Kate McGregor

teen bedroom with platform bed

More Than a Third of Empty Nesters Start This Reno Immediately After College Move-In

Don’t choose between a yoga studio and a bedroom.

small nye kitchen with checkered floors

In This Small NYC Kitchen, Even the Window Frame Doubles as a Storage Spot

Blocking light isn’t a problem.

wooden credenza with hanging ceramic sconce

Asymmetry Is the Point in Eny Lee Parker’s New Affordable Lighting Line

We're talking a sconce for $138.

kitchen with marble island and wooden stools

The Choppy Layout Stayed the Same, But This 150-Year-Old Home Is Stuffy No More

See the shiny brass sink and floral wallpaper.

desk set up with green file cabinet

IKEA’s Most Popular Back-to-School Product Is a Domino-Approved Storage Essential

Plus four other picks perfect for move-in day.

loft space filled with plants

A Feng Shui Expert Explains Why Every Kitchen Needs This Air-Purifying Plant

Plus which greenery will optimize the rest of your house.

geometric wall hanging on pink background

The Winner of Etsy’s Design Awards Is the Cure for a Blank Wall—And It’s Under $200

Seasoned designer and judge Jake Arnold reveals where he'd hang it.

kitchen with wood cabinets and black hardware

4 Design Pros Predict What Comes After the Matte Black Hardware Craze

Their picks are fresh but still timeless.

semihandmade kitchen

Sarah Sherman Samuel’s Kitchen Cabinets Have a New Matching Storage Feature

Semihandmade’s latest collaboration is here.