Freestanding Tubs

Clawfoot cast iron tubs will never go out of style, but the builder-quality jetted soaking tubs seen in many homes are getting a little tired. Often built into tiled surrounds, these behemoths are just as ugly as they are difficult to clean. This year, more people will go for reasonably sized freestanding bathtubs in interesting shapes to make their bathrooms feel more spa-like. Translucent tubs and Japanese-style soaking tubs are standout options, like this striking red tub from Cassa Design.

Cozy Colors and Bold Prints

Painting the entire bathroom white can go a long way toward making it feel fresh, but there’s a serious downside in all that visible dirt. It’s also kind of boring. Cozier, warmer color schemes will replace this outdated trend in 2023 to make the bathroom feel more comforting. Olive green, peach, and rich earth tones are among the top colors that will gain popularity this year, along with boosting the personality factor through wallpaper.

Modern stick-up wallpaper is much easier to put up and take down than its predecessor, and it’s available in virtually every print and color you can imagine on Etsy. For more traditional styles, you can’t go wrong with William Morris. This dark botanical print is from Etsy seller Los Angeles Wallpaper.

More of Your Personality

Bring warmth and personality to your bathroom with decor like antique furniture, window treatments, oil paintings, and other statement-making pieces. Some people are even adding rugs (just not too close to the toilet, of course). The idea is to decorate the bathroom more like you would the other rooms in your home instead of keeping it so sterile. Bringing in elements that really speak to who you are will not only make your bathroom more interesting to look at, it’ll also make it feel nicer to be in. Large artworks and a textural vase do just that in this bathroom by designer Sean Anderson.

Artistic Tile

Textured, decorative tile will be a hit in 2023, along with mosaics and other custom patterns. Try mixing and matching tile patterns, finding handmade options that feel really unique, or creating eye-catching geometric patterns. Terrazzo continues to be on the rise, bringing in a lot of fun speckled textures while remaining easy to clean. It often comes in large-format sizes, too, so there’s less grout to deal with. This gorgeous installation was created by designer Jamie Drake in collaboration with Cheryl Hazan Mosaic.

Mix of Old and New

Bathrooms where everything is brand new and matchy-matchy can feel a little soulless. On the other hand, you also don’t want it to feel like a time capsule. Go for a sweet spot in the middle by mixing old and new elements. For example, an antique commode is a great replacement for a vanity from a big-box store. Ornate mirrors and lighting also pop in small spaces. Here, designer Andrea Schumacher turned an old chinoiserie cabinet into a washstand with the addition of a marble waterfall top.

Statement Stone

Big slabs of statement stone also rank among this year’s top bathroom decor trends. The more dramatic, the better. It might come in the form of a bespoke vanity top, a backsplash, shower walls, or even flooring. Natural materials are preferable if possible, but you can get a similar look with materials like travertine and eco-stone. This dramatic wall is made of Elite Stone’s Calacatta Borghini Imperiale paneling.

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Unique Objects from the MoMa Design Store

MoMA’s Design Store has a great selection of gifts that could best be described as contemporary art in the form of practical objects. Mondrian-inspired vases, the Vitra Eames Bird, and the classic vintage cat wall clock with its tick-tocking tail are just a few examples of the neat decor pieces you’ll find there. One standout is the $85 M.S.S. Wall Clock by Yohei Oki, which replaces numbers with rhythmically arranged geometric shapes. It’s an eye-catcher in black and ice blue.

Phaidon Press Coffee Table Books

Available at Amazon, Nordstrom, and from their own site, Phaidon Press books are coffee table classics, the kind of beautifully printed and fascinating tomes anyone would want to show off. Titles include Great Women Painters, Japanese Interiors, 1000 Design Classics, The Brutalists, Radical Architecture of the Future, and more, available for $49.95 and up.

Minted’s Direct-From-Artist Collection

Want to purchase from individual artists and creators but lack the time to shop in-person at holiday markets? Minted’s Direct-From-Artist collection is a curated marketplace of unique items shipped directly to you from each artist’s studio, and there are hundreds of items to choose from, including ceramics, wall art, baskets, and sculptures. It’s hard to single out favorites, but this $165 marble vanity tray by Brooklyn-based The Parmatile Shop is certainly a standout.

Cozy Cashmere Throws from Quince

Give someone a well-made cashmere blanket and they’ll be thanking you for years into the future. Who knows, they might even start wearing it as a cloak. There’s really nothing else like this ultra-soft fiber. It’s often blended with lambswool, alpaca wool, or polyester to lower the price point, but here’s a secret: you can get 100-percent Mongolian cashmere blankets at the crazy-low price of $129.90 from Quince, a company dedicated to making high-quality goods more affordable.

Colorful Cookware from Our Place

Coated with toxin-free ceramic in a range of shades that are to die for, Our Place’s cookware looks so good you’ll want to leave it out on the stovetop full time so everyone can admire it. The cult favorite Always Pan is the perfect introductory piece, measuring 10 inches in diameter with a matching lid for $99.

Luxe Candles from Le Labo and D.S. & Durga

With names like Spirit Lamp, ’85 Diesel, and Big Sur After Rain, D.S. & Durga’s scented candles ($65 each) clearly go beyond the typical. Fragrance notes like saffron, smoke, Scotch marmalade, and tea create complex and unexpected combinations. Le Labo’s luxurious candles ($82 each) pack a similarly sophisticated punch, filling the room with scents like the herb-infused Laurier 62 and the zesty lime and eucalyptus-based Verveine 32. Both brands can be purchased through Nordstrom with free shipping.

Kelly Wearstler Home Objects

If you’re after gifts that look like haute couture for the home, look no further than designer Kelly Wearstler, whose bowls, platters, vases, and tabletop objects are unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere. Most of these pieces are definitely an investment, but there are cute little splurges to be found, too, like the glass $300 Bubble Pitcher.

