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Production still of Netflix's Bridgerton series where Queen Charlotte is sitting on a red sofa in a regal blue dress. There are lots of antique side tables around here with candelabras on them.

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Image of a beige living room with a large built-in bookshelf with several stylish coffee table books stacked on it. There are two black leather and wooden accent chairs with a small white marble side table between them

Expert Advice 6 Things That Are Making Your Home Look 'Cheap' — Designers Say What to Ditch for a More Expensive-Looking Home

neutral bedroom with cream walls, beige curtains, a patterned upholstered headboard, wall sconce, timber side table with vase of flowers and picture frame, and bed made with natural linen and patterned cushions and throw

Expert Advice 4 Color Rules for Neutral Rooms That Designers Don't Want You to Forget — Or Else "Things Can Start to Feel a Bit Flat"

An art collector's loft living room with brown walls. structural sculptures, a brown couch, upholstered wooden pouffs, a pair of curved wood coffee tables, and a brown leather armchair

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Design Ideas 5 Designer-Approved Ways to Make Your Living Room Look More Interesting, Without Completely Redecorating It

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Expert Advice 5 Things People Always Regret Skipping During a Renovation — They Might Seem Small but They Make All the Difference

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