After years of viral millennial gray decor and sterile minimalism dominating interior trends, homeowners are embracing character-filled touches beyond the quiet, modern designs we may be used to.

Ali Abdaal fits a certain profile. He’s a “doctor turned YouTuber,” who tweets about “productivity, personal development and life as a creatorpreneur.” He’s got a newsletter called “Sunday Snippets,” ...

When you see a pattern, it can change your life. Seeing a pattern can even make you smarter. Recognizing a pattern is like looking through a telescope for the first time. As if with new eyes, you see ...