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Amazon’s New Echo Range Takes On HomePod Mini 2 With Matter, Thread And Zigbee — But There’s A Catch

Amazon’s New Echo Range Takes On HomePod Mini 2 With Matter, Thread And Zigbee — But There’s A Catch

Amazon’s new Echo speakers and displays add Matter, Thread and Zigbee support, competing with Apple’s HomePod mini 2. Prices and privacy tradeoffs vary.
Sloping Garden Design Lessons From An Award-winning Former Quarry Garden

Sloping Garden Design Lessons From An Award-winning Former Quarry Garden

Designer Fi Boyle’s People’s Choice-winning former quarry garden shows how terracing, connected materials and site surveys can make steep gardens usable.
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The Summer Lifestyle Choice That Makes Spontaneous Plans Easier

Making your summer wardrobe versatile and minimalist can simplify spontaneous plans, but the real benefits go beyond what you might expect.
15 Best Pool Water Fountains for Cooling and Ambience in 2027

15 Best Pool Water Fountains for Cooling and Ambience in 2027

Compare 15 pool water fountains by spray style, lighting, power, installation, and upkeep to find a model that suits your pool and priorities.
How To Protect Potted Plants Before The First Frost

How To Protect Potted Plants Before The First Frost

Country Living outlines ways to protect outdoor container plants from frost, including moving pots inside, grouping them and insulating roots.
15 Best Outdoor Patio String Lights for Backyards and Decks in 2027

15 Best Outdoor Patio String Lights for Backyards and Decks in 2027

Compare 15 outdoor patio string lights by length, bulb style, dimming, weather protection, and smart features to find the right fit for your space.
Can You Have More Than One Rug In A Room? The Open-Plan Conundrum, Solved By Our Design Expert

Can You Have More Than One Rug In A Room? The Open-Plan Conundrum, Solved By Our Design Expert

Livingetc’s design advice explains how multiple rugs can define open-plan zones, when to layer them and how to avoid a disconnected look.
I Went To The World's Biggest Furniture Trade Show—These 6 Trends Are About To Be Everywhere

I Went To The World’s Biggest Furniture Trade Show—These 6 Trends Are About To Be Everywhere

House Beautiful reports six furniture and decor trends from fall 2026 High Point Market, from earthy greens and floral sofas to fringe.
Here’s How To Shop For Art Like An Interior Designer

Here’s How To Shop For Art Like An Interior Designer

Designers advise researching prices, setting a budget, checking provenance and choosing art that reflects personal taste and suits the space.
Step Inside A 1930S Connecticut Estate Where Elegance Gets A Playful Twist

Step Inside A 1930S Connecticut Estate Where Elegance Gets A Playful Twist

A Veranda house tour details designer Ashley Whittaker’s colorful update of a historic Greenwich estate for a family of seven.