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Updated 25 Oct, 06:30
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An AI-Created Design Turned Her Empty Corner into a Breakfast Nook
“The breakfast nook was one of those spaces that had so much potential but never felt intentional,” Carmen Murphy shares. Carmen and her boyfriend had moved in together two years ago and had been slowly transforming their apartment.But the…
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I Finally Ditched Using Ear Plugs for Sleep, Thanks to This 3-in-1 Device
I thought I’d tried everything when it came to tricks and products to help me get better sleep, from weighted eye masks to “dark showering.” I was convinced that comfy ear plugs were a necessity in my noisy Brooklyn neighborhood — that is…
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A Surprising Spot I Use as Storage to Make My Bedroom Look 5x Its Size
It gave me extra storage, plus it made my ceilings look so much taller. READ MORE...
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A Designer’s Layout Hack Created Two New Rooms in a Cramped NYC Home
It’ll make you question everything about your own space. READ MORE...
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13 Things Designers Are Buying During Wayfair's Way Day
Shop their favorite picks for up to 80% off. READ MORE...
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She Didn’t Have Any Spice Storage — This Bar Staple Maximized It Immediately
You can use them all over your house. READ MORE...
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Way Day Is Here: 15 Home Deals We're Adding to Cart Before It Ends on Monday
It’s Wayfair’s biggest sale of the year. READ MORE...
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H&M’s New Chrome Decor Looks Straight Out of a Designer Showroom
They make for wonderful hostess gifts this season. READ MORE...
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The 33 Best Deals to Shop This Week from Wayfair, Pottery Barn, and More
I even got you some exclusive discounts! READ MORE...
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This Cozy ’90s-Inspired Tree House-Themed Bed Nook Was Once a Kitchen
Here’s a home renovation you don’t hear about every day: turning a bedroom into a kitchen, and vice versa. But several months ago, Emma Shoemaker (@shoemakesnew) decided to do exactly that, swapping her kitchen and her 4-year-old son…
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Ditch Overhead Lights: This $20 Projector Instantly Transforms Any Room’s Ambiance
It adds so much fun to your space! READ MORE...
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This “Mesmerizing” Viral IKEA Lamp Is Back for 2026
I don’t say this often, but seriously, this whimsical find is sure to sell out soon. READ MORE...
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A Designer Made Her Rental Feel Warm and Layered Without Renovating
Designer Nataliya Gerasimova transformed her Bellevue rental with natural materials, sculptural furniture, and layered textures, creating a warm, inviting home for herself, her husband, and their dog — without making permanent renovation…
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These Vintage Thrift Store Finds Can Be Worth Hundreds of Dollars
Every time I shop secondhand, I’m on the lookout for this one coveted vintage item. A complete set can be worth hundreds! READ MORE...
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‘Street Photography Africa’ is a Colorful and Energetic Survey Across the Continent
The street becomes a stage. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article ‘Street Photography Africa’ is a Colorful and…
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This Cozy 2-in-1 Blanket I Love Is Also My Favorite Gift to Give All My Friends
As the temps drop, my excitement for a cozy moment ramps up. And there’s nothing quite like the feeling of shedding the day’s stress and melting into pure, unadulterated comfort — aka my couch. A few months ago I was looking to upgrade my…
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Accordion Icons: Which Work Best?
A closer look at accordion icons, why split menus are harmful, and why it’s better not to have icons and text labels link to different actions. Plus, why the caret is the safest icon choice. You’ll find more [useful…
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Her 5 Tips Transformed My Cluttered Medicine Cabinet — Now I Have Ample Bathroom Storage
A pro organizer shared her best advice. READ MORE...
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Bold Paint Colors Made This Tiny Home Office Feel Cozy Instead of Cramped
When it comes to designing your home, spaces can be easy to ignore in favor of the bigger-ticket rooms like the living room or kitchen. But as Rebecca Stewart knows, some creative thinking and a little risk-taking can go a long way in…
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This Ridiculously Efficient Tool Can Clean Your Floors Up to 73% Faster Than a Mop
Cleaning your floors shouldn’t be labor-intensive enough to count as cardio. You don’t need to drag around a heavy vacuum and a dirty mop bucket to get a satisfying clean. You don’t even have to vacuum and then mop. The days of relying on…
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They Wanted a Tiny Bathroom to Look Vintage (and Nailed It!)
