David Furnish update: Elton John is keeping busy and focusing on family
David Furnish reports that Elton John is keeping busy at home with their sons and remaining active with foundation work despite serious health issues
Oscar-winning movie sets that inspire home design
Explore how Oscar-recognized films create lasting interior ideas, from opulent period rooms to minimalist modern houses
Inside Timothée Chalamet’s New York apartment and Beverly Hills estate
Discover the surprising contrast between Timothée Chalamet’s compact New York living and his spacious Beverly Hills house, and why his offhand comments stirred a reaction
Community readies fully furnished Sims Park homes after Hurricane Helene
Neighbors, volunteers and nonprofits came together at Sims Park to set up fully furnished homes for Hurricane Helene survivors — a hands-on demonstration of community recovery
Best Zigbee switch for flexible wiring and seamless smart home integration
Find a flexible Zigbee switch with 2-Wire and 3-Wire options, hubless operation, tailored drivers and extensive free resources to get your smart home running quickly
Affordable Ikea hack to create a stylish small kitchen island
See how a budget-friendly Ikea trolley can become a functional, design-forward kitchen island with a painted finish and a stone worktop
Simple activity ideas for a bedbound loved one in end-of-life care
Practical, low-effort ideas to keep a bedbound, aware loved one engaged and comfortable in end-of-life care
How Stephanie Perez O’Boyle remodeled a blank-slate condo near the beach
A last-minute buy became a thoughtfully reconfigured home defined by custom millwork, collected antiques, and coastal light
Community resilience through donated furniture and temporary kitchens
Discover how Simple Nest’s FURNISH event and Temporary Kitchens 123 keep families fed and housed with dignity
Choose the right smart home controller and sensors for reliable protection
Learn how to pick a smart home controller that matches your technical comfort and which Zigbee sensors deliver safety, notifications, and automation
Lean magazine shelf DIY using IKEA ledges and tabletops
Discover a straightforward IKEA-based DIY that transforms common parts into a high-impact leaning magazine rack for any room.
Student pitch wins Eric Rego Big Idea Competition with Circle Gloves for Raynaud’s and winter users
A first-year double major transformed a personal condition into Circle Gloves, a compression-based wearable that took top honors at the Eric Rego Big Idea Competition
Joybird Briar sleeper sofa review: style, comfort, and practicality
A compact makeover idea that traded exercise equipment for a structured, mid-century sleeper that favors support over sink-in softness
Inside the Elton John Academy Awards viewing party and its mission to fight HIV
Elton John and David Furnish lead a high-profile Academy Awards viewing party in West Hollywood to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s urgent work on HIV prevention and care
Foyer furnishing tips to create a welcoming first impression
Discover simple strategies to design a foyer that balances style and function while making a memorable first impression
Set up a homelab for safe photo storage and lightweight app hosting
A hands-on guide to converting a spare desktop into a resilient storage server and self-hosted app platform using TrueNAS, mirrored drives, and secure remote access
Transform flat-pack furniture on a budget: 12 brilliant DIY upgrades that look expensive
Practical techniques for transforming flat-pack furniture into distinctive, high-end-looking pieces using paint, decorative trim, and smart reconfiguration.
Donald Wexler desert modern home with sweeping Palm Springs views
A last Donald Wexler project in Palm Springs captures the essence of modernist design with open plans and panoramic views
How to pick paint colors that stay fresh longer
Designers identify paint color trends that may look outdated quickly and share strategies, plus lessons drawn from museum objects, to help you choose colors that endure
Tudor retreat near Saratoga Race Course refreshed for Bobby Flay’s seasonal entertaining
A Tudor home adjacent to the Saratoga Race Course was reworked to serve as a welcoming seasonal outpost for Bobby Flay, blending vintage pieces, custom outdoor amenities, and Deco-era influences
Simplify your IKEA IVAR makeover with the new fluted panels
Explore the redesigned fluted IVAR panels, learn the simplified installation steps and get finishing tips for a clean cabinet makeover
Should you keep the bathtub? expert tips for contemporary bathroom design
Learn why designers often recommend keeping a bathtub, how accessible options and quick tub-to-shower remodels fit modern needs, and what to consider for your next bathroom update
How a Webb City renovation prioritized light, flow and function
A careful renovation in Webb City rebalanced scale, opened sight lines and turned a neglected lower level into a daily destination
What changed in Gemini for Home: smarter commands, Nest camera search and richer automations
Google has rolled out updates that sharpen voice command targeting, add live camera search for Premium users and expand automation triggers to make smart homes more dependable
How to customize Ikea Trofast and choose bedroom essentials for a cohesive look
Explore practical styling tips to turn Ikea Trofast into a focal point and review must-have Ikea bedroom items designers often use
Explore the Idea Home with Country Club Living design and partners
Take a guided look at the Idea Home that blends Country Club Living style with contributions from HOM Furniture, Diamond Kote, Kolbe and other partners