Idea Archive | August 2025 | Homes and Gardens

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August 27th
- This simple twist on an American classic will keep your guests coming back for more – and more
- Feature walls might be a design faux pas, but feature fireplaces? Designers definitely approve of this statement trend that elevates a cozy room
- I asked 8 interior designers what was the best thing they bought for their bathroom this year – these are the standout products they recommend
- I've always steered clear of faux flowers – but since spotting Joanna Gaines' fall wreaths, I'm obsessed
- Easy Texan chilli con carne for entertaining a crowd – it's warming, fragrant and nutritious
- These game day hosting essentials guarantee a crowd-pleasing and stress-free party
August 26th
- Serve up an ace with the honey deuce cocktail – it's the perfect late summer tipple to enjoy with the US Open
- It's official, white kitchen walls are over – the 5 alternatives designers say to use instead for a more interesting space
August 25th
- This time last year, everyone was obsessed with quiet luxury – but the new trend for heritage maximalism is just as classic but far more exciting
- 'Invest in your staples, thrift your fun' is the fashion trick I'm stealing to help me decorate my home – here's how I found the perfect high-low balance
- This Nate Berkus mustard pot hack showed me exactly how to elevate sauces with a vintage buy – I can't get enough
August 24th
- I had no idea that this surprising ingredient was so versatile – I can't wait to use rosehips for fall recipes
- Pastels are out and terracotta is most definitely in – 7 of the best earthy, russet-colored flowers to add a warm, golden touch to your garden
- Have you heard of dill green? Designers are calling this trending green 'nature's neutral' and it's surprisingly easy to use
- Move over color drenching, ‘color capping’ is the chic new tonal technique you’ll be seeing everywhere this fall
August 23rd
- This fall, I'm ditching the tablecloths – Magnolia's table styling look proves that bare tables and simple runners are the next big thing
- Take a tour of a joyful technicolor kitchen-diner and discover the design details behind Studio Hollond's personality-packed space
August 22nd
- These viral pumpkin ornaments prove Halloween decor can be chic – and I predict they will sell out fast
- The sky's the limit – how Upper West Side residents redefined urban gardening within their NYC rooftop oasis
August 21st
- Shea McGee's fall entryway styling proves that the best seasonal decor is the most subtle – here's everything you need to recreate her vintage-inspired space
- Explore an immersive oceanfront garden just outside of Rio de Janeiro, with an atmosphere that packs a paradisiacal punch
- 'My goal is to create a tranquil place' – Designer Jess Cooney knows just how to fill even the busiest home with a sense of peace
August 20th
- I'm letting you in on a designer's best-kept secret to creating a stylish, layered home – here's why it is time to 'think outside the matching set'
- I fell in love with French copper cookware at Monet's house in Giverny – and I've just spotted an excellent budget alternative
- 'Not every piece of furniture needs to be as important,' says designer Tineke Triggs, who knows exactly what a comfortable room needs, and what you don't have to stress over
August 19th
- Bye bye beige kitchen walls – experts say 'it tries so hard to be inoffensive it becomes forgettable' so these are the 4 more exciting shades to use instead
- 'It's the difference between a room that feels thrown together and one that flows' – designers explain the 4" seating rule and why you should be following it
- 'We’re not the safe designers to call,' say Lia McNairy and Azar Fattahi, which is why – as LALA Reimagined – they create such layered, spirited, and luxe-looking homes
- Martha Stewart’s pumpkin bars are the ultimate after-school treat you can’t wait to try
August 18th
- How to decorate every room for fall – 25 ideas to help you style up every corner of your home in time for cozy season
- 'People aren't afraid of color, they just don’t know how to use it' – so says designer Zoe Feldman, who knows just how to create rooms full of warmth and soul
- I thought I was over gallery walls, but this designer-approved hanging method has changed my mind – it makes awkward corners look 'softer, layered and lived-in'
August 17th
- 8 best chocolate-colored flowers for heavenly, decadent borders that bridge the seasons perfectly
August 16th
- 'Your home isn't weird enough, and that's why it looks like everyone else's' – this one piece of advice got me out of an interior design rut and now I think everyone needs to try it too
August 15th
- Traditional, tawdry bedding plants are out – 7 plants you need to grow instead that have far more soul
- I asked 6 interior designers the one thing they include in every project – these are the 'quiet design signatures' they swear by
August 14th
- Joanna Gaines' new fall kitchen and tableware is giving comforting heritage and quiet luxury – I'm diving in
- Craftsman kitchens are the antithesis of boring and bland – and designers say it's the underrated style to know about if you want to create a characterful space
