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14 Things You’ll Never Find in an Interior Designer’s Home
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (703+ words) You might want to rethink those floating shelves. If wool carpet isn’t quite in your budget, wait for a sale or opt for an area rug instead. Liz Goldberg, founder and creative director of design studio Carolynleona, never includes bath…...
The 6 Biggest Kitchen Renovation Mistakes Designers Notice Most Often
22+ hour, 3+ min ago (742+ words) Avoid these all-too-common reno regrets. When your kitchen works for you, it becomes the most joyful space to spend time in. It inspires recipes, becomes the cornerstone of happy hosting, and is a place where memories are made with your…...
5 Benjamin Moore Colors Designers Use to Make Even the Smallest Rooms Feel Bigger
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (504+ words) And no, it doesn’t have to be white. Maximizing square footage is done in all sorts of ways, from using double-duty furniture to leveraging vertical space. The paint color you choose can also make a surprising impact on how big…...
Perfect, Pristine Homes Are Out—This “Collected-Over-Time” Look Is Taking Over Instead
1+ week, 5+ day ago (428+ words) Houzz’s latest trend report says rooms are getting warmer, richer, and more personal. It’s September 1, and our brains have officially switched from summer to fall mode (even though fall doesn’t technically start until September 22, but I digress). With that comes…...
10 Decorating “Rules” Interior Designers Always Break—and Why You Should Too
2+ week, 4+ day ago (878+ words) These decorating “rules” aren’t as set in stone as you think. Stepping into a new home or apartment is an exciting milestone—but it can also feel overwhelming. With so many decisions to make, from choosing furniture to picking paint…...
Lacquer Is Back—Here’s How Designers Are Making It Feel Fresh Again
4+ week, 1+ day ago (555+ words) Real Simple Lacquer Is Back—Here’s How Designers Are Making It Feel Fresh Again Let some light into your life. Lacquer finishes are lighting up the world of interior design. The shiny material has rich roots: First made from tree…...