A guide to the signature features of todays kitchen designs. In fact, its usually some combination of all these factors. Traditional With roots in 18th and 19th century homes,traditional kitchenshave a formal and ornate style. Credit:Werner Straube Furniture-like cabinetryis a defining feature of traditional kitchens. Architectural details likecoffered ceilings, molding, columns, and wainscoting are prominent. Signature elements of traditional kitchens include: Susan Gilmore 2. Credit:Werner Straube Modern style has roots in the early 20th-centuryGerman Bauhaus, a movement focused on simple forms and functionality....

Give your space a makeover with these expert-recommended paint colors. “Ive seen paint colors range from classic neutrals to navy and red, to spa-like blues and greens. Courtesy of Farrow & Ball 1. Credit:Courtesy of Farrow & Ball Patrick ODonnell, Farrow & Balls international ambassador, recommends the paint brands cheeriest color. Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams 2. Redend Point by Sherwin-Williams For a warm, cozy feel, you cant go wrong with Sherwin-Williams Redend Point....

Highlight your home’s best features by layering different types of lighting. But expecting one light source to fulfill all your lighting needs is unrealistic. Lighting can be split into four key types: Ambient, task, accent, and decorative. Credit:Carson Downing Create Ambient Lighting Victoria Pearson Start withambient lightingto lay the foundation for your living room lighting idea. Illuminating dark areas is also a clever way to make asmall living roomfeel bigger....

Running your AC on full blast comes at a price. Use these tips to keep your home comfortably cool this summer without a sky-high energy bill. Bump up the temperature. Credit: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business Experiment with your thermostat to find the highest possible temperature that allows you to remain comfortable. Install a smart thermostat. As a bonus, many home insurance companies will give youa discount on premiumsfor installing a smart thermostat....

For gardeners in the northeast, these low-maintenance perennials will thrive in your climate. A beautiful yet low-maintenance landscape doesn’t have to be hard to create. This group of plants includes the easiest perennials to grow in the Northeast. Credit: Karlis Grants Use these favorites to create the best-looking yard in your neighborhood. Eastern Bluestar This easy-to-grow native perennial takes heat and drought well. The low-maintenance garden plant isn’t bothered by deer or rabbits and offers beautiful blue flowers in spring....

Kritsada Panichgul The best low-maintenance small shrubs for the front of your housedepends on your landscaping goals. Do you want colorful flowers and fruits, or just greenery? Would you like to focus onplanting native shrubs, or would you rather keep your options open? Credit:Kritsada Panichgul This list of small, low-maintenance shrubs will give you a good place to start. Thisdrought-tolerant plantwill even grow in rocky and sandy soils where many other plants might struggle....

You’ll never be tempted to skip the most important meal of the day with these make-ahead breakfast ideas. Get a jump on easy breakfast meal prep by stocking your icebox with these freezer breakfast ideas. Select your favorites from our best breakfast freezer meals, then carve out an afternoon to assemble your favorites. Credit: Andy Lyons Don’t miss a single recipe! Click through to the recipe page and nudge the save icon (with a heart!...

Grow these marigold companion plants to attract pollinators and repel pests. Cucumbers Cucumbersattract an assortment of pests, but marigolds can keep many of those insects at bay. Once they invade, nematodes cause carrots to grow into distorted shapes and develop unsightly galls and blemishes. Credit:Kindra Clineff However, African andFrench marigoldsproduce substances that kill nematodes naturally. Although eggplants are self-pollinating crops, studies have found that eggplants producelarger fruit when theyre pollinated by insects....

Including our favorite s’mores-inspired recipes! Rachel Marek Marshmallows are no longer just for smores around the campfire. These days, marshmallows help create desserts that are sweet and decadent. Credit:Rachel Marek Our best marshmallow desserts are going to make you keep coming back for more. Like classic Neapolitan ice cream, it features layers of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. All you need are some tiny marshmallows, chocolate pieces, graham crackers, and ready-to-bakecookie dough....

Go all in on color, ribbon, and sparkle. Loads of Saturated Color David Land Color is one of the main components of amaximalist room. Christmas decor doesn’t have to consist of onlyred and green, or even of just any one color. Credit:ADAM ALBRIGHT Stockings allow each person in the household to express their personality. Vintage orhandmade stockingsoffer countless options that fit this eclectic aesthetic. Hang a garland on your tree or along a mantel, and hang signs anywhere you’dregularly put your art....

These houseplants feature bold textures, vibrant colors, and lush foliage to complement your maximalist aesthetic. Jay Wilde Maximalists embrace eclectic collections, lots of color and texture, and a sense of whimsy. The righthouseplants can be keyto completing a space’s maximalist look. Credit:Jay Wilde The huge, fenestrated leaves on a mature plant almost embody maximalism. It can grow up to 15 feet tall indoors. Surround it with smaller plants of varying leaf textures likepeace liliesandfernsto put the maximal in a maximalist room....

Neutrals and bold bursts of color give this retro style its characteristic look. Learn how to add a midcentury modern color palette to your home. Black Backdrop A stark black accent wall sets a dramatic tone in a midcenturymodern bedroom. Credit:Emily Followill The limited color palette relies on texture, furniture design, and mixed materials to make a statement. The neutral color scheme is accented with beach-inspired colors and artwork. This clever design trick creates continuity....

Fromcharming cottagesto vibrant houses, we’ve brought you to the front doorstep (and beyond!) of hundreds of homes over the years. Richard T. Nowitz / Getty Images 1. Credit:Thomas J. Story Its woodsy accents and cozy atmosphere are sure to draw you in. Karyn Millet 3. Green Cottage Oasis Our third-most popular home tour of the year was dedicated to thecolor green. Credit:Richard T. Nowitz / Getty Images The green accents perfectly complement theolive treesoutside to create a beautifully serene oasis from the comfort of indoors....