Latest articles by Portia Carroll
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Are Modern Farmhouse Kitchens Out of Style? Designers Tell Us Which Elements Are Kicky — and Which to Kick Out
It's look we all know and love, but is the modern farmhouse kitchen still en vogue? And if it's a look you're determined to pursue, how do you keep it modern?
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Purple Bathroom Ideas Were Not a Trend We Expected, but We're Lovin' Them
In a surprising twist, purple seems to be back on everyone's radar right now and we're seeing it popping up in bathrooms in particular — here's how to do it
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10 Ways to Bring Good Feng Shui Into Your Bathroom — And What You Should Avoid
Follow these rules to bring the most beneficial aura into your space
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Are Green Kitchens Timeless? Designers Say It All Depends on the Shade
Designers weigh in on whether or not the color green is simply a passing trend in our kitchens, and how to make it an enduring choice
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These Are the 6 Types of Kitchen Layouts You Need to Know
No matter the age, style, or architecture of the home, there’s a kitchen layout design that will benefit you the most — you just need to explore the options
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What Colors Cause Stress? 5 Anxiety-Inducing Shades (and How to Get Away with Using Them)
Color can make or break a space — here, experts share the shades to stay away from in certain spaces, and where you can bend the rules
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What Colors Work Well in a Kitchen? Design Experts' Advice on Choosing a Color Scheme That Oozes Style
The right color in the kitchen will allow you to thrive in this core space of your home. Find out which are the best long-term options
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You'll See "Slab Showers" in All My Favorite Bathroom Remodels — Here's Why They're *the* Big Trend
6 reasons why this trend for stone-clad showers just makes so much sense
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Blue and Green Is the Surprising Living Room Color Scheme Everyone's Using — Here's How to Make It Work
This color combination might have once been frowned upon, but now we're seeing fun living room designs embracing this analogous palette
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The Best Blue Paint Color Might Just Be in One of These 6 Designer Projects
No matter your design style, there’s a blue paint for you — and you might find it in with of these spaces
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Blue and Yellow Color Palettes — Do These "Complementary" Hues Actually Go Together?
It's often seen in graphic design and logos, but does a blue and yellow color scheme look good in your home? A design writer makes a case for it
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11 Blue Dining Room Ideas That Prove This Palette Is the Restful Shade You Want for Entertaining
We've curated a round up of designer projects that all use shades of blue in dining spaces to beautiful effect
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5 Colors to Paint Walls That Will Make an Entryway Look Bigger — Even if It's Your Smallest Room
It sets the first impression that will set the tone for the rest of the home, but which colors will offer more of a sense of space in an entryway?
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How to Design a Black and White Kids Room That's Surprisingly Chic, While Never Feeling Boring
A monochromatic color scheme is pretty timeless, and sophisticated enough for parents to enjoy too — but that doesn't mean black and white rooms can't be fun for the kids as well
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5 Colors to Pick for Your Entryway to Create the Best Feng Shui for Your Home
Feng Shui experts put forward their favorite paint color suggestions to make your entryway emanate the best energy
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Types of Bedding — The Essential Guide to Understanding What You Need to Dress a Bed Beautifully
What's the difference between a flat sheet and a top sheet? Here's our guide to what's what when it comes to bedding, and how to layer them
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5 Green Kids' Room Ideas That Nail Creativity and Calm All at Once
Inject your kid’s bedroom with the color of life and find the best ways to incorporate green into the scheme of their sleeping spaces
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Linen Storage Ideas — 5 of The Best Spots In Your Home to Store Your Towels and Sheets
There are plenty of places you may be piling up your linens at home, but they may not be as well thought out as these top picks from the professionals
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Want to Know How to Dress Your Bed With Green Walls? Designers Share How to Create a Calming Sleep Space
From shades of soothing sage to deep forest hues, it can be tricky to work out complementary bedding colors for green walls. So, we asked the experts for you
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10 Types of Pillows — The Fillings You Need to Know, and How to Pick the Right One for You
Finding the perfect pillow can be a gamechanger for improving your sleep. Read on to explore our breakdown of the best suggestions — all in the name of a good night’s rest
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Satin vs Semi-Gloss Paint — What's the Difference? Our Quick Guide on Which to Choose for DIY
Is there a difference between these paint finishes? Explore the key contrasts between satin paint and semi-gloss to ensure you choose wisely, plus advice on how to make the most of each finish
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4 Outdated Ways to Decorate Entryways That Designers Say You Should Stop — And What to Do Instead
Keeping away from these outdated trends will ensure your entryway has timeless appeal
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How to Design a Kid-Friendly Bathroom — 6 Tips to Make Bedtime Routines Easy and Practical
Creating a bathroom that’s both fun and functional for the little ones requires some clever thinking. Read on to ensure a safe and stylish bathroom environment for your kids that grows alongside them
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"Trough Sinks" Are the Big Bathroom Trend for Elevated Spaces — But Are They Practical? Designers Decide
Minimalist, sleek and generously sized, trough sinks are a stunning addition to a bathroom, but is it a case of form over function? We asked interior designers to explain what you need to know
