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Are You Actually a Minimalist, or Just Overwhelmed? 3 Layout Tweaks Designers Use to Calm a Chaotic KitchenA calm kitchen doesn’t have to be minimalist; it needs a layout that works — here's how
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Shizen (自然) Is the Japanese Concept of Materials That Tell a Story — Here's Why It's Important to Consider 'Where the Body Meets the Building'Literally translating to 'nature', this term speaks to the ambiance you construct within your living spaces
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Should Your Bed Face the Door? What I Learned From a Feng Shui Master About Bedroom LayoutsThis might be the most talked-about Feng Shui red flag, and if your home is guilty of it, here's how to fix it ASAP
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5 Problems With Designing Your Home Entirely Around 'Calm' — And What Experts Do Instead so a Space Doesn't End Up Boring or ImpersonalIt's not about negating a relaxing atmosphere altogether, but rather curating an ambiance with dimension
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5 Kitchen Maintenance Jobs That People Always Overlook, and Keep Your Investment Looking Its Best for LongerThese small kitchen maintenance jobs can make a huge difference to your space
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5 Minor Home Renovations That Will Make Your House Feel More ‘Quietly Luxurious'The subtle signs of sophistication to incorporate into a refurb, large or small
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People Who Always Kill Houseplants Also Struggle With This One Surprisingly Common Habit, According to PsychologistsHere's how to fix this overarching trait that could be tanking your productivity at home
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We Asked Designers What Is the One Color Combination They Would Never Put in a Kitchen — and Why?The right color combination can bring your kitchen to life. The wrong combo, however, can have the adverse effect: these are the pairings the experts avoid, no matter what
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4 Ways You Should Be Using Spotlights to Elevate Your Home's Lighting Scheme (and the One Way They Never, Ever Look Good)Ceiling spotlights can look flat and boring on their own, but used intentionally, they can truly maximize your lighting scheme's potential
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If Green Is Your Favorite Color, Here's What It Probably Says About What You Value in Life, According to a Color Psychology ExpertIf green keeps finding its way back into your home, this is what it might reveal about the life you're trying to create
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How to Build a Home That Will Stay Cool During a Heatwave — According to An Award-Winning ArchitectBeyond just decor, "the most comfortable homes combine orientation, insulation, ventilation, shading, and glazing to minimize heat gain in the first place"
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5 Garden Habits That Reveal You're a More Organized Person Than You Think You AreAnd if you can't relate yet, these are the best green thumb traits to adopt into your routine
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Brise Soleil Might Just Be the Most Beautiful Overheating Prevention Method Around — Experts Demystify This Stylish Shading FeatureWe all love spaces flooded with natural light, but they can be tricky to keep cool — step forward brise soleil
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Taru O Shiru (足るを知る) Translates to the 'Luxury of Enough' — This Japanese Design Principle Will Change the Way You Curate a SpaceInstead of loud, performative interiors, this discerning design trait reveals a home whose opulence is rooted in genuine taste
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If Your Kitchen Only Makes You Want to Order Takeout, Psychology Says the Layout Could Be Partly to BlameIf you constantly find yourself struggling to fight the urge to order a takeaway, you're not lazy; your kitchen just isn't designed correctly
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People Who Have Homes That Always Feel 'Finished' Plan These 5 Things Into Room RenovationsThese elements pull a scheme together and shouldn't all be left until last, according to interior designers
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How to Light Any Room Really Well — Interior Designers Who Create the Most Atmospheric Homes Teach You Their TricksThese 6 designers know that lighting is about more than a bulb, it's about creating an atmosphere, and this is how they do it
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What Color to Paint Your Entryway, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Space That Calms, or Bursts With EnergyFirst impressions matter, for you and your guests — this is how to use color psychology to help you set the right tone for your space
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These 5 Small Design Lessons from Japanese Homes Will Transform Your Space into a Soothing SanctuaryThese nuanced gems of advice will result in a home that feels well-rounded and earnest in its mission to comfort
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The Rise of the 'Slow Shower' — How Bathrooms Are Being Designed for Longer, More Mindful MorningsReacting to the intensive water usage and anti-hygiene rhetoric surrounding baths, the shower has become the next frontier of relaxation
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"Now It Looks Amateur" — But If People Don't 'Karate Chop' Throw Pillows Anymore, How Are You Actually Supposed to Style Them?The exaggerated chop has debatably reached its design apex; now, "it looks amateur"
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Apparently, Your Garden Gate Could Be Letting Good Luck 'Escape' From Your Home — Feng Shui Experts ExplainThese tips will help you identify if your outdoor entrance is blocking positive energy from entering or letting it slip out of the space
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The Rug Rulebook — Everything You Really Need to Know First Before You Ever Buy Another Rug AgainWe talk to interior designers, rug restoration specialists, and more, to understand how style, materials, and budget all intersect in your investment
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I Implore You — Stop Painting Every Kitchen Island a Different Color and Embrace These More Timeless Styles InsteadThe two-tone kitchen has fallen from grace — here's how designers are creating kitchens that still feel unique and characterful, but with more cohesion
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5 Storage Mistakes People Only Ever Notice Over the Summer Break — And How to Fix Them by SeptemberProfessional organizers tell me that these common faux pas set you back by the time autumn rolls around
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Why Extroverts and Introverts Tend to Choose Totally Different Paint Colors for Their Walls, According to Color ExpertsStart with the individual and how they want to experience that space — "From there, color can help create the atmosphere that feels right for them"
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5 Mistakes That Make Your Living Room Feel 'Loud' — And How to Remedy Them for a Little More Visual QuietIt's more than just clutter that's causing the chaos
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I've Started Doing a Nightly 'Turndown' Just Like a Hotel Bedroom When the Sun Goes Down — Here's Why It's Good for Atmosphere and Better SleepSetting the mood for sleep as I wind down has changed the way I drift off at night
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People Who Always Feel Calm in the Morning Tend to Have These 5 Bathroom Design HabitsCool, calm, and collected, here's how the designers create Zen-like bathrooms for stress-free mornings
