All content Archive | October 2023

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October 31st
- What color countertop goes best with white kitchen cabinets? 6 ideas for timeless spaces
- How do I make the most of a tiny guestroom? 4 ingenious tricks to try in time for holiday hosting
- 5 steps to a soundproof bedroom for the most peaceful night's sleep possible
- This viral 'sofa to bunk bed' is a genius buy for a guest bedroom when you're always stuck for space over the holidays
- 'Bigger is always better!' – 3 rug placement tricks to make small a living room look larger
- I'm moving house for the 10th time – here are 7 tips from professional movers that make packing a breeze
October 30th
- Olivia Rodrigo has the secret to perfect cozy decor and it would make an A+ Christmas gift
- How to care for your home's most precious materials, from family heirlooms to modern investments
- These 3 tricks will help you find the perfect cozy white and style it right for a warm, welcoming home
- 6 painting mistakes that are making your walls look 'dirtier' – and what you should be doing instead
- 5 things people with super organized homes have to make them a million times more efficient
- 5 things to do with an empty corner in a bedroom that will make the space so much more useful
- How to make your couch look classy – 8 designer tips to elevate even the most basic of sofas
- 5 tricks to make your scented candles stronger and last longer - 'they're the secrets to an amazing-smelling home!'
- How to propagate African violets - and grow more of these colorful flowering houseplants for free
October 29th
- What is the warmest kitchen flooring? 3 options that will keep your house toasty and feel cozy underfoot
- 7 of the best cream wall paint colors, as chosen by designers – 'they look modern, and anything but magnolia'
- 5 things people with amazing-smelling entryways do to make their homes feel welcoming
- 3 tricks professional decorators use to remove wallpaper quickly and easily - 'it really shouldn't take too long!'
- Ashley Benson’s living room brings back a bold color combination we forgot that we loved
- How to collect seeds from Astrantia – start them now, and fill your garden with 'free' flowers next spring
- How do I look after an indoor cactus in winter? The one thing you need to do, and the one thing you need to stop ASAP
October 28th
- The 5 best Philodendron types houseplant lovers always buy - they'll make your home look so beautiful
- 6 colors designers pick for laundry rooms - exact paint matches, from classic choices to surprising shades
- 4 bedroom paint colors that are going out of style, and what to choose instead
- Eggshell vs satin – what's the difference, and what to use when, according to professional decorators
- 'Your future self will thank you for it' - 5 tips on organizing your fall decor for next year, from pro organizers
- 5 tricks to make your house smell like a hotel that are easy and inexpensive to try
- 9 winter-blooming plants that will survive the cold and keep your backyard looking vibrant
- The 6 essential pieces of furniture you need for a minimalist living room – 'everything else is just clutter!'
- 'Sow them now, for your flower beds next spring' – how to grow sweet peas indoors to get a jumpstart on your garden of the future
October 27th
- This Williamsburg townhouse masters the transitional trend with a perfect mix of old and new decor
- 'It's been totally transformed with paint' – this London "new build" is filled with hundreds of clever, colorful ideas
- 'I wish I'd known this before planting' – 5 mistakes beginners often make with vegetable gardens, and how to fix them
- 'It's the best way to make a home joyful' - this paint trend is the perfect idea to introduce color thoughtfully
- This Viral Bookshelf is a Creative Way to Display Your Reads in Small Spaces
- How to Winterize a Garden — 5 Important Tasks You Should Not Skip
- Should a dishwasher be left or right of the sink? Kitchen designers urge you to consider these 3 points before deciding
October 26th
- 4 easy steps to window wellness this winter
- People with beautiful storage use this one trick to make it look elegant and easy on the eye
- Every home renovator needs this DIY tool for perfect mitered corners, and it's just $30 from Amazon
- This fall trend is the only way I'll be dressing my dining table this season – here's how the experts do it
- How do I lighten a room that feels dark? 3 simple and inexpensive solutions from Nate Berkus that anyone can try
- 9 standout pieces in Kelly Clarkson’s Wayfair collection to grab during Way Day deals
- 5 tips for painting straight lines without tape, including the simple 'secret weapon' professionals always use
October 25th
- I wasn't expecting to find my new reading chair on Wayfair - but these on-trend and on-sale designs are SO elevated
- How do you decorate an awkward entryway? 7 designer-approved tricks for tough-to-style entrances
- Overwintering — How to Protect Your Plants Now, for a Healthy Garden Next Year
