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Buy Less, Buy Better, Buy Small – The 3 Rules I Follow To Consume More Mindfully
Ideal Home contributor Amanda Jones describes how buying less, choosing durable goods and supporting small businesses shape her approach to mindful consumption.
The 24 Best Wall Lights You Can Buy Right Now
Livingetc has published a 24-product wall-light shopping guide, with options ranging from sculptural statement pieces to more discreet designs.
“It’s Nice To Walk In And Be Met By A Bit Of Brightness” — Designer Filippo Cavalgno Answers Your Questions On Making A Home Feel Cozy
Designer Filippo Calvagno shares advice on small reading spots, welcoming hallways and warm neutral paint in a Livingetc Q&A.
Meet The New Alternative To A Nespresso Machine That Promises All The Same Convenience Without A Single Coffee Pod
Coffee B’s Cosmos uses compostable coffee balls instead of capsules, joining Lavazza’s Tablí in a push for more convenient, lower-waste coffee.
14 Everyday Home Items You Need To Replace More Often Than You Think
A House Beautiful report lists 14 household items to inspect or replace, from smoke alarms and HVAC filters to towels, pillows and grout.
How I Added Matter Lighting To IKEA’s YXSTABY Gaming Table — With No Drilling
A Matter Alpha guide shows how 3D-printed fixtures and a trimmed Govee COB strip add smart lighting to IKEA’s YXSTABY gaming table without drilling.
The Ultimate Gift Guide For Home-lovers – Over 100 Brilliant Buys Hand-picked By Ideal Home’s Editor-in-Chief
Ideal Home’s 2026 gift guide features more than 100 editor-selected ideas for homebodies, cooks, gardeners, children, pets and charitable giving.
I Replaced Almost Every IKEA Zigbee Device With Matter — Here’s What Actually Changed
A six-month home test found more cross-platform flexibility and lower prices, but only modest gains in reliability and response time.
Is Silver The New Neutral? Why Interior Designers Aren’t Scared Of This ‘Color’ Feeling Too Cold For Homes Anymore
Livingetc highlights silver and chrome as reflective interior finishes that designers say can work with warm colors, wood and stone.