"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.
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.
A piece of decor that some might have once snubbed has come back in style, and that's the TV tray. First advertised in 1952, TV trays were typically sold in folding sets of four. Though it is tricky to track down exactly who invented the moveable object, the invention soon permeated all layers of society, even reaching the presidential household, before falling from grace.
I recently got inspired by a trend on Nuuly, a clothing rental platform, called "The Wrong Jacket." It's all about pairing an unexpected coat choice - whether that's the proportion of the jacket, the color, or its texture - with your outfit (think: an oversized blazer with track pants, for example.) It's kind of the unexpected red theory of the fashion world.
Having a separated entryway or mudroom area is nice, but in many homes, the front door opens straight into the living area. That was the way Erika Ver's (@ peonyandhoney) home is set up, and for a long time, the first view anyone got when coming in was a blank wall. "I put a console table there and put my TV above it, but it just never had that "wow" factor," Erika says. "It's the first thing you see when you walk into our home, so I wanted this wall to have an impact!"
When it comes to holiday decorating, pool noodles are basically a layperson's floral foam block - but in a large size well-suited for a banister or a mantel - and in a bendier material that makes them perfect for wrapping around archways and edges. Do you have an arch-shaped window or door? A circular mirror? An oval coffee table that could use a little more pizzazz for your holiday party? Wrap a pool noodle around the edge, then fill in with garland.
When my sconce arrived, I was pleased to find it had some weight to it, making it feel far more luxe than its price tag would suggest. The glass is super heavy and thick, in a beautiful tulip shape - and the bulb comes with all sorts of colors, and can be dimmed to your preferences.
The secret is in pleat tape, which Dalton threads through the back tabs to help give the top of the curtain more structure. Then, he makes even folds across the top edge of the curtain, adding a curtain clip to pinch each into place. The result: The curtain doesn't sag or droop between the clips, making it look a whole lot sleeker and way more expensive (even though the pleat tape only cost $15!).
