There’s a reason many homes, from tiny studio apartments to sprawling estates, have at least one home decor essential from IKEA. Sometimes, it’s a seasonal or limited-edition accent piece. Other times, it’s a piece of flat-packed furniture. Whether your design aesthetic leans minimalist, maximalist, or somewhere in between, IKEA’s home decor essentials are affordable and…
Morsa Images / Getty Images Even the most experienced interior designers experience buyer’s remorse from time to time. But what are the specific types of items that pros have come to regret purchasing? Here, we spoke with three designers who highlight five categories of home decor that they regret picking up in 2025, and why….
Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up than ever before. We have other roundups that name the best smart home hubs and components—everything from the best smart bulbs to the best smart speakers—but in…
Your home decor says a lot about who you are, but it doesn’t always have to be brand new to do it. Many home designers say used items can work just as well, if not even better, to add personality to your space. We spoke with two design experts to hear their recommendations on the…
Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up than ever before. We have other roundups that name the best smart home hubs and components—everything from the best smart bulbs to the best smart speakers—but in…
Private equity firms want in on the skilled trades industry. Some PE firms have started to add home-services companies, like those providing plumbing and HVAC repairs, to their portfolios because they’re seen as stable, future-proof investments. People will always need plumbers and appliance repair workers. But what does that mean for the business owners and…
In the age of Amazon, odds are good that you’ve had a package get “lost in transit.” It can happen for any number of reasons, with your precious parcel potentially getting misplaced during a handover between trucks, lost in a warehouse or maybe even held up because of an error in the shipping information. While…
Interior paint (which really mostly means paint for walls inside the house) is one of those elements of a home improvement project that you notice less the better it is. But the choices can seem daunting: matte, satin, or eggshell? Acrylic or oil-based? Should you be priming or not? Don’t fret! The good news is…