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For more ideas, check out the official Elf on the Shelf Ideas page, or browse the #ElfontheShelf hashtag on Instagram.

Elf’s Christmas Movie Night Kit

Ready to take in some Christmas flicks with the kids? Put together a little Christmas Movie Night kit the night before and place it in the living room for them to find in the morning. The official Elf on the Shelf website has a tutorial for creating a cute little scene featuring a snack caddy or bento box, movie snacks, and an Elf Pets Reindeer.

Pool Party Elf

A little blue tissue paper and some Elf-sized pool floats and palm trees can create a tropical pool party in your sink. You can find all these Elf-sized accessories and more on the official Elf on the Shelf shop.

Special Delivery Elf

The kids will run around the house looking for the Elf, only to finally discover that they’ve got a special delivery waiting at the mail slot (or out in the mailbox). If you aren’t aware, Etsy is a great source of handmade Elf on the Shelf accessories, like these personalized felt envelope costumes by Damiline. You can even have them embroidered with your kids’ names to make them a little more special. In a rush to pull it off? Try painting or drawing your own version on some paper.

Paper Bag Toy Race Elf

Gather up some of your kids’ favorite toys, tuck them into paper bags, and viola! You’ve got an imaginative new way to present your Elf on the Shelf one day this December. This idea from Stacy Molter is quick and simple, but kids will really get a kick out of it.

Instagram Elf

Your Elf is ready for an Instagram moment with this simple idea from Elf on the Shelf. All you need to do to recreate it is print out the Instagram photo frame from the Elf on the Shelf website, pose your Elf, and tape the frame to their hands.

Campfire Elf

This handmade accessory kit by TheImaginativeHealer on Etsy will help you create a cozy campfire scene complete with a miniature fire, two roasted marshmallows on sticks, four s’mores, four marshmallows in a bag, a little tartan blanket, and a plate.

Nutcracker Elf

Save this idea for those nights when you’re tired and need the simplest possible scene to put together in less than a minute. If you already have some Nutcracker figurines on hand (or other similarly-sized festive figures), just pose the Elf to “blend in” with them.

Elf on the Shelf Santa Cam

Instagram user Ashley Chung showed off this cute idea made from simple objects found at the Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby. Her “Santa Cam” features a camera picture frame, kids’ magnifying glass, wired lights, silver stud ribbon, craft paper, and sticker letters, but you could create something similar with whatever you find.

Mermaid Elf

Did you know you can buy Elf on the Shelf products on Amazon, too? This cute little “Merry Mermaid” costume is among them, ready to be posed on your Elf. Try creating a winter pool scene with a piece of blue paper, some white paint, and faux snow.

Soccer Goal Elf

Another item available on the Elf on the Shelf Amazon store is the North Pole Goal and Gear accessory kit. Dress your Elf figure up in a tiny soccer uniform and place it next to this folded paper goal.

Ball Pit Elf

A bag of red and green M&Ms, a sieve, and a tiny sign establish that this mini ball pit is for Elves only. This idea came from Ashley Byron of Stage.Organize.Sell, and it takes just a few minutes to put together.

Elf’s Toilet Paper Snowflakes

Uh-oh – this Elf took a clue from their much larger friend, Buddy the Elf, and perhaps went a little too far in their attempt to spread some Christmas cheer. Not even the toilet paper is safe. All you need to recreate this idea from Chloe Boyle is a pair of scissors and some sacrificial TP.

Tangled Up Elf

Okay, so maybe Elves don’t quite know what to do with floss. That makes this little scene from Elf on the Shelf a real learning opportunity, featuring nothing more than some dental floss and a little sign.

Totally Tubular Elf

An inflatable tube plus a matching scarf and ear muffs are all you need to create an adventurous tubing scene for your Elf. Get creative with some faux snow or even just some draped white fabric to act as the snowy hill.

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Mirrored ornaments and reflective lights are visible in nearly every room, inviting viewers to see themselves in the White House, and find themselves “in the great story of America,” as the Bidens stated in a welcome letter in the 2022 White House Holiday Guide.

“The soul of our nation is and always has been ‘We the People,’” Dr. Biden says. “And that is what has inspired this year’s White House holiday decorations. The values that unite us can be found all around you: a belief in possibility and optimism and unity. Room by room, we represent what brings us together during the holidays and throughout the year.”

“We may celebrate different holidays, we may sing different songs or say different prayers, but our shared American values endure season after season. May the promise of ‘We the People’ light our path forward into the new year and bring us together always.”

The East Wing represents “Honor and Remembrance,” featuring bells to symbolize the unifying, healing power of music. The columns and beams of the East Wing Lobby are lined with greenery and red cardinals, which signify the presence of lost loved ones. The first Christmas trees featured on the White House Tour are covered in mirrored Gold Star ornaments inscribed with the names of fallen service members. In the East Colonnade, wintery birch trees, glowing lanterns, and handmade woodland animals evoke the feeling of tranquility after the winter’s first snowfall.

The Library features decor inspired by literature, history, and education alongside a copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed circa 1845. In the Vermeil room, a theme of “Kindness and Gratitude” comes together with piles of gifts from Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization that delivers packages to deployed troops, first responders, and military families. If you look closely, you’ll see illustrations of the Biden family’s pets, Commander and Willow.

The China room evokes family traditions passed down through generations, with decor inspired by a grandmother’s baking tools. In the East Room, “Nature and Recreation” are honored with groupings of snow-covered fir trees and representations of National Parks from around the country. The decor in the Green Room is inspired by familiar carols, with sleigh bells, hand bells, and jingle bells all around.

In the Blue Room, “Unity and Hope” are represented by renderings of the official birds from all 57 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. This room features the grandest centerpiece of the White House holiday season, an 18.5-foot Concolor Fir from Auburn, Pennsylvania. The Red Room projects the comfort, peace, and strength we find in faith, while the State Dining Room embodies the idea of “We the People’” as the promise of the next generation, featuring ornaments crafted as self-portraits by the students of the 2021 Teachers of the Year from across the country.

