4 Japanese Tablescaping Lessons That Will Make Your Autumn Hosting So Much Cozier

Livingetc outlines four Japanese-inspired ways to make an autumn table feel personal, seasonal and welcoming, from shared dishes to warmer ceramics.

Everything I Set Up In My First Month With An all-Matter Smart Home — And What Still Doesn’t Work

A Matter Alpha report details a month of Matter devices, including easier consolidation and gaps in smart-switch features and device support.

I Stayed At Berlin’s Most Famous Luxury Hotel—These Were All The Standout Design Details

A House Beautiful writer reports on design details at Berlin’s Hotel Adlon, from its restored elephant fountain to a suite facing Brandenburg Gate.

Friday Five With Grace Zhang: How Light, Finance, And Chanel Inspire Her Art

Artist Grace Zhang’s first public painting exhibition brings together finance, light, Buddhist philosophy, travel and fashion at GCS Agency through Oct. 25.

Ubiquiti Is Putting Thread Inside UniFi Wi-Fi 7 Access Points — Turning Them Into Smart Home Infrastructure

FCC test reports indicate Ubiquiti’s unannounced U7 Mesh Wall has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth LE and Thread. Price and release date are unknown.

Cover Old Glass Jars With Seashells To Make Beachy Countertop Storage

Hunker outlines a DIY project that decorates old glass jars with seashells for countertop storage, with optional paint, rope and other embellishments.

This Moody Color Is Having A Major Design Moment, And You Can Use It In Every Single Room

House Beautiful reports rising demand for plum furniture and decor, with designers suggesting ways to use the shade across the home.

How To Know If That Piece Of Art Is “The One,” According To Experts

Art advisers say emotional connection, personal meaning and how a work fits your life matter more than matching décor or chasing trends.

Aqara Introduces Outdoor Plug H2 EU With Thread, Zigbee

Aqara’s IP44-rated Outdoor Plug H2 EU offers Thread or Zigbee, energy monitoring and two LED options. Price and availability details remain unclear.

Aqara Expands Its Matter Lighting Lineup With A Rare E14 Bulb And Multicolor T2 Light Strip

Aqara has launched an E14 T2 bulb and multicolor T2 light strip in China, with prices set but international availability unconfirmed.