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Life has been really very heavy lately; the balm we need might just be a taste of cozy, escapist romance. 

Outdoor sectionals are on their way out!

The "Palm Springs" look is such a vibe!

Cottagecore is trending outside too!

People seriously used to love this design feature!

The rise in popularity is both helpful and harmful.

It got very popular in the 1990s ... and now it's back again!

It can be so subtle, yet so interesting.

Even people who don't like open shelving might like this idea!

Even Kate Middleton and Prince William have embraced the trend!

You can find them on Etsy!

Yup, cottagecore is here to stay.

Believe it or not, hardwood made the list.

The shelves might not look organized ... but they are!

Even if you don’t belong to an older generation or the disability community, there’s still something to be gained from accessible design.

Hint: It adds a nice touch!

Cupcakes will be *so* 2021.

I got my groceries just 8 minutes after I ordered them.

It's just being used a little differently these days.

One word for you: schluter.

Buzz-less spirits, perennial grains, and hibiscus top the list!

Designers say they're being asked to create two or three kitchens!

What's an invisible cooktop? Pretty much exactly what you're picturing ... or maybe not, actually.

Why did these ever fade away in the first place?

What it is, how it's made, and what to buy.

A whole new way to eat Oreos.

Inflatable furniture is coming back. Ready?!

One of them you can do without any kind of renovating!

Great news for people who are over subway tile!

Experts say this year almost certainly represents a culinary aberration.

Feta and tomatoes are just the beginning.

It's very old school, but also very cool.

Buff bear bread is part cute internet and part frivolous internet, and it leaves a strong first impression.

Even if you're not looking to sell your home right now, you might want to take note.

It's here! And it's already moving beyond kitchens.

They're just so pretty.

#4 is Sauvignon Blanc Wine.

Nope, it's not navy ...

Yes, open concept is back! But open shelving seems to be going away to make room for real upper cabinets.

There are two major colors that are on their way out. Any guesses?

Bland is out.

The study considered more than 500,000 Instagram posts!

Enough with the subway tiles!

The study also discovered the most popular color.

Buh-bye!

So sparkly!

Pass the green bean casserole, please. Yes, even though it's April.

"No matter how deep the marital discord on this show gets, all Hunters manage to come together in the belief that you can never have enough counter space."

Just because it’s old school doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

We gazed into our crystal ball ...

The 2010s ushered in a new age of eating and drinking.

They're not nearly as ominous as they sound. Or are they?

Bar dressers (instead of bar carts)! Cane furniture! Painted ceilings! And more.

How many of these did you try this year?

At least until they inevitably come back around.

How many of these recipes did you make this year?

At least, according to this survey of professional designers.

In 2020, Whole Foods is seeing more non-alcoholic drinks, different kinds of sweeteners, and a serious update to kid snacks.

Yes, there's stuffing!

This year, we left the best fall cookbook predictions up to those who are all too familiar with the process: Kitchn's favorite cookbook authors from last fall.