These Are The 13 Home Features Designers Wouldn’t Put In Their Own Spaces

House Beautiful asked interior designers about 13 home features they would skip, citing upkeep, cost, installation challenges and everyday practicality.

Elegant, Not Beachy — Why Shells Are The Motif Every Tastemaker Is Putting On Their Table This Year

Designers and homeware brands are bringing shell forms to the table in silver, ceramic and glass, recasting the motif as sculptural and refined.

The HomeView And Echo Show 16 Could Be The Family Computers I’ve Been Asking For

Apple’s $299 HomeView and Amazon’s $499.99 Echo Show 16 bring new hardware and household features to smart displays, but testing is limited.

Amazon Unveils Alexa Photo Frame With AI-powered Memory Selection

Amazon’s $199.99 Alexa Photo Frame connects to Amazon Photos and uses Alexa+ to select and display pictures based on people, dates and content.

How To Add Sweet Style With A Godinger Crystal Hershey Kiss Candy Dish

Slickdeals Frontpage lists a clear crystal Godinger dish shaped like a Hershey’s Kiss for $8. Availability and other purchase details are unclear.

How To Decorate With Lauzior Christmas Gift Boxes And 60 LED Lights For $14.85

A Slickdeals listing puts Lauzior’s three indoor/outdoor Christmas gift boxes with 60 LED lights at $14.85; shipping and offer terms need confirmation.

Amazon Echo Smart Speakers Now Have Cameras, Wi-Fi Extenders And Home Hubs Built In

Amazon’s new Echo Studio adds a home-monitoring camera, while the Echo Dot gains a smart home hub and an Eero Wi-Fi extender.