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14 Things You’ll Never Find in an Interior Designer’s Home
23+ hour, 4+ 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
1+ day, 6+ hour 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…...
12 Organizers That Will Help Keep Your New Fall Wardrobe From Ending Up on the Floor—Starting at $8
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (122+ words) Manage your new fall wardrobe with these clothing and accessory organizers. One of the best parts of fall is ordering new outfits for autumnal adventures—but with every new addition to our wardrobe comes the dreaded task of finding enough…...
8 Everyday Items You’re Probably Storing the Wrong Way, According to Organizing Experts
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (764+ words) Because “putting it away” isn’t the same as storing it right. Trying to maintain a tidy home can be a challenge, especially when life gets busy. So putting things away at all feels like a win, right? Well, not exactly....
5 Benjamin Moore Colors Designers Use to Make Even the Smallest Rooms Feel Bigger
5+ day, 1+ 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, 5+ 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…...
Professional Organizers Share 10 Tips That Actually Work for Decluttering Your Home
2+ week, 5+ day ago (257+ words) Real Simple If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Ignore What You’ve Been Seeing: Professional Organizers Reveal 10 Decluttering Hacks That Actually Work It’s time to call a professional. Catherine McQueen / Getty Images - Decluttering your house like…...
My Backsplash Never Gets That Sticky, Greasy Film—Here’s the Under-$2 Cleaning Hack I Swear By
3+ week, 2+ day ago (316+ words) It does all the dirty work for me. Joe Hendrickson / Getty Images No matter how neat and tidy your kitchen is, tile backsplashes attract grease and grime faster than you can clean them. And all the airborne oil, condiment splatters,…...
5 Home Features Buyers Want Most Right Now, According to a Real Estate Expert
3+ week, 6+ day ago (560+ words) These details are moving the needle for home buyers today. Kelly Marshall, Prop Stylist: Sophia Pappas Buying a home is easily one of the biggest investments of your life, so shopping around for exactly what you want makes sense. Outside…...