- 'It's beautiful and romantic' - Halle Berry's landscaping is a masterclass in using this on-trend planting style
- 5 bulb planting tips experts say are simple to do and promise vibrant blooms for longer
October 24th
- 'It's Paris meets Palm Beach' - the Gwyneth-approved "goop Villa" is a masterclass in modern, elegant design
- How an interior designer turned this home's basement into the ultimate family room - 'it's designed for entertaining'
- 5 potted plants that you should 'overwinter' – it's the best way to protect your container garden until next year
- What colors make you feel tired? 4 hues to avoid that create understimulating and energy-zapping rooms
- 5 easy fall decorating tricks designers swear by - that cost next to nothing to achieve
- Christina Aguilera’s take on this wallpaper trend can make a small space feel "open and glamorous", say designers
- 5 herbs that look just as good as houseplants and will make your whole home smell fantastic
October 23rd
- 'Comfortingly luxe' - Amber Lewis's new Loloi collab features the rugs, pillows and art that makes homes feel loved
- How do you make a boring kitchen look good? 6 clever ways to add character to your cooking space
- Quick, the viral Target bookshelf is back in stock! - the 'walk-in closet of dreams' for under $100
- 5 Entryway Seating Ideas Designers Use To Make a Home's Entrance Look Amazing (and the "Dated" Thing They'll Never Do)
- How do I make the most of my small entryway? Designers create beautiful spaces (in not much space)
- What are the most low-maintenance kitchen cabinets? Experts say these styles will look better for longer
- 4 ways to make the most of a small laundry space – even if you don't have a dedicated room in your home
October 22nd
- 5 "warm" colors minimalist designers choose for pared-back but cozy homes
- Designers agree Sofia Richie Grainge has chosen the perfect material for her home - 'it makes you want to curl up'
- 'It'll make your space look so much more minimalist' – how to hide your electrical outlets with paint, and what not to do
- 9 things you definitely own too many of, according to professional organizers - ‘you should declutter them!’
- 5 things minimalists do to add texture to a room - 'it makes all the difference'
- 7 things that kitchen designers never overlook when specifying countertops - 'consider these details from the get-go'
- 4 unbelievable ways designers have created indoor gardens - they'll transform your unloved corners
October 21st
- Is my TV too high on the wall? The golden rule to use for a more comfortable watching position
- How to start a minimalist indoor garden – designers create calming, pared-back but plant-filled spaces
- 'They make you hopeful and calm' - the 5 most relaxing plants for your bedroom
- Which is the best bedding material? These sheets are comfortable and will keep you at the right temperature, all night long
- How to find the Feng Shui "money corner" – and what to put in it to unlock your home's prosperity
- This minimalist wall decor trend is the antidote to fussy gallery walls – I Just love how simple this look is
- Now's the time to fleece wrap your plants for winter - here's what to cover, and what to leave
- 5 flowers to plant indoors now that will bloom in time for Christmas – and the 'indoor forcing' trick you need to know
October 20th
- I'm a style editor and Anthropologie has nailed holiday decor - here's how to festively elevate your home
- Why is my phone hot and losing battery? The settings changes to make, and how to know when to call in the experts
- Sofia Vergara's coffee table decor is a genius way to bring nature indoors - and needs much less maintenance than plants
- Florence Pugh's 'charming' kitchen has an unconventional way of storing utensils – but it has pro organizers divided
- Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Will Never Go Out of Style — 10 Tones That Are a Timeless Choice
- How to Plant a Bulb Lasagna for Colorful Containers All Through Spring
- How to know when to stop decluttering –this is how organizers figure out what to keep and what to throw
October 19th
- Before and after: Ashley Tisdale's Halloween decor is so well done (and can be copied for under $10)
- 'Kitchen parties are always the most fun' - 5 tricks designers use to make a kitchen perfect for entertaining
- 5 genius ideas that will make your home smell like "fresh laundry" all day long – without buying anything new
- 5 mistakes people with perfect hydrangeas avoid making in their gardens at this time of year
- The 5 best bulbs to plant in containers now to fill your garden pots with color come springtime
October 18th
- This new design trend blends minimalism with personality - and gets it just right
- 'It can soothe your soul' - 5 earthy paint colors designers say are big trends for 2024
- Designers love this paint trend for 2024 - but there's one they're all planning to avoid
- 5 overdone fall decor trends Jeremiah Brent says to avoid - 'a lot of this is going to be controversial!'
