Future home designs in 2026 will emphasize wellness amenities like spa-inspired bathrooms, nostalgic styles such as Art Deco and traditional elements, and sustainable features including energy-efficient systems and EV charging, while some luxury features may decline in popularity.
Nick Donahue, after shutting down his previous custom home design company Atmos due to operational challenges and market conditions, launched a new AI-driven startup, Drafted, which rapidly generates custom residential floor plans and exterior designs, raising $1.65 million in funding and aiming to simplify and accelerate home design processes.
Kendall Jenner did not participate in the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, focusing instead on her interests in home design and her brand 818 Tequila, and has reduced her runway appearances, citing a shift in her career focus and personal growth.
Software engineer Kenton Varda has transformed his Austin home into a high-tech LAN party house, featuring 22 gaming stations and a dedicated hardware room, costing over a million dollars. The house is designed for local gaming with friends, offering hidden gaming stations and DDR pads, but is not open to the public. This is Varda's second such project, following a similar setup in Palo Alto, funded by his tech career and previous property sales.
Designer Shea McGee shares six regrets about her newly built home, including lack of natural light in the pantry, a flat wall in the living room, and a farmhouse-style fireplace, and reveals how she fixed them through remodeling, including painting the pantry cabinets a saturated army green, adding dimension to the porch, using plaster for the fireplace, framing the dining room, incorporating decorative columns, and covering rugged trusses with wood and warm gray paint.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled over 500,000 beds from Home Design, Inc. due to the risk of breaking or collapsing during use, with 128 reports of breakage and 36 injuries. The recall includes several models and sizes of upholstered low profile standard and platform beds sold in the U.S. and Canada between July 2018 and November 2023. Consumers are advised to stop using the beds and contact Home Design for free replacement slats and side rails, with repair instructions available on their website.
Over 580,000 beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are being recalled due to a risk of breaking, sagging, or collapsing during use, resulting in dozens of injuries. The recall affects various models and sizes of upholstered low-profile standard and platform beds from Home Design, Inc., with consumers urged to stop using them immediately and contact the company for free replacement slats and side rails. The beds were sold between July 2018 and November 2023, and consumers can identify if their bed is being recalled by checking the list of impacted models and corresponding part numbers provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Home Design's website.
Over 580,000 beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are being recalled due to reports of breaking, sagging, or collapsing during use, resulting in dozens of injuries. The recall affects various models and sizes of upholstered low profile standard and platform beds from Home Design, Inc. Consumers are urged to stop using the beds immediately and contact the company for free replacement slats and side rails. The recalled beds, sold between July 2018 and November 2023, were manufactured in Malaysia and were available in the U.S. and Canada.
More than half a million upholstered platform beds sold at Wayfair, Overstock, and Walmart have been recalled due to fall and injury hazards, with 128 reports of the beds breaking, sagging, or collapsing during use, resulting in 36 incidents of injuries. The recall affects various styles, sizes, and colors of Home Design beds sold between July 2018 and November 2023. Customers are advised to stop using the impacted beds immediately and contact Home Design for free replacement slats and side rails.
Over 580,000 beds sold at major retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are being recalled due to reports of breaking, sagging, or collapsing during use, resulting in dozens of injuries. The recall affects various models and sizes of upholstered low profile standard and platform beds from Home Design, Inc., with consumers urged to stop using them immediately and contact the company for free replacement slats and side rails. The recalled beds, sold between July 2018 and November 2023, were manufactured in Malaysia and were distributed in the U.S. and Canada.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 527,177 Home Design Upholstered Low Profile Standard and Platform Beds sold at various retailers due to fall and injury hazards. The beds can break, sag, or collapse during use, posing a risk of falls and injuries for consumers. Home Design has received 128 reports of the beds breaking, sagging, or collapsing during use, including 36 injuries. Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled beds and contact Home Design for free replacement slats and side rails.
Home Design is recalling several models of upholstered low profile standard and platform beds due to fall and injury hazards. The recall involves various bed frames sold at Wayfair, Walmart.com, and Overstock.com from July 2018 through November 2023. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled beds and contact Home Design for free replacement slats and side rails, as there have been 128 reports of the beds breaking, sagging, or collapsing during use, resulting in 36 injuries.
House Flipper 2 is a satisfying and meditative simulation game that allows players to transform dilapidated buildings into dream homes. With simple minigames for tasks like cleaning and rubbish collecting, the game offers a relaxing and addictive experience. The ability to arrange furnishings creatively and the improved graphics enhance the satisfaction of the renovation process. While not a realistic insight into property ownership, House Flipper 2 provides a fun and enjoyable time for players.
Redditors share their disdain for various modern home design trends, including removing stair banisters, open concept bathrooms, excessive pot lights, too many bathrooms, and the overuse of the color "Agreeable Gray." Other disliked trends include lack of storage space, glass railings on stairs, integrated appliances, and the absence of broom closets. Many also express frustration with small laundry rooms, all-white interiors, and the prevalence of smart home technology.
Designers share 11 tips to make your house look more expensive, including regular maintenance, investing in wood floors, incorporating mirrors for glamour and space, using Venetian plaster for a textured look, creating attractive landscaping, varying lighting levels, adding custom drapery, including a bar cart for a sophisticated vibe, using high-quality materials, updating hardware, and incorporating pedestals for decorative objects. These tips can elevate the look of your home and make it feel more luxurious and cared for.