A menorah created by the Executive Residence Carpentry Shop was a new addition to the decor this year, made of wood removed from the White House in the 1950s during the Truman renovation. Finally, the 2022 Gingerbread White House adds a sugar cookie replica of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall alongside the White House replica. Both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed at Independence Hall.

Planning for the White House holiday theme began back in the spring, and Dr. Biden chose the theme by June. It always takes months of preparation to conceptualize and create a holiday display of this scale and prestige. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, more than 150 volunteers spent countless hours decorating the public rooms. The decor includes 77 Christmas trees, 83,615 holiday lights, 25 classic wreaths, and thousands of garlands, ornaments, and displays.

The annual White House gingerbread house is made of 20 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 30 sheets of gingerbread dough, 30 pints of chocolate, 100 pounds of sugary pastille, and 40 pounds of royal icing.

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Van Hoff’s career as a textile artist began in early 2020 after a series of shocking life events pointed her in a new direction. Her husband Matt died unexpectedly in January, and then the pandemic cost her her job as a graphic designer and art director. To process her grief, Van Hoff turned to art, experimenting with new techniques that applied her graphic design background to physical objects. The things she made to fill her time during quarantine resonated with her followers on Instagram, and now, over two years later, her pieces sell out practically as soon as they’re posted online.

“Quilting and embroidery are my current tools of choice to execute my dreams of physical, tactile graphic design,” Van Hoff says. “This combination results in fresh and unexpected forms that will shine in your home and get you all the compliments as you wear them out into the world.”

Van Hoff’s “squiggle quilts” are her most popular works, ranging from 18 to 30 inches wide and up to 40 inches tall. Not only do they bring a graphic punch of color to any room they’re in — they also have a textural element that adds a little bit of extra visual interest. Stuffed pillows in surprising shapes like eight-pointed stars and “noodles” are also big hits. Van Hoff applies her skills to wearable art, too, producing items like quilted dresses, tote bags, and giant patches to customize your favorite garments.

“One of my favorite things is finding the absolute perfect piece that fully expresses the personality I want for my home and wardrobe,” she explains. “It’s exceedingly rare, but when I do stumble across that perfect thing, it’s like meeting a brand new bff. That’s why I make what I make: to provide you that thrill of discovery.”

A recent residency at the Pendry Chicago boutique hotel produced an intriguing variation on Van Hoff’s signature style. The artist drew inspiration from the Art Deco architecture of the landmark Carbon & Carbide building where the hotel is located, producing a new wall hanging in a nuanced palette of green and gold fabric.

“This is the first event where people are able to see my work in person, which is very exciting,” Van Hoff told Chicago’s ABC 13 News. “I wanted to figure out how to incorporate some Art Deco details of the building into my designs and into my quilting.”

Van Hoff’s success is part of a larger trend celebrating traditional arts and crafts. The tufted rug TikTok craze and techniques like quilting and embroidery offer new ways for young people to express their creativity.

“I do think that sewing and quilting are having a bit of a comeback right now,” she says. “I think we’re all sort of drawn to very tactile, textural things in our digital world.”

Check Emily Van Hoff’s website regularly to catch new items as soon as they hit the shop, or follow her on Instagram @emilyvanhoff.

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Below are some of our favorite new Target holiday decor items you won’t want to miss. Be sure to peruse the rest at Target’s Holiday Shop (preferably with a hot cocoa in hand).

Hearth & Hand x Magnolia

Joanna Gaines has shared her personal picks from the new Hearth & Hand x Magnolia holiday collection. They include everything from wintery plaid dog bandanas to mailboxes for letters to Santa, but one major standout is this Toy Apartment Building ($129.99), which can either be used as a dollhouse for kids or as a contemporary addition to your tabletop Christmas village. We also love the Fair Isle Stoneware Milk & Cookies Set, which can be enjoyed by everyone in the family after Santa’s done with it.

Threshold x Studio McGee

You can always expect relaxed elegance from the Threshold x Studio McGee home decor collab, and their 2022 holiday collection is no different. It’s full of natural materials and neutral color palettes that are easy to integrate into your existing decor, like a Woven Tree Skirt Rug ($50) made of jute, a Set of Three Glass Botanical Ornaments ($15), and a lush-looking Extra Large Long Needle Pine Wreath ($60).

A trio of tiny beige ceramic LED Tea Light Holders shaped like Christmas trees ($40) will add lots of ambiance without creating any additional fire hazards. A pale Wood Tree Topper ($25) is just the right touch for a minimalist tree, and it goes perfectly with Threshold x Studio McGee’s laid-back stockings, available in various knitted colors and a demure plaid ($15).

Opalhouse x Jungalow

Always extra bright, colorful, and full of cheer, Target’s Opalhouse x Jungalow collection brings in designs and motifs from cultures around the world. The fun, youthful vibe of this year’s seasonal items includes some seriously cute additions to your home decor. The Velvet Star Garland ($15) features gold velvet stars, shimmery moons, and tinsel pom accents, and you can even pair it with a matching wreath ($25).

The Set of Five Boiled Wool Icon Ornaments ($25) brings some characters you might not expect to your holiday tableaus, like two mermaids and a camel. If you’re celebrating the holidays in a warm winter climate, how can you resist? We also love the Star-Shaped Sweater Knit Throw Pillow, which is so cozy you might start wondering how to keep it in rotation after the holidays are over. The Dove Menorah ($30) might just be the cutest version of a menorah you’ll find anywhere, though the Carved Clay Menorah ($35) comes in a close second.

Wondershop

This year’s Wondershop collection has themes like Yuletide Fable, Snowy White & Warm Metallics, Modern Merry, and Santa’s Coming. How is it possible to pick favorites out of over 2,900 items? Just do your best to exercise some control, but we don’t blame you if you go a little crazy. We’re loving the three-foot fabric “Feliz Navidad” Garland ($10), a snowy white version of the 17.5” Lit Ceramic Christmas Tree ($60), and the Animated Candy Striped North Pole Antique Telephone ($25) that looks like it came straight out of Whoville.

