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Building a brand-new kitchen that feels like it’s been there forever offers the best of both worlds: Contemporary needs are met in a comfortable, timeless gathering space appropriate for a parade of guests. It’s a kitchen that can grow and adapt to changing needs, while still retaining a warm and inviting vibe—a balance most people […] More

A modern kitchen’s sleek, minimal design, relies on clean lines, neutral base colors, and tidy surfaces to keep the atmosphere serene. The style serves as a calm and collected backdrop for what you choose to layer over it—a bold pattern on drawer fronts, pops of color in a backsplash, matte or shiny metals in light […] More

Believe it or not, our toilets actually can be one of the cleaner things in our bathrooms; according to a 2011 study conducted by NSF International, our toothbrush holders can host the highest amount of viral bacteria, germs, and mold in our bathroom. But 27% of the toilet seats involved in the study (as well […] More

Some of the items in your pantry (like baking soda and vinegar) work as effective all-purpose cleaners and, even better, cost next to nothing. So the next time you’re staring down a big mess but you’re out of your favorite cleaning product, don’t run to the store — try one mixing up one of these […] More

Whether you’re working on a laptop or sitting in front of a monitor at work, it’s likely that your computer screen is going to get a bit germy. For most, dust is a major concern — it can silently coat a computer’s screen or a monitor and disrupt the screen’s colors or brightness. You might […] More

Farmhouse kitchens embody an enduring style that not only looks good in actual farmhouses, but all kinds of homes. Imagine a warm design that “takes comfortable classics and elevates them in a new way,” says IKEA Senior Interior Design Leader Viola Mushkudiani. The style’s eclectic spirit means vintage or antique items and brand-new finds feel […] More

If you’ve ever heard news that scientists have discovered that “such-and-such everyday object has more bacteria than a toilet seat,” you’re probably familiar with the work of Dr. Charles Gerba — whether you realize it or not. He’s a microbiologist at the University of Arizona, but his friends and colleagues call him “Dr. Germ.” Why? […] More