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50+ Impossibly Chic Kitchen Backsplashes

Cooking has never looked so colorful.<p>Whether your dream kitchen is rustic and cozy or modern and sleek, these tile design ideas have you covered.

18 Houseplants That Help Purify Your Home's Air

One NASA study might change how you approach the garden store.<p>You don't need to give us the hard sell on houseplants. Placing some leafy greens onto a coffee table or shelf is a great way to add some texture and breathe a little life into a room. But that's not the only reason to keep them around; …

5 Smart Ways to Reclaim Your Bedroom Zen

And finally get a good night's sleep.<p>The bedroom, a place that should be dedicated to rest and repose, is too often a dumping ground for things to be repaired, clothes to be returned, items to donate, and detritus that just doesn't fit anywhere else. And if you're plagued by insomnia, all the more …

A Daily Dose of All Things Beautiful

Let's just say you won't be seeing them at any craft fairs anytime soon.<p>Take a much-needed break and indulge in our latest inspiring find.

The Top 10 Colors for Fall 2015

Prepare for an autumnal garden party in your home and your closet.<p>The coming months may feel like a never-ending Throwback Thursday if Pantone's fall 2015 predictions prove to be true. According to the color authority, earthy neutrals (think: herby green and stormy gray) will mix with emboldened …

An Easy Quick Flower Arrangement Trick

(Image credit: Jennifer Hunter)<p>This lovely bouquet arrived at our office recently and, although gorgeous, was showing off a little too much leg when …

150+ Designer Kitchens for Every Style

Allow these culinary hot spots to stir up major inspiration for your own home.<p>We've gathered all our best cooking hubs in one place – from country casual to sleek and modern. Which one inspires you most?

16 Life Lessons You Can Learn From Plants

Even poo has a job to do.<p>Thumbnail image: Thinkstock / Monique Bartley

This Weekend: Spruce Up This Spot in Your Home That Probably Never Gets Cleaned (But Totally Should)

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy )<p>If you've got them, then you know that around this time of year (for those experiencing summer), these objects are …

A Visual Guide to Juicing Vegetables: How Many Veggies Go in a Cup?

I love juicing. My juicer has earned its place as a mainstay on my kitchen counter, and we do our tango, as I haphazardly throw a bit of kale and a …

Before & After: Closed-Off Condo Opens Up

The last time this condo was remodeled was 20 years ago, which was very apparent the moment we stepped inside this dated space with our client. With …

Before & After: Galley Kitchen Gets Budget Makeover

What do you do when you have a kitchen with ugly pink bathroom tiles, wonky cabinets, and ancient walls that crumble plaster dust into your cereal …

Modern Takes on Classic Paint Color Combinations

(Image credit: Sponsored Post)<p>You know your color wheel. And you probably have your own favorite color combinations —the ones that make your heart …

Small Living Room Ideas

(Image credit: My Domaine)<p>I love seeing how stylish folks pack a lot of charm into a little space. Designer Gabrielle Savoie recently downsized from …

Inspiring Indoor/Outdoor Kitchens

(Image credit: House and Leisure)<p>When the weather's this lovely, I find myself exceedingly jealous of people who have grills and can cook outside. …

8 Spa-Like Bathrooms Designed to Instantly Soothe

Let these airy oases across the globe spur some ideas for creating your own refuge.

5 Underrated Cleaning Items You Shouldn't Skip

Make sure your arsenal is fully stocked.<p>Cleaning is a simple fact of life, and anything that helps us get the job done faster is welcome. We spoke with Sandy Hausner, a veteran at Crate & Barrel who helped develop their cleaning and organizing lines, to share which oft-forgetton staples are …

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The real estate market is reluctantly dragging itself away from its summer holidays and new listings are popping up online. It’s still a little slow… …

5 Bad Habits That Are Ruining Your Dishes

6 Gorgeous Garden Statue Ideas

English, French and Italian gardens have long used these to add interest to an outdoor space.<p>Urns, figures and finials bring Old World romance to any outdoor space.

11 Essential Tips for Creating a Rose Garden

Follow this expert advice for a beautiful garden all summer long.<p>1. Choose a sunny plot; roses like six to eight hours of sunlight in the summer.<p>2. Roses really need good rich soil, so dig in lots of organic matter, humus, or well-rotted mature before you plant.<p>3. Invest in a garden hose because …

Hampstead loft conversion by Alexander Martin features "a new twist on the hidden library door"

A bookshelf slides back to reveal a secret study inside this loft, renovated by architect Alexander Martin for an Arts and Crafts-style house in …

The Daily Edition Top 10 (Week of June 15, 2015)

Nine lives were lost this week during a shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The most important story in The Daily Edition this week is the first on this list – the one that pays tribute to the those who were taken.<p>1. Charleston victims: 9 lives lost …

Couples, officials, foes readying for U.S. gay marriage ruling

With a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage expected any day now, gay couples in states with bans are making wedding plans, courthouse officials are getting ready for different scenarios and steadfast foes are working on their strategies to keep up the opposition.<p>Marriage license bureaus …

Fox News mangles Martin Luther King, Jr.: 9 quotes you won’t hear in the mainstream media

The real Martin Luther King Jr. was far more radical than talking heads on the right and left would have you think<p>The Martin Luther King who is cynically trotted out every time racial unrest erupts in our cities is the MLK who can be conveniently used to prop up the status quo. He is the MLK of …

Why It's So Hard to Talk to White People About Racism

<i>Dr. Robin DiAngelo explains why white people implode when talking about race.</i><p>I am white. I have spent years studying what it means to be white in a society that proclaims race meaningless, yet is deeply divided by race. This is what I have learned: Any white person living in the United States will …