Nix these pieces if you want a more modern home. It is by no means an insignificant feature within a space. However, notalllighting is created equal. Photo:Dore Art/Getty Images Many fixtures are thought of as being past their prime and can make your homelook dated. Below, designers highlight four types of light fixtures that you will most likely want to replace ASAP. Carranza is also averse to this style. NAKphotos/Getty Images...

These color “capsules” offer a helpful guide to picking timeless colors for your home. Sherwin-Williams What’s in today is out tomorrow. This sentiment is becoming increasingly true as the trend cycle continues speeding up. Photo:Sherwin-Williams That’s what the team of color experts at Sherwin-Williams considered when forecasting color trends for 2025. We spoke with Wadden to learn more about these capsules and the new podcast. “A lot of people are talking about that aesthetic,” Wadden says....

This popular paint shade is anything but vanilla. These superpowers are likely why white paint has been popular for so long. Design expert Leigh Spicher offers some smart design facts about why painting with white is the right choice. This complexity of options bespeaks the many ways that white paint can affect a room. Warm white, which has an undertone of yellow or red, can make a room feel cozier....

Identify and tackle that unwanted “basement” smell in your home. Imaginima/Getty Images Weve all been thereyou walk into a room and a familiar but unpleasant scent hits your nostrils. And, if you ignore this smell, its unlikely to go away. Photo:Imaginima/Getty Images Addressing the scent starts with identifying the source. Murphy tells me that regular vacuuming and annual deep cleaning are critical to keeping a fresh scent. You may also want to consider having your carpet professionally cleaned....

Consider this Salsa 101. Name a condiment better than salsa. “There are many ways of preparing salsas. says Billy Maldonado, Executive Chef atFonicoin Mexico City. “Playing and combining these two will give any recipe endless possibilities of flavor. I have found a profound love in researching and combining different types of chillies. Roasting, grilling, boiling, steaming, even fermenting chillies will provide a unique salsa.” What Is Salsa Macha? Native to Veracruz and Oaxaca, this salsa is now popular in many regions of Mexico....

Beat the heat with these gorgeous blooms! That doesn’t mean your garden dreams can’t come true. You just need to know the right varieties to plant. Photo:Getty Images The good news is that shade-loving annuals check this box perfectly. Not sure where to start? Here are four shade-loving annuals to add vibrancy to your garden. Getty Images Look for varieties with striking colors such as deep pink, purple, and white....

So what if you don’t have sun? Hiro1775/Getty Images Do you dream of having a sunny yard full of blooming plants? It just means you oughta know the best shade-loving varieties to plant. Photo:Hiro1775/Getty Images With summer here, it couldnt be a better time to get growing. Getty Images Hydrangeas Looking for a gorgeous, colorful shade-loving perennial? Its hard to go wrong withhydrangeas. Getty Images Hostas Fancy a leafy plant more than a flower?...

Stuck in a skincare rut? Here’s what you better do. Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images We all have our skincare routines. Photo:Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images But what about if your skin doesnt have the glow anymore? Or maybe it’s looking a little dull and you dont really know why. Could it be time to change things up? You’ve Been Using the Same Products Forever Still using the same toner from high school? Its probably time to make a switch....

Get the most out of your skincare routine with these power combos. Like peanut butter and jelly or chips and salsa, certain skincare ingredients just work better together. To keep things simple, we’re explaining whichanti-aging ingredientswork especially well togetherand those that don’t. Apply vitamin C in the morning, under sunscreen, and reserve niacinamide for evening use. Usethe retinoid productfirst (just a pea-size amount), then top it with the peptide cream....

This years designers made so many smart storage decisions. We fell in love with each transformation and how they managed to infuse theReal Simpleethos naturally into their spaces. The indoor space has a tiny footprint. Photo:CHRISTOPHER TESTANI Guests can easily slip in and out from the roof top a few feet away to mix drinks. The art and brass-plated shelf are cherries on top and really pump up the wow factor....

Be kind, courteous, and on time! Amid the chaos, its easy to forget basic etiquettebut thats all the more reason to mind your manners. Air travel is a real stressor," she says. Photo:Izusek/Getty Images “It can be easy to get flustered and take it out on the people around you. Do your best to be kind and considerate to the people around youespecially airport staff. Do not lose control of yourself,” Dreizen says....

A few hours is all you need. When it comes to decluttering, prioritization is key. Here are four places to declutter this weekend for a smoother week ahead. Evemilla/Getty Images Start by removing old and broken hangers as well as those wire hangers you get from the dry cleaner. Then get rid of any clothing thats stained, damaged, or doesnt fit anymore. Donate anything in good condition thats no longer your style....

Here are some alternative solutions to “the chair.” Aleksandra Pavlova/EyeEm/Getty Images The gray areas of home organization can lead to extraclutterin the house. Without designated spaces for these in-between items, they just become counter clutter. Photo:Aleksandra Pavlova/EyeEm/Getty Images Below, read up on some of our favorite ways to tackle your worn-but-not-dirty clothes pile. It takes the same amount of energy, and can reduce a lot of visual clutter in your room....