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While a few new 2026 interior design trends are starting to appear, a majority are re-emerging after stints in the spotlight already. Trends are cyclical, as they say, so when they’ve proven their staying power, they’ll likely make a return as design choices within homes at some point in the future. “These returning styles tap into something familiar … Read more
Once upon a Pinterest board, we all fell hard for barn doors, chevron rugs, and fiber wall hangings. But fast-forward a decade, and many of those once-trendy choices are starting to feel more played out than polished. To see which styles have officially overstayed their welcome, we asked interior designers to share the living room trends they’re … Read more
As a place of rest and relaxation, homeowners and designers alike are always exploring fresh ways to make the bedroom feel calm, inviting, and tranquil—especially in today’s fast-changing design landscape. However, the saying “what’s old is new again” often rings true, as once-outdated styles find their way back into favor. With that in mind, we asked … Read more
As we enter the new year, there’s bound to be new design trends that take over—and ones we leave behind. Social media can especially be a coin toss with trends, because while it gives us access to fresh ideas, it can also create concepts for shock value or short-term appeal (think: cluttercore). Of course, trends shouldn’t … Read more
As we look ahead to the new year, why not go ahead and bring on the color, pattern, and whimsy galore to really start off 2026 with a bang? According to Pinterest’s recently released trend report, one of the biggest home design looks for the year ahead, dubbed “Fun Haus,” will prioritize all of the above, celebrating … Read more
No closet is complete without lighting, and the exact type of fixture you select for the space is entirely up to you. “There’s no hard and fast rule when it comes to closet lighting,” Becky Shea, the founder of Becky Shea Design, says. “I’ve played around with pendants, high hats, spotlights, and integrated lighting—you name it. … Read more
We’re all looking for a little more coziness and nostalgia in 2025—at least in our home decor, according to Zillow. They just unveiled their 2025 home trends, from leaning into cozy vibes like having a smaller living room or den, to prioritizing smart features in our homes, these top trends by Zillow are on the … Read more
Our favorites include long-lasting bouquets and unique flowers Top Picks Best Overall: UrbanStems at Urbanstems.com Jump to Review Best Budget: The Bouqs Co. at Bouqs.com Jump to Review Best Roses: BloomsyBox at Bloomsybox.com Jump to Review Best for Premium Blooms: Enjoy Flowers at Enjoyflowers.com Jump to Review Best Variety: 1-800-Flowers at 1800flowers.com Jump to Review … Read more
There’s never been a better time to support Black-owned brands and businesses. These brands aren’t just defying the odds; they’re continually pushing the needle in today’s design landscape. Whether your walls need a little zhuzhing or your seating area needs some new throw pillows and blankets, these fabulous Black-owned brands have you covered. Here are ten … Read more
Over the last three years, we’ve tested more than 100 different rugs here at The Spruce both in The Lab and in our own homes, including wool rugs, low-pile washable rugs, high-pile shag rugs, and sheepskin rugs. Across all of the many rugs we’ve tested, sheepskin rugs—both real and faux varieties—are the fluffiest and feature the longest … Read more