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Jinnie Lee
Jinnie Lee is a freelance culture writer based in New York City.
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A 10-Minute Action Plan for Flood-Prepping Your Basement Living Room
After their below-grade space flooded in multiple storms, a Brooklyn-based couple figured out a quick emergency plan to save...
How They Pulled It Off: A Twisty, Floating Staircase for a 14-Foot Ceiling
INC Architecture and Design used creative solutions to meet building codes and build “the tightest puzzle you’ve ever seen.”
If You Can’t Commit to a Table, a Set of Hairpin Legs Will Set You Free
For well under $100, I DIYed my living room coffee table—and I can redo it anytime in a breeze.
You Don’t Have to Be a Designer to Dream Up Your Own Custom Furniture
Interior designer Kiah Friedman assures that no experience is required—just an eye for what you’re looking for and a zest for...
How They Pulled It Off: A Sprawling Garden Inspired by a Neighboring National Park
A Sydney home’s landscaping takes cues from the park’s all-native botanicals and materials like Cor-Ten steel and sandstone.
My 2025 DIY Dream Is to Level Up My Living Room Into a Sick (and Chic) Home Theater
A separate screening room isn’t in the cards for my rental apartment—but these upgrades would change the game.
How They Pulled It Off: A Faux Skylight and Fireplace in the Middle of a Duplex Apartment
In Singapore, where public housing renovations have mandates, an architecture team cheated the system with artificial design...
Big Night’s Katherine Lewin Has Figured Out How to Throw Her Ideal Dinner Party
Mix-and-match flatware, a statement-making pitcher, and martini olive picks all make the cut.
Blueland Cofounder Sarah Paiji Yoo’s Home Picks are Chic, Clean, and Eco-Conscious
A cute compost device, a sleek bidet, a water filter pitcher (that’s not Brita), and more.
Make Your Place Feel Like Yours With These 3-Rental Friendly Improvements
With no plans to move, a few small tweaks made my beloved apartment feel a little more like home.
Flat Vernacular’s Payton Turner Approaches Wallpaper Designs Like a Narrative
The artist shares her favorite products for creating—and setting—a scene.
Ceramicist-Illustrator Laura Chautin’s Charming Aesthetic Is Inspired By Her English Upbringing
Dainty florals, tiny strawberries, and frilly ribbons abound on her work—and on the home goods she loves.
The Pair Behind OFFHOURS & Soft Services Bring City Sensibilities to Their Rural, Upstate Home
David McGillivray and Rebecca Zhou share what’s inside their midcentury modern farmhouse—and store.
Haptic Lab Founder Emily Fischer Keeps It Warm and Cozy
The quilter, who grew up in rural Wisconsin, recommends her favorite winter essentials.
Restoring the Vintage Fixtures in My Rental Is an Easy—and Satisfying—Improvement
With a little elbow grease, a few YouTube tutorials, and only a couple harrowing missteps, I’m bringing my apartment back to its...
Hunter Craighill Makes Affordable Design Products That Solve Everyday Problems
From a fireplace blower to a sleek task chair, Craighill’s favorite home goods are as well considered as they are practical.
Fly By Jing Founder Jing Gao Is On a Quest to Bring Sichuan Flavors Into Every Home
Gao’s essentials include a versatile spatula, chic barware, and a shoe everyone loves to hate.
Clothing and Furniture Designer Nick Sugihara Strives to Make Items That Last
Many of his favorite products “lean kitchen-heavy, but it’s where I feel like I have all my best possessions.”
Caroline Zimbalist Has an Affinity For Natural Materials
The bioplastics artist makes accent pieces made to look like wild flowers, all from natural and biodegradable materials.
Storq CEO Courtney Klein’s Favorite Baby Decor Can Be Reused and Repurposed
It’s time to rethink the typical baby registry.
How One Renter Turned Her Loft Apartment Into an ’80s Dance Studio
Choreographer Angela Trimbur offers tips for how to designate a personal creative space within your home.
How One TV Writer Made Her Own Thriving Garden Oasis
“Baby Geniuses” podcast host Emily Heller's bountiful backyard grew from a few raised beds, hard work, and some mistakes along...
How Clr Shop’s Talia Taxman Brings Color And Whimsy Into Her Berlin Apartment
The woven textile artist has an affinity for discovering international designers at local brick and mortars.
Vonnegut/Kraft Makes Wood Furniture (and Collect Home Items) That Bridge Old and New Ideas
The husband-and-wife design team mix antiques with eclectic, home-spun goods.
You Can Build a DIY Pizza Oven For Less Than $100
All you need is an afternoon, some outdoor space, and this handy guide.
Wooj Founder Sean Kim Searches for Utility in Unconventional Textures
From patterned mugs to 3D-printed pleated lamps, the designer takes a minimalist approach to his favorite home goods.
The Twin Founders of GOODEE Prioritize Home Goods that Preserve Craft and Storytelling
Upcycled furniture, handmade decor, and natural bath products abound at the mission-driven marketplace.
What It Takes to Put a Tennis or Pickleball Court In Your Backyard
In short: money.
Danny Kaplan Has a Deep Appreciation for Patiently-Made Objects
The ceramic artist fills his Brooklyn apartment with lots of light—and other items that set a mood
Designer Josh Itiola Takes a Feelings Approach To His Eclectic Interiors
His tablescape essentials include a humorous tablecloth, clean-burning candles, and patterned napkins.
Budget Breakdown: A Family Builds a Tiny ADU for $46K—and You Can Purchase the Plans
After developing a backyard house with the Yeons, D.C. area firm Aroom is now selling its playbook for the design that includes...
Neighbor’s Nick Arambula Shares The Ultimate Backyard Setup
The outdoor furniture brand co-founder recommends his favorite fire pit, tableware, bug repellent, and more.
Susan Alexandra’s Pond-Themed Glassware Brings Joy and Humor to Any Dinner Party
“Anybody could use these despite the season. That was a really big part of designing this collection for me as well.”
Edie Parker Founder Brett Heyman Makes Smokeware That Masquerades As Vibrant Decor
Plus a pie candle, a porcelain baguette, and other trompe l’oeil food items she loves.
Vince Skelly’s Favorite Items Are As Functional and Classic As His Wooden Sculptures
The woodworker’s self-taught journey involves heritage brands like Birkenstocks, LL Bean, and Aesop.
Fashion Upcycler Ella Wiznia Repurposes Your Old Linens Into Sentimental Clothing
Plus, the 10 classic-but-quirky home items The Series founder can’t live without.
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