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There’s no better way to relax than by treating yourself to a day at the spa. From the calming atmosphere to the soothing sounds and scents, a spa escape can be the ultimate reset when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed. But it can also be expensive, which is why most of us don’t indulge in a spa day as frequently as we’d like. Rather than wait until your next retreat, recreate that spa experience right at home. From the best bathroom vanities to that gleaming backsplash tile, here’s how to DIY your spa-inspired dream bathroom on a budget. Replace your...

Next to the kitchen, the bathroom might be the most hard-working room of the house. In my home, it’s where we bathe, practice good dental hygiene, put on makeup, apply Korean face masks (me), catch up on the news (my husband), and prepare for “Crazy Hair Day” (our kids). Given the bathroom’s multifunctionality, it’s critical that the room have proper storage. But proper storage in the bathroom doesn’t just mean having enough shelving. There are three issues unique to bathrooms that need to be considered when planning storage for this space. Heat and humidity: Particularly for bathrooms that don’t have...

Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Here’s our full disclosure. I’ve always been afraid of the fickle beast. That’s what my friend, Carla, and I call yeast. Good homemade bread without a bread maker has eluded me for years, because I could never get the yeast or recipe or something just right. That all changed recently. One of my best friends and mentor, “Aunt” Jeannette, spent the afternoon with me and...

We’re always on the lookout for architect-designed functional objects, so we took notice when we came across the Pebble collection of bath fixtures. Designed by Copenhagen, London, and New York-based architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) for Danish design brand d line, the Pebble series includes a toilet roll holder, towel rail, coat hook, soap dispenser, toilet brush, and shower shelf, as well as a matching lever handle. sustainably produced in Europe. Each item is handmade from 50 to 70 percent recycled steel. NB: The collection is available online via Minima in the UK and Casson Hardware, founded by Canadian...

“I’m pretty sure there is a support group for those of us who get an unnatural thrill from staring at the perfectly organized pantry,” Emily Henderson recently wrote in a blog post about her newly renovated kitchen in her weekend home (known as “Mountain House” to fans). There is, Emily. And welcome! You are not alone. Above: Emily told us that she was inspired to rethink the storage in her Mountain House kitchen after working on this project. She partnered with the NEAT Method to realize her vision. We, too, get an unnatural thrill from eyeing thoughtfully organized shelves and pleasingly tidy...