- 5 things you should never do to your lawn in October - they'll each cause your grass problems in the long run
October 17th
- 'Such a curious beauty' - the best black plants to grow indoors that experts love
- 5 things to plant in October to make sure your backyard is flourishing with gorgeous flowers
- 7 items to get rid of now that are just cluttering up your home, according to professional organizers
- This genius trick for organizing books is going viral - and it uses something you'll just throw in the trash otherwise
- When should you 'winterize' a lawn? It's so important and it might need doing sooner than you think
- This 'quirky' Victorian home in Toronto is filled with unusual features, from its red kitchen to 'broken-plan' layout
October 16th
- The dinnerware trends to look out for in 2024 – I'm obsessed with each of these looks for better styled tables
- The art of using white paint, but making it cozy - this warming home has the secret
- 'Plant them together!' These two popular vegetables grow so much better next to each other
- 6 things people with cozy homes that avoid feeling cluttered always get right
- The best bulbs for Spring flowers to plant in winter
October 15th
- Designers swear by this small living room layout - 'it makes the space feel bigger'
- 8 maple trees with the best fall color that will fill your yard with vibrant reds and yellows during this season
- 5 ways professional organizers maximize the storage space in your kitchen cabinets
- What's replacing marble? Designers agree on the next big design trend we'll all be using instead
- Designers are accessorizing their couches with this style of pillow – here are 9 to buy now
- It's Not My Usual Style, But I've Found Myself Completely Taken By John Derian's New Target Collection
- 'It's the new accent wall, but better' – the next big trend that will make your rooms so much more interesting
- The 10 best bare root fruit trees to get into your backyard now for a bumper harvest next year
October 14th
- 6 things designers say you don't need when entertaining and one thing you definitely do
- 4 types of glass to frame your art that not only protect it, but make it looks a million times better
- 5 pattern trends designers say will be huge in 2024 - 'you get a comforting aesthetic'
- 5 things to get rid of before Christmas for a more minimalist and clutter-free holiday season
- Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent’s latest collection with Living Spaces is minimalist fall decor done right
- 8 indoor herb garden ideas that will look great, and make your home smell amazing
- 'It'll only take 10 minutes' - 6 kitchen tricks that people who are great at hosting do before guests come over
- 5 evergreen shrubs to plant in your front yard right now – add color, structure and texture with these year-round beauties
October 13th
- Should I use satin or matte paint? Experts explain the factors to consider when picking the perfect finish
- What wall colors go best with brown furniture? 4 shades that are the perfect companions
- I'm convinced everyone should have this one item in their kitchen (and I've found the perfect one for less than $15)
- This is how designers plan to use Lick's Color Palette of the Year for 2024, and we'll be following suit
- 10 easy-to-fix mistakes designers always notice in homes with tips on how to remedy them
- 10 fall-blooming flowers gardeners always choose for a perennial garden – 'they're at their peak now'
- David Beckham's closet is the most organized we've seen - here are 6 lessons professionals say we can learn from it
October 12th
- 3 paint colors that Feng Shui experts say will make your home happier – 'they ignite joy!'
