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This IKEA lamp doesn’t have any special bells and whistles. It’s just a 10-inch glass globe atop a footed base. But staff writer Caroline Mullen has found that in this simplicity lies a versatility that makes it look good practically anywhere. It diffuses light, scattering an ambient, ethereal glow. It’s totally unfussy, but it adds a chic, distinctly mid-century modern vibe to just about any space. And it’s just $30.

A versatile lamp for anywhere in your home→

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In search of the best bedside lamps, our home-decor expert researched for weeks and cycled through 15 contenders in his own home: assembling them, inspecting them, and waking up next to them. In the end, he found nine great lamps—each that play nicely with a variety of style preferences and bring the right amount of nighttime ambience to any bedroom.

Lamps you won’t knock over in the middle of the night→

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Our new favorite area rugs Add color, texture, or a bit of softness to any room→

“This chic Murphy bed solved my office-meets-guest room dilemma” It’s easy to lift and to lower, and it’s easy on the eyes→

A Goldilocks mattress we love is on sale today Pairing a classic innerspring bounce with a cushy top, this bed is for those who want to nestle in without being engulfed→

Jeremy Pavia

It’s a high-traffic time for many sofas. It’s probably time to give yours a bit of TLC, to get rid of any grime that’s accumulated from overnight guests or Thanksgiving-leftover crumbs that may have slipped between the cushions. Our cleaning experts will walk you through how.

Start by giving it a good vacuum→

Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter

We think this titanium hammer, one of our favorite luxurious gifts this year, would be a lovely upgrade for the DIY-er in your life. What makes a hammer worth paying $250? Well, according to our testers, this 10-ounce hammer weighs noticeably less than others, it hits harder, it’s easier on the arm, and it has a number of unique features, like a well-designed side puller and customized grips.

A seriously upgraded hammer→

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