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8 Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Spring — The Tips, and Scents, That'll Appeal to Your Nose for the New Season
Don't get caught lacking with wintery home fragrance now that spring has sprung
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5 Dated Kitchen Layouts to Avoid, Plus the Contemporary Blueprints Designers Are Choosing Instead
If you want to design a kitchen with a coherent floorplan conducive to better flow and functionality, these are the layouts to steer clear of
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How to Thrift Furniture Like a Vintage Dealer — The Tricks of the Trade to Know
Spotting real versus a replica, identifying marker's marks, and curating your own signature style — Livingetc's Vintage and Antiques Expert shares all
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Interior Designers Say These 7 Tile Mistakes Are Making Your Bathroom Look Cheap — And You Should Avoid Them at All Costs
Wonky tiles and shoddy grout lines? Not on our watch
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How to Hide Outdoor Lighting Wires and Cables — 7 Tips for a Patio Free From Circuitry Eyesores
Visible wiring and cables are a major design faux pas your patio can do without. So here are some clever ways to conceal circuitry for a clean finish
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What Colors Go With Lavender? 13 Combinations for One of This Year's Most Trendy Colors
Purple may not be the first color you reach for when it comes to your interiors, but we're here to make a case for lovely lilacs and lavender hues
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7 Bathroom Organizers That Will Change the Flow of Your Space — And Also Help You Cull Clutter
Keep all your bathroom essentials contained and ditch the clutter for good with these smart ideas
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5 Overrated Houseplants That Indoor Garden Experts Actually Don't Like — And What They Say You Should Grow Instead
Let's take a moment to de-influence you from these over-hyped houseplants that aren't actually worth the trouble
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6 Bed Linen Care Mistakes to Avoid If You Want Your Sheets to Look Good for Longer
Washing, drying, and storing your bed linen properly is the key to longer-lasting sheets that stay smooth and soft
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5 of the Best Navy Blue Paint Colors That Designers Love — And How to Use Them
Navy blue has timeless appeal and can feel both modern yet classic, but what are the designers' favorite paints?
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Should Your Carpet Be A Darker Color Than Your Walls? How to Make This Bold Look Work
Not every room can get away with a carpet that is darker than the walls; Designers share when and where this combination works best
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"I Just Bought a Stand Mixer — Where Can I Store It in My Small Kitchen?" 6 Clever Storage Ideas to Consider
Love your stand mixer, but hate not knowing how to store it? We've got the same problem, but these six expert tips have solved our limited storage problems for good.
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Bar Stools vs Counter Stools — The Difference You Need to Know to Avoid Buying the Wrong One for Your Kitchen
You might think they're the same thing, but bar stools and counter stools are subtly different, and knowing how will help you avoid buying the wrong ones
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Why Do Towels Have a Band? Experts Answer This Viral Question and Unearth the Mystery Behind This Esoteric Strip
Ever wondered why traditional towels feature a woven strip along the bottom? Well, it turns out they actually have a purpose (and a name)
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Believe It or Not, 'Fridge Feng Shui' Is a Thing — And These Are the 6 Things You Should Be Doing for It
Even concealed appliances like fridges count in the world of Feng Shui. So if you're keen on optimizing the energy in this space, here's how to do it
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These 11 Plant-Obsessed Instagram Accounts Are My Go-to for Care and Styling Inspo (and They Should Be Yours too)
Whether you're on the hunt for tips to style your houseplant collection or care for it, these green-thumbed creators are a trove of inspiration.
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5 Japandi Plants You Should Pick for Their Minimalist and Elegant Good Looks
Even plants can't escape this fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics — and we're thankful for it. So here are the plants you need to tap into the trend.
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6 Feng Shui Houseplant Decorating Mistakes Practitioners Want to Warn You Against
Spiky? High-maintenance? Fake? All big no-nos when it comes to bringing plants into your home, according to Feng Shui experts
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5 Bedroom Colors That Have Gone Out of Style in 2025 — Plus the Shades Designers Are Using Instead
Looking to redecorate your bedroom this year? Steer clear of these outdated hues if you want a fresh, contemporary-looking space
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5 Changes to Make to Your Bedroom Before the Clocks Change to Improve Your Spring-Time Sleep
It's that time of the year when we trade an hour of sleep for an extra hour of daylight, and these simple switches will make the transition that little bit easier
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3 Curtain Mistakes That Are Making Your Room Feel Smaller — Pitfalls to Avoid, and What to Do Instead
Fabric materials, the right color, whether your curtains touches the ground or not — these essential elements can make or break your drapery
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The 52 Weeks Decluttering Challenge Is a Year-Long Process to Tidying Your Home — Here's How to Complete It
If you appreciate an in-depth, detailed approach to home organization, this 52 week challenge will help you maintain a consistently tidy living space.
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5 Bifold Door Alternatives You Should Consider for Your Extension Project (and Which Is Most on Trend for 2025)
There's more to life than bifold doors — so broaden your horizons with these other styles that might suit your home, and your lifestyle, a little better
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5 Problems With Heated Towel Rails People Never Talk About — And Whether They're Worth It in a Bathroom
A toasty towel at the end of your shower is like wrapping yourself in a warm hug, but heated towel rails can have a host of hidden problems that aren't so comforting
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Burning Palo Santo Is the Scenting Ritual Feng Shui Practitioners Recommend for Home Healing — These Are the Benefits
Burning palo santo isn't just about infusing your home with that classic woody aroma, it's also about cleansing in Feng Shui. And here's why you should try it.
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Should You Buy an IKEA Kitchen? Here's What a Professional Designer Thinks of This Budget Kitchen Brand
Are IKEA kitchens worth it? We weigh up the pros and cons of the Swedish furniture brand's kitchen offering, so you know what to expect
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5 Bathroom Flooring Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Scheme's Good Looks and Make It a Nightmare to Use
Your floor tiling can transform your bathroom, but not always for the best. These are all the slip-ups experts want you to avoid
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Balcony Storage Ideas — 6 Concepts to Transform Your Deck into an Organized Outdoor Space
If you have a balcony holding outdoor gear and miscellaneous items, these expert tips will make sure your belongings are organized with nifty storage solutions.
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What Actually Is Yves Klein Blue? A Short History of This Iconic Color, and How to Decorate With It
Explore “the most perfect expression of blue” and how to free this pigment in your home
