Idea Archive | September 2025 | Homes and Gardens

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September 28th
- Goodbye plain white ceilings – designers say color capping is the clever paint hack that makes a small living room feel taller
- Beyond Wild Expectations: 'Every day is a flower show' – at Longwood Gardens horticulture is celebrated as art in the form of breathtaking botanical spectacles
- I don't have enough stove space to host a crowd this holiday season, but this luxe new appliance from SMEG could be a game-changer
September 27th
- I'm channeling gothic nostalgia with this designer Halloween collab – it'll bring Practical Magic vibes to your table and is on sale now, but not for long
September 26th
- I hate ugly plastic kitchen utensils, but Joanna Gaines' stylish, vintage-inspired alternatives have come to my rescue
September 25th
- 5 beautiful ways to transition your summer hanging baskets for fall – gardening experts share their favorite ideas for instant impact
- A Cook's Legacy: 'The stove was their canvas, their studio, and their heartbeat' – Lucinda Scala Quinn reflects on four generations of women who shaped her life and her latest cookbook, Mother Sauce
- 5 breathtakingly beautiful winter trees that will be in flower by Christmas
- Quick! ALDI's viral bread-making kit is back in stock – it's the perfect chance to up your baking game this fall, for less than $15
September 24th
- 5 trends you thought were tacky that designers say we should all reconsider in 2026
- Better Vintage: 'They’re not just wood and screws. They’re memory makers' – why the iconic American Adirondack chair has stood the test of time
September 23rd
- I kept overcomplicating my nightstand styling until I found this easy 3-item formula that just works every time – and is perfect for fall
- Trust me, beautiful houseplants are the secret to creating a cosier, healthier, and more magical fall feel in your home
- Have you heard of 'door jewelry'? It's the affordable, characterful trend that can instantly give your porch more personality
September 22nd
- I am trying to make my new rental feel more like home – these are the 9 pieces I picked up from IKEA this weekend to do so
- How to reuse old planters in the garden – 5 beautiful ways to give your pots a second lease of life
September 20th
- 'The food becomes the entertainment – you just set the stage and let the night unfold' – designer Bryan Graybill on his charcuterie formula
- I can't believe I'm saying this, but is the carpeted bathroom making a return? Designers reveal whether this dated style can work in 2025
- Designers say these 5 materials are a must for creating a cozier home – here’s where to shop them this season
- These seasonal cherry recipes bring bold and exciting flavors to sweet and savory dishes – from fruity salsa to fluffy soufflés
September 19th
- Layered Lives: 'Design for the life you’re living – not the one you think you “should” be living' – Marie Flanigan knows how to create the most stylish homes that feel as lived-in as they do luxurious
- I'm a lazy seasonal decorator, but these are the 6 things I always do to make my home feel a little more cozy come fall
September 18th
- This nostalgic childhood treat will be even better than you remember – this recipe calls for seasonal cherries and fragrant vanilla
September 17th
- These Anthropologie decorations are far too gorgeous to keep for Christmas – I'm making the most of my buys and putting them up straight away
- Your guests won't believe you made these special occasion soufflés – they are restaurant-worthy
- Graham & Brown's Color of the Year proves the biggest fall color trend of 2025 isn't going anywhere in 2026
- Rattan might be one of the most versatile materials to work with – and these 10 rattan decorating ideas prove it
September 16th
- I thought it was a trick, but these Amazon Halloween decorations are unexpectedly elegant – you're in for a treat
- These are the 5 colors that will make a living room look more expensive, according to interior designers and color experts
- What's the best way to light a bathroom vanity? 6 designer-approved ideas for the perfect blend of ambiance and functionality
- Not just for kids – this sophisticated take on a childhood classic makes a dreamy single-serve dessert
September 15th
- 'It has the power to make a room feel spacious and fresh' – how to decorate with Benjamin Moore's best seller, Chantilly Lace
- This clever way to cook cherries is genius – it transforms this seasonal fruit into a sticky, fragrant treat
