#home-decor

#home-decor

Valentine's Day is a notoriously difficult holiday to shop for, and whether you've been together for six months or six years, a romantic gesture that demonstrates your partner just gets it remains timeless. We think the right gift can communicate your feelings and intentions in ways words just can't, even if you are a poet. Sure, the best Valentine's gifts would traditionally include dark chocolate or bouquets and bubbly, but our design-oriented minds like to be a little less on-the-nose when it comes to our V-Day gifts.

We all need a place to relax, disconnect, or enjoy our hobbies. But between busy households, remote work, and the general clutter of everyday life, many homes quickly start to feel cramped. And that's when a she shed comes in handy. Equivalent to a man cave, a she shed is a place of solitude, where you can take refuge away from your housemates for a couple of hours.

It's the place where you rest and recharge, and chances are your sleep space is probably the one area you tend to ignore, as it's more of a private zone versus a public one in a home. That's exactly why Michigan-based mother-daughter designer duo Jean Stoffer and Grace Start of Stoffer Home wanted to make sure their first collaboration with The Company Store really prioritized bedding - even though they're accustomed to designing whole homes and large-scale kitchen projects.

Millennials have a reputation for decorating exclusively in gray, white, and farmhouse chic - but one millennial, u/Mewpasaurus, was not buying it. After moving into a mountain home and starting a DIY design journey, they wondered whether that aesthetic actually reflects how their generation lives. So they asked fellow millennials to share photos of their real homes. From colorful maximalism to cozy, lived-in spaces, the responses proved there is no single millennial interior design style:

"Making the most out of my sweet tiny apartment bathroom," Lily from @lilycateking on TikTok wrote in the caption of a recent video. The video is a compilation of snippets from her bathroom, in which she's added a table with shelves for her towels, a silver tray to house her glass containers of cotton swabs and lotions, fresh flowers, artwork, and a stunning lace shower curtain that steals the entire show.

The 70-20-10 Rule is simple: 70% of a room's textures should be smooth or matte, 20% should be plush or soft, and 10% should be hard, shiny, or raw. The dominant matte texture is calming and provides the visual base (think: matte painted walls, smooth wood floors, or a linen sofa). The plush or soft elements, such as a bouclé or velvet chair, a chunky knit throw, or a deep-pile rug, invite touch and add warmth.

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From artfully curated gallery walls to warm and cozy color palettes, design-loving couple Katie and Cody know how to have fun with decor. The couple behind Highboy LA is known for the earthy and playful aesthetic of their Los Angeles apartment, and now they're translating that vibe to their new 1886 Victorian in Illinois. That includes pop-art touches, sleek mid-century furniture, and houseplants in just about every sunny corner.

The house is packed with charm, and its spirit was felt by Emily the moment she first saw it. "I'd just had Bea, and through the sleep deprivation I could see very clearly that this house was fully magic," she writes, explaining that it reminded her of the "glowing family life" set designs of Richard Curtis, something she wanted to emulate. "A family house where I could tie balloons on the gate for birthdays and enough space for learning to ride a bike."

Humble brag incoming, but one of my favorite parts of my job is that I get to preview products and brand look books before they're available to the public. It's fun to get a first look at launches, and sometimes those sneak peeks happen in fabulous settings, like the recent Boll & Branch holiday preview at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad.

I'd be hard-pressed to find a person who hasn't shopped at IKEA at least once. It's like the Disney World of furniture stores, with its sprawling showroom and massive marketplace - even the cafeteria is an attraction in and of itself. But it's IKEA's budget-friendly Scandi-cool furniture and decor that keep us all coming back for more. The prices are hard to beat on a regular day, so when the store has a sale - it's a big deal.

An upholstered bedroom wall. It's super expensive, collects dust, is tough to clean, and got really boring really quickly.

In some ways, modern life is easier than ever. In other ways, it's so unnecessarily complicated. Luckily, there are many innovations that simplify getting dressed, self-care routines, and sprucing up a home. Whether you're looking for time-saving beauty hacks, chic clothes that feel like pajamas, or easy design elements that transform your home, these bougie things make everything in your life look better - with way less cost or effort than you'd expect.

"Pinterest is a uniquely visual platform, so our trend analysis goes beyond search queries," the report said. "We look at the complete picture-the colors, aesthetics and styles people are drawn to." The company tracked increases in searches from September 2024 to August 2025. By the numbers: Pinterest's trend predictions have been 88% accurate over the past six years, the company said. 67% of the 2026 trends are driven by Gen Z.

Ensuring guests have fresh bath towels during the holidays is the ultimate luxury any host can arrange - extra points for options that feel like they've just come from a five-star resort. If you're looking to give your stash of guest bathroom towels a refresh, Costco has designer-looking towels on sale right now for just $8, and they'll add a pop of color while giving your space a bohemian look.

When it comes to shopping for sofas, AT editors have learned a thing or two over the years. They've tested literally hundreds (I mean, have you seen our Personal Shopper series?)across every design aesthetic, from modern and contemporary to coastal and boho. But of all the designs we've looked at, mid-century modern sofas are by far the most popular. I get it - the clean lines, retro vibe, and subtle angles are undeniably stylish.

Create a cozy ambience and skip the fire hazard with this five-piece flameless candle set. The LED candles come in four heights and feature embedded light strings that mimic the flicker of the faux wicks. They include a remote control that allows you to adjust brightness, switch between a flickering and regular light mode, set a timer for two, four, six, or eight hours, and turn the candles on and off.

One of the newest additions to Dollar Tree's wide-ranging inventory is a variety of little woven baskets. They have a rustic wicker-style look and come in several designs, including classic tan with white or black rims, and one basket that's entirely white with black accents that look almost like wicker polka-dots. Dollar Tree's site says designs can vary by store, but either way, they all retail for just $1.25 apiece.

I started my career as a New York City shopping reporter writing about sales and deals, and even though I've transitioned to covering online shopping, I'm still a sucker for a good store experience. One store I always have a good time wandering around in is The Home Depot. It's where I bought my current apartment's custom-fit shades and the extra shelves I put up in the kitchen.

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