How To Start An Art Collection You’ll Love For A Lifetime, According To Gallery Owners

Gallery owners say new collectors should explore widely, buy work they connect with and take time to learn about artists, prices and provenance.

How To Commission A Painting You’ll Love Forever

A Veranda report explains how custom painting commissions work, what clients should discuss with artists, and why flexibility matters.

Some Google Home Speakers Caught Downloading Hundreds Of Gigs Of Data

Some Google Home Speakers reportedly downloaded hundreds of gigabytes of data. Google says a fix is rolling out; the scale and cause remain unclear.

Consumers To Keep Affordability Top Of Mind This Holiday Shopping Season

An NRF survey finds 56% of holiday shoppers expect the economy to affect spending, prompting more deal hunting and budget-conscious timing.

The Coolest Homes Are Merrymaxxing This Christmas – How To Nail The Look Like A Pro, According To Trend Experts

Etsy’s 2026 trend edit predicts Merrymaxxing: bold, playful Christmas decor built around personal style, colour and sparkle.

Curated Finds For Jackie | Rugs

Livingetc stylist Miaad recommends five rugs for Jackie’s long living room, with options chosen to connect its seating area and lighten dark floors.

How To Frame And Hang Art Like A Designer

Designer David Kaihoi shares practical advice on choosing frames, mixing styles and hanging art in a way that responds to a room.

Art Deco Swimming Pools, 1960S Japanese Love Hotels, And Space-Age Style Inspired The Interiors Of This Former Garage, Now Family Home In Paris

Studio HA redesigned a 300-square-meter former Paris garage as a family home, drawing on Space Age interiors, Art Deco pools and 1960s Japanese love hotels.

LEDVANCE Adds 116 Matter Devices To Home Assistant — One Of Its Biggest Certified Lineups Yet

LEDVANCE has joined Works with Home Assistant with 116 Matter-over-Wi-Fi products, including bulbs, fixtures, plugs and switches.

Cordless Lamps Are The Ultimate Moodsetter—Here Are The 17 Best Ones

House Beautiful rounds up 17 cordless lamps, with options for desks, dining tables and patios and a range of reported battery lives.