Home Refresh Finds

A bland 1990s Melbourne semi became a layered, art-filled home. Here are practical lessons in colour, wallpaper, art and antiques you can borrow.

A mini mug-style ice cream maker shows how to judge any compact gadget: a simple four-question test for tiny kitchens, dorms, and studios before you buy.

A practical plan for refreshing your bedroom on a small budget: what to change first, what to skip, and how to shop a store like Target with a clear list.

A simple way to spot the daily annoyances at home that a small upgrade can fix, starting with ambient lighting, plus tips for renters and tight budgets.

Designers flag six kitchen paint colors that can feel cold, stressful, or high-maintenance. Here's what to know before you paint, plus warmer ways to add...

Kris Jenner hangs three chandeliers over one dining table. Here's why the odd-number trick works and how to size, space, and dim the look at home.

Annie Meyers-Shyer's approach to cozy interiors points to a simple idea: homes feel warm when they show character. Here's how to use it in your own rooms.

An interior designer's budget picks, from coffee table books to rugs and picture frames, plus how to use each one to make your living room feel more finished.

A light blue boy's bedroom gets a timeless look from DIY box trim. Here's how the idea works, why it suits a kid's room, and how to plan your own version.

Split a studio into sleeping, dining, and living zones using furniture alone. Eight renter-friendly pieces and simple tips for making each one work.

A Mumbai apartment shaped like a horseshoe shows how to turn a tricky layout into a calm, cohesive home. Here are the ideas you can borrow at any size.

A room-by-room approach to a budget home refresh: where small changes pay off most, how to pick pieces, and what to look for when browsing Walmart's home...