How I Added Matter Lighting To IKEA’s YXSTABY Gaming Table — With No Drilling

A Matter Alpha guide shows how 3D-printed fixtures and a trimmed Govee COB strip add smart lighting to IKEA’s YXSTABY gaming table without drilling.

‘Mount Maxxing’ Is The Secret Tool To Making Your Walls Look Expensive – ‘It’s A Technique That Art Galleries Have Used For Years’

Mount maxxing uses oversized picture mounts to give small art and personal keepsakes more visual presence, according to interiors experts.

33 Bedroom Plants That Bring A Calming Touch To Your Space

House Beautiful lists 33 bedroom plants, with care notes on light, watering and humidity. Its guide does not establish that plants improve sleep.

Making AI An Advantage In The Independent Channel

An NHPA webinar explored how independent hardware retailers could apply AI to customer service, inventory, online visibility and business decisions.

11 Best Smart Plugs With Energy Monitoring for Smarter Home Energy Use in 2027

Compare 11 smart plugs with energy monitoring, from Matter multipacks to Z-Wave and whole-home monitoring, to find the right fit.

I Turned My Beige Box Of A Bedroom Into A Modern Boutique Hotel Suite

Apartment Therapy editor Charli Penn shares how a new layout, Pashmina walls and patterned wallpaper reshaped her primary bedroom.

15 Best Ceiling Fan Wall Controls for Easier Fan and Light Control in 2027

Compare 15 ceiling fan wall controls for speed settings, light dimming, smart features, wiring needs, and fan compatibility.

10 Best Smart Dimmable Table Lamps for Flexible Lighting in 2027

Compare smart dimmable table lamps by control options, color features, smart-home compatibility, charging ports, and value to find the right fit.

15 Best Modern Decorative Ceiling Fans for Style and Airflow in 2027

Discover the 15 best modern decorative ceiling fans for 2027. Compare low-profile, boho, and crystal designs to find the right blend of form and function.

27 Creative Ways Designers Hide TVs For A Stylish, Screen-Free Environment

House Beautiful’s roundup presents 27 designer approaches to concealing televisions, from cabinet doors and artwork to camouflage and pop-up systems.