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This is How Often you Should Repaint your Kitchen to Maintain a Professional-Worthy Paint Job
Our kitchens take a lot of wear and tear, so they may need a more frequent repaint in order to look their freshest
By Katie Baxter Published
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5 Things People With Clutter-Free Living Rooms Always Have in Them
Dreaming about a clutter free living room but not sure how to recreate this at home? We ask the experts
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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6 Timeless Sofa Colors That Will Make Your Living Room Look Classy and Expensive
Designers give the verdict on the 6 timeless sofa colors that you can’t go wrong with now, or ever
By Raluca Racasan Published
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The Best Plants for a Tranquil Patio — the Landscape Designers Select Their Top Pick
If you're looking to foster a sense of calm in your backyard, these are the landscape designers' top five picks
By Oonagh Turner Published
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7 Flowers People With Amazing-Smelling Backyards are Planting Now — 'They Turn Your Space Into a Fragrant Haven!'
Plant a selection of these intoxicatingly perfumed flowers for a beautifully scented spring and summer garden
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Should Ceiling and Trim be Painted the Same Color? Designers Explain How This Choice Changes Your Room
Debating a new color scheme can lead to more design decisions when it comes to where your wall and ceiling color boundaries lay. But should the ceiling and trim be painted the same?
By Portia Carroll Published
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The 5 Non-Negotiable Tasks For Shed Maintenance — and Why You Need to do Them Now, Say Experts
The expert’s guide on restoring your shed like a pro and making sure it stays waterproof for longer
By Matilda Bourne Published
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Best Plants for Privacy — 5 Types Experts Recommend to Plant Now for a Secluded Yard in Spring
If you're considering giving your backyard a whole new layout this April, these are the best spring plants for privacy to plant now
By Oonagh Turner Published
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"No Contact" Decluttering Method is the Ruthless Technique that Helps you Part Ways with Your Clutter for Good
Experts recommend this ruthless approach for anyone who finds it difficult to make immediate decisions while decluttering
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Where to Plant Lavender — 4 Tips from Landscape Designers for Beautiful Yards and Healthy Plants
Experts love this fragrant flower, but how and where should you incorporate it into your garden design?
By Matilda Bourne Published
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These are the 10 Best Filler Plants for Sparse Flowerbeds — 'They Guarantee a Fuller Looking Yard!'
Turn your lackluster backyard into a bushy oasis with these expert-recommended plants
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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5 Things to Plant Now That Will Make Your Front Yard Look Amazing by Springtime
For a flower-packed front yard these head-turning plants are just the thing to help your space segue beautifully from winter to spring
By Sarah Wilson Published
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This Simple Storage Hack is the Best Way to Organize Jeans if You’re Short on Closet Space
Professional organizers love the way this trick allows you to tailor your closet to your needs
By Katie Baxter Published
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5 Differences Between Parisian and American Homes That Might Just Surprise You
An American interior designer in Paris explains how spaces differ across the pond, and what we can learn about channeling Parisian chic
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Samsung vs Sony TV — Two of the Biggest Brands, But Which is Better in 2024
Choosing between Samsung and Sony TVs? Both are top-notch, but which is best for you? Let's weigh the options and find out.
By Alan Martin Last updated
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Best Trees for Privacy — 13 Varieties to Help Screen Your Backyard From Neighbors
These best trees for privacy will act as living walls, guarding your backyard from prying eyes and even outdoor noise
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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5 Tricks Inside Your iPhone's Contacts App That Will Change How You Use Your Phone for Good
Apple’s iPhone Contacts app is a little more flexible than you think. Here’s how to get the most out of it
By Alan Martin Published
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'We’ve Been Arranging Outdoor Pots Wrong This Whole Time' — This is How Pros Design With Plants
Turns out there’s a serious art to a successful outdoor potted plant arrangement, and we’ve got the secret thanks to some expert advice
By Matilda Bourne Published
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This is the Most Common Kitchen Color Mistake People Always Make, These Designers Agreed
Color is an important decision in the process of your kitchen design, and one that's not easy to change once you've made it. Here's how designers ensure they get it right
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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5 Vegetables You Can Start Growing in March — Cool Season Picks for Early Summer Crops
Frost or not, it's time to start sowing your vegetable garden. Here are 5 that are great to get in the ground now
By Jacky Parker Published
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How To Stop a Small Room Feeling Claustrophobic — Designer Tricks To 'Open Up' Petite Spaces
Interior designers reveal their top tips for making sure a small room doesn't feel like it's closing on you...
By Ruth Doherty Published
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This "Layered Garden" Idea is the Secret to Growing More Fruit and Vegetables If You've Got a Small Yard
Expert gardener Christina Chung's approach to growing your own in small spaces is a genius approach that looks great, too
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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What is the "Kitchen Work Triangle"? Designers Explain This Almost 100-Year-Old Design Rule
The kitchen work triangle is an idea that's focused on improving ergonomics and workflow in your cooking space. Here's what you need to know about it
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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What are Hybrid Flowers? This Gardening Trend Will Bring Unexpected Color to Your Home and Yard
Hybrid flowers offer something a little bit different to your everyday garden or houseplants, but what exactly are they and how do you grow them? We ask the pros
By Oonagh Turner Published
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5 Things People with Minimalist Backyards Never Have — and the Design Features They Have Instead
Wondering what things people with minimalist backyards never have? This list features designers' inputs on the dos and don'ts of curating a minimal patio, porch, backyard, and garden area.
By Melissa Epifano Varley Published
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These are the 5 Best Plants For Terrariums — 'Try These for a Flourishing Indoor Ecosystem'
Populate your terrarium with these plants for a beautiful display of foliage
By Katie Baxter Published
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3 Things You Need to Declutter Before you Spring Clean — 'It Makes Sprucing your Space a Breeze!'
An efficient declutter can help you approach your spring clean with more confidence and clarity
By Katie Baxter Published
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5 of the Best Plants for a Balcony — Beautiful Picks for Small Spaces (and Even One Vegetable!)
Luxury urban balcony designer Thomas Little offers up his best balcony plants for high-end design
By Matilda Bourne Published
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6 "Living" Privacy Fences That Stop Your Yard Feeling Overlooked — and Look Good, too
From lush to low-maintenance, experts advise on the best living privacy fences to plant at your yard's perimeter
By Jacky Parker Published