- 5 lesser-known tricks your iPhone can do with iOS 17 that are total game-changers
- 8 mid-century modern kitchen ideas that feel so contemporary and design-forward – 'they're timeless'
- Are satin or silk sheets better for sleep? These experts unanimously agree that one comes out on top
- Where should you put your bed? These designers share 4 layout options for a practical floorplan
- 5 pruning mistakes expert gardeners always notice – 'they're causing more harm than good!'
October 11th
- Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year 2024 is a sumptuous smoky shade perfect for deluxe, moody spaces
- 4 outdated wall decor trends designers are leaving behind – and the one that they're choosing instead
- Kitchen island vs no kitchen island – two reasons designers choose this layout, and two reasons they don't
- This unusual outdoor feature typically reserved for summer can be a great way to use your backyard through winter too
- 7 things minimalists do to decorate their homes for fall – and still keep it pared back
- This simple trick from Nate Berkus will revolutionize the way you store belts for better closet organization
- Kourtney Kardashian’s vanity mirror is brilliantly supersized, but experts reveal it's missing a trick
- 5 plants that actually thrive during fall – gorgeous flowers to plant now that will keep your garden colorful
October 10th
- I'm an Advice and Gardens Editor — Here Are a Few Planters I'm Eyeing Up On Amazon
- Gwyneth Paltrow uses the craziest thing to prop open her doors – 'it works perfectly,' she says
- This "invisible" doorstop is going viral – it's so much more minimalist and it costs less than $30 on Amazon
- Emily Henderson’s new backyard centers around a 'surprise water feature' that can be enjoyed all year round
- This DIY bedside light hack saves so much space on your nightstand, and you can buy everything you need from Amazon
- 5 things every “tea station” needs in it - plus, the chance to win a tea and kitchen bundle
- 21 Amazon Must-Haves That Will Help You Organize Your Kitchen and Make it More Functional
- I'm an editor and this is the best kitchen sale I've seen in ages - KitchenAid mixers marked $180 down
- 6 items that act as works of art on your open shelves but are also perfectly practical for daily use
- 5 simple ways to increase your curb appeal this fall – with no gardening experience necessary
October 9th
- The 12 best dinnerware sets with pasta bowls - style you can use all the time
- How to set up a "Contact Poster" in iOS 17 – the new trick that let's you personalize your iPhone to the next level
- "Your Home Should Celebrate Your Story" — Dabito Reveals His 3 Secrets to Creating a Joyful Home
- No more, no less! This is the exact number of colors you should have in a room – have you got it right?
- How to keep towels smelling fresh - 6 expert tips to avoid musty odors and achieve a spa-like feel
- 5 pests that could take over your backyard this fall and how to keep them at bay
- ‘You’re missing a trick' – 5 ways experts make that empty space in your upstairs hallway look beautiful
October 8th
- Before and after: one tiny tweak to this kitchen's cabinetry made so much difference to its storage space
- How to dry your homegrown onions and garlic so that you can use them all winter
- Designers agree on the perfect minimalist color palette - 'beautiful, pared-back, very curated'
- 'Wake up feeling restored' - these 5 design trends will also give you a better night's sleep
- 6 Feng Shui-approved bedroom colors for well-rested, happy spaces – and what experts say each of them means
- When to fertilize your lawn in fall – a few weeks is the only difference between healthy grass and a "waste of money"
- 5 Indoor Plants That People With Amazing-Smelling Homes Use to Scent Their Spaces Naturally
- 5 flowering bulbs to plant in October – and the one type you can plant even later in the year
October 7th
- 3 paint colors minimalists love - and how designers use them to soothe
- The viral bulb lawn trend covers your backyard with a carpet of spring blooms, and now's the perfect time to plant one
- This "map" is the secret to how Feng Shui experts make your home more peaceful - and you can use it in every room
- 5 trends interior designers predict will probably vanish in 2024 – and what will take their place
