Interior designer Tzvia Kazayoff explains how 2026 home trends focus on calm and real living, using natural materials, earth ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

For selection and affordability, Ikea will be hard to beat for Matter-compatible smart home sensors and lighting in 2026.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. With mortgage rates expected to remain above 6% in 2025, according to ...

How are contemporary homes pushing the boundaries of innovation for the future? Currently, these spaces tend towards clean lines, neutral colors and flexible spaces, with the integration of ...

The first light switch has come a long way since its invention in 1884 by John Henry Holmes in Newcastle, England. Holmes' ingenious 'quick-break technology' transformed the way electricity was ...

A New Year refresh doesn’t have to mean a full renovation. Smart, design-led upgrades can declutter, improve functionality, ...

Modern homes in 2026 prioritise intuitive design, seamless integration and reliable performance over mere aesthetics. Homeowners seek lighting that enhances mood, switchboards that blend in and smart ...

SAN FRANCISCO – Social media sites like TikTok are influencing how people design their homes, according to TaskRabbit, a company that offers handyman services like cleaning, furniture assembly and ...

Smart bulbs can really up the atmosphere in your home, not to mention make your life easier (who doesn’t love being able to just ask Alexa to turn on your lights?). But despite their plethora of cool ...