If sweet little woodland creatures are more your vibe, there are plenty to choose from. Check out the 3 Piece Mini Fabric Winter Bird Figurine set ($10), the 3 Piece Mini Fabric Gnome Figurine Set ($10), and a Faux Fur Standing Reindeer Figure ($20) standing over 13 inches tall.

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To create the Hidden Valley Home Collection, the brand teamed up with Dani Dazey, an interior designer known for her over-the-top, graphic, and incredibly bright style. The results are the opposite of minimalist, including wallpaper, tablecloths, a fleece throw, placemats, notebooks, and more in two of Dazey’s custom prints. One print features bottles of Hidden Valley ranch dressing and slices of ranch-covered pepperoni pizza, all in shades of blue, green, and orange, while the other is just a tad more subtle with a repeating ranch bottle motif in green and blue tones.

You could ranch up your dining room with the placemats ($30 for a set of two), the coaster set ($20 for four), the 100-percent cotton tablecloth ($90), and the wallpaper ($75 for a two-by-eight-foot panel). Extend the theme to the bathroom with the ranch-themed shower curtain and bath mat set ($60). Set yourself up for sweet dreams of cool ranch flavor with the 100-percent cotton bed in a bag set (starting at $190 for a comforter, shams, and a throw pillow).

The sherpa blanket ($65), acrylic trays ($40), ranch art print ($30), notebook ($18), and pouch ($20) round out the collection. And lest you wonder whether anyone is a big enough fan of the pizza-and-ranch combo to buy the couch that serves as the centerpiece of the Hidden Valley Home Collection, we’ll let this tidbit of information speak for itself: it’s sold out. Bright yellow with a cute rounded back, it comes with matching ranch-bottle-shaped throw pillows.

Dani Dazey’s eye-popping interior decor has been a big hit on TikTok for a while now, but she got an even bigger boost after serving as the primary designer of Trixie Motel. Her process of custom-creating all of the decor for drag queen Trixie Mattel’s renovated Palm Springs resort was documented on the 2022 Discovery+ reality series Trixie Motel. Dazey certainly isn’t new to attention-grabbing designs, so it’s no surprise that Hidden Valley chose her to bring their concept to life.

Dazey told Today that she thought her style was perfect for the collaboration. “I could not believe it when Hidden Valley Ranch asked me to design a home collection for their brand because I’m such a huge fan,” she said, adding that the “bold flavor” of the dressing matches her design aesthetic. In this case, “maximal design meets maximum flavor.” Dazey drew from influences like Andy Warhol and his famous Campbell’s soup can when coming up with her graphic prints.

“We enlisted Dani Dazey for her colorful and bold designs,” says Deb Crandall, Hidden Valley Ranch’s Marketing Director. “In addition to the pieces Dani Dazey designed, Hidden Valley Ranch extended the home collection with even more items designed with even more ranch because when it comes to ranch, more is always better.”

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Glowing Outdoor Ghosts

Illuminated from within, three spooky fabric ghosts wearing witch hats dangle from a tree, your porch roof, or wherever else you want to put them. Three modes of flashing lights let you choose between slow glow, fast glow, and steady on and off.

Skeleton Candle

Perfect for the center of your table, this fun candle features a skeleton chilling in a hot wax bath within a mini cauldron. It’s made with premium soy wax and a cotton wick, and it burns for up to 50 hours.

Creepy Spider Wreath

Spider webs and black-and-orange leaves adorn this spooky Halloween wreath. It’s made of durable materials so you can use it again year after year. The wreath measures 19 inches wide and features LED lights powered by three AA batteries.

Set of 4 Haunted Portraits

Ordinary-looking paintings transform into terrifying portraits when guests walk past them. This four-pack of 3D picture frames measuring 10 by 15 inches uses a lenticular plastic “glass” to achieve the creepy haunted effect.

Floating Candles

Whether you’re going for a Harry Potter-themed Hogwarts effect or the look of an enchanted witch’s cottage, this set of floating LED candles will give you the eerie vibe you seek. 12 taper-style candles measuring 6.7 inches tall and one inch in diameter come with a remote control and hooks for hanging, along with attached strings. Each candle requires 2 AA batteries.

Haunted Eyeball Doorbell

Guests will get a spine-tingling surprise when they ring this delightful Halloween doorbell. A glowing eye suddenly appears, glancing around as horror music plays. It’s perfect for enhancing the trick-or-treating experience.

Giant Outdoor Spider Web

Talk about bang for your buck. This massive triangular spider web gives you a whole lot of Halloween atmosphere for under $25. The web measures an incredible 200 inches across at the bottom, and it comes with both a 50-inch light up spider and a bunch of stretchy cobwebs to add to the atmosphere.

Groundbreaker Zombie with Sound and Flashing Lights

As soon as someone walks by this motion sensor zombie, the whole thing lights up and makes horrifying noises. The undead decor features a head with long gray hair, green-tinged skin, and red flashing eyes, as well as two arms to make it look like it’s crawling out of the grave.

Coffin Black Felt Letter Board

Display your party menu, haunted house instructions, or any other message you want to convey on an adorable coffin-shaped felt letter board. Wall-mounted or freestanding, it measures 17 inches by 10.5 inches and comes with more than 500 white characters, 80 spooky emojis, a wooden stand, and a sawtooth hanger.

Black Gauze

Rotted-looking black gauze is a great, inexpensive way to add a whole lot of creep factor to your decor, and it’s easy to hang. This pack from Amazon comes with five woven black cloths you can drape and cut to your liking.

Cocoon Corpse

Scare visitors out of their skins with a life-sized prop that looks like a corpse hanging upside-down in the cocoon of a monstrous spider. This unfortunate guy measures 72 inches long and will flash his red eyes and emit horrible screams when anyone comes near.

