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Is Your Sofa Going to Survive the Season? How to Child-, Pet-, and Generally Winter-Proof Your Couch to Avoid Festive Nightmares
With kids, pets, and snow, celebrations can get quite messy. Here's how you can protect your couch from the merry madness
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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I Spent Days Trying to Perfect How to Dry Oranges for Christmas Decor — This Is the Trick That Finally Worked for Me
Turns out, creating your own dried oranges isn't quite as easy as it'd first seem, but this is the method that got me the best results
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Which Christmas Tree Smells the Best? There's a Clear Winner for the Most Christmassy Scent at Home for the Season, Say Experts
The right tree can naturally fragrance your home for Christmas, and this variety of focal foliage is by far the most nostalgic
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Appliance Position Mistakes That No Good Kitchen Designer Would Ever Make, Unless They Had a Very Good Reason
The experts share all the most common appliance mistakes that are holding your kitchen back from being functional and stylish
By Maya Glantz Published
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Forget Flat Doors, Textured Kitchens Feel Way More Expensive — These Are the 8 Types Designers Are Reaching for in 2026
From mesh panels to fluted wood, these are the textured kitchen doors tipped to elevate your kitchen reno in 2026. Over to the experts…
By Lara Sargent Published
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'Magic Corners' Are the Answer to Your Kitchen Cabinets' Blind Spots That Are Totally Underutilized
Bye-bye, blind spots! This genius buy will save you from losing any more of your kitchen items to the dreaded corner cabinet
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Major Scents to Avoid During the Winter, According to Fragrance Experts — Plus, What to Choose Instead This Season
These aromatic blends are worth shifting out of rotation to keep your home smelling refreshingly good
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Things Designers Suggest to Include in Eat-in Kitchens to Help Hide the Mess When Hosting
A look at the smart solutions transforming today's open plan kitchens into serene, sociable spaces
By Portia Carroll Published
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5 Storage Mistakes You're Probably Making in Your Guest Bedroom That Are Actually Off-Putting to Friends and Family
No one wants to stay in a cluttered room, so here's how to get on top of your guest room storage ASAP
By Maya Glantz Published
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"Help, My White Walls Look Blue" — Here's Why It's Happening, and How to Fix This Common Problem
White paint is never just white paint; there are endless undertones that can affect the way it appears on your wall
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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'Ogee' Backsplashes Are the Trending Trad-Meets-Modern Style That Stops Your Kitchen Feeling Too Boxy
If you love a soft, romantic kitchen design, this might just be your new favorite design feature
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to Make a Real Christmas Tree Last Longer — 5 Tips to Prolong Your Festive Foliage
This expert guide will let you keep your tree up past January
By Amiya Baratan Published
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What Is the Four-Gift Rule? And Is It Really the Secret to Less Over-Consumption (and, Let’s Face It, Less Clutter)?
This hack was originally created for parents but using it in your life might help cut down the tidying over the holidays
By Ruby Smith Published
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These 6 Design Mistakes Make Your Living Room So Much Harder to Clean — Just Because They're Trendy, Doesn't Make Them Practical
I hate to say it, but these common design ideas might be doubling your reset time when tidying your space
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Tablecloth or No Tablecloth? Stylists Settle the Debate Once and for All on How to Dress Your Table When You're Entertaining
When is it best to use a tablecloth, and when should you ditch it altogether?
By Emily Moorman Published
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5 Things to Throw Away Before Christmas to Make Space for the Festive Season, According to Organizing Professionals
What you keep in your home matters during the holidays, so it's best to get rid of unwanted items that no longer serve you, and here's why
By Faiza Saqib Published
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3 Places Designers Would Never, Ever Hang Wallpaper in a Home — It's a Bad Idea for Practical Reasons, They Say
Before you plaster a bold new print on the wall, be sure you're hanging your paper in a place that works
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Japanese Philosophy That Will Change How You Think About Keeping Your Home Clean — And It Will Stop You From Letting Your Chores Pile Up
Renowned for its soothing interiorscapes, Japan's penchant for beautifully tidy spaces is worth exploring
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Christmas Table Styling Mistakes I Wish Everyone Reads This Year — Because It's Easy to "Make Even Beautiful Decorations Feel Chaotic"
From overcrowding to not sticking to one color palette, these are the commonly made table styling mistakes, according to designers
By Emily Moorman Published
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5 Simple and Easy Ways to 'Un-Update' an Ugly Modern Kitchen in a Period Home
There's no pain quite like a builder-grade kitchen in a Victorian home. Luckily, we know how to remedy it
By Maya Glantz Published
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Does Your Home Have a 'Christmas Zone'? Organizers Swear by This Approach During the Holidays for Solving a Very Common Problem
Creating these dedicated spaces will help you get through hosting season without any major messes
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Athena Calderone's Holiday Buffet Table Looks Like a Renaissance Painting — Here's How a Food Stylist Would Get the Look
The vegetable is taking center stage at this year's holiday tables, and as a food stylist, I'm fully on board
By Matilda Bourne Published
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The 5 Kitchen Hosting Rules Everyone Gets Wrong — Avoid These Mistakes so That Everyone Can Actually Enjoy Christmas
A tablescape stylist and designers share the kitchen hosting mistakes to navigate if you want to impress guests this season
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Before You Buy Another Lightbulb, Read This — It Might Just Change How You Light Your Entire Home
Consider this your go-to guide for getting to grips with all things lighting, from our experts to your home
By Maya Glantz Published
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7 Feng Shui Christmas Decorating Mistakes to Avoid So Your Home Stays Auspicious Through the Festive Time of Year
Don't make these festive faux pas and preserve the good energy in your decorated living spaces
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Things That Are Causing Serious Clutter in Your Home in the Run Up to Christmas, and How to Deal With Them
Wondering where the visual traffic is coming from? These culprits are worth checking out...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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4 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang a Mirror in Your Home — On Careful Reflection by Interior Designers
Mirrors contribute both form and function to a space, but when misplaced, they can end up distracting rather than elevating
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Types of Poinsettias You Should Know About — So That You Can Find the Most Stylish Ones to Buy for Your Home This Christmas
These beloved Christmas flowers varied in their cultivars, and these are the most beautiful ones to bring home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Decorate Christmas Trees for Luxury Hotels — And This Is How You Can Get the 5 Star Look at Home
Design specialist and tree decorator David Lawson takes us through his tips and tricks for designing the perfect hotel Christmas tree this festive season
By David Lawson Published
