Idea Archive | August 2025 | Homes and Gardens

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August 31st
- Why aren't we all hanging our shower curtains from the ceiling? I'm convinced this is the cheapest, easiest switch to make your bathroom look more chic
- Forget the forecasts – I'm a shopping editor and have looked through every new autumn collection, these are the fall trends worth knowing about (and shopping) in 2025
August 30th
- I've never been able to describe my interior design style until I came across the term Scandi Maximalism – here's everything you need to know about this folky, playful trend
- Garden Diaries: A garden at the edge of everything – how Alan Calpe and Christopher Crawford grew a Catskills mountainside sanctuary where wilderness and cultivation happily coexist
- Cook up a Labor Day feast with these twists on all-American favorites – they're classic, crowd-pleasing comfort food
August 29th
- This seasonal blackberry cheesecake practically bakes itself – rich, delicious and oh-so easy
- Ugly outside pipes ruining your garden's aesthetic appeal? Here are 6 tasteful ways to hide and disguise them
- 'It checks every box for comfort, cooling, and cost' – Brooklinen's Marlow pillow is 25% off right now and could be the answer to your sleep woes
- Better Vintage: 'An antique dealer told me that if I bought it and made a drink that night, it would taste better. Who could resist that story?' – why designers and antique experts love decorating with vintage colored glassware
- Meat eaters will be raving about this vegetarian dish, too – it's the perfect sharer for home entertaining
- 8 small bathroom vanity ideas that prove compact designs can be just as stylish
- Martha Stewart's viral square ladle is sold out, but I've found these alternatives that I think she'd approve of – it's such a budget-friendly addition
August 28th
- This fancy French recipe gives egg salad a glow up – it makes a wonderful light lunch or side dish
- Designer flatware for just $20? I can't gatekeep this gorgeous set at such an incredible price any longer
- The easiest sweetcorn fritters – you'll make these moreish seasonal snacks on repeat
- Transitional tableware sorted – get everything you need for pre-fall hosting with up to 40% off at Anthropologie
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
- Design DNA: 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
- Beyond Wild Expectations: 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
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
- 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
- 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
- ‘I want people to feel they can kick their feet up, yet still sense quiet luxury’ – designer Ashley Montgomery on creating relaxed, elevated spaces
- 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
- 'I want people to take a deep breath and feel good' – 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
- 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
- '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
- 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)