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It Will Fill Your Garden With Beautiful Scents — 10 Ways to Landscape With Lavender That Make This Mediterranean Shrub Looks Its Best
Discover the many different ways you can use this attractive, pollinator-friendly perennial in your landscape
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Things Minimalists Never Have in Their Gardens — For Simpler, More Streamlined Outdoor Spaces
Turn your straggly garden into a sophisticated outdoor setting by steering clear of this list of items that minimalists would never go near
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How to Pack Clothes in a Backpack — 6 Tips For Short Trips that Call for a Stylish Wardrobe
Luggage restrictions shouldn't hold you back from holidaying without limits. And with these six clever tips from the experts, you won't have to sacrifice your style
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Same Same, but Definitely Different — These Are the Best Brand's to Shop for IKEA Alternatives
Like the functional, flat-packable nature of IKEA, but want to be less predictable? Here's five similar brands you need to know about
By Cheyenne Brown Published
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Should You Choose Quartz or Granite Countertops? Experts Settle the Debate On These Two Popular Materials
We asked kitchen designers to weigh in on quartz vs granite to put your countertop quandary to bed once and for all
By Lilith Hudson Published
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12 of the Best Sage Green Paint Shades, According to Designers — "We Find Ourselves Returning to It Time and Time Again"
Sage green has a timeless appeal that makes it work in any room of the home — but which paint shades get this nearly-neutral best?
By Oonagh Turner Last updated
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Forget Mason Jars — I Just Found a Vase That Makes Propagating Plants Actually Stylish, and It's on Sale Right Now
The propagating process can sometimes look a little messy, but these vases make it feel elevated and cool
By Amiya Baratan Published
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What Is Acacia Wood Furniture? And Is It Actually Any Good? This Popular Outdoor Material, Explained
This staple material is often used for outdoor furniture, but is it suited to these settings? Our experts explain the pros and cons of this wood.
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Attended the Chelsea Flower Show and Picked Up on These 8 Big Trends That Everyone Should Be Using to Design Their Gardens
From the lessons learned from the best show gardens at this year's event to the emerging styles in outdoor furniture and plants, here's what I gleaned from attending the Chelsea Flower Show
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Avoid the 'Boyfriend Corner' and Make Your Styles Mesh as a Couple, According to Married Interior Designers
Banishing their belongings to a 'boyfriend corner' is not the answer. Here, designers share how to make competing styles feel cohesive
By Devin Toolen Published
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It's Not Always Easy Being Green — Here's 10 Common Decorating Mistakes Designers See People Make With the Color
From failing to consider natural lighting to getting the balance or shade completely wrong, designers warn about working with green
By Oonagh Turner Published
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4 Times Designers Say You Should Ditch Curtains — There Are Good Reasons Why Even Luxury Homes Sometimes Have No Window Treatments
Oddly-shaped windows? An attention-worthy view? These are all the instances when designers say to skip window coverings
By Devin Toolen Published
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How to Design an East-Facing Balcony — 6 Tips to Convert Your Sunlit Outdoor Nook Into a Stylish Social Hub
Try these six expert tips to transform your warm east-facing balcony into a space that's perfect for seasonal hosting and long-term enjoyment
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Is Gold Flatware Tacky? I Asked Designers and, as It Turns Out, It's Quite the Talking Point
Some like the glitz and glamor of it, while others think it's just a bit too much — one thing we can all agree on: gold is a polarizing cutlery choice
By Devin Toolen Published
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We Got Professional Wardrobe Organizers to Answer the Most Asked Shared Closet Organization Questions for Couples, And Here's What They Had to Say
We uncovered the answers to the most popular FAQs around shared closet organization, and the answers will get you one step closer to a perfect wardrobe.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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3 Ways to Make Your Garden More 'Climate Resilient' — For a Space That Thrives Year-Round
Easy ideas to adopt to set your garden up for success, no matter the season
By Maya Glantz Published
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Birth Month Flowers — Here are All 24 Blooms and Their Meanings
From snowdrop and carnations for January to rose and honeysuckle for June, there's two flowers to a birth month, and we're here to help you find yours
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Asked Designers to Share the Best IKEA Products They've Bought — Here's What They Said
IKEA's catalogs are about as long as the iconic pathway through their stores, so save yourself the time, and shop this designer-edit instead
By Devin Toolen Published
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10 Fence Line Landscaping Ideas — Contemporary and Classic Combinations for Beautiful Borders
Line boundaries with these plants, shrubs, and trees for a lush landscape that suits your space
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Clever Ways to Squeeze Extra Storage Space Into Your Loft Conversion
We're here to help you navigate those sloping ceilings and awkward angles
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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These Are the 5 Most Outdated Garden Trends That You'll Want to Avoid — The Experts Have Spoken
For a beautiful outdoor space that will stand the test of time, these are the trends the experts say you should be avoiding
By Maya Glantz Published
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If You Can Relate to Any of These 6 Signs of Clutter, Your Wardrobe is Probably Due for a Clean-Out
Survey your closet for clutter-driven symptoms, and if you find yourself guilty of any of these consequences, consider a declutter to cull your wardrobe
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Things You Should Definitely Thrift For Your Living Room Styling
It can be overwhelming to know what to look for when thrifting homewares, so I asked experts for the best things to source for your living space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Ways to Soundproof a Garden — So You Can Enjoy Your Summer in Privacy
Expert tips and tricks to soundproof your outdoor space for ultimate relaxation vibes
By Maya Glantz Published
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Record Bars are the Perfect Way to Stylishly Showcase Your Vinyl Collection — Here’s Where to Locate Them and How
Bookshelf wealth is out. There's a new status symbol in town, and it goes by the name of record bars. Vinyl collectors, it's your time to shine, and here's how.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Outdated Kitchen Flooring Ideas in 2025 That Threaten to Turn Back the Clock — Plus What to Choose Instead
Mastering your kitchen flooring is less about following trends and more about avoiding fads that can prematurely date your space
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Small Ensuite Ideas — 9 Ways to Max Out Style in Mini Spaces in the Most Chic Way
From bold tile tricks to genius color hacks, these small ensuite ideas prove you don’t need square meters to smash out a stunning small space
By Linda Clayton Published
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Wood vs Vinyl Fence — Which One Should You Use in Your Garden for Ultimate Privacy
Your fence is a vital part of your garden's design. Here's the material the experts think you should be using in your outdoor space
By Maya Glantz Published
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Interior Designers Say These Are the 5 Things You'd Never See in a Luxury Kitchen in 2025
Want to design a luxury kitchen? These are the five elements the experts say to avoid at all costs. Warning: some may surprise you
By Maya Glantz Published