Alyssa Bird is a New York−based freelance writer and editor with experience covering architecture, interior design, travel, hospitality, and real estate. She has held editorial positions at Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, and New York Cottages &Gardens. When she’s not writing about dreamy spaces, you can find her tweaking the decor in her own Brooklyn home, honing her green thumb, testing out a new recipe, or scouring for antiques.
Latest articles by Alyssa Bird
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Living room dining room combos - interior designers explain how to create the most beautiful dual-purpose space
Top designers explain how to decorate ideal living room dining combos, perfect rooms made for relaxing, eating and entertaining
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Deck planting ideas - 10 ways expert landscapers create dreamy spaces to relax in
Deck planting ideas from the experts for spaces big and small, with pools and without. The summer starts here.
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Tree landscaping ideas - expert advice for planting and growing a beautiful space
Tree landscaping ideas help to embed your trees into the yard, offering a pretty contrast and a way to create a meadow feel
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Summerhouse ideas from landscaping experts to help you live the indoor/outdoor way of life
Summerhouse ideas come in all shapes and sizes, and these smart structures change the way when it comes to life outdoors
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10 pool landscape ideas to create the most beautiful outdoor space
These expert pool landscape ideas cover everything from planting to shaping and all make a big design splash
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Sunroom ideas to create spaces where the sun feels like it shines all year round
Designers explain the best sunroom ideas, from getting the light right to maximizing the color, furnishings and feel
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Mudroom ideas from the experts to add value and decorative flair to this coveted part of the home
Thinking about mudroom ideas can not only increase the value of your home, but make it a better place to live, too
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Small kitchen extensions ideas and expert design advice for getting the most when you're adding just a little
Small kitchen extensions ideas mean you can get a big addition to your home
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Entryway ideas for apartments - because anywhere can have a grand entrance
Experts share their entryway ideas for apartments which prove that good design can make any space impressive
