttering experts
- This small apartment has a genius "rolling" desk that makes its home office so much more versatile
- How to use your kitchen's dead space in ways that improves your overall decor
August 14th
- These 6 picks from Lulu and Georgia’s fall collection are timeless and will make your home feel so much cozier and elevated
- This viral buy makes clearing up fallen fruit from your backyard trees so much quicker - and it's less than $40
- 'Try something different!' 5 ways interior designers are making their beds that instantly make a bedroom look elevated
- 5 alternatives to plastic storage bins professional organizers recommend if you want a more eco-friendly home
- This Brooklyn townhouse has a genius trick for increasing its entryway storage –and any home short on space can copy it
- 10 small home improvements that will make any room feel infinitely more luxurious
- 10 climbing plants for the front of your house - that make your home feel instantly welcoming
August 13th
- Anthropologie just announced a new collab and it introduces a trend we think is going to be huge
- 'Plant shelves' are trending as a simple way to bring your home to life - these are the 3 steps to perfecting them
- How can I make my staircase look better? 6 ways designers easily create a more beautiful home
- How to dress a window without curtains – alternative window treatments to frame your view
- This Interior Designer's Kitchen Has a Unique Backsplash I've Never Seen Before — It Takes Ceramic Tiles to Another Level
- 10 genius ways to use "decorative trims" that will instantly elevate any room in the house
- The "bed rotting" trend is as bad for you as it sounds, and experts say it might be disrupting your sleep
- How much does it cost to regrade a yard? Ballpark figures from professional landscapers
August 12th
- How minimalists are decorating with pink - when you love the color, but have had enough of "Barbiecore" decor
- 5 kitchen colors going out of style for 2024 – plus the 5 shades designers are replacing them with
- The smell of freshly baked bread won't help you sell your house, say experts – but this scent will
- 4 secrets to perfecting the mirror in a small bathroom which makes it feel bigger, better and more beautiful
- Should I be "planting by the moon?" This ancient practice may just be the secret to a more abundant garden
- 6 things professional organizers store in high kitchen cabinets which declutters the whole room instantly
- What can I plant to deter cats from my yard? The tricks to keep your neighborhood's pets off your property
August 11th
- The "Cape Cod aesthetic" is our summer design crush – here's how to get the look of this modern coastal style
- This architect's trick to make rooms feel bigger, brighter and more open is used throughout this 130-year-old home
- 9 unusual bathroom materials designers are using to set the trends for 2024
- This alternative way designers are using pot filler faucets in modern kitchens is genius - and it makes for tidier spaces, too
- Is 'greige' still on trend? Designers and color experts decide whether this wall color is fashionable or outdated
- 4 things that people with amazing-smelling bathrooms always do
- 6 vegetables to plant in August that will still give you produce this year
- 7 big - huge! - decor mistakes most people make in small bedrooms and how to avoid them
August 10th
- 'It just fits!' A five-step guide to commissioning custom furniture that perfectly complements your home
- The best coffee table books from world-renowned interior designers to come out in 2023 – ready to buy or pre-order
- 5 colors that make living rooms look bigger - how design experts give small spaces an airier feel
- 'You'll never feel uncomfortable' - 7 simple ways to make your home feel more like you
- 'It mimics nature's randomness' - this simple gardening trick is how landscape designers make a backyard look more put together
- 5 flowers to plant in August so your backyard keeps on blooming
August 9th
- Sherwin-Williams just released its 2024 color palettes – these trend predictions are how we'll be decorating next year
- This hack for your curtains will instantly make them look more expensive – and it evens work on ones from IKEA
- 7 trending planter styles designers rely on to instantly elevate backyards - and how you can use them
- Nate Berkus reveals his fail-proof neutrals - the perfect pale colors that make rooms instantly warmer
- Does this viral hack with your garage really keep your whole house cool? We find out
- What shade of grey paint on the walls will make my room look bigger? We ask color experts
August 8th
- 'Like a puzzle, the pieces fell into place' – how "jewel box" spaces set the tone for this large family's Brooklyn home
- What is replacing wooden floors? These are the trending alternatives designers are using instead
- How to rescue your backyard after a heatwave – expert tips for a garden that's suffered from extreme heat
- How much does a natural swimming pool cost? Everything you need to know about creating your own backyard oasis
- This California home's "refuge" room might be the coziest space I've seen – it's a trend I think every home should embrace