Renovating a home yourself can take a while — especially if it’s an older space that’s been patched or updated occasionally over the years. When Nicole McQuade and her husband moved into their historic Richmond, Virginia, home eight years…
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Score Up to 40% Off Popular Light Fixtures at This “Scary-Good” Halloween Sale
Halloween is almost upon us, which means it’s time to dim the lights and set the spooky vibe. But, if you’re not in love with your home’s current light fixtures, it might also be time to trick-or-treat yourself to something new. Whether…
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Wangari Mathenge’s Vibrant Paintings Tap into Kenya’s Paradigm Shift in the 1960s
Mathenge, who was born in Nairobi, looks to the not-so-distant past in a series of paintings called 'Re-membering.' Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for…
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Ibrahim Said Nods to Ancient Islamic and Egyptian Pottery Traditions in ‘Shaping Time’
The artist's solo exhibition at Yossi Milo delves into traditional craft with a contemporary twist. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7…
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Dozens of Sculptures Dot Bondi Beach in the 2026 Sculpture by the Sea Exhibition
The iconic Sydney beach hosts "the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition." Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per…
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A New Wildlife Crossing in Colorado Has Already Cut Vehicle Collisions by 91 Percent
CDOT completed the wildlife-only bridge, the largest of its kind currently in North America, in December 2025. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as…
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Álvaro Urbano Honors the Lost Specimens of Mexico City’s Iconic Casa Cueva
Álvaro Urbano presents an homage to the innovations of Casa Cueva, an icon of modernist Mexican architecture. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as…
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‘The Department of Objects’ Brings the Charm of Sleep-Away Camp to Chicago
Wyatt Hersey, Melissa Lakey, Esther Pearl Watson, and Anna Valdez joined Joy Machine at Camp Wandawega for five days of arctic magic. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent…
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Revisit Claes Oldenburg’s Seminal ‘Six Themes’ 50 Years After Its Debut
'Six Themes' at Paula Cooper Gallery celebrates the artist's seminal sculptures. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The…
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Embracing Playful Imperfection With The CSS `random()` Function
Design systems thrive on consistency, so where does randomness fit in? Through playful demos of organic typography, bouncing letters, and splayed cards, Brecht De Ruyte shows how the new CSS `random()` function brings a little imperfection…
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Rithika Merchant Summons Ancient Mythology and Mysticism in ‘The Dreaming Realm’
Merchant's fable-like narratives tap into our anxieties around the environment by conjuring instead a kind of utopia. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing…
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In ‘Aeolus,’ DRIFT Suspends Illuminated Glass Rods in a Sculpture of the Wind
"Like wind itself, the work only fully exists through interaction," say DRIFT founders Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing…
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Is Your Organization Messing Up AI Adoption?
What can digital transformation teach us about AI adoption? Paul Boag revisits his book Digital Adaptation to show how lessons from the past can help organizations navigate the challenges of AI today.
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A Practical Guide To Naming Things
A practical guide to naming UI components, with useful resources, naming conventions, and structures. You’ll find more [useful guides](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/category/guides/) and [online…
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Under Autumn’s Spell (October 2026 Wallpapers Edition)
October is just around the corner, which means it’s time for some new desktop wallpapers! Designed by the community for the community, they’re here to brighten your screens, and maybe spark some creativity along the way.
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Stop Treating CSS Container Queries Like Traditional Media Queries
Despite broad browser support, container queries remain surprisingly underused and frequently misunderstood. Let’s look at how they differ from media queries, when to reach for each, and how container queries help reusable components…
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Building A UX ROI Case That Survives The Boardroom
Strong UX ideas do not secure investment on their own. Through a worked example, Alex Williams breaks down how to define business value, calculate costs, test causality, and build a credible case for the return on a design initiative. - UX…
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The Death Of The Button: Why The Best Interface Is No Interface
The web is evolving beyond menus, forms, and endless clicks toward experiences shaped around human intent. For UX designers, understanding this shift means re-evaluating their role, moving from designing visible interfaces to guiding…
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The Many Faces Of September (2026 Wallpapers Edition)
Could there be a better way to welcome the new month than with a new collection of desktop wallpapers? Whether you’re holding tightly onto summer or eagerly awaiting autumn, we’ve got some eye-catching designs to make your September just a…
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Rethinking Data Visualisation: A UX Approach To Dashboards That Actually Drives Decisions
Data visualisation sits at the intersection of two disciplines that rarely talk to each other: data and design. Meriem Benhabiles explores what changes when you bring structured UX thinking to dashboards and data presentations, from the…