Trends Ideas, Tips & Guides

If autumn is one of your favorite times of the year, you probably feel a natural urge every September 1st to start decking the halls for fall. It's always a good idea to put extra thought into your new purchases so you can make wise decisions on your decor investments.

Collin McIntyre

As we look ahead to 2025, design trends are evolving to reflect a deeper connection between our living spaces and our personal expression.

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Carson Downing

Few can whole-heartedly say they love organizing—and when it comes to the fridge, that rings especially true. From sorting through expired sauces to rummaging through dried vegetable leaves, organizing a fridge can feel like an impossible task or a dreaded chore at best. However, a new trend is aiming to make fridge organization a breeze—and even look cute, too. Enter: fridgescaping.

Choosing a paint color usually leads to a serious bout of indecision. It's not easy to find a timeless shade for your walls that doesn't border on boring. In the rainbow of options, there are a few that have been overdone or now stand out as shades that look outdated.

WERNER STRAUBE

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Is farmhouse style still trending, or is it time for a fresh look? It's been over a decade since farmhouse style became all the rage, so we asked a couple of designers to weigh in on the matter if the design style is still trendy.

When it comes to Halloween, we often imagine classic pumpkins, ghosts, and spiders swathed in moody hues. However, some are swapping their spooky decor for something a little more light-hearted—enter: Pinkoween.

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The '90s are back, baby, and not just by way of your favorite TV reruns. Various home decor styles are also making their triumphant return. We asked a few interior designers to share their insights on the more popular retro trends they're seeing in home design and decor.

For years, right around back to school time—and sometimes, even earlier—supermarkets, coffee shops, and some seriously unexpected places start deluging Americans with all things pumpkin spice. Ever since Starbucks debuted its pumpkin spice latte in 2003, countless copycats and pumpkin spice products have made this trend as much of a mascot of fall as leaf piles, football, and apple orchards.

Graham & Brown

Walking into the 2024 Real Simple Home, you are immediately greeted with stand-out hardwood floors, beautiful decor, and the stunning original accents of the home—and this is all in just the entryway and first room. 

Brie Goldman 

Fall will be here before you know it, and we know what that means—it’s time to bring out thefall decor. Of course, exactly how to decorate your space for the season may be trickier than it seems. As you’re deciding which route to take, why not consult your zodiac sign?

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From snug reading nooks to cute dining banquettes, there’s something satisfying about a cozy little corner. So, it’s no wonder that the concept is gaining traction on social media. Creators have been sharing their decked out “rest corners” on TikTok and Instagram as a spot to unwind, relax, and melt away the day.

It’s not your imagination—fall and Halloween hype is starting earlier than ever this year.

There's a perpetual flip-flopping of trends when it comes to interior design, and there are two styles in particular that always seem to be playing a popularity tug of war: minimalism and maximalism.

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Moving into your first home or rental can be an extremely daunting task, especially if you have no prior knowledge of the ins and outs of the lease signing process. 

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James Nathan Schroder

If you've heard the term «pizza pot pie» as of late, it's because the internet can't get enough of the (deep) dish.

Nathan Schroder

David A. Land

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Dylan Chandler

If you're craving a pop of color in your home, Behr is here to help with their 2025 Color of the Year, Rumors.

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