Idea Archive | July 2025 | Homes and Gardens

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July 18th
- 'While many neutrals aim to disappear, this one defines a space' – why Sherwin-Williams' City Loft is the adaptable beige paint you need on your radar
- Using toy decoys may be an unconventional way to outsmart squirrels in the yard, but one gardening pro assures it's not as crazy as it sounds
July 17th
- Martha Stewart’s watermelon punch adds instant wow factor – and it calls for just two ingredients
- My secret to giving my bathroom an instant refresh couldn’t be simpler – why everyone (including me) is obsessed with Anthropologie hand towels right now
July 16th
- Forget traditional wall decor, the chicest people I know are framing these 6 unexpected and budget-friendly items to create art that tells a story
- I've hit on the 1 way to keep wasps away from your summer outdoor dining this July – it's non-toxic, takes seconds, and always works
July 15th
- How Joanna Gaines took Hoda Kotb's once boring, bland office space 'lacking character and story' and made it feel like a room with 100s of years of history
- Are you guilty of 'hard decorating'? This is the easy-to-make design mistake interior designers want you to avoid at all costs
July 14th
- 'These things are treasures and they’ll inspire you as you work' – designers recommend these 5 thrifted items that will add instant character to your home office
- My great-grandmother's patchwork quilt has all of a sudden become the most on-trend piece in my home – I asked designers why we are loving this nostalgic trend this summer
- These are the biggest pattern trends designers are using in 2025 and beyond
July 13th
- 'It's one of those rare neutrals that feels both effortless and elevated' – how designers use Sherwin-Williams soothing shade Sunbleached
July 12th
- 6 ideas to steal from kitchens of the 1980s that designers say are still surprisingly stylish
- I asked interior designers to share the biggest outdoor furniture trends to help me create the chicest patio this summer – here’s what they said
July 10th
- I had given up trying to find a nightstand that could squeeze into the narrow space next to my bed – then this tiny 8" table went viral
July 9th
- Anthropologie has nailed chic Halloween tableware with its latest drop – I predict a sell-out in days, not weeks
- My ugly dog bed was a total eyesore on my new patio – so I switched it for this affordable buy that matches my striped furniture
July 8th
- Trust me, your shower is missing a lamp – it's a quick, affordable way to make your bathroom more inviting
July 7th
- The 8 biggest summer decor trends of 2025 that interior designers are loving so far
July 6th
- Swiss Coffee vs White Dove – how to choose between Benjamin Moore's most popular white paints
July 5th
- How to grow lilies in pots – expert tips for dramatic floral displays with a ravishing summer scent on patios, decks and balconies
July 4th
- 'It's one of those colors that just works' – why Benjamin Moore's Saybrook Sage could be the perfect calming green gray paint for your home
- Take your summer drinks to the next level with this homemade fruit syrup
- 5 thrift store buys that designers say you need to add to your dining room
July 3rd
- No power tools, no problem – here are 6 no-reno design hacks that can instantly transform your home
July 2nd
- I'm going to be making this viral 3-ingredient whipped lemonade all summer long – it's simply irresistible