September 14th
- 'Grasscloth does a job that paint just cannot do' – 7 reasons why interior designers love this timeless wallpaper style
- 4 iconic fall movies to steal design secrets from and inspire your fall decorating this year, according to interior designers
September 13th
- 5 expensive garden 'upgrades' you're going to regret, according to a garden designer
- Forget Nancy Meyers summer, I'm moving onto Nora Ephron fall – here's how to bring her cozy, layered, rom-com aesthetic home this season
- The Potting Shed: How one gardener's obsession with antiques transformed a humble potting shed into a heritage (yet practical) haven
September 12th
- This (almost) guilt-free cherry gateau is a real showstopper – but it's actually really easy to make
- The best Farrow & Ball paints for a bathroom – 8 timeless shades that interior designers swear by
- Designers say mural wallpaper is the only acceptable way to do an accent wall in 2025 – here are the best ones I've found
September 11th
- This one-step fruity salsa is bursting with flavor – it will jazz up so many dishes
- Is preppy making a comeback? Designers say this 'umbrella term' aesthetic is back with a fresh new look for 2025 – here's how to style it just right
- 'There's no one right way to style a mantel' – why Nate Berkus has made me rethink my fireplace display entirely
- My Life in 10: 'I love those little grounding moments' – digital creative and brand consultant, Lucy Williams, shares her favorite things in life
- It's playful, bold, and likely to sell out – IKEA's new collab with Swedish designer, Gustaf Westman, makes every day a celebration
September 10th
- Still holding onto summer? These are the 3 summer trends I am taking into fall – and how I am restyling them for the cozy season
- The 5 unexpected second-hand pieces designers swear by to add unique character and charm to a home
- If you only buy one piece of fall decor, make it these viral MacKenzie-Childs rattan pumpkins – they're under $50 for the set
September 9th
- Say goodbye to burnt orange – these 4 fall color trends will be everywhere this autumn
- These flowers will last until December – 7 plants that will still be blooming in your yard at Christmas
- Go bold this season with maximalist tableware – these are the hottest dopamine-inducing pieces to shop for fall
September 8th
- 5 climbing annual plants all gardeners should grow – to get astonishing flowers for the cost of a packet of seeds
- I'm diving straight into Pottery Barn's Thanksgiving tableware – it's a riot of seasonal color and charm
September 7th
- 'Faded petal' is the new baby pink – it's a must-have color for all gardens, say trend forecasters, no matter what color palette you're working with
- From golden hour to pumpkin spice and Taylor Swift's new era, is orange going to be the new red in interior design?
September 6th
- These Joanna Gaines ramekins are my most stylish Target find to date – you'd never know they're only $20
- Fall raised garden bed ideas – 5 ways to use them and keep your garden alive during the chillier months
- Ever wonder what interior designers buy for themselves? Me too, so I asked – here are the best things 7 designers have bought for their bedrooms this year
September 5th
- Don't let a small space stop you – 3 Parisian design lessons I'm stealing for my tiny apartment
- Learn from my renovation regrets – these are the most common things people regret skipping during a remodel
- I can't believe the secret ingredient in Martha Stewart's take on this family classic – I'll be making it on repeat this season
September 4th
- 'It has that richness and depth which instantly brings character into a space' – how to decorate with Farrow & Ball's beloved Brinjal
- I’m a Garden Designer, and These Are the Plants I Predict Will Be Trending in 2026
September 3rd
- It's the fifth season in Feng Shui – here's how I'm grounding my kitchen with nourishing ‘Earth' energy before the busy winter hosting season arrives
- The best Farrow & Ball paints for a bedroom – 8 enduring shades interior designers love to use
- Fritillaries are staggeringly beautiful spring bulbs – these are the 7 varieties we are ordering right now for planting this fall
September 2nd
- I've just been to the 'Cape Cod of Europe' – here's how the French do coastal interior design style differently
September 1st
- I asked 6 designers what they've recently bought at the thrift store vs. how they styled them – it's made me rethink the items I usually skip