Vintage Halloween Party Kit

This variety pack of paper lanterns, decorative fans, and honeycomb balls will bring a festive atmosphere to your Halloween event, even if your plan is just to settle in for some horror movies and popcorn. This vintage-style 15-piece set comes with a “Happy Halloween” garland and various ornaments in black, white, and orange.

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Speaking of his brand philosophy, Minale says: “We always start a home or space from the small touch points and metal fittings first and then work outwards, which is more in tune with how an industrial designer would tackle the subject of interior design — in short, it’s reversed.”

The company now has storefront locations in London and Stockholm, offering fittings and furniture for kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms. Hip light switch and electrical plate alternatives remain their bread and butter, but pieces like the burnt steel “Forked” pendant are also natural favorites.

Minale’s aesthetic takes its cues from his after-hours hobby of the past few years. “I was working as an architect by day and making custom motorbikes by night,” he explains. “In a garage in …East London, I taught myself how to transform stock vintage motorbikes into one-off customs. I made all the parts from scratch and started selling my motorbikes to London’s most notorious. Being an architect, requests soon turned from motorbikes to home fittings, and I set about making everything from door handles to toilet roll holders. The seed was planted and my love child between architecture and motorbikes was born, his name — Buster + Punch.”

After finding success in his career with architecture firms Foster + Partners and Richard Rogers, Minale launched his home fashion line in 2013, immediately striking a chord with London’s celebrity and sub-culture scenes with knurled knobs in the style of speaker switches and pendant lights that mimicked hand-held microphones.

Buster + Punch’s glam industrial aesthetic has led to numerous collaborations over the years, including the creation of the Rockstar Bar with Harrod’s, a liquor console made of solid American walnut with a quilted silk backing, a black-caged light, and 24-karat gold hardware. Another partnership with Rolls-Royce resulted in a bespoke version of the Buster Bulb, an LED lamp with a Royce-patented B22-fitting and a gold-plated bayonet cap. The one-off was available for just one night.

The firm’s Skull collection is the product of its most recent collaboration — this time with LA producer and Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker. Inserting the tattoo and skate culture icon into home decor, the anthology is made up of lights, candle holders, door stops, cabinet knobs, and even necklaces. The Skull Table lamp, for example, comes in all polished brass or solid steel with a distinguishing cranial fob on the end of the pull chain.

Attention to details like these is what Buster + Punch is all about. As Minale says on the company website, “In a nutshell, my mission is to reinvent forgotten home fittings into the unforgettable.”

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What are Gypsum Ceilings?

Commonly used in commercial settings like offices, gypsum ceilings used to consist mostly of solid square tiles interspersed with fluorescent lighting. Today, gypsum ceilings come in all kinds of different shapes, many of which are custom-crafted to fit a particular space. Though they’re made of the same materials, gypsum ceiling tiles are often on the thinner side compared to wallboard, so they’re lighter and easier to hang.

Old-fashioned gypsum ceiling tiles can still be found at hardware stores like Home Depot, but manufacturers like Gyprock and USG make tiles specifically designed for contemporary applications. Fitted to custom-made framework systems, they can be crafted into interesting curves and layered for a collage-like effect that adds architectural interest. They’re still a great way to conceal elements like built-in lighting and HVAC systems, and they can be integrated with other materials like wood for creative results.

How to Create Contemporary Gypsum Ceiling Tiles and Designs

Gypsum ceilings are usually installed below the original ceiling of the room. The process is similar to standard wallboard and drywall suspension systems, but it tends to require more precision and a higher level of finish to get good results. The joints are finished with paper joint tape embedded with joint compound before being treated with a special ceiling compound for the final coats. The surface is then coated with a spray-applied finish, and you can paint it any color you like. All the components are designed to work together as a system.

While a very experienced DIYer might be able to craft their own custom gypsum ceiling, it’s a job better left to professionals, especially when it comes to the framework. The suspension system usually involves attaching hanger wires to the true ceiling, upon which metal crossbars are hung. More complex and curving designs sometimes use a plywood or lumber framework. When working with a contractor to create your ceiling, you can come up with whatever creative designs you can imagine, and they’ll be happy to help you bring your idea to life.

What’s the Difference Between Gypsum and Drywall?

The terms gypsum, drywall, and sheetrock are often used interchangeably. Gypsum is a naturally occurring mineral called hydrous calcium sulphate and is often used to create wallboard. It’s naturally heat and flame-resistant, soundproof, and typically comes in sheets of varying thicknesses from ¼ to ⅝ inch.

Gypsum is also the primary material used to create plaster and Plaster of Paris, which can be formed into decorative appliqués, trim work, and medallions. When applied to flat drywall ceiling surfaces, these ornate sculpted elements are also sometimes called “gypsum ceilings.” Armstrong is one brand currently using gypsum to create amazing ornate plasterwork ceilings.

Drywall, on the other hand, is made by pressing a gypsum plaster core between two pieces of heavy paper and then kiln-drying it to create a rigid material. Introduced as an alternative to labor-intensive lathe and the plaster walls and ceilings of the 1960s, it has since become one of the most popular interior finishing materials in the world. Sheetrock is simply a specific brand of drywall, but it’s come into colloquial usage as a synonym, much like “Kleenex” for tissues and “Band-aid” for bandages.

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Leading the pack with their latest offerings from Threshold designed with Studio McGee, Target Home is serving up some of the coolest, most affordable new arrivals of the season.

This time, the dynamic design duo is upping the ante for fall with a departure from the norm. Don’t expect your typical golden hues, vivid reds, and burnt oranges here. With designer Shea McGee leading the way, the brand has gone in a decidedly different direction, opting for a much needed dose of earth-toned neutrality.

