Since The Shade Room launched in 2014, it’s gone from a small-time gossip account to a full-blown pop culture powerhouse. The Shade Room’s spin on hot topics speaks directly and authentically to its ...

Gardening isn’t always about basking in glorious sunlight. Some plants practically revel in the quiet whispers of shade and ...

Blinds and window shades are an often overlooked but important factor in interior design and home improvement. Swapping white roller shades for wooden blinds or Roman shades with an attractive print ...

Your backyard beckons when the sun is out, but it’s tough to enjoy it during peak heat. If your patio, deck, or backyard doesn’t get much natural shade, there are plenty of ways to keep cool and make ...

The best perennials for shade can brighten up your garden without bright light, making these blooms the perfect solution for an outdoor space with little to no sunlight. Whether your outdoor space is ...

About a year ago, The Shade Room founder Angie Nwandu received a tip. It was a juicy one. A Roommate, the moniker given to members of The Shade Room community, passed along footage from a birthday ...

Mr. Bloch is a journalist in New York City and the author of the forthcoming book “Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource.” July 11, 2025 As the heat index pushed 105 degrees Fahrenheit ...

V. Kelly Turner is an associate professor of urban planning and geography in the Urban Planning Department, University of California, Los Angeles, USA. Ariane Middel is an associate professor in the ...

A thoughtfully positioned shade sail can be the epicentre of your outdoor space – guaranteed to impress guests if you’re planning on taking your hosting al fresco skills to the next level this summer ...

Angie Nwandu dishes on Diddy, Donald Trump, the responsibility of the Black press, and what it takes to build a lasting media empire. The Shade Room pioneered a unique, if somewhat loose-lipped, brand ...