Frommodern minimalist aestheticstofresh neutral palettes, trends that once felt timeless are already beginning to feel dated. Read on to catch a glimpse of what you needand don’t needto embrace the dynamicdesign possibilities of 2025. These enticing hues create striking focal points, bringing a fearless, seductive feel to any space. Credit: David Tsay ODonnell also notes that whileblue shadesmay be stepping back, theyre far from disappearing. The solution?Warm brown hues. When paired, black and browntwo deep, grounded neutralsconjure a sophisticated, luxurious feel....

Or you might worry that what youbuy in a thrift storemight not be as good as something brand new. According to our thrifting experts, that’s just not the case. In fact, some household furnishings are actually better (and more valuable!) Credit:Image Source / Getty Images if you purchase them secondhand. So which ones should you snag without a second doubt on your next hunt? Our experts are spilling the secrets....

Its not just a matter of tidying your garden up or getting a more polished look. Edging helps with soil erosion and keeps plants and mulch in place. Youll also add form and texture to your landscape design. Credit:Peter Krumhardt (At Monticello, Thomas Jefferson used brick pieces to mark off his garden bed.) Homeowners started to think of edging as a way to extend the character of the house into the garden....

David Tsay In 2025, home design celebrates character with texture, attention toarchitectural details, and prominent shapes. Ahead, industry pros share the top interior design trends expected to take off in 2025. White and gray are (thankfully) seeing a much-deserved break. Credit:David Tsay She also anticipates that homeowners looking for easy upgrades in 2025 will trade gray walls for these rich colors. Best recommends trying it out in smaller spaces like powder rooms, entryways, and hallways....

Scrub away stuck-on rust, grime, and scuffs with this versatile cleaning tool. Household steel wool is a sponge-shaped abrasive material made of thin metal filaments. When these metal shavings are formed together, they resemble woolhence its name. Credit:JulieAlexK/Getty Images While steel wool might look fuzzy and soft, it’s surprisingly good at scrubbing stubborn messes. The grade #0000 is the finest one and best for delicate surfaces, like glass andstainless steel....

The biggest and most expensive purchase most people make in their lives is buying a house. Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum, akaThe Brownstone Boys, know this all too well. After all,renovating homesis their full time job. Credit: photovs / Getty Images Pick the Right General Contractor Thegeneral contractorcan make or break your renovation. That general contractor is probably the biggest relationship that you’re getting into through the project, Bordelon says....

It’s also fairly easy to clean, which is important for a high-traffic area prone to cooking spills. Make your kitchen as fun as it is functional with bold geometric printed floor tiles. Foradded visual interest, mix and match differenttile patternsin the same color scheme. Credit:Brie Williams Or break up the transition with an irregular arrangement of curves, waves, or gradually diminishing tiles. These classic and versatile tiles give you free rein to play around with color up top....

Industry pros say these kitchen updates have the biggest return on investment. Kourtney Pulitzeris a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at Kourtney Pulitzer Properties with Sotheby’s International Realty. Kristin Farnanis the Founder of Ridge Residential Design. Credit:Jared Kuzia Want to really make a statement?Double kitchen islandsare a popular luxury option. Traditional kitchens have both upper and lower cabinets, which naturally take up a lot of visual space. So, updating this cabinetry will have a major impact on your kitchen’s overall look....

Streamline your laundry routine with these clever solutions. But the reality is that many items need to air dry. Whether its toavoid shrinkageor to protect delicate fabric, air or line drying your clothes is a common occurrence. Credit:Jay Wilde Check out the followinglaundry roomdrying rack ideas to make the chore a little less daunting. If you have high shelves, this makes perfect sense as its not using any extra square footage....

Create an inviting space with these simple style choices. Try these 2023 living room trends for a more intentional and cozy space. Lisa Romerein 1. Credit:Lisa Romerein Quiet Luxury Designer Sharon Sherman ofThyme and Place Designis seeing a move toward living rooms as quiet zones. The living room has become a smaller, more intimate space made for quiet conversation, says Sherman. As our lifestyles are evolving, I am finding the need for more quiet areas....

Add these low-maintenance perennials to your Pacific Northwest garden for an easy-care landscape. If youre like us, you want great-looking, low-maintenance plants. That may not be as tough to accomplish as you think. Credit: Andy Lyons Pick the right plants, and youll enjoy a colorful, almost carefree yard. Don’t be overwhelmed, thoughthey’re all beautiful and charming. Any dahlia you pick is sure to be a perfect choice. Credit: Peter Krumhardt...

From flowering to evergreen, these hardy shrubs deliver seasonal interest and texturewithout demanding constant care. In fact, these shrubs develop the most pleasing shape without any shearing or shaping. They’ll grow easily, have refined forms, and generally thrive without pruning. Credit: Jerry Pavia Plant several of these easy-care, no-pruning-required shrubs, and you’ll create a lush andwildlife-friendly landscape. Pay close attention to mature plant size. Pair your available planting space with a shrub that has a mature size smaller than the planting spot....

We’re sharing our favorite Mardi Gras recipes including King Cake, gumbo, and classic New Orleans desserts. Vibrant, cultural, and full of delicious food, there’s no place quite like New Orleans. Well share twists on classic fare with spicy Cajun flavors and delicious Mardi Gras food inspired by Louisiana restaurants. Credit: Alison Miksch Shrimp, sausage, potatoes, andcorn get fantastic flavorthanks to concentrated shrimp boil seasoning. (The cleanup is a breeze, too!)...