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How to Reset Your Home for Autumn — 8 Things to Do to Usher Out Summer and Welcome in a Cooler, Cozier Season
Before you settle into the coziness of autumn, direct your attention to these tasks for a home that's completely reset for the season
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Are Dark or Light Curtains Better for My Room? How to Answer This Question and Make the Right Choice Every Time
To settle the debate once and for all and weigh up the pros and cons, experts share the hard and fast rules they live by and when to bend them, too
By Becks Shepherd Published
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My Bedroom Feels Empty — What Can I Add for a Warm, Fuller Feel? Designers Share 6 Things Your Room May Be Missing
A comfy and curated space is just a few finishing touches away
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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It's Virgo Season — These 7 Astrologer-Approved Houseplants Will Match the Vibe of Your Home If It's Your Sign
Merge your passion for gardening with your love for all things zodiac with this selection of gorgeous indoor plants
By Amiya Baratan Published
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What Are the Most Eco-Friendly Kitchen Countertops? 6 Sustainable Surfaces For a Greener Kitchen
From recycled glass to compressed paper, discover five eco-friendly countertop materials you’ll love for decades
By Lara Sargent Published
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5 Crimes Against Kitchen Knives That Any True Cook Would Never Do — And How to Keep Yours Sharp and Shiny
You deserve more than blunt, chipped knives, so here's how to make these kitchen essentials work to the end of their shelf life
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Thought a TV in the Corner of Your Room Was an Old-Fashioned Layout — But Here Are 5 Times Where It Actually Works Best
Positioning a TV in the corner of a room might not seem intuitive, but it can work to your advantage, say designers
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How Humid Should My House Be? The Big Guide to Getting It Right for Each Season, Each Room, and for Your Houseplants
There is a specific humidity level you should be maintaining at home, and this is your guide to why and how you can benefit from this practice
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Mount Blinds Like an Interior Designer — 5 Tricks That Elevate This Window Dressing
According to those in the know, choosing the design of the blinds and color is just one half of the battle — discover the tips for fitting them that can make all the difference
By Becks Shepherd Published
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I'm a Neat-Freak and These 7 Tidying Tips Are How I Keep My Desk Drawers Organized
There's no space for productivity in a cluttered study, so instead of losing time to untidy drawers, adopt these helpful ideas now
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Your Questions, Answered by an Interior Designer — The Perfect Blue Paint, Balancing Deep Browns and the Golden Rule for Colors
Tom Morris of Morrisstudio is known for his love of rich, earthy tones, so we posed him the color questions you ask us most
By Pip Rich Published
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5 Back-To-School Organizing Tasks to Reset Your Home After the Summer Holidays
Summer chaos begone, it's time to get your home back in order so you can get through the season in a peaceful, tidy space
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Here's Why Your Open Plan Layout Isn't Actually Working — 5 Mistakes You're Probably Making and How to Fix Them
A cohesive floor plan starts with good spatial design, but architectural designers say these common errors often throw off an open concept home
By Lilith Hudson Published
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These 7 Everyday Problems With Kitchen Cabinets Drive People Crazy — Here's Which of Them You Can Fix Yourself
Sick of creaky drawers and slamming doors? Our experts are too. These are their best tips for remedying these common problems
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Write About Sleep for a Living, This Is the One Surprisingly Common Thing I’d Never (Ever) Do in My Bedroom After Talking to Sleep Experts for Years
Hint: It has to do with your WFH setup and its proximity to your sleeping spot...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Asked Professional Home Organizers for Their 'Organizing Icks' — These Are the 9 That They Say They Can't Stand
You might be losing style points to these common organizing faux pas, but these experts are here to tell you how to fix them for a clutter-free home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The ‘Hidden Hue’ Rule Is Possibly Why Your Neutral Color Scheme Doesn’t Look Right — And It’s So Easy to Fix When You Know How
Matching undertones transforms neutrals from background shades into a beautifully considered palette
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Wait, Why Do My Plants Move at Night? 10 Houseplants That Do It, and the Reason Why
These striking plant varieties might seem fairly regular by day, but as night falls, they wake up and subtly shift, curl, and sway all on their own
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How Interior Designers (Secretly) Use Curtains to Make a Room Look Bigger
Turns out, curtains could be the most underrated design tool for creating an optical illusion in your home
By Oonagh Turner Published
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Don't Redecorate Yet! Well, Until You Understand How Dominant and Recessive Colors Work — What You Need to Know About 'Color Saliency'
Understanding — no, *really* understanding — how color works can completely shift not only how your home looks, but feels
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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Short on Cabinet Space? You Only Really Need These Two Types of Cocktail Glass to Seem Like a Good Host, an Elite Mixologist Tells Me
While I'd love to have cupboards full of highballs, martini glasses, and gin goblets to meet my every entertaining need, it's just not a reality for my small kitchen
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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What Colors Make a Room Look Bigger? 5 That Designers Reach for to Make Walls 'Visually Expand'
Color can have a transformative effect on how we perceive spaces — here’s how the experts make small rooms look more expansive
By James Cunningham Published
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As a Baker, These Are the Oven Features I'm Manifesting for My Next Kitchen (and Now You'll Want Them, too)
Baking aficionados, gather round. These are the clever oven features that every pastry lover deserves in their life
By Maya Glantz Published
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The Pipes on My Garden Walls Were an Eyesore — Until I Found These Clever and Stylish Ways to Disguise Them
They may be essential to your home, but that doesn't mean we want to see them, am I right?
By Maya Glantz Published
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Hold Up, Is 'Biphasic Sleep' the Answer to Sleeping Better in the Summer? Why I'm Taking Up the Midday Nap
Consider your summer siesta expert-approved, so you can now take naps guilt-free in the name of biphasic sleep
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Always Close My Curtains Before I Go on Holiday, But These Security Experts Just Gave Me a Good Reason Why It’s a Bad Idea
From security measures to design elements, the experts spill the tea on why keeping curtains closed might not be the best option
By Faiza Saqib Published
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5 Types of Tropical Houseplants for a Home That Feels Like Summer, Year Round
From the ever-intriguing white bird of paradise to the popular monstera, this list will give you an idea of what to bring home in the name of tropical foliage
By Amiya Baratan Published
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My Mom Told Me This Supermarket Herb Is a Brilliant Natural Pest Repellent for Your Outdoor Table — And It Looks Great While Doing It
Did you know that basil repels bugs? A natural and cost-effective repellent that doubles as a cocktail garnish — I'm here for it
By Debbie Black Published
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Not Just for Your Suitcase, Here Are 5 Ways You Can Use Your Packing Cubes to Organize Your Home Once Your Holiday Is Over
Instead of letting your packing cubes sit in a cupboard without purpose until your next holiday, these helpful tips will keep them occupied and your space organized
By Amiya Baratan Published