Latest articles by Portia Carroll
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6 Ways Using Shallow Cabinets Can Get so Much More From a Small Kitchen — and How Specifying Them WorksSee how reducing certain cabinets can open up your kitchen, create flow, and allow you to visually express youself
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10 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Make Your Bathroom Design More SustainableIf you're feeling like you need to do your bit for the planet, take a browse of the latest, most eco-conscious design ideas for a guilt-free renovation
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6 Dark Wood Kitchens That Prove Why We're Drawn to Them — Plus, How You Can Make These Spaces Look Their BestFrom sleek modern designs to rustic farmhouse living, we are all about the dark wood kitchen and the high standards it consistently provides for our interiors
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10 Ways to Fix an Awkward Kitchen Layout — How Designers Deal With Tricky SpacesDon't hide those architectural quirks — they can be celebrated and utilized to your advantage
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10 Backsplashes to Use in a Small Kitchen That Feel Streamlined and Even Create the Illusion of More SpaceIt’s surprising how much of an impact a change in material on a backsplash can make to a small kitchen
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"I've Got a Long and Narrow Kitchen, What Can I Do With It?" 10 Ideas That Will Enhance Awkwardly-Shaped SpacesBaffled by what to do with a long and narrow kitchen? Designers reveal how to alter this kind of space and open it up to fresh new possibilities
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10 Kitchen Flooring Mistakes — Experts Warn That These for Style Mis-steps Can Ruin Your RenoFrom mismatched materials to improper installation techniques, these are the top mistakes to avoid when designing your kitchen floor
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Are Modern Farmhouse Kitchens Out of Style? Designers Tell Us Which Elements Are Kicky — and Which to Kick OutIt'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' ThemIn 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 AvoidFollow 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 ShadeDesigners 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 KnowNo 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 StyleThe 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 Trend6 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 WorkThis 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 ProjectsNo 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 EntertainingWe've curated a round up of designer projects that all use shades of blue in dining spaces to beautiful effect
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How to Design a Black and White Kids Room That's Surprisingly Chic, While Never Feeling BoringA 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 HomeFeng 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 BeautifullyWhat'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 OnceInject 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 SheetsThere 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
