World got you down? A hit of “dopamine decor” might lift the spirits. The biggest trend in home decorating this fall is an emphasis on happiness, self-expression, color and creativity. Does orange make you smile? Dress your kitchen in the happy hue. Love a variety of styles? Do a mashup. The look goes by many names. Fashion writer Dawnn Karen … Read more
A woman from Antwerp, Ohio, has spent roughly $2,000 decking out her house with spooky décor – but said her husband doesn’t “share the same love of Halloween” as she does. Elise Neace, 32, has always been into Halloween, she told news service SWNS. She said she’s been watching horror movies since she was 3 years old … Read more
DEAR ABBY: How do I deal with guests and friends who make unfortunate comments about personal belongings in my home? For example, I have a favorite print of a woman seated at a table. A friend commented, “Oh, we used to call her Mrs. Potato Head.” About my beautiful handwoven table runner depicting sliced fruit, … Read more
If your home office serves as the full-time setting for your career — or if you only work from home a few days a week or in the evenings or weekends — having a space for work that’s organized and that fosters creativity and productivity is likely your top goal. Do you have aspirations of upgrading your … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Want to hear something spooky? Even though it’s only July, the coveted Home Accents 12-foot skeleton decoration is now on the top of everyone’s mind for Halloween 2023. When will he return to shelves? While he may be … Read more
Critics are having a field gray dunking on millennials yet again — this time for favoring “cold, dreary” color schemes in their homes. TikTok users have dubbed the dark, monochromatic home decor trend “millennial gray” as a dig at the group of adults generally born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s. The once-popular … Read more
This granny is a Barbie girl in a Barbie world. A grandma from Arkansas is living her dream life in plastic as Barbie in a pink home with an all-pink wardrobe — and no Kens are allowed. Dena Daniels has loved the Mattel dolls her whole life and played with them until other children started … Read more
Houseplants are a classic decorating tool, but leafy indoor greenery might also be good for you. The health benefits of plants, some scientists say, can include removing toxins such as benzene — a volatile organic compound in gasoline that’s known to cause cancer — from indoor air. And with air quality — especially in the … Read more
The ‘70s nostalgia is over — 42% of Americans regret ever thinking shag carpets, conversation pits and wood-paneled walls were ever trendy. A new poll of 2,000 US homeowners found 75% admit some of their past home improvement choices aged poorly over the years, and 69% are embarrassed to have people over to their home … Read more
A glamorous through-line connects designer Kelly Wearstler’s projects: from the BG Restaurant at Bergdorf Goodman, Proper hotel interiors and the upcoming Ulla Johnson boutique in Los Angeles to homes for Cameron Diaz and Gwen Stefani. Her exuberant approach to combining sumptuous color and pattern with contemporary and vintage finds makes her spaces — as well … Read more
Have you ever struggled to find a way to upgrade your home while keeping your children happy? Most parents would agree that entertaining their youngsters inside can be challenging at best. So when one woman shared her friend’s front room upgrade, it sent TikTok into overdrive. The 10-second clip shows the British mom walking through the house, opening a door and entering … Read more
She’s basking in baskets. Martha Stewart, 81, revealed on Instagram this week that she has an entirely separate house for her basket collection — and it has many social media users wishing that they could move in. The lifestyle mogul posed for a photo in front of the small house, which almost resembled something of … Read more
The average homeowner encountered about four surprises or unexpected costs within the first year of homeownership, spending around $3,600 to address them. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 homeowners split evenly by generation, which revealed the top expenses during that first year were appliance replacement (56%), exterior repairs such as windows (53%) and … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Aloe-lujah for fake plants! If you’re impeccably great at keeping your little green friends alive, kudos to ya. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for all of us. Don’t fret, you can still enjoy easy, breezy greenery inside your … Read more
This luxury interior designer can help you turn your house from drab to fab. Bilal Rehman, owner of Bilal Rehman Studio, has taken to social media to share his tips to ensure that your home doesn’t look “tacky” or “cheap.” In his videos, which have garnered millions of views, he claims that many of the … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Our houses have not only become our sanctuaries but our offices, schools, daycares, restaurants, bars and so much more. It’s time for a 2023 refresh and we’ve consulted the pros to find the best online furniture stores to … Read more
The bigger the room… Sandra, a home decorating expert who goes by the username @sandras.home.life on social media, took to Instagram reels to show off a simple hack that will leave your room looking much bigger than it actually is. The video has already reached over 10,00 likes on the social media platform and the … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Moving into a new home or apartment is a big deal. You’ve picked up everything you own and taken it to a whole new space whether that’s in a neighborhood down the street or a completely different state. … Read more
She’s no couch potato. One enterprising interior designer decided to test out a viral hack involving decorating her walls using a potato. While some were tater-ly impressed by her potato hack to paint her home, others were salty about the DIY project. In the 21-second clip, TikTok user @abbey.marie98 tried out the unlikely home decor … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. While a trip to Home Goods gives us a serotonin boost, nothing quite measures up to how productive, speedy and satisfying it is to pick up home furnishings from Amazon. As the sworn-in top-tier retailer for pretty much … Read more