- 'It’ll only take 5 minutes to do!' Nate Berkus's genius spice drawer organizing hack is so simple yet so convenient
- The "Conversation Pit" Is the Mid-Century Seating Revival You'll Spot in the Coolest Architect-Designed Homes
- 10 climbing plants for shady corners - that also give privacy, color and instant backyard beauty
August 7th
- I found 15 pretty pieces to elevate your kitchen, and they're all under $100
- Natural pool ideas – 8 lessons we've learned about these beautiful backyard features that makes us want one even more
- 7 tiled kitchen islands that are so much smarter than marble (but you've got to get the grouting right)
- These 5 bathroom buys from Crate & Barrel's new collection are my top picks for a super chic transformation in no time
- How to grow your own "urban cutting garden" for flowers in containers, no matter how small your backyard is
- This Parisian-inspired bathroom update Jenna Lyons is obsessing over will cost you very little to do, but look so expensive
- 'You'll feel exhausted by the end of the day' – bad home office Feng Shui explained
August 6th
- Gold who? Cool metals are a trend for 2024 – this is how designers are using them
- 5 "natural swimming pools" I'd love to dive into – they're the brilliant alternative for a more organic-feeling backyard
- Before & after: this "super-dated" architect's home now looks amazing, including a cleverly transformed attic
- Which plants will make my front yard look more expensive? These are the types landscape designers always buy into
- 5 colorful front yard plants to immediately make your home more beautiful
- 5 front yard lighting ideas that will make your house come alive once the sun goes down
- 'It's so simple, but genius!' This IKEA hack stacks two IVARs to create a minimalist storage closet on a budget
- 5 clever ways to hang indoor plants - bring your home to life with these lush layering techniques
August 5th
- Are coffee pod machines worth it? Experts on the pleasant surprise behind picking the right one
- How to design the perfect kids' homework area - 6 steps to creating space that's cool for school(work)
- Once considered a design crime, this styling trick is now the best thing to do for a "less-pretentious" kitchen, say designers
- What's the best fabric for curtains? This is the one type all the interior designers I asked love the most right now
- This 100-year-old gardening technique for healthier plants and vegetable crops is the next step on from growing organically
- 5 deadheading mistakes you're making, and how to avoid them for a backyard that blooms better
August 4th
- 'So much neater' - 10 lawn edging ideas to add a professional finish to your backyard
- 5 places you didn’t know you needed a mirror in your home, but where placing one elevates everything
- $2.9 million will buy you Frank Lloyd Wright's son's house - or take loads of Cali-style inspo from the pics for free
- 'Live more happily' - 5 easy ways to turn your patio into a calm and relaxing oasis
- Gwyneth Paltrow is renting her Montecito guesthouse on Airbnb, and the bathroom is to die for
- 5 tricks to arranging flowers like a pro - simple secrets to more beautiful displays
August 3rd
- What bedding is best for hot weather? These sleep experts have the definitive answer
- 5 Modern Front Yard Ideas That Prove the Standard Lawn and White Picket Fence Look Is Out of Style
- Okay – these new IKEA sofa covers have changed my mind on a "controversial" couch style I used to dislike
- 'Hushing the House' – the "ruthless" decluttering method that might just fix even the most overfilled homes, explained
- "Rain gardens" are the genius landscaping trick that will stop your yard getting waterlogged – and they look good, too
- Lawn vs deck - design experts decide once and for all which is better
August 2nd
- 'Step away from the chemicals' - this all-natural lawn care routine is better for your garden's health, and your pocket
- What is the best way to improve my front yard? Designers agree that this is the one area to focus on
- These 5 buys from Crate & Barrel's new DIY-friendly range can all be used to make your existing kitchen look a million times better
- 'You can fix it in less than a day' – how to create a "command position" layout with your furniture for better Feng Shui
- 10 inexpensive bathroom upgrades you can DIY with no costly or difficult installation needed
- 'Cook dinner feeling soothed' - the 8 most calming colors for a small kitchen
August 1st
- The 12 best washable rugs - family life gets levelled up
- Drought-tolerant lawns – garden experts reveal how to keep your lawn healthy when the forecast is hot and dry
- "It Saves You Time and Money" — Designers Explain How the 'Brown Paper Method' Can Help When Planning Your Rooms
- 7 front door plants that immediately make your home look more welcoming
- Before & after: This small LA home's new kitchen now looks so effortlessly chic that the before photos might shock you
- 'It's less upkeep, less water, just less hassle' – the "anti-lawn" movement, explained
- 5 finishing touches interior designers never forget to instantly elevate your entryway
- An easy add-on to your curtains makes rooms look expensive - designers explain