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This Simple Storage Hack is the Best Way to Organize Jeans if You’re Short on Closet Space
Professional organizers love the way this trick allows you to tailor your closet to your needs
By Katie Baxter Published
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5 Differences Between Parisian and American Homes That Might Just Surprise You
An American interior designer in Paris explains how spaces differ across the pond, and what we can learn about channeling Parisian chic
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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'We’ve Been Arranging Outdoor Pots Wrong This Whole Time' — This is How Pros Design With Plants
Turns out there’s a serious art to a successful outdoor potted plant arrangement, and we’ve got the secret thanks to some expert advice
By Matilda Bourne Published
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This is the Most Common Kitchen Color Mistake People Always Make, These Designers Agreed
Color is an important decision in the process of your kitchen design, and one that's not easy to change once you've made it. Here's how designers ensure they get it right
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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5 Vegetables You Can Start Growing in March — Cool Season Picks for Early Summer Crops
Frost or not, it's time to start sowing your vegetable garden. Here are 5 that are great to get in the ground now
By Jacky Parker Published
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How To Stop a Small Room Feeling Claustrophobic — Designer Tricks To 'Open Up' Petite Spaces
Interior designers reveal their top tips for making sure a small room doesn't feel like it's closing on you...
By Ruth Doherty Published
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This "Layered Garden" Idea is the Secret to Growing More Fruit and Vegetables If You've Got a Small Yard
Expert gardener Christina Chung's approach to growing your own in small spaces is a genius approach that looks great, too
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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What is the "Kitchen Work Triangle"? Designers Explain This Almost 100-Year-Old Design Rule
The kitchen work triangle is an idea that's focused on improving ergonomics and workflow in your cooking space. Here's what you need to know about it
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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What are Hybrid Flowers? This Gardening Trend Will Bring Unexpected Color to Your Home and Yard
Hybrid flowers offer something a little bit different to your everyday garden or houseplants, but what exactly are they and how do you grow them? We ask the pros
By Oonagh Turner Published
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These are the 5 Best Plants For Terrariums — 'Try These for a Flourishing Indoor Ecosystem'
Populate your terrarium with these plants for a beautiful display of foliage
By Katie Baxter Published
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3 Things You Need to Declutter Before you Spring Clean — 'It Makes Sprucing your Space a Breeze!'
An efficient declutter can help you approach your spring clean with more confidence and clarity
By Katie Baxter Published
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5 of the Best Plants for a Balcony — Beautiful Picks for Small Spaces (and Even One Vegetable!)
Luxury urban balcony designer Thomas Little offers up his best balcony plants for high-end design
By Matilda Bourne Published
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6 "Living" Privacy Fences That Stop Your Yard Feeling Overlooked — and Look Good, too
From lush to low-maintenance, experts advise on the best living privacy fences to plant at your yard's perimeter
By Jacky Parker Published
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These "Edimental" Plants are the Best Way to Grow Your Own, and Still Have a Beautiful Yard
Edimentals strike the balance between beauty and edible crops — they're a genius way to get the best of both worlds in a vegetable garden
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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This 'Box & Banish' Decluttering Method Helps You Part With Your Stuff Without the Fear of Regret
This gentle decluttering technique helps you make the right decisions about what to throw away
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
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8 Lawn Tasks to Carry Out in March for the Most Enviable Green Grass in the Neighborhood
The grass is always greener— if you know how! Here are 8 tasks you need to do in March for healthier lawns
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How Can I Make my Orchid Grow Faster? Expert Tips For an Orchid in Bloom
If you love your orchid but think it needs a little extra TLC to get it blooming, follow these simple steps
By Oonagh Turner Published
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‘Why Aren’t You Making the Most of Them?’ Free Modern Interior Design Services to Take Advantage of Right Now
Whether you're searching for quick design tips or planning a full-blown home makeover, don't miss out on these free design services from your favorite retailers
By Julia Demer Published
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How to Prune Houseplants — 5 Expert-Approved Steps for the Most Flourishing Foliage Possible
Regular pruning keeps your houseplants looking neat and tidy, and depending on the species it can also help them thrive
By Katie Baxter Published
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7 Flowering Tree Branches You Can "Force" — A Genius Trick to Bring Spring Blooms Indoors Early
One of the simplest and most rewarding ways to get spring flowers into your home is forcing branches of some of your favorite trees and shrubs into bloom early
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Designers Agree This Type of Bulb is Best in a Kitchen — 'It Makes Tasks Easier,' Say Experts
When it comes to kitchen lighting, choosing the right bulb is crucial for a functional yet cozy kitchen scheme
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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This is Benjamin Moore's Best Shade to Welcome the Essence of Spring Into Your Home — Here are 4 Ways to Use it
This relaxing blue hue is the perfect shade to bring a fresh, spring-like feel into your space
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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When Should You Plant Asparagus? 6 Growing Tips for an Early Harvest of This Seasonal Treat
Tender spears of easy-to-grow asparagus taste so much sweeter when homegrown, and spring is the perfect time to plant this favorite delicacy
By Sarah Wilson Published
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4 Lessons to Make Your Home Feel Timeless — These are the Tricks to "Staying Power" says Designer Ali Budd
The star of Hulu’s latest design docuseries “House of Ali” reveals strategic design tips for an eternally stylish, comfortable home
By Julia Demer Published
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8 Things You'll Never Find in Organized People's Bathrooms — 'Follow Their Lead for a More Streamlined Space!'
They're common denominators among the organizational elite
By Lilith Hudson Published
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4 Best Scents to Ring in Spring According to Experts — 'They'll Revitalize your Home for a Fresh Season!'
Look out for these fragrances to make your home feel fresh and vibrant as we welcome a new season
By Imogen Williams Published
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How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Your Backyard — 8 Steps to Begin Growing an Edible Garden this Spring
With spring on the horizon, there’s no better time to start sowing the seeds for your own vegetable garden
By Katie Baxter Published
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How to "Amend" Garden Soil for Your 2024 Growing Season — Tips to Give Your Plants the Best Possible Start
Supercharge your soil by making sure it's the best quality it can possibly be. Boost it with some key nutrients and your plants will be in the best shape ever
By Sarah Wilson Published
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12 Unique Ways to Style Books — How Designers Use Reading Material to Elevate Decor
From vintage trunks to bar carts, suffice to say you won’t be missing your bookcase after perusing this chic selection of unique ways to style books
By Julia Demer Published