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Thinking about giving your cooking space a breezy, connected feel? These 30 open kitchen ideas are airy, modern, and wonderfully inviting — perfect for creating a layout that encourages easy flow, shared moments, and a stylish sense of openness. 30 Open Kitchen Ideas to Create Airy, Stylish Living Spaces in 2025 Open kitchens continue to define modern living in 2025, blending cooking, dining, and lounging into one seamless, social-friendly hub. With trends leaning toward organic materials, sculptural lighting, and softly layered neutrals, these spaces feel brighter, breezier, and more connected than ever....

Think pool noodles are just for summer? Think again. These 30 pool noodle Halloween centerpiece ideas transform the simple foam tube into spooky, stylish, and surprisingly chic table decor that’s perfect for parties and seasonal displays. 30 Pool Noodle Halloween Centerpiece Ideas That Are So Genius It’s Scary Who knew a $1 pool noodle could turn into the star of your Halloween décor? In 2025, DIY lovers are using them to craft creepy-chic centerpieces that look like they came straight from a high-end party planner....

Ready to refresh your table with the beauty of the season? These 30 spring table decor ideas are light, lovely, and full of floral charm — perfect for celebrating new beginnings, brightening up gatherings, and bringing a fresh, joyful vibe to every meal. 30 Spring Table Decor Ideas That Bring Fresh, Floral Charm to Your 2025 Gatherings Spring 2025 is blooming with tablescape inspiration—think soft pastels, garden-fresh florals, and airy layers that make every meal feel like a celebration....

Nothing captures the magic of the holidays quite like the timeless pairing of red and white. From twinkling garlands to candy-cane accents, these 33 stunning red and white Christmas decor ideas transform any space into a festive wonderland. Every detail feels intentional, creating a holiday story that’s bold, joyful, and impossible to forget. 33 Red and White Christmas Decor Ideas That Are Dripping in Festive Drama in 2025 This year’s holiday style is all about turning up the glam, and nothing delivers more impact than the pairing of vibrant red and crisp white....

Why settle for simple arrangements when your table can steal the entire show? These 35 Thanksgiving centerpiece ideas explode with fiery florals, rich jewel tones, and dramatic seasonal accents so mesmerizing, your guests will stop in their tracks before they even sit down. 35 Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas That Overflow With Holiday Magic in 2025 Why settle for ordinary when your Thanksgiving table can feel like a work of art? In 2025, centerpieces are going big—think dramatic floral arrangements in burnt orange and burgundy, golden candleholders glowing against velvet runners, and rustic pumpkins reimagined in metallic finishes....

You’re rocking the best whips out of anybody you know, hole shots on race day, and moto wins (probably not), and you want your kid doing the same? I hear ya’. I’ve been riding and racing dirt bikes for 20 years. So whether you’re wanting to trail ride with your kid, or get them into motocross racing, this guide to the coolest dirt bikes for kids has got you covered....

The best wrist watch for men doesn’t have to cost the world. But nor does it have to sacrifice on style or functionality! Today, we’re spotlighting 15 outstanding affordable wrist watches across a variety of styles and budgets. View in gallery As a man, there is no better way to communicate your style than through a wrist watch. Whether it’s the traditional throwbacks or the modern timepieces with all the upgrades, a good watch brings the best out of any outfit and displays effortless style ....

The real estate market is crazy right now, making it the perfect time to build your own home. We’ve compiled a list of the best home design software that will help make building the home of your dreams a pleasurable experience. View in gallery Quality home design programs use a library of preloaded objects and common additions to a home. They help you aim for realistic goals, rather than requiring miracles of plumbing or carpentry to accomplish....

There are way over 100,000 shopping malls in the US alone, and I can guarantee you’d be surprised to hear the sheer size of the biggest mall in America . View in gallery Shopping malls are now much more than a place to pick up a new outfit. Some even include amusement parks, aquariums, and everything in between. The malls that make the top 10 list have so many shops that you could spend hours, if not days, looking around and taking in all they have to offer....

iOS 10 is, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the “biggest release ever” in the iOS universe. For those who haven’t heard: it’s the new operating system from the tech giant set to release this fall (we’d bet on early September). This news is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s going to give some much-needed spit shine and polish to your i-Devices, offering greater functionality and connectivity. On the flipside, it’s going to be a whole new system to learn, which is always a little frustrating at first....

