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How Can I Save Money on a New Kitchen? 5 Tips That Experts Know Will Help to Keep Costs Down
Want a new kitchen without having to take out a second mortgage? Our experts have all the tips for how to keep costs down during your kitchen renovation
By Maya Glantz Published
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Design, Debated: Is It Ever Okay to Remove Original Details From a Home?
Painting over hardwood floors may seem like a crime, but there's a line between preference and punishable offence
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Plan a More Sustainable Kitchen Project, While Avoiding These 'Greenwashing' Traps
What exactly constitutes a sustainable kitchen, plus tips on how to avoid greenwashing during the design process?
By Portia Carroll Published
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I've Only Got Room for One, so Is a Dining Table or Kitchen Island More Useful? I Asked Experts to Find Out
Torn between a dedicated dining area and a stylish kitchen island with ample prep space? I asked designers for their opinions on the smartest option
By Lilith Hudson Published
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I Asked a Professional Organizer How I Should Use the Thoughtful 'Strangers, Acquaintances, and Friends' Decluttering Method At Home
Decuttering a home is no easy feat, which is why I'm always on the hunt for methods and techniques to make this often rigorous task as easy as possible
By Faiza Saqib Published
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5 Genius Ways Interior Designers Know How to Adapt Your Living Room’s Layout When You’re Hosting a Lot of People
The position of your furniture is just as important as the cocktails and conversation — here’s how to make entertaining a crowd effortless
By James Cunningham Published
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I'm a Sentimentalist, but This Cobwebbing Method Might Just Be What I Need to Clear the Clutter I Haven’t Been Able to Shake so Far
It's an emotional cleansing and a decluttering reset in one efficient organizer-approved technique
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Should I Buy a Rectangular or Round Dining Table? Interior Designers Reveal Which Shape Works Best Where, and When
Your dining table is so much more than just a place to sit for mealtimes — here’s how to decide which shape best suits your space and style
By James Cunningham Published
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Crisis Averted — Here's How to Convert Any Sofa Into a Comfortable Temporary Bed This Festive Season When You've Got One Too Many Guests
There's no excuse for an uncomfortable bed setup on the sofa with these simple tips and tricks
By Emily Moorman Published
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Zooey Deschanel Just Revealed a Brilliant Trick to Quickly Make Your Home Smell Amazing That's Perfect for a Last-Minute Save when Christmas Hosting
And the one thing you need is probably sitting in your spice pantry right now...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Asked My Furniture-Maker Dad How to Remove Water Stains From a Wooden Table — These Are His 3 "Tried and Tested" Tricks
One of hosting's biggest stresses is worries about stains and spills ruining wood furniture, but these tips offer some comfort, knowing will not be lost
By Ruby Smith Published
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How to Keep Your Home Organized Over the Christmas Period — 6 Tips to Retain a Sense of Visual Calm Amidst the Holiday Hustle
Don't lose the functionality of your living spaces to clutter as you host this festive season
By Amiya Baratan Published
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4 Fragrances That Bring in Negative Feng Shui — And Why They Should Be Avoided at All Costs
Hosting these smells in your home could be a recipe for bad luck
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Is Your Sofa Going to Survive the Season? How to Child-, Pet-, and Generally Winter-Proof Your Couch to Avoid Festive Nightmares
With kids, pets, and snow, celebrations can get quite messy. Here's how you can protect your couch from the merry madness
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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5 Appliance Position Mistakes That No Good Kitchen Designer Would Ever Make, Unless They Had a Very Good Reason
The experts share all the most common appliance mistakes that are holding your kitchen back from being functional and stylish
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Major Scents to Avoid During the Winter, According to Fragrance Experts — Plus, What to Choose Instead This Season
These aromatic blends are worth shifting out of rotation to keep your home smelling refreshingly good
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Things Designers Suggest to Include in Eat-in Kitchens to Help Hide the Mess When Hosting
A look at the smart solutions transforming today's open plan kitchens into serene, sociable spaces
By Portia Carroll Published
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5 Storage Mistakes You're Probably Making in Your Guest Bedroom That Are Actually Off-Putting to Friends and Family
No one wants to stay in a cluttered room, so here's how to get on top of your guest room storage ASAP
By Maya Glantz Published
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"Help, My White Walls Look Blue" — Here's Why It's Happening, and How to Fix This Common Problem
White paint is never just white paint; there are endless undertones that can affect the way it appears on your wall
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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'Ogee' Backsplashes Are the Trending Trad-Meets-Modern Style That Stops Your Kitchen Feeling Too Boxy
If you love a soft, romantic kitchen design, this might just be your new favorite design feature
By Maya Glantz Published
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These 6 Design Mistakes Make Your Living Room So Much Harder to Clean — Just Because They're Trendy, Doesn't Make Them Practical
I hate to say it, but these common design ideas might be doubling your reset time when tidying your space
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Tablecloth or No Tablecloth? Stylists Settle the Debate Once and for All on How to Dress Your Table When You're Entertaining
When is it best to use a tablecloth, and when should you ditch it altogether?
By Emily Moorman Published
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3 Places Designers Would Never, Ever Hang Wallpaper in a Home — It's a Bad Idea for Practical Reasons, They Say
Before you plaster a bold new print on the wall, be sure you're hanging your paper in a place that works
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Japanese Philosophy That Will Change How You Think About Keeping Your Home Clean — And It Will Stop You From Letting Your Chores Pile Up
Renowned for its soothing interiorscapes, Japan's penchant for beautifully tidy spaces is worth exploring
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Simple and Easy Ways to 'Un-Update' an Ugly Modern Kitchen in a Period Home
There's no pain quite like a builder-grade kitchen in a Victorian home. Luckily, we know how to remedy it
By Maya Glantz Published
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Before You Buy Another Lightbulb, Read This — It Might Just Change How You Light Your Entire Home
Consider this your go-to guide for getting to grips with all things lighting, from our experts to your home
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Things That Are Causing Serious Clutter in Your Home in the Run Up to Christmas, and How to Deal With Them
Wondering where the visual traffic is coming from? These culprits are worth checking out...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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4 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang a Mirror in Your Home — On Careful Reflection by Interior Designers
Mirrors contribute both form and function to a space, but when misplaced, they can end up distracting rather than elevating
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Do the 'Notes' of a Candle Actually Mean? How to Decipher Them, and Use Them to Find a Home Fragrance That You'll Actually Like
You won't have to fake it until you make it once you understand this aspect of scented candles 101
By Amiya Baratan Published
