1. A Flex Room That Isn’t Just a Spare Bedroom The modern dream home doesn’t waste space—it adapts it. That […]

1. No Extra Sleeping Spaces Homes that lack pull-out couches, bunk beds, or convertible furniture are less attractive to groups

1. Fireplaces Are Losing Their Charm Wood-burning fireplaces were once a cozy, desirable feature—but they’re increasingly seen as inefficient and

1. Letting Everyone Serve Themselves… Without Setup Buffet-style is great in theory, but if there aren’t enough serving utensils, plates,

1. DIY Fire Pits Too Close to the House A cozy fire pit sounds like a great idea—until it’s built

1. Hoya Compacta (Hindu Rope Plant) This quirky, twisted succulent vine is having a major moment in 2025. Its thick,

1. Overly Themed Rooms Rooms that stick too closely to a single theme—like “nautical bathroom” or “Parisian bedroom”—can feel gimmicky