View in gallery Photographer Riaad Algarei captures alluring and captivating images from several landscapes around the world. Emphasis is put on the distinct and vibrant colors created by light and different environments. Gaping valleys, breathtaking views and astonishing gorges and rock structures are among the subjects in Algarei’s photo feature. A unique perspective is shown to each landscape by intensifying the actual grandness and massiveness of the subject matter and highlighting the beauty in the composition of colors....

People don’t think much about light, though we should. It is light reflecting off of the objects around us that allow us to see. Lighting can change mood as quickly as music, can highlight our attributes or flaws as well as any color or makeup, and can alter our perception of the entire world in a single moment. Yet most of us flick a switch and don’t think about our lighting arrangement until a bulb burns out, and then only long enough to spit obscenities about how LED lights are supposed to last forever, change it, and go on with our lives....

Hook, line and sinker–along with a little patience, that’s all it takes to land a lunker, right? Not so fast–before heading out on your next fishing trip, make sure you understand the difference between the major types of fishing reels . We help you figure out what’s what in our beginner’s guide below. View in gallery An all-time favorite of seasoned outdoorsmen and women everywhere, fishing is a fantastic pastime. Fresh air, tranquil waters, peace, and quiet....

View in gallery Photographer William Wegman uses his canine companions as the focus of several creative art endeavors. These portraits portray his dogs in a series of effortlessly humorous and endearing shots. Tolerance, grace and poise seep from the photos as Wegman features his pets in creative reflection shots, sporting innovative and witty costumes and simply revealing their naturally calm attitudes through a series of interesting photo shoots. This artistic approach to exhibiting man’s best friend is a refreshing twist to the mundane snap shots of pets as so often seen....

View in gallery 36-year-old Eva Herzigova has had quite a year. While most models fade into obscurity in their mid-twenties, Miss Herzigova is a venerable part of the fashion industry. In short, she ain’t going anywhere. This 5’11” Czech beauty is even more beautiful today than when her career started 20 years ago. We salute Eva, her career, and the personality she puts into shoots just like this one by Hedi Slimane for Vogue Paris....

For decades, the best brands in the headphone industry toiled away tirelessly to created finely crafted audio solutions, but when it came to storing these masterpieces, we were left with dangling them over the arm of a desk lamp, stuffing them in a drawer, or forever leaving them around our neck. Keep in mind, even the most portable headphones are engineered to within an inch of their lives and contain sensitive electronics that produce the highs and lows we all love....

Bow ties have been around since the 17th century and with that, so has the question of how to tie a bow tie? View in gallery It’s fair to say it isn’t the most straightforward procedure, but it soon becomes second nature once you get the hang of it. The Subtle Art of Tying a Bow Tie Getting a perfectly balanced bow tie can make all the difference when you want to stand out in the crowd....

View in gallery Chinese supermodels Ming Xi, Xiao Wen and Wang Xiao pose in front of photographer Nick Knight ‘s camera for Lane Crawford ‘s Fall 2012 fashion campaign. These dark haired beauties are covered from head to toe in dark romantic ensembles by designers Balenciaga, Alexander Wang, Givenchy, Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent. Intense shadows contrast with the porcelain skin of these slender divas. Each frame displays the models being seemingly swept away as movement and blurred effects are emphasized in this simple yet effective photo feature....

When I launched TheCoolist.com back in 2009, my goal was to cover only the most remarkable works of design, tech and culture released throughout the world. If it wasn’t cool, it didn’t get covered. It’s that simple. Thus the coverage was inherently positive, as anything negative just didn’t make The List. The thing is, beyond TheCoolist , I’m also a professional photographer. I shoot food and architecture for commercial clients in my home state of Florida and beyond....

View in gallery After having championed a rebirth of old school analog photography, Lomography has set its sights on analog film making. The new LomoKino Super 35 Movie Maker is a classic 35mm film camera with the functionality and feel of an old-timey personal movie maker. On a single roll of 35mm film, this camera can record up to sixty second movies across 144 frames. Just open the shutter, crank the film and focus on your subject, and you’ve got a home movie just like Grandpa did decades ago....