Design trends move fast, and designers have officially started ditching some of the looks they used to swear by. What felt fresh five years ago now makes a home feel dated or overly curated. This year, the shift is toward warmth, comfort, and authenticity—spaces that feel lived-in instead of staged. If you’re updating your home…
Every year brings a few design trends that quietly fade away—and 2026 is no exception. What once felt fresh and modern now feels overused or high-maintenance. Designers are shifting toward spaces that feel lived-in, layered, and natural instead of overly styled. If you’re updating your home soon, these are the trends that experts say are…
You can spot a house that feels expensive even if you have no idea what it’s worth. It’s not about square footage or luxury finishes—it’s how the space is presented. Certain details quietly signal quality, care, and taste, no matter the actual budget behind them. The good news is that most of those details are…
When it comes to kitchen remodels, HGTV designers know what’s worth investing in—and what isn’t. These eight tips are smart moves that stand the test of time, whether you’re refreshing your space or planning a full renovation. Don’t Skip Permits When It’s Major Mike Holmes drives it home: if your remodel touches plumbing, electrical, or…
If HGTV proves anything, it’s that you don’t need a massive budget to make your home look great. Time after time, designers on these shows turn dated spaces into fresh, modern ones with smart decisions and affordable updates. These tricks aren’t about cutting corners—they’re about spending wisely so your money goes further. Paint Is Always…
Jonathan and Drew Scott have renovated more homes than most people will ever step into, and they know the struggles of making a small space feel bigger. Their best tricks are all about squeezing functionality out of every inch without making it look cluttered. If you’ve got a smaller house or apartment, their strategies prove…
When you think about decorating that feels warm and inviting, Joanna Gaines is probably the first person who comes to mind. She’s known for creating homes that are stylish without ever feeling untouchable. The best part is that most of her go-to tricks are practical, easy to replicate, and don’t require endless trips to the…
Celebrities don’t exactly settle for cozy cottages. When they buy a house, it usually means sprawling estates, private gyms, entire wings for entertaining, and views most of us only see on vacation. Some of these places are so massive they feel more like resorts than homes. But behind the jaw-dropping price tags, a lot of…
The ’90s gifted us unforgettable homes—from the snowy suburbs of Home Alone to the iconic Painted Lady in Full House—and a handful of those places are still standing. Some became tourist stops, others quietly endure in neighborhoods, unchanged or gently restored. Here’s a look at seven of those homes that survived time and pop-culture’s lens….
Chip Gaines isn’t just a TV personality—he’s living proof that common sense and solid planning work better than flashy shortcuts. Whether you’re jumping into your first fixer or mapping out a big project, his advice still applies today. Here’s a look at seven tips from Chip that work when you’re investing sweat equity in your…