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A walk-in bedroom closet adds storage space and can help increase your home’s overall value. Walk-in closets have many other beneficial qualities that homeowners may not know about. The Advantages of Walk-In Closets Ample storage space to protect every piece of clothing in your wardrobe Greater privacy Easier morning routines The main advantage of adding a walk-in closet is that it will provide you with ample storage space for clothes, shoes, accessories, and other important items. You won’t waste time looking for your favorite blouse and you’ll spend less time on your morning routine. You’ll also be able to ensure that...

— Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY’s newsroom and any business incentives. Echo smart speakers are everywhere. If you don’t own one yourself, chances are good that you’ve run across the puck-shaped Dot, the taller Echo Plus, or the video-centric Echo Show on a friend’s coffee table. But there’s one product in Amazon’s Echo line that tends to hide behind closed doors,...

Brooke and Sam knew they were home when they walked into this 1,800-foot, loft-style Brooklyn condo. The three-bedroom Fort Greene apartment was modern and gave them room to grow. That was good, because by the time they’d closed on it, they had  one-week-old baby Leroy in their arms. Brooke, a digital media exec, and Sam, a tech specialist, loved the sleek two-floor space, but wanted to freshen up the kitchen and (three!) baths, and give the apartment whimsical style. While in contract, they’d posted their project on Sweeten, a free service that matches renovators with vetted general contractors. Soon, they’d...

Modern minimalism is moving into Chinese markets faster than ever. The growth of this movement offers a unique chance to see two very distinct styles intersect – vibrant design traditions interpreted through the keen lens of contemporary frameworks. This post explores three home interior concepts by prolific designers based in China, each one blending subtle traditional elements across a chic minimalist canvas. All three homes demonstrate a different approach, some with clear roots in Chinese design and others with the most understated of influences. Which one is your favorite? Designer: Gray Vision    Visualizer: Gray Vision    The first home...

Women insist on having one for each and every occasion. But, how freaking hard is it to keep them all organized?