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Wait, Why Do My Plants Move at Night? 10 Houseplants That Do It, and the Reason Why
These striking plant varieties might seem fairly regular by day, but as night falls, they wake up and subtly shift, curl, and sway all on their own
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How Interior Designers (Secretly) Use Curtains to Make a Room Look Bigger
Turns out, curtains could be the most underrated design tool for creating an optical illusion in your home
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Don't Redecorate Yet! Well, Until You Understand How Dominant and Recessive Colors Work — What You Need to Know About 'Color Saliency'
Understanding — no, *really* understanding — how color works can completely shift not only how your home looks, but feels
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Short on Cabinet Space? You Only Really Need These Two Types of Cocktail Glass to Seem Like a Good Host, an Elite Mixologist Tells Me
While I'd love to have cupboards full of highballs, martini glasses, and gin goblets to meet my every entertaining need, it's just not a reality for my small kitchen
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What Colors Make a Room Look Bigger? 5 That Designers Reach for to Make Walls 'Visually Expand'
Color can have a transformative effect on how we perceive spaces — here’s how the experts make small rooms look more expansive
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As a Baker, These Are the Oven Features I'm Manifesting for My Next Kitchen (and Now You'll Want Them, too)
Baking aficionados, gather round. These are the clever oven features that every pastry lover deserves in their life
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The Pipes on My Garden Walls Were an Eyesore — Until I Found These Clever and Stylish Ways to Disguise Them
They may be essential to your home, but that doesn't mean we want to see them, am I right?
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Hold Up, Is 'Biphasic Sleep' the Answer to Sleeping Better in the Summer? Why I'm Taking Up the Midday Nap
Consider your summer siesta expert-approved, so you can now take naps guilt-free in the name of biphasic sleep
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I Always Close My Curtains Before I Go on Holiday, But These Security Experts Just Gave Me a Good Reason Why It’s a Bad Idea
From security measures to design elements, the experts spill the tea on why keeping curtains closed might not be the best option
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5 Types of Tropical Houseplants for a Home That Feels Like Summer, Year Round
From the ever-intriguing white bird of paradise to the popular monstera, this list will give you an idea of what to bring home in the name of tropical foliage
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My Mom Told Me This Supermarket Herb Is a Brilliant Natural Pest Repellent for Your Outdoor Table — And It Looks Great While Doing It
Did you know that basil repels bugs? A natural and cost-effective repellent that doubles as a cocktail garnish — I'm here for it
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Not Just for Your Suitcase, Here Are 5 Ways You Can Use Your Packing Cubes to Organize Your Home Once Your Holiday Is Over
Instead of letting your packing cubes sit in a cupboard without purpose until your next holiday, these helpful tips will keep them occupied and your space organized
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No More Awkward Leaning or Straining to Hear Each Other — Here's How to Arrange Garden Furniture so People Actually Stay and Talk
Foster new friendships and facilitate great conversation with these five expert tips to set up your outdoor seating the right way
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5 Mistakes You're Making With Your Garden's Firepit — From Placement to Materials, There Are a Few Things You'll Want to Keep in Mind
You know what they say about playing with fire... Stay on the safe side and avoid these common firepit pitfalls
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Stop! Step Away From the Paintbrush — Here's 4 Things Interior Designers Would Never, Even Paint Around the Home
Just because you *can*, doesn't mean you *should*
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My Bathroom Has Been So Hot Lately, so I Reached Out to Experts to See How I Could Keep It Cool — Even During Summer Weather
The experts share advice on how you can keep your bathroom cool, no matter the season
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How to Design a Good Patio — 6 Ways to Elevate Your Outdoor Living Space Without Having to Do Too Much
Garden designers and architects share their top tips for designing this outdoor space. Here's what they had to say about it
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'Moonlighting' Is the Beautiful, Subtle Way to Light Your Garden at Night That All the Best Landscapers Use
Keen to extend your garden's allure after dark? Imitate a natural moonlit effect in your outdoor space after hours by moonlighting your garden with these expert-led tips and tricks.
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Undressed Water Features Are Boring — So, Here Are 5 Aquatic Plants to Add to Your Water Feature to Up Its Style Points
Adding plants into your water feature is the next level of elevating your garden — here are the ones experts recommend to try out
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Oh, so This Nature-Inspired Color Rule Is the Reason Your Home's Scheme Isn't Working
Bring the essence of the forest indoors with this calming three-layered color trick
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Here's How a Clever Choice in Flooring Can Make Any Room Feel Bigger, Brighter, and Way More Beautiful
Want to make your space feel more expansive? Start from the ground up — here’s which flooring creates the illusion of extra square footage
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5 Design 'Dirt Magnets' That Professional Cleaners Tell Me They'd Never Have in Their Own Homes
Here's how to rework these dust-attracting design mistakes or adjust them to help your home stay consistently clean
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No More of These, Please — 4 Outdated Window Treatments Designers Don't Want to See You Using Anymore
Because windows deserve the same curated attention that the rest of the house receives
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So It Turns Out, I Suffer From ‘Design Fixation’ — Psychologists Explain What It Is, Why It's Holding Your Interiors Back, and How to Get Over It
Have you ever been fixated on an idea and can't get it out of your head? Even if it's not the best idea? It's a thing. Experts tell me why
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No Shame, These 5 Types of Mess Are Prevalent in Most Homes — Here's How You Can Turn It Around for a Neater Space
Although these messes are extremely common, that's not to say they shouldn't be dealt with at some point, and here's how
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4 Front Door Design Mistakes You've Made That Are Probably Ruining Your Home's Curb Appeal
Your front garden and the exterior of your home can end up looking a little dated if you choose the wrong design elements and features for your front door. So take notes now on what the experts have to say about it
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Design, Debated — Is It Ever Considered Acceptable to Paint Antique Furniture?
You may have big DIY plans, but sometimes a little restraint goes a long way, especially when it comes to paint
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'Sleep Divorce' Might Be the Saviour of Your Sleep (and Relationship) — Here's How It Can Be Done, Even If You Don't Have Separate Bedrooms
This might well be the answer to your disrupted sleep, but don't worry, it's not as doomsday as it sounds!
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Decking Too Hot to Walk on Barefoot? These 4 Hacks Will Solve This Problem for Good
Don't let the hot weather keep you from enjoying your outdoor space. If the heat is getting too much underfoot, there's always a solution — according to the experts
