Buying Guides

18 of the best candles to buy for fall in 2023 and beyond (as rated by a candle connoisseur)

These are the best candles to burn as tried, tested, and loved by the Real Homes team

Decorating

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  These best Halloween garlands are so good, they're scary

  We've found nine Halloween garlands are the definition of spooky chic

  By Danielle Valente Published 29 September 23

  Decorating
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  My fave Target fall decor picks I think your apartment needs

  Alllll the Target fall decor worth adding to your shopping cart in one place

  By Emily Lambe Published 28 September 23

  Decorating
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  The 9 best nightstand lamps to brighten up your bedside

  Shop these best bedside lamps, starting from $11.99

  By Niamh Quinn Published 28 September 23

  Bedroom
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  I didn't know that bed skirts could be so fashionable — until I found these designer-looking ruffles

  Bed skirts have been given a bad rep, but we're sold now

  By Joseph Bobowicz Published 27 September 23

  Bedroom
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  12 of the best Urban Outfitters lamps for when the big light gives you the ick

  These Urban Outfitters lamps get the green light from us 🚦

  By Lauren Bradbury Published 27 September 23

  Small spaces

The How

How not to kill houseplants — everything you need to know from an expert

It's actually easier thank you think to not kill houseplants

Garden

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  How to winterize houseplants — our 10 expert tips

  Brrr! It's time to winterize houseplants ASAP

  By Aida M. Toro Published 24 September 23

  Garden
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  How to make the TikTok-famous fall simmer pot — 4 cozy recipes to mull over

  Fall simmer pots to scent your space

  By Danielle Valente Published 23 September 23

  Kitchen

Design Ideas

These apartment bathroom ideas are as beautiful as they are useful

Bougie bath time 🛁

Interior design

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  I've just found these gorgeous apartment kitchen ideas, and I'm officially obsessed

  Hot stuff

  By Eve Smallman Published 30 May 23

  Interior design
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  Hang on — decorating white walls just got interesting

  White walls don’t have to be boring

  By Kate Santos Published 3 May 23

  Interior design
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  8 living room bookshelf ideas that are perfect for small spaces

  Read all about it

  By Eve Smallman Published 2 May 23

  Interior design
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  Genius studio apartment ideas for even the tiniest places

  Start decorating, bb

  By Kara Thompson Published 23 April 23

  Interior design
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  How to make a clothing rack look good with 7 simple techniques

  Rack city, bish

  By Nishaa Sharma Published 21 April 23

  Interior design
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  How to choose a color scheme for an apartment — even if you can't paint

  To make yourself feel right at home

  By Kate Santos Published 20 March 23

  Interior design

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Senior Digital Editor

House Tours

#BookTok obsessed? Here are 9 book lover-approved displays

Get reading

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  This content creator reconfigured a shoddy rental into a pastel accent paradise

  Peep the pink appliances!

  By Melissa Epifano Published 16 April 23

  Rentals
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  This interior decorator's color-drenched apartment will make you want to throw anything gray out the window

  Your permission slip to go bright

  By Melissa Epifano Published 25 February 23

  Apartments