Latest articles by Maya Glantz
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Should You Put Furniture in Front of a Radiator? The Solution to a Problematic Layout vs Lowering Your Heating's Efficiency, Explained
We asked our experts for all their thoughts on whether or not furniture can cover the radiator, and their advice may just surprise you
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In This Art Deco Apartment in Miami, a Clever Layout and Custom Finishes Make the Small Kitchen Work Harder
In Miami Beach's luxurious South of Fifth neighborhood, this designer brings together art deco and mid century modern design elements
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These Plastered-in Ceiling Lights Make Your Lighting Scheme More Minimalist and Way Less Intrusive — But There's One Downside to Know
For a sleek, seamless look, this lighting design is the way to go
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These Are the 5 Types of Lighting Designers Would Never Use - They're Harsh and Unflattering
For the most welcoming, beautiful home, lighting is key. These are the designs the experts say to avoid at all costs
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Should Curtains Cover Radiators? The Dilemma of Floor-Length Curtains vs Blocking Your Room's Heat Source, Solved
If you've opted for beautiful, long curtains, you might be fighting against your home's thermal efficiency, say the experts
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This New Bathroom Storage From Habitat Fits Around Your Existing Pedestal Sink, but Will Make It Look 100 Times More Expensive
Affordable, stylish, and practically no installation required, this clever bathroom cabinet is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your small bathroom
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This Dulwich Home Takes Inspiration From Ritual, Not Trends — Including an Outdoor Balcony Bathroom That's a "Daily Luxury" and Elevates Everyday Routine
What happens when an architect designs his own home? Lots of natural materials, curving forms, and an outdoor bath. That's what happens
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This Discreet 'Plinth' Vacuum Is the Low-Effort Addition to Your Kitchen That'll Help Keep Floors Clear and Uncluttered Between Deep Cleans
I never thought I'd say this, but I'm obsessed with a vacuum. And once you've seen this clever, hidden design, you'll feel the same
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My Kitchen Has Been So Disorganized Lately, So I Found These 6 Genius Inserts I Can Screw (or Stick) Into My Cabinets to Give My Storage a Budget Overhaul
Organizing your kitchen cupboards doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. These cabinet inserts make it easy, and here's exactly how
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Is Your Cutting Board Toxic? 3 Alternatives You Might Not Have Even Heard of That the Health-Conscious Crowd All Use
Keep that toxic energy far, far away from your kitchen — it's time to chuck out your old chopping boards and bring in the new. Here are some of my favorites
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This 'Tonal' Paint Trick Is the Most Stylish Way to Paint Your Kitchen Right Now, and It Can Make a Small Space Appear Larger, too
You've heard of color drenching, but what about color capping? This is the new paint technique that might just transform your kitchen
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This Drawer Insert Is Probably the Best Looking, Most Functional Way to Store Foil and Film Wrap in Your Kitchen
Say goodbye to wonky tears and cluttered drawers with this genius foil and cling film dispenser, and it looks good, too
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5 Bathroom Vanity Countertops That Designers Tend to Avoid for Practical Reasons — These Options Are Porous or Hard to Keep Clean
You need your bathroom to be practical, and for that, you need the right countertop. Here are the ones experts recommend you stay away from
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These Genius Hidden Bedside Reading Lamps Tuck Away When You're Not Using Them — They Don't Interfere in Your Design, and You're Never Left in the Dark
Big lights, be gone! These clever reading lights provide all the glow you need, and can be completely hidden away afterward. Here are some of my favorites
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"I Can Never See Myself in My Bathroom Mirror Properly, It's a Nightmare" —This Is Probably the Reason Why, and How to Fix It
You may not even realize it, but this is the number one reason you can't see yourself properly in your bathroom mirror
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Edwardian vs Victorian vs Georgian — The Giveaways That'll Help You Figure Out What Your Home Is (and How to Decorate Appropriately)
Because simply describing a home as having 'period' features isn't going to cut it anymore... this guide is here to help you out
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I've Written About Hundreds of Kitchens This Year Alone — I Think This Backsplash Material Is the Most Underrated in Design Right Now
This 'living material' brings a whole lot of warmth, shine, and personality to your kitchen design
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What Countertops Actually Go With Gray Kitchen Cabinets? 5 Materials to Consider, Plus Which You Should Avoid
Gray cabinets don't have to be boring; all you need is to pair them with the right countertop, and here are our experts' picks
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I'm Obsessed With Arched Showers — But Are They Actually Worth the Extra Work and Expense? Here's What to Know Before You Put One on Your Pinterest Board
It's become a spa bathroom staple, but is this trend a timeless classic, or just a straightforward fad?
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To Hide the Sockets in This Kitchen's Backsplash, Its Designer Hired a Muralist Who Could Camouflage Them Into the Marble
Ugly plug sockets destroying your dreams of a sleek, seamless kitchen design? This designer has figured out a way to solve that issue
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The Designer of This New York Townhouse Gave the Backsplash a 'Surreal Twist' With This Modern Collage Idea Using Delft Tiles
Playful explorations of color and geometry bring personality to this Park Slope, New York, townhouse renovation
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The Difference Between 'Wall Washing' and 'Wall Grazing' Is the Accent Lighting Trick That Totally Changes the Feel of Your Home
Give your home the glow it deserves with these clever lighting techniques, and lots of expert advice for getting it right
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This Kitchen Stool Trend Is What You'll See in the Coolest Renovations in 2026
Organic, sculptural, and eye-catching, this trend will become the main character for your kitchen design. Just wait and see...
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I'm Calling It, Porcelain Is the Most Underrated Material for Countertops — These Are the Pros and Cons to Know
It seems like there are endless uses for this ancient material, but what do the experts think about it for your kitchen countertops?