While this might be out of step with the recent wave of maximalist trends, the collection’s chic yet casual style is both classic and timeless. Think muted creams and soft whites, dove grays and light browns, and an overall palette that makes for the perfect backdrop to fall’s often deeper, over-the-top colors.

Consisting of furniture, lighting, decor, and art, the collection is big on warmth and coziness — and with oh-so affordable price tags starting at $15, it’s easier then ever for the average person to turn their home into a stylish seasonal haven. Below are just a few of our faves from Target’s fall 2022 Threshold designed with Studio McGee line.

Westchester Fringe Cube

This trendy ottoman is cute enough to be the center of attention, yet subtle enough to take up a minimal amount of space. Plus, the cream linen and light beige velvet make for lovely ways to show off that neutrality. Available for $95 online.

Grass Cream Wreath

This simple yet stylish design is the perfect accent piece for fall. Able to blend with any decor, this stunning wreath could even be used year-round, if you felt so inclined. Grab one for $40 online.

Basket Weave Knit Throw Blanket

What could be cozier than a chunky knit throw blanket in one of these comforting neutral hues? Those that favor simplicity will love the cream, while anyone looking for a bit more fall in their space will love the warm cognac. It goes for $35 online, and matches great with this Basket Weave Throw Pillow, itself available for $22.

Rattan Cube Basket

Rustic yet charming accessory meets sophisticated storage solution in this classic rattan basket that fits in with every dedicated fall decor. Available for just $35 online.

Cottonwood Plaid/Wool Cotton Area Rug

Lay out the welcome mat (literally!) by placing this accent rug in your entryway, or make it the star of the show in any room in the home. Either way, its classic pattern and cozy texture are sure to warm up your space this fall. Available for $100.

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All About Pink

Barbiecore became a trending hashtag on TikTok earlier this year, and a quick look around will tell you it involves a whole lot of pink (and the brighter the better). Valentino’s Fall ’22 Ready to Wear collection highlighted a very specific shade of pink that has become emblematic of Barbiecore, called “Valentino Pink PP” after the fashion house’s creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli. Verging on magenta, this neon hue is impossible to ignore, and used alone, it could be a bit much. For interiors, Barbiecore enthusiasts often layer different shades of pink for a slightly softer effect.

Decorating Your Dream House

For inspiration, start with the source. Barbie’s actual Dream House has evolved many times since its first debut in 1962, but since the 1980s, it has typically featured at least four shades of pink, often accented by white, purple, and turquoise. It’s never crammed full of stuff, so despite the loud colors, it doesn’t feel too chaotic. Accent pieces like overstuffed armchairs, chandeliers, and playful wallpaper patterns make a big impact. To mimic this effect without transforming your entire home, look for eye-catching accent pieces like a giant spray of feathery pink pampas grass in a vase, a vivid framed print like this Riot Grrrl-inspired piece, or a graphic pink wallpaper like this banana leaf motif.

If something about Barbiecore appeals to you but you’re not quite ready to go full Barbie, try integrating a little pink into your life for a touch of fun. You might be surprised at how well it can integrate into all kinds of color schemes and decor styles. Even in dark, somber spaces, a pop of salmon, bubble gum pink, or fuchsia can be a breath of fresh air. The softest, palest pinks paired with gold and white can evoke the old-school glamor of 1950s Barbie without being too in-your-face. A pink accent wall, faux fur throw pillows, and a cute side table would be enough to capture the trend’s intrinsic mood-lifting qualities without going overboard.

Don’t Be Afraid to Be Extra

Of course, if you want to go full-throttle Barbie, have at it. House Beautiful recently interviewed Adora, the owner of Nashville’s infamous The House of Adora, which truly feels like somebody cast a spell on Barbie’s home to expand it to human proportions. From the front walkway to the kitchen, it’s meticulously curated and very pink.

“I only very recently heard the term Barbiecore, and I love it,” Adora says. “Barbie pink is glamorous and unafraid. I’ve had people on social media tell me they used to be embarrassed that they liked the color pink but that they aren’t anymore. It makes me sad they were ever made to feel that way. But I’m so happy the tide is turning. Pink is such a wonderful color, and I love that more people are embracing it. Like how could I not be happy every time I walk onto my pink porch? Barbie-inspired design feels like the ultimate meaning of living your best life!”

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Decor Therapy Natural Pouf

Bring in some chic natural style with the Decor Therapy Pouf, which measures 20 inches round and 10.5 inches high. It’s just the right size to place under your feet while you sit back and relax on the couch. Get it for 51 percent off at $44.31.

Novogratz Tallulah Memory Foam Futon, Blue Velvet

Looking for a space-saving sleeper sofa that’s also super cute and ultra-affordable? Novogratz does that better than just about anyone. Their Tallulah Memory Foam Futon in deep blue velvet folds down when you need an extra place to snooze. Get it for 48 percent off this Prime Day at $308.00.

Nourison Aloha Indoor/Outdoor Floral Area Rug

A fun pop of color and print is often just what an indoor/outdoor living area needs to tie it all together. The Nourison Aloha Floral Blue Multicolor Area Rug measures 7’10” x 10’6”, and you’ll find it marked down an incredible 79 percent this Prime Day for $92.81.

Outland Living Firebowl Propane Gas Fire Pit

Stay cozy in any temperature all year long with the Outland Living Firebowl, a propane-powered gas fire pit featuring natural lava rocks. Get it for 39 percent off at $175.20.

DHP Miles Metal Bunk Bed

Not all kids’ bunk beds are clunky and childish. They can also be sophisticated, like the DHP Miles Metal Bunk Bed, which is perfect for teenagers. It’s 30 percent off for Prime Day, marked down to $203.70.

Keter Kentwood 90 Gallon Resin Deck Box

Outdoor spaces need attractive storage, too. The Keter Kentwood 90 Gallon Resin Deck Box hides away whatever objects you need around but don’t want to look at, and it doubles as a coffee table or bench. Best of all, it’ll be 21 percent off this Prime Day for $110.49.

