What do you get when you combine innovative design, furniture and decor markdowns, and a good cause? One of New York City’s most-beloved fundraisers: Design on a Dime. The non-profit organization Housing Works hosts this designer-showcase-and-shopping event every year to the delight of the community, and it ran from April 20 to April 23. This … Read more
Name: Dominique Harris, husband, and four kidsLocation: Chattanooga, TennesseeType of home: HomeSize: 3,000 square feetYears lived in: 5 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Our home is a huge burst of our diverse personalities. We are a very lively and eclectic household. We … Read more
Say the word “linoleum,” and you might conjure up images of old hospital rooms and cold office building lobbies for some. For others, the association might summon memories of their grandmother’s kitchen floor. And for younger millennials, this 20th century staple might not spark any reaction at all. Linoleum, once a trendy floor option for … Read more
Usually, adding natural elements to your dining table would mean placing a potted plant at the center and calling it a day. TikTok, though, has different ideas: one video shows a river on the dining table instead. The short but mind-blowing clip below shows a wooden dining table with a stream running right through the … Read more
Name: Billie, boyfriend, and cat Olive Location: Astoria, Queens, New York CityType of home: ApartmentSize: 600 square feetYears lived in: 2 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: During the pandemic, when we found ourselves spending so much time at home, my boyfriend and … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As a home design editor for over a decade now, I’ve seen hundreds — maybe thousands — of professionally decorated homes, and one thing’s for sure: Certain styling ideas are reoccurring. You know what that means? If you study … Read more
It’s a tale as old as time: a couple buys a new house or decides to renovate their longtime home, only to realize that they have very different design ideas. The situation is common enough that Christina Valencia and Kele Dobrinski, the couple behind the Sacramento-based creative studio Colossus Mfg., have created a new HGTV … Read more
Olivia Harvey Contributor Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter. Follow Olivia
While Ina Garten famously believes that “store-bought is fine,” she’s still a big proponent of using fresh ingredients when it comes to cooking in her own home. In her new Food Network show (available on Discovery+), “Be My Guest”, Garten invites several prominent figures to cook with her at her iconic East Hampton estate. Central … Read more
Oftentimes a small outdoor space can end up neglected because it’s hard to see the potential in a tiny scrap of yard or even the narrow alley between two buildings. No matter how small their house, these homeowners and renters found ways to make the outdoors their own — and you can, too! Find inspiration … Read more