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4 days ago | 
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Credit: Nicholas Johnson From performance linens to playful motifs and lazy bed-making routines, 2025 is all about embracing bedding trends that feel easy and look elevated. If you're hoping to design a soothing, sleep-friendly space, you won't want to miss our roundup of inspiration ahead. For the perfect bedroom refresh, take a peek at the most popular bedding trends set to be everywhere this summer. Brian Ginberg is the CEO of Doze, a company that specializes in easy-to-change duvet covers.
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1 week ago | 
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Credit: Grace Cary / Getty Images Despite their buttery soft cooking surfaces, nonstick pans can still be a chore to clean— especially if your cookware is heavy, large, or just covered in food. It can be tempting to pop your pieces into the dishwasher , but this can actually damage your cookware in the long run.
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2 weeks ago | 
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Credit: Jacob Snavely Buying furniture isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Your budget, space, and design style all play a role, which makes this task challenging from the start. It also depends on your goals: Are you after a temporary fix, like fold-up chairs for impromptu guests? Or do you need a solid, upholstered bed that's built to last a decade?
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3 weeks ago | 
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Credit: Photo: Patrick Biller A dirty, scratched stovetop will lead to much more than a dingy kitchen appearance; burnt food buildup and etched marks can create micro tears that weaken the stovetop's surface, disrupt heat distribution, and potentially pose a fire hazard.
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1 month ago | 
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Credit: Photo: Ron Blunt From charming plate walls to refined glass-front cabinets, decorative china is making a major comeback. But why now? We asked top design experts to weigh in, and their insights might surprise you. Whether you're looking to preserve family traditions or turn a blank wall into a meaningful display, learn the best tips to make the most of your inherited pieces.
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2 months ago | 
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Photo: Image Source / Getty Images If you're in the market for a purchase for your home, whether it's furniture or accessories, you might wonder whether it's better to buy new or secondhand. Or you might worry that what you buy in a thrift store might not be as good as something brand new. According to our thrifting experts, that's just not the case. In fact, some household furnishings are actually better (and more valuable!) if you purchase them secondhand.
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2 months ago | 
bhg.com | Shivani Vyas
Knobs, cup pulls, bar pulls, drop handles, backplate knobs, latch hardware—there's no shortage of ways to dress your cabinet doors, especially this year. "2025 is all about adding personality and unique details to home design, and a great way to achieve that is through creative or custom knobs and pulls," says Miranda Cullen, owner of Inside Stories. "Though a small detail, hardware plays a significant role in enhancing cabinetry, offering a unique and impactful design element," she says.
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2 months ago | 
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In-law suites, garage apartments, or granny flats are all variations of accessory dwelling units—also known as ADUs. These smaller-scale buildings give you the flexibility to expand your home's footprint without subtracting any valuable square footage or sacrificing your existing floor plan. If you're planning on adding an ADU to your home, there are some under-the-radar costs you'll want to stay ahead of to avoid going over budget.
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Mar 27, 2025 | 
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Photo: Svetlana Sultanaeva / Getty Images Key TakeawaysSome common laundry detergent ingredients can be harmful for both people and the environment. Ingredients to avoid include dyes, phosphates, and optical brighteners. Look for Green Seal or USDA Organic certifications, as these detergents often have cleaner ingredients. With hundreds of laundry detergents on the market, it can be hard to pinpoint which option is the safest and most effective for your lifestyle.
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Mar 22, 2025 | 
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Photo: Courtesy of Meredith McKenzie / The Selective Design Whether you love the concept of a formal sitting room or think it's a waste of space, you can't deny these spaces have come a long way from being status symbols in the Victorian era. But what are sitting rooms used for now—and how are homeowners reimagining today's sitting rooms to serve their contemporary lifestyles?