Decor Therapy Vintage Cherry Round Side Table

This sweet little vintage-style cherry side table by Decor Therapy is just right for small spaces, or to tuck next to a recliner. It’s 57 percent off for Prime Day at $110.14.

Ameriwood Home Farmington Wide Storage Cabinet

We all need more places to store our stuff so it’s not cluttering up every surface. The Ameriwood Home Farmington storage cabinet is a great choice for those with a rustic decor style, standing 71.9” high and measuring 31.5” wide. It’s also a Deal of the Day, discounted 29 percent at $134.89.

NuLOOM Rigo Hand Woven Farmhouse Jute Area Rug

Jute rugs are such a nice way to bring a gorgeous honey color, rich texture, and a touch of nature to your space. The Rigo Hand Woven Farmhouse Jute Area Rug by nuLOOM measures 6′ x 9′ and has a low pile, so it’s easy to keep clean. It’ll be 63 percent off during this year’s Prime Day event at $77.97.

Signature Design by Ashley Beachcroft Outdoor Wicker Patio Sofa

Taking inspiration from driftwood, the Signature Design by Ashley Beachcroft outdoor wicker patio sofa has a laid-back feel and a neutral palette. It’s made of an all-weather, handwoven resin wicker over a powder coated rust-proof aluminum frame and comes with a full set of zippered cushions and two throw pillows. Get it for 70 percent off at $597.09.

Signature Design by Ashley Clare View Outdoor Eucalyptus Wood Lounge Chair

Made of durable eucalyptus wood with a five-step protective coating process and featuring zippered cushions upholstered in high-performance Nuvella fabric, this cushioned lounge chair holds up to all kinds of weather. The Deal of the Day is 59 percent off this Prime Day, priced at just $232.39.

Walker Edison Georgetown Modern Farmhouse Barn Door TV Stand

Use the Walker Edison Georgetown Modern Farmhouse Double Barn Door TV stand either as indicated, with your flat-screen television mounted above it, or as a sideboard in your entry hall. It’s just the right style for the popular modern farmhouse home decor trend. Snag it as a Deal of the Day for 27 percent off this Prime Day at a price of $131.99.

OSP Home Furnishings Wicker Papasan Chair with 360-Degree Swivel

Does this chair look cozy as heck, or what? The OSP Home Furnishings Wicker Papasan Chair swivels 360 degrees for ultimate comfort and comes in a huge variety of color combinations, so pick the one you like best. During the Prime Day event, this baby will be priced at a whopping 71 percent off for just $128.79.

SONGMICS Handwoven Laundry Hamper

Far more attractive than the average laundry bin, the SONGMICS Handwoven Laundry Hamper comes in five colors, including this neutral goes-with-anything gray. It’s handcrafted from synthetic rattan and includes a sturdy metal frame and a removable, washable cloth liner. Get it as a Deal of the Day at 30 percent off for just $30.70.

ZINUS Shalini Upholstered Platform Bed Frame

Time for a bedroom refresh? When it comes to bed frames, ZINUS always has plenty of budget-friendly options to choose from. Their Shalini Upholstered Platform bed frame has wood slats, so no box spring is required. Get it in queen size and dark gray this Prime Day for 12 percent off, $183.98.

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Embroidered Cotton Beach Towel

Hang this decorative beach towel on a hook to switch up the mood in your bathroom, bringing in a summery feel. Made of fast-drying lightweight cotton, it features embroidered details and fringe on the short sides. Get it for $17.99.

Round Rattan Tray

Everybody needs a multipurpose tray for their summer table. We love this round rattan one, $29.99. Fill it with candles of various heights, a plate of hors d’oeuvres or whatever centerpiece you fancy.

Tasseled Seat Cushion

For garden parties, beach trips or just lounging in the backyard, this outdoor seat cushion is definitely a few steps above an uncomfortable camping chair or basic beach mat. The natural white and terra-cotta print continues H&M’s summer sunset theme. Stock up on a few of these at just $17.99 each.

Pink Wine Glasses

H&M is currently offering a variety of cocktail and wine glass shapes with this pretty translucent pink base, and you’ll find a matching cake stand and complimentary pink tablecloths and cloth napkins on the site as well.

Stoneware Candlestick

This fun branching shape is reminiscent of coral, and the clean white shade lets it blend right into whatever color scheme you’ve got going on. This one features four arms with different heights, measuring about 7.5 inches tall for $29.99.

Stoneware Cheese Board

Compact and lightweight, this is just the right cheese board to take on a picnic or use as part of your outdoor dining set. Get it for $17.99.

Patterned Cotton Cushion Cover

H&M really hit it out of the park with their second summer collection, a Mediterranean-inspired series of dreamy blue home decor that will make you feel like you’ve landed in Greece. This patterned cushion cover is among the standouts of the bunch, with an abstract motif just the right shade of azure. It’s made of 100% cotton and costs just $3.99.

Patterned Glass Vase

A beautiful shade of blue swirls through clear glass in this round $24.99 vase; you can also get a matching larger cylindrical version for $39.99.

Large Terracotta Vase

The Grecian theme continues with two large blue terra-cotta vases in fun graphic shapes drawing from ancient designs. The glazed terra-cotta vases have a matte finish and range from X to $39.99 in price.

Striped Throw

Use this breathable cotton warm weather throw blanket as a decorative accent thrown across the arm of a chair or a lightweight cover when the evening breeze rolls in. Get it for $39.99.

Seagrass Candle Lantern

No summer table is complete without a big candle lantern in the center. This one, made of seagrass and priced at $29.99, really captures the laid-back mood of warm evenings.

Cotton Tablecloth

The casual, slightly irregular printed pattern on this $39.99 printed cotton tablecloth adds a fun touch to your dining table, and it’s neutral enough to go with virtually anything.

