Home & Gardening Trends to Try

Home & Gardening Trends

Trends in the home and garden space are always changing. Here, we'll unpack them with expert tips, ideas, and inspirational photos to help you understand current looks so you can bring fresh design and decor trends into your home.

area rug mistakes
5 Rug Mistakes That Always Give Designers the Ick
How to clean suede shoes
6 Ways to Clean Suede Shoes Without Suede Cleaner and Finally Get the Dirt Off
Empty modern kitchen with khaki green high wooden kitchen cabinets with tiled pattern background and ceiling led lights. A large beige plaster wall background on terrazzo floor with copy space and windows on a side.
5 of the Worst Kitchen Layouts Designers Have Ever Seen—and How to Fix Them
all white minimalist dining room
6 Common Design Features That Actually Give Minimalists the “Ick”
extension cord
5 Extension Cord Mistakes You Need to Stop Making, According to Electricians
Metal garden bed
The One Gardening Task You Should Do Now for Healthier Blooms, According to a Gardener
Kitchen towels should always be washed in hot water
Stop Washing Your Kitchen and Bathroom Towels Together—Why Cleaning Pros Never Do
Studio apartment
7 Mistakes You're Making When Decorating a Small Room, According to Designers
throw blanket on sofa
6 Clever Ways to Reuse Old Blankets Around Your Home Beyond Lounging
New lawn mower with weed trimmer and other garden tools
Your Rusty Lawn Mower Might Need Replacing—7 Signs to Watch for This Spring
living room with curved couch and marble fireplace
Wait, Are Circular Beds In? What Designers Really Think About Curved Furniture
laying down laminate flooring in home
5 Home Reno Projects You Should Never Do By Yourself, Home Experts Share
Man mowing grass with an electric mower.
Don't Mow Your Lawn Too Soon After Seeding or You May Kill It—What to Know
bright red accent chairs
6 Rules Designers Always Follow When Shopping for Colorful Furniture
modern home with open floor plan
Open Floor Plans Are Over—Why Designers Hate Using This Layout in Their Projects
toys in plastic storage bins
7 Things You Should Never Put in a Storage Bin, According to Pro Organizers
beautiful living room full of texture
The One Design Feature You're Overlooking That Can Instantly Elevate Any Room
Scandinavian-style room
7 Decorating Mistakes That Always Make Interior Designers Cringe
Kumquat trees in pots.
7 Citrus Trees You Can Grow That Actually Thrive Indoors
Installing a new shower head
7 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient (While Saving You Money)
Living room separated by a partition wall into an upstairs area
Open Floor Plans Can't Compete With Broken Floor Plans—Designers Share Why
Carpenter using a level
Yes, Your Tools Should Be Cleaned—You Should Prioritize These 8 Types This Spring
Woman watering a raised garden bed
What the Heck Does Watering Deeply Mean? A Gardener Breaks Down the Phrase
kitchen cupboard with many wine glasses
Clutter Problem? You Probably Have Too Many of These 7 Things, Organizers Say
Person wiping down kitchen faucet with a pink cloth and wearing a pink cleaning glove
6 Easy Cleaning Tasks You Should Do Every Night Before Bed, According to Pro Cleaners
Tomatillos in gardens
7 Companion Plants You Should Always Grow With Tomatillos for Richer, Healthier Harvests
condensation on windowsill because of humidity in home
4 Ways Fluctuating Humidity Levels Can Impact Your Home, According to HVAC Pros
Chamomile lawn
Move Over, Clover Lawns—Why You Should Try a Chamomile Lawn This Spring
Series of intertwined boxwood hedges.
4 Ways to Protect Your Garden Against Heavy Winds, According to Gardeners
Placing a Ruggable rug into the washer
Should You Wash Rugs in Your Washing Machine? How to Avoid Damage, According to Pros
chaos garden with watering can in back yard
You Should Plant Vegetables Soon for Your Most Bountiful Crop, Gardeners Say
Brushed gold kitchen faucet
7 Home DIY Projects You Can Do for Less Than $100—But Make a Big Difference
Tools next to an outdoor air conditioner
Don't Wait—Why Now Is the Best Time for AC Maintenance, HVAC Pros Say
Estate sale conversation pieces decorated with travel destinations
6 Things Designers Always Look for at Estate Sales (And You Should Too)
Brown Rat in Garden
10 Common Garden Mistakes That Are Actually Attracting Pests (and How to Fix Them)
minimalist home
8 Things Minimalists Never Keep Around Longer Than a Week, According to Cleaning Pros
cleaning gutters
This Is the Best Time to Clean Your Gutters, Home Improvement Experts Say
Modern wood patio deck with sunken garden and white cushion lawn furniture
5 Patio Staples You Should Never Splurge on, According to Designers
XAWD glamour life wallpaper on wall in living room
12 Wallpapers That Feel Like You're Living in 'The White Lotus' (Minus the Drama)
A down comforter rolled on top of a washing machine.
You Don't Have to Dry Clean Your Down Comforter—How to Wash It at Home Like a Pro
Raised bed with fillers
6 Budget-Friendly Things You Should Add to Fill Your Raised Garden Bed Instead of Soil
Materials needed to wash jeans the correct way
You're Probably Washing Your Jeans Too Often, Laundry Pros Say
plants growing on a sunny windowsill
How to Garden in an Apartment When You Have Zero Outdoor Space
Beautiful garden full of pink flowers
6 Tips for Supporting Pollinators in Your Yard This Spring, According to Pro Gardeners
Silverfish on a white background
Are Mothballs the Secret to Keeping Silverfish Away? We Asked Pest Pros for Answers
Container garden mixed with large and small containers
9 Flower Seeds You Should Start Right Now For the Best Blooms All Summer Long
organized garage space
5 Garage Organizing Tips Minimalists Always Use to Create a More Functional Space
moths on sweater
6 Smells That Moths Hate to Keep Them Away For Good, According to Pest Pros
close-up of two sparrows sitting on the ground with grass and feeding seeds
5 Ways to Keep Birds From Eating Grass Seed This Spring, According to Lawn Pros
Dated home exterior
7 Home Exterior Features That Make Your House Look Dated, According to a Contractor
Corn plant
10 Vegetables That Are Surprisingly Difficult to Grow (and 6 to Try Instead!)
Using oxygen bleach to clean a wood cutting board
5 Cleaning Tricks Professionals Learned From Their Grandparents (and Still Use!)
picture frame molding on living room wall
How to Make Your Living Room Look Expensive, According to Designers
A general interior view of a lounge with large corner sofa and white carpeting
5 Carpet Colors That Are So Outdated, According to an Interior Designer
donation bin of winter clothes
6 Things Minimalists Throw Out Every Spring for a Tidier Home—and You Should Too
sponges on kitchen counter
7 Household Items You Should Replace Way More Often, Decluttering Experts Say
neutral backyard furniture
5 Things That Immediately Make Your Backyard Look Bad, According to Designers
spring gardening
5 Underrated Spring Gardening Rules Pro Gardeners Always Follow for Better Blooms
Shrike Daffodil
You Should Deadhead Your Daffodils Now for Better Blooms This Spring—Here's How
Cabinet space doubled up with tension rod to hang brown and clear spray bottles
6 Overlooked Ways to Use Tension Rods at Home Besides Hanging Curtains