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If You're an Autumn Person, Designers Say You Should Choose One of These 5 Colors for Your KitchenBring seasonal warmth to your home all year round with these gorgeous autumn-inspired kitchen colors
By Maya Glantz Published
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Should Your Bed Face the Door? What I Learned From a Feng Shui Master About Bedroom LayoutsThis might be the most talked-about Feng Shui red flag, and if your home is guilty of it, here's how to fix it ASAP
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Scheme Just Always Looks Good — 6 Green-and-Brass Bathrooms That Feel Timeless, Luxurious, and Right for NowGreen-and-brass bathrooms are set to stay — here’s why this classic duo will always feel luxe and never go out of style, according to designers
By Lara Sargent Published
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5 Problems With Designing Your Home Entirely Around 'Calm' — And What Experts Do Instead so a Space Doesn't End Up Boring or ImpersonalIt's not about negating a relaxing atmosphere altogether, but rather curating an ambiance with dimension
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Kitchen Maintenance Jobs That People Always Overlook, and Keep Your Investment Looking Its Best for LongerThese small kitchen maintenance jobs can make a huge difference to your space
By Portia Carroll Published
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5 Minor Home Renovations That Will Make Your House Feel More ‘Quietly Luxurious'The subtle signs of sophistication to incorporate into a refurb, large or small
By Jacky Parker Published
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People Who Always Kill Houseplants Also Struggle With This One Surprisingly Common Habit, According to PsychologistsHere's how to fix this overarching trait that could be tanking your productivity at home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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We Asked Designers What Is the One Color Combination They Would Never Put in a Kitchen — and Why?The right color combination can bring your kitchen to life. The wrong combo, however, can have the adverse effect: these are the pairings the experts avoid, no matter what
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Asked Designers: "What Would You Never Put in a Kitchen You Were Designing for Yourself?" — This Is What They SaidEveryone has their own preferences for their kitchen design, so I asked the designers what theirs were, and their answers were not what I was expecting
By Maya Glantz Published
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4 Ways You Should Be Using Spotlights to Elevate Your Home's Lighting Scheme (and the One Way They Never, Ever Look Good)Ceiling spotlights can look flat and boring on their own, but used intentionally, they can truly maximize your lighting scheme's potential
By Lilith Hudson Published
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If Green Is Your Favorite Color, Here's What It Probably Says About What You Value in Life, According to a Color Psychology ExpertIf green keeps finding its way back into your home, this is what it might reveal about the life you're trying to create
By Karen Haller Published
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How to Build a Home That Will Stay Cool During a Heatwave — According to An Award-Winning ArchitectBeyond just decor, "the most comfortable homes combine orientation, insulation, ventilation, shading, and glazing to minimize heat gain in the first place"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Garden Habits That Reveal You're a More Organized Person Than You Think You AreAnd if you can't relate yet, these are the best green thumb traits to adopt into your routine
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Brise Soleil Might Just Be the Most Beautiful Overheating Prevention Method Around — Experts Demystify This Stylish Shading FeatureWe all love spaces flooded with natural light, but they can be tricky to keep cool — step forward brise soleil
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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Taru O Shiru (足るを知る) Translates to the 'Luxury of Enough' — This Japanese Design Principle Will Change the Way You Curate a SpaceInstead of loud, performative interiors, this discerning design trait reveals a home whose opulence is rooted in genuine taste
By Amiya Baratan Published
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If Your Kitchen Only Makes You Want to Order Takeout, Psychology Says the Layout Could Be Partly to BlameIf you constantly find yourself struggling to fight the urge to order a takeaway, you're not lazy; your kitchen just isn't designed correctly
By Maya Glantz Published
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People Who Have Homes That Always Feel 'Finished' Plan These 5 Things Into Room RenovationsThese elements pull a scheme together and shouldn't all be left until last, according to interior designers
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Light Any Room Really Well — Interior Designers Who Create the Most Atmospheric Homes Teach You Their TricksThese 6 designers know that lighting is about more than a bulb, it's about creating an atmosphere, and this is how they do it
By Pip Rich Published
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What Color to Paint Your Entryway, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Space That Calms, or Bursts With EnergyFirst impressions matter, for you and your guests — this is how to use color psychology to help you set the right tone for your space
By Karen Haller Published
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These 5 Small Design Lessons from Japanese Homes Will Transform Your Space into a Soothing SanctuaryThese nuanced gems of advice will result in a home that feels well-rounded and earnest in its mission to comfort
By Amiya Baratan Published
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"Now It Looks Amateur" — But If People Don't 'Karate Chop' Throw Pillows Anymore, How Are You Actually Supposed to Style Them?The exaggerated chop has debatably reached its design apex; now, "it looks amateur"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Apparently, Your Garden Gate Could Be Letting Good Luck 'Escape' From Your Home — Feng Shui Experts ExplainThese tips will help you identify if your outdoor entrance is blocking positive energy from entering or letting it slip out of the space
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The Rug Rulebook — Everything You Really Need to Know First Before You Ever Buy Another Rug AgainWe talk to interior designers, rug restoration specialists, and more, to understand how style, materials, and budget all intersect in your investment
By Pip Rich Published
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I Implore You — Stop Painting Every Kitchen Island a Different Color and Embrace These More Timeless Styles InsteadThe two-tone kitchen has fallen from grace — here's how designers are creating kitchens that still feel unique and characterful, but with more cohesion
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 Storage Mistakes People Only Ever Notice Over the Summer Break — And How to Fix Them by SeptemberProfessional organizers tell me that these common faux pas set you back by the time autumn rolls around
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Which Kitchen Countertop Material Is Best? Your Options, Rated for Practicality and Style by Interior DesignersBeautiful, durable, or brilliantly low-maintenance? Designers weigh up the pros and cons of the most popular kitchen countertop materials to help you find the surface that works hardest for your space.
By Ruth Doherty Published
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I've Started Doing a Nightly 'Turndown' Just Like a Hotel Bedroom When the Sun Goes Down — Here's Why It's Good for Atmosphere and Better SleepSetting the mood for sleep as I wind down has changed the way I drift off at night
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Okay, Should a Rug Be Lighter or Darker Than Your Floors? Here's What Designer's Say for Achieving the Most Cohesive SpaceThere is no hard and fast rule, but considering your room as a whole will always make the decision process easier
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Patterned Quilts Are the Underutilized Heroes of Bed Styling — Here's How to Do It, and the Styles That WorkDesigners love this cozy finishing touch that makes your bed feel more intentionally styled
By Amiya Baratan Published