- When to prune fig trees for healthy branches and a flourishing fruit crop next year
- Designers decide on the 5 best paint colors for a dining room - 'atmospheric spaces'
- 5 things Gwyneth Paltrow's designer does to make a home feel expensive, that aren't about buying expensive things
- 5 light paint colors designers always recommend for living rooms – 'they make even dark spaces feel bright'
October 6th
- MADE.com is back, and these are the pieces we’re loving for a classic Mid-Century Modern look
- IKEA just launched its second installment of iconic re-releases, and the bright buys are perfect for fall dopamine dressing
- 4 things to do to your lawn in October – they'll help make sure your grass looks great next year
- This universally loved $15 IKEA rug is finally available in the US, and it's a core feature of my Scandi bedroom
- How to protect your home from a bed bug "invasion" – preventative measures pest experts recommend
October 5th
- We're calling it - David Beckham's 'spotless' kitchen features the trend that's going to be biggest in 2024
- The 12 best ceramic plates - relaxed, modern-rustic style
- Target's new budget-friendly collection of preppy decor is exactly how our editors would decorate a dorm room
- How to properly paint ombre walls for a gradual gradient, with a stress-free method for decorating novices
- How to use "trap plants" in your garden - the secret guardians that act as nature's pest-repellents
- Dunn-Edwards has announced its Color of the Year 2024 and the "serene" shade is perfect for a seasonal uplift
- 5 easy things to do now to make your backyard look amazing when winter arrives
October 4th
- “It’s the jewelry of a room” - This home reno uses the perfect accessory that makes every room look expensive
- How to declutter in 10 minutes - 6 tricks for a more organized home that even the most time-poor can follow
- 5 "trend-proof" colors for your home designers think will be just as popular in 10 years' time
- What's the best direction to sleep in? Experts tells us which compass point is best, and which is ruining your rest
October 3rd
- Are your pumpkins ready to pick? These expert gardeners reveal the tricks to tell if they're fully grown
- 5 decorating trends that will make your home look classier and more sophisticated every time
- Color combinations to avoid – using these 4 pairings when color blocking can be "jarring", say experts
- How to avoid clothes collecting on a "laundry chair" – professional organizers rely on this one simple trick
- 5 signs your paint has gone "bad" – experts explain how to know if your leftover cans are safe to use
- 4 vegetables to plant in October to keep you in fresh produce all winter
October 2nd
- The new Jasper Conran homeware range at NEXT is the place to shop for a timelessly elegant style that promises to elevate your space
- Ombre walls are having a moment – these 5 rooms have the best, most elevated versions of them
- The 12 Best Flatware Sets for Elegant and Elevated Table Settings
- How to design an affordable kitchen that looks luxe - 7 ways experts go upscale on a budget
- 4 decorating trends we spotted in Kelly Wearstler's latest projects that any home can copy
- With its wrap-around roof terraces, this Manhattan penthouse masters the art of outdoor living in the city
- 5 easy kitchen island styling tricks (you can do in minutes) to totally switch up the room
- 6 of the best paint colors for rooms without much natural light
- 5 of the best trees to plant near a house, and 5 of the worst that expert gardeners know to avoid
October 1st
- The 6 best trees with fall color – landscapers pick the most beautiful for your yard
- 5 houseplants that are perfect for fall decor – experts suggests what to grow indoors in autumnal colors
- Though inspired by the lairs of Bond villains, this architect's home is a surprisingly welcoming retreat
- Have you been storing your baking dishes wrong? Professional organizers reveal the secret to organizing them well
- 4 indoor flowers that bloom at night - 'they make nights in so relaxing'
- What makes a kitchen feel classy? 8 things every sophisticated cooking space has
- This kitchen reno uses the perfect minimalist palette - 'these two colors create a feeling of space'
- 5 best paint colors for a small entryways - designer-approved palettes