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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 However, the saying “what’s old is new again” often rings true, as once-outdated styles find their way back into favor.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
I’ve lost count of the number of conversations—debates?—my spouse and I have had about our sleep environment. (Do we need new pillows? A set of sheets? A mattress topper?) However, one area that we’ve agreed on for years is the importance of something that doesn’t even go on a bed: blackout curtains. We’ve been using various blackout curtains … Read more
I’ve always loved displaying physical photos throughout my home, but I’ll be honest: It requires an awful lot of work. Printing digital photos, shopping for eye-catching frames, and hanging or arranging those frames takes time and effort (plus, sometimes, a laser level). Since becoming a mom, displaying recent snapshots only became more of a struggle. That’s … Read more