The materials you select for your home not only impact a room’s aesthetic but also how you feel in it. Equally important is durability and practicality. If a material isn’t able to stand up to regular use or needs a lot maintenance, it’s usually not suitable for most homes. Nobody understands this better than the … Read more
Sometimes the new furniture piece you desperately need is already sitting in your home. While not every furniture type can be re-styled easily for use in another space—a large dining table or sleeper sofa would be difficult to accommodate elsewhere, for instance—there are a couple versatile pieces that you can move and use just about … Read more
The start of a new year is a great time to take a look around your home and take stock of what is no longer working. We asked designers to name the one decorating habit they want homeowners to break this year for a fresh, updated space. Making Everything Match “We don’t believe in matching,” … 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