Watercolor Patterned Duvet Set

How gorgeous is this watercolor duvet set? Turquoise, Aegean blue, and soft sandy pink meld together like waves on a beach. The King/Queen set comes with a duvet cover and two pillowcases for $79.99.

Large Cotton Rug

A large casual cotton rug is just the thing to tie the room together. It matches both the Mediterranean blue collection and the sunset-hued items from this summer’s offerings, and costs $84.99.

Fish-Shaped Stoneware Serving Pieces

These cute little fish-shaped platters and bowls are a fun way to serve your guests. They come in natural white and a variety of sizes starting at just $6.99.

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Check out these 7 cheap and easy ways to fake architectural details:

Accentuate the Positive

Start by searching your home for existing architectural details you’d like to play up. Got an interesting front door? Paint it a bright color inside and out. Original wood trim around the doors and windows? Give it a boost with some furniture polish or shift the color with oil stain, which doesn’t require extensive sanding before use. Call attention to a cool ceiling with an attention-grabbing light fixture. If you have a fireplace, make it the centerpiece of the space by painting it (or the area around it) with a color that strongly contrasts the surrounding walls.

Faux Trim Work

If your space is completely lacking any interesting trim and you don’t have the budget or inclination to add it, there’s an easy fix: add strategic bands or blocks of paint to create the illusion of molding. You can make ceilings look higher and windows wider simply with a contrasting accent color, as explained by This Old House. You can even fake crown molding, panels, chair rails, and wainscoting with nothing more than paint and tape, as illustrated here.

DIY Ceiling Medallions

Decorative ceiling medallions instantly elevate the look of any room, and you might be surprised by how easy they are to install. Available at home improvement stores for as little as $20, they’re often made of PVC and come in a variety of styles. Just paint them whatever color you like and glue them up with construction adhesive to call attention to your favorite pendant lamps or chandeliers. Get a tutorial at Room for Tuesday.

Wainscoting with Wallpaper

The price of wood is still sky-high, so installing real bead board wainscoting is a lot harder to fit into a tight budget right now. But did you know you can get textured foam wallpaper that’s almost indistinguishable from the real thing? Wayfair has 3D embossed pre-pasted wallpaper rolls that you simply moisten, apply, and paint. Milton and King also offers wainscoting wallpaper in a more formal Georgian-style print, though it isn’t 3D. You’ll want to top it off with real chair rail or picture rail, but if you’re only doing a single room, it doesn’t add up to much.

Add Salvaged Accents

If you aren’t already in on the secret of architectural salvage shops, find some in your area immediately. These shops accept salvaged wood, trim, windows, doors, hardware, and much more from remodel or demolition projects and resell them for much less money than the new items cost. You never know what you’ll find — grand columns, pristine Victorian cabinetry, midcentury modern details, and other accents can completely transform the character of your space for a modest investment.

Fake a Fancy Ceiling

If you already have picture rail or you’re interested in adding some, here’s an easy way to fake a tray ceiling: extend the ceiling paint down to the rail. Greenhill Renovation demonstrates how gorgeous this look can be on Instagram with forest green on the walls contrasting with white picture rail, crown molding, and ceiling paint. No rail? Again, you can fake one with a stripe of contrasting paint.

Chalkboard paint is another interesting way to add details, though it takes a bit more effort. Artist Rajiv Surendra painted the walls and ceiling with it, then used white chalk to draw on architectural elements.

Faux Built-In Elements

IKEA’s inexpensive and widely available Billy bookcase is a great starting point for the look of built-in shelving without the high price tag. It comes in several heights, and you can group together as many as you like to fit your space. One enterprising couple mixed them with IKEA Sektion kitchen base cabinets, spaced them all evenly using 2x4s, and then added crown molding and trim. The result looks just as expensive as the $9,000 they were quoted for a custom job, but it cost them just $1,500.

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Perhaps it’s the freedom to express oneself without worrying about the strict (and often unrealistic) constraints of minimalism, or maybe it’s a yearning for a past that, from our current world view, seems far away and less complicated. It could even just be a way to embrace the fun, happiness, and hope to be gained from having a home that’s comfortable and trendy.

Whatever the reason, people everywhere are embracing these trends in droves, whether it’s through full-blown home makeovers or the simple addition of a few on-trend accent pieces. And no accent piece is hotter right now than the iconic disco ball.

You heard that right. Emblematic of the 1970s, these sparkling panoplies of light that cast their dream rays on bell-bottomed dancers as they Funkytown-ed their way to Donna Summer are now the new favorite of online trendsetters. To sum it up: “Everyone thinks disco balls are good vibes.”

And this statement from Lina Shannon, creator of the original Disco Mirror and a 2021 Etsy Design Awards Finalist, couldn’t be truer, as tastemakers everywhere are adopting (and adapting) the brilliant ball into their own homes. But instead of the automated, spinning, and often more high-tech versions found in nightclubs, interior design mavens tend to be relying solely on the disco ball’s innately sparkling exterior to speak for itself, often through natural light shows that cast pinpoints of light over everything they touch.

The effect is magical, marvelous, and like something out of a tripped-out dream sequence. But instead of overwhelming the senses, it captivates them completely — akin to having your own fleet of fireflies at your fingertips.

Some say the recent resurgence in disco ball fandom is not a desire to recapture the past, but, as Studio Rotganzen’s Erik Schilp explains, “a playful representation of past glory…[and] a very visual metaphor of times gone by and the loss of imagined innocence.” Coming from Rotganzen, this assessment carries extra weight, as many attribute the shimmering spheres’ comeback to the studio’s 2021 collaboration with designer Kelly Wearstler. But social media (as always) has also propelled its popularity, with people everywhere contributing their own unique takes on the ubiquitous orb.

Once a centerpiece of only public spaces, the mirrored magic of the disco ball is now making its way into homes everywhere, recreating the good vibes of a bygone era in a troubling present that needs all the positivity and, well, sparkle, it can get — and that’s a beat we can all dance to.

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