Latest articles by Portia Carroll
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Should I Pick Curtains or Blinds? The Easy Way Designers Decide What's Right for a RoomThere’s a lot to consider when it comes to curtains vs blinds — style, cost, durability are just some of the factors. We’ve taken on the professionals' perspectives to aim for the best outcome whatever room you're dressing
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Carpet or Rug? Designers Explain How Their Preference to Bring Softness to Your Home Right NowChoosing between wall-to-wall carpet and a rug to offer a much needed softening touch can be a tricky task. We asked experts for the pros and cons to find out which best suits your space
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Should Dining Chairs Have Armrests? An Answer to This Question Before You Buy Your Next SetTo have or not to have armrests, that is the question. It’s a matter of ergonomics, comfort and sociability. What's your preference?
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Linen vs Velvet Sofas — Which is the Best Choice for Your New Couch?Warming, plush velvet or cool, crisp linen — which do you gravitate towards? If you’re struggling to decide between the two, we’ve got you covered
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What to Never Tackle First When Decluttering — 'Avoid These Tasks First to Help Your Organizing Projects Succeed'Decluttering is never an easy task to take on, but it’s even harder when you start with the biggest and most complicated jobs first. Find out what to avoid doing at the beginning and how to hold your focus
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Paint vs Wallpaper — Which of These Two Wallcoverings Is Really Best for a Stylish and Practical Home?From a quick lick of paint to a fully wallpapered room, or a combination of both — what’s the best update for your space and why?
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Linen Vs Cotton Sheets — Which Are Actually Best for Sleep, Comfort and Style?Both natural materials, but what are the key differences and which will help to achieve the best night's sleep? We ask the experts
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5 Things to do to Your Yard That Will Actually Help Sell Your Home, According to StagersElevating your yard doesn't need to be a big job right before you move on somewhere else, but according to the professionals, these additions are bound to get people excited about buying your home for themselves
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6 Easy Living Room Staging Tips That Will Actually Sell Your Home, According to ExpertsTake control of your living room and inspire potential buyers with how you stage the space — you may end up completing that sale sooner than you think
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5 Viral Ways to Hide Garbage Cans in Your Yard — Trending Ideas to Screen These EyesoresIf you’re sick of trash cans interfering with your yard aesthetic and you’re ready to take action, we’ve found all the best solutions to making them disappear
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11 Things People With Organized Fridges Never do — How Many of These Mistakes are you Making?Professional organizers tells us what fridge pitfalls they avoid to ensure their food storage is always well-ordered
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Should Ceiling and Trim be Painted the Same Color? Designers Explain How This Choice Changes Your RoomDebating 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?
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How to Make Use of the Space Under Your Sofa — Tricks That add Discreet StorageUnder your sofa is an underutilized space that can house all manner of objects, but what’s best to store here and why?
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7 Things People With Perfectly Organized Attics Know to doIt’s time to organize that attic, but what are the top tips from people who have perfected the job? Read on to find out…
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How to Organize an Attic — 5 Tricks Professional Organizers Use to Make the Most of a SpaceOrganizing storage is daunting at the best of times, but tackling the attic is a whole other story. Professional organizers given us their best tips
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How to Declutter Your Home — Organizers Explain Their Approach to a Room by Room Clean OutIt’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the clutter that accumulates within our own homes — use our checklist compiled by professionals to get on top of your clutter room by room
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Should You Sleep Facing the Window? 4 Things Sleep Experts Always Tell People About Bedroom LayoutsSleep experts explains whether or not you should sleep facing a window. Discover the rules to having the best night's rest
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How to Use the "Tetris" Decluttering Technique — and Why This Professional Thinks It'll Change How You OrganizeFind out how the principles to one of the most popular games can be transferred into organizing your home and reap the benefits day after day
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How to Declutter Sentimental Items — Tricks to Help You Clear More Out, Without RegretsIf you’re finding sentimental items are taking up too much space, it may be time to let go. Here’s how to do it…
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How to Hide Clutter in a Bedroom — 5 Tricks for More Relaxing Sleeping SpacesHiding clutter in a bedroom is essential to creating a serene space to reach ultimate relaxation. Discover how these professionals make clutter disappear
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6 Wallpaper Ideas for Small Rooms — How to Get Pattern Right in Tiny SpacesFeaturing wallpaper can make a huge impact on a room, especially when used in a small space. Peruse our designers' favorite ideas and examples here…
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Which 'Clutterbug' are you? Find Out Your Organizational Style, and How it Can Help you Declutter for GoodIf you're stuck in a rut and feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, this philosophy may be able to help you design a personalized system that resolves the messy situation for good
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8 Easy-to-Implement Ideas That Will Make A Boring Kitchen More ExcitingGot the itch to redecorate your kitchen? Find out from these designers which small additions can make the biggest, most exciting impact
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How to Hide Storage Boxes in a Room — This is Where Professional Organizers Conceal ContainersStorage boxes are a great help when it comes to putting away our belongings, but where’s best to hide them?