- "A home should intrigue you from the moment you walk in." Designer Nina Takesh knows how to layer homes so they feel rich, enticing, yet can include one key piece from IKEA
- 'I want people to feel they can kick their feet up, yet for there still to be a sense of quiet luxury.' Designer Ashley Montgomery explains how to create elevated spaces you can relax in
- All of the most stylish rustic kitchens I am seeing right now have this one feature in common – it's easy to replicate and you probably already own everything you need
August 13th
- Have you ever visited an English country garden? You probably missed these 5 things – here's what to look out for next time you visit
- 'Red is almost a neutral for me.' Designer Emma Beryl Kemper on the decor choices that make a house feel immediately like it's your home
- 'I want people to take a deep breath and feel good.' Designer Poonam Khanna of Unionworks explains how to give every home its mood-boosting moments
- 'Frames are art in themselves' – this is the one thing designers always tell me to thrift to create a more interesting home on a tight budget
- 'I'm certainly not a minimalist!' But designer Katie Harbison's projects are always as soothing and calming as if she were. She explains how to have serenity when you have stuff, too
- These stylish string lights are under $32 – I'm adding to my cart now to eke out the last of summer evenings
August 12th
- 'It’s a style that blends utility with romance' – designers say Mediterranean bathrooms are the answer to warm, textural spaces and these 9 spaces prove it
- This nostalgic DIY recreates one of this year's biggest trends – here's how to turn a $2.50 find into an expensive-looking 'wallpaper'
August 11th
- How I Host... a colorful African-inspired family lunch, with Eva Sonaike
- 'These palettes are designed to inspire' –Sherwin-Williams just shared its color trend predictions for 2026 (and they couldn't be more versatile)
- My grandmother's kitchen has always felt charming and homey – so I'm recreating the look with these vintage-inspired finds
August 10th
- Switch up your charcuterie board for savory s'mores – a delicious twist on the classic
- 'Some call it empty nest syndrome, I call it an opportunity!' – here are 7 designer-approved ways to remodel your kid's bedroom after they move out
- Bring some hotel-style luxury to your dorm room this semester with this highly recommended Amazon sheet set – it's on sale for $35
August 9th
- Blackberry season is here, and this Martha Stewart cake recipe is the perfect way to make the most of these late summer berries
- Don't let an ugly 'boob light' ruin the look of your home – these renter-friendly flush mounts are much more attractive and just as easy to install
August 8th
- The best Farrow & Ball paints for kitchen cabinets – 10 timeless colors that are 'less about fashion and more about enduring style'
- This is the 'un-sexy, behind-the-scenes job' I wish I had done before starting my remodel – if you're renovating, don’t skip these must-know tips for your electrical walk-through
- This frozen treat is my new go-to summer snack – it's so simple to make and it's perfect for serving at drinks parties
- Stuck with cinder block dorm room walls? Don't panic, here's exactly how to decorate them to create a more inviting space
August 7th
- Has butter yellow's reign come to an end? Designers have mixed opinions, but think these are the new colors that might dethrone it
- Make a dorm room smell like a spa with this essential oil diffuser – and it's just over $20 right now
August 6th
- I'm already craving a pumpkin spice latte, but until they're back on the menu in my local coffee shop I'll be making this DIY version
- 'It's walking into a home and thinking this is somewhere you want to stay.' Designer Molly Kidd knows how to create restful, soulful and perfectly balanced homes
- These pumpkin patch dirt cups are too cute not to share – make them now to celebrate the holiday early
August 4th
- Summerween is my new hybrid hosting obsession – as I just can't wait until October to celebrate my favorite holiday
- Is a messy fridge door the eyesore of your kitchen? This clever DIY hack brings order without erasing personality – and it'll take you less than five minutes to do
August 3rd
- All my guests have been asking where I found this retro candle warmer – it's chic, adjustable, and affordable
- 9 ideas to steal from the kitchens of the 1990s and how to make them actually look chic in 2025
August 2nd
- Is your mudroom ready for back-to-school season? Here are all the upgrades you need to get this hardworking space prepped, according to designers
- From Bookshelf Wealth meets Coastal to Cabin meets Art Deco, these are the best unexpected style combinations designers are using to mix things up in 2025
- This Pottery Barn favorite is back in stock, and I'm not missing out this Halloween – race you to the checkout
August 1st
- Too early to think about Halloween? I thought so, but this viral watermelon jack o'lantern trend has changed my mind
- My bank account said no to Euro Summer – but yes to this DIY spritz inspired by the Italian alps
- This sustainable tableware is a game-changer for summer hosting – it's affordable, eco-friendly, saves on the washing up (and yes, it still looks chic)