Every March, our team makes the trip to Chicago for the Inspired Home Show (IHS), one of the biggest housewares trade shows of the year, where thousands of brands debut new products, innovations, and releases across every category imaginable, from kitchen and bath to bed, organization, and beyond.
The Clean+Wash Hygiene tweaks the way debris is collected. It still has a dirty-water tank and a debris tray, but it keeps both in the head of the device rather than cycling dirty water back up into a separate tank on the cleaner. Disposal looks similar to the old device, with the user still needing to empty both the dirty water and the debris tray, but removal of these items can happen at the same time.
It was negative forty-five degrees Fahrenheit at the South Pole on the morning of November 4th, 2023, when I departed Williams Field, a runway of compacted snow sitting on around ten feet of sea ice. I was one of fourteen passengers on a Basler propeller ski-plane, one of the few aircraft that can safely land and take off in the extreme temperatures typical of the beginning of the austral summer.
In an aquatic world dominated by robotic pool cleaners that mostly look identical, a company called iGarden has been that breath of fresh air you take after reaching the water's surface. The company's pool cleaners have always featured designs that feel inspired more by high-end automobiles than underwater janitors, and with the new M1 series, its gear is sportier than ever.
The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is a cordless stick vacuum with 400 air watts of suction and a 100-minute battery life. It has a three-position wand that's length-adjustable, and an all-in-one clean station (which means it automatically empties and closes the dustbin, trapping 99.999% of fine dust particles).
When it comes to your wardrobe, it can be easy to define "bougie" as a piece of clothing that looks or feels expensive - and while the items on this list check those boxes, they're also so clever, you'll wonder how you ever did without them. Scroll on to shop for chic loungewear with extra functional features; trendy and practical fits for both day and night; and accessories that solve all sorts of fashion-related dilemmas.
Unless you're opting for a purely second-hand mismatched design, renovating a kitchen can be a costly affair. From figuring out the layout plan to choosing cabinets, counters, hardware, and additional features, it adds up quickly. Of course, certain features are more valuable than others when it comes to how you use your kitchen on a daily basis. And if it's the busiest room in your home, you'll want to pay attention to the components that could benefit from a touch of luxury.
Kohler's Anthem EvoCycle Smart Shower makes it easy to be more mindful about your water consumption. That's because when it's in "Cycle" mode, you can save up to 80% of water with a filtered, recirculated flow from the shower head. It uses an in-floor reservoir and filter in the shower base to do this, along with a closed loop system to deliver the recycled and fresh water mixture to the shower head. But you still get all the luxury that Kohler plumbing offers
Fortunately, there's nothing super eclectic going on with 2026's hottest kitchen trends, making them easy to incorporate and suitable for pretty much any aesthetic. We caught up with HomeGoods Interior Expert Jenny Reimold to get the inside scoop on what's in and what's out this year, and we were delighted by what she told us. 2026 is the year of warm tones, gentle visual interest, and kitchens that embody your own personality. Here's how to capitalize on the hottest kitchen trends of 2026.
If you've ever mixed something vigorously in a large bowl during a cooking project, you have probably experienced the universal frustration of a tilting, wobbly bowl. Maybe you're whipping cream by hand, whisking a vinaigrette, or even just beating eggs for a casual, but perfect, omelette, and notice the bowl starts migrating across the counter. There are some low-tech workarounds, like a damp towel or a silicone mat slipped underneath the bowl. Neither works terribly well, especially with super-slippery granite countertops.
On average, you can expect a microwave to last about 4 to 10 years. That's a wide range, so let's break it down. First, there's the general factor of investing in quality. Shop some of the best microwave brands, and you'll have one that lasts longer. Then, there's the issue of use. If you've got a larger family and everyone's using the microwave throughout the day, every day, that can shorten its life to 4 or 5 years.
All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.
You know what's better than a bougie home find? A bougie home find that's actually useful. And this list is brimming with tons of posh-meets-practical things. Think luxe linens, custom-look lighting, pro-level organization options, and tons of stuff that will make you feel like you're living the high life every single day. We're especially wowed by the genius design features found here, and you will be, too.
Buying a vacuum cleaner isn't as easy as you might think. With so many brands and models to choose from, it can be bewildering. Sticking with established brands isn't necessarily a safe bet, with past performance being no guarantee that the latest models will be as good. Meanwhile, prices can be deceptive, with some affordable models now closing the gap on top-of-the-range brands when it comes to cleaning performance.