Photo: Laurie Glenn 1/18 softer view The living room in HGTV Smart Home 2026 embraces a softer, more traditional feel with layered patterns and warm textures. Craftsman-style built-ins surround a brick fireplace, creating an inviting focal point in a charming gathering space. More photos will appear after this ad Photo: Laurie Glenn 2/18 hidden screen … Read more
If your walls could talk, you might know they’re looking for excitement. When furnishing a home, people usually focus on the basics first, like a plush rug, a soft yet durable sofa, and comfortable sheets, and for good reason. But often this means that by the time you finally divert your attention to styling areas … Read more
3 minute read When it’s time to upgrade your kitchen, there’s one trend designers should keep an eye on. It’s affordable, easy to install in any kitchen, and visually appealing. According to the pros, Mixed metals are the design trend that will carry over into 2026. Instead of having cabinet handles, faucets, and lamps all … Read more
3 minute read Nothing beats the thrill of finding that perfect vintage piece. But sometimes you wonder if an antique wooden chair set or an heirloom-quality rug will add that “out-of-place” feel to your modern space. Not sure? How to correctly combine vintage and modern elementsdesigners offer plenty of tips for achieving the perfect balance. … Read more
Credit: Maskot / Getty Images Important points Replace outdated decorations like word art or fake plants with fresh, visually interesting or lively alternatives. Refresh your space and create a more inviting home by replacing worn-out rugs, candles, and furniture. Spring cleaning can help you declutter your home and update it with timeless, sustainable, and functional … Read more
4 minute read Few things transform a room faster than the right lamp. Whether it’s a sculptural midcentury arc light, a petite bouillotte with toile shades, or a wonderfully quirky ceramic number from the ’70s, vintage lighting brings character you can’t get from larger floor models. But finding the right piece is the difficult part. … Read more
3 minute read Ask just about any designer and they’ll tell you that perhaps the biggest trend in coastal design right now is creating spaces that feel different from coastal design. clearly Along the coast. Gone are the heavy-handed marine interiors and fish motifs. In its place comes a lighter, fresher, and much more elevated … Read more
No matter how old the story, sometimes it needs to be told differently. The “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” tour, which will be held at The Bushnell from April 7 to 12, is not a replica of the tours that visited Connecticut many times in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. This script is different from … Read more
Please say hello unfiltereda fresh beauty series featuring exclusive glimpses into the dressed-down beauty routines of your favorite celebrities and content creators. They reveal their guilty-pleasure beauty routines, the 5-minute routine product lineup you can’t live without, the skin-preparing tips you’ll be forever grateful for, and more. To bring the whole conversation full circle, we … Read more
elf Beauty (ELF) is turning heads with the launch of “Vanity Vandals,” an authentic crime-inspired mockumentary supported by limited-edition bundles, Roblox and Twitch partnerships, and a broader entertainment-focused marketing push. Check out our latest analysis on elf beauty. The push for “Vanity Vandals” and the focus on broader entertainment comes at a time when stock … Read more