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'Ogee' Backsplashes Are the Trending Trad-Meets-Modern Style That Stops Your Kitchen Feeling Too Boxy
If you love a soft, romantic kitchen design, this might just be your new favorite design feature
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to Make a Real Christmas Tree Last Longer — 5 Tips to Prolong Your Festive Foliage
This expert guide will let you keep your tree up past January
By Amiya Baratan Published
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What Is the Four-Gift Rule? And Is It Really the Secret to Less Over-Consumption (and, Let’s Face It, Less Clutter)?
This hack was originally created for parents but using it in your life might help cut down the tidying over the holidays
By Ruby Smith Published
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These 6 Design Mistakes Make Your Living Room So Much Harder to Clean — Just Because They're Trendy, Doesn't Make Them Practical
I hate to say it, but these common design ideas might be doubling your reset time when tidying your space
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Tablecloth or No Tablecloth? Stylists Settle the Debate Once and for All on How to Dress Your Table When You're Entertaining
When is it best to use a tablecloth, and when should you ditch it altogether?
By Emily Moorman Published
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5 Things to Throw Away Before Christmas to Make Space for the Festive Season, According to Organizing Professionals
What you keep in your home matters during the holidays, so it's best to get rid of unwanted items that no longer serve you, and here's why
By Faiza Saqib Published
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3 Places Designers Would Never, Ever Hang Wallpaper in a Home — It's a Bad Idea for Practical Reasons, They Say
Before you plaster a bold new print on the wall, be sure you're hanging your paper in a place that works
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Japanese Philosophy That Will Change How You Think About Keeping Your Home Clean — And It Will Stop You From Letting Your Chores Pile Up
Renowned for its soothing interiorscapes, Japan's penchant for beautifully tidy spaces is worth exploring
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Christmas Table Styling Mistakes I Wish Everyone Reads This Year — Because It's Easy to "Make Even Beautiful Decorations Feel Chaotic"
From overcrowding to not sticking to one color palette, these are the commonly made table styling mistakes, according to designers
By Emily Moorman Published
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5 Simple and Easy Ways to 'Un-Update' an Ugly Modern Kitchen in a Period Home
There's no pain quite like a builder-grade kitchen in a Victorian home. Luckily, we know how to remedy it
By Maya Glantz Published
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Does Your Home Have a 'Christmas Zone'? Organizers Swear by This Approach During the Holidays for Solving a Very Common Problem
Creating these dedicated spaces will help you get through hosting season without any major messes
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Athena Calderone's Holiday Buffet Table Looks Like a Renaissance Painting — Here's How a Food Stylist Would Get the Look
The vegetable is taking center stage at this year's holiday tables, and as a food stylist, I'm fully on board
By Matilda Bourne Published
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The 5 Kitchen Hosting Rules Everyone Gets Wrong — Avoid These Mistakes so That Everyone Can Actually Enjoy Christmas
A tablescape stylist and designers share the kitchen hosting mistakes to navigate if you want to impress guests this season
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Before You Buy Another Lightbulb, Read This — It Might Just Change How You Light Your Entire Home
Consider this your go-to guide for getting to grips with all things lighting, from our experts to your home
By Maya Glantz Published
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7 Feng Shui Christmas Decorating Mistakes to Avoid So Your Home Stays Auspicious Through the Festive Time of Year
Don't make these festive faux pas and preserve the good energy in your decorated living spaces
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Things That Are Causing Serious Clutter in Your Home in the Run Up to Christmas, and How to Deal With Them
Wondering where the visual traffic is coming from? These culprits are worth checking out...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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4 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang a Mirror in Your Home — On Careful Reflection by Interior Designers
Mirrors contribute both form and function to a space, but when misplaced, they can end up distracting rather than elevating
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Types of Poinsettias You Should Know About — So That You Can Find the Most Stylish Ones to Buy for Your Home This Christmas
These beloved Christmas flowers varied in their cultivars, and these are the most beautiful ones to bring home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Decorate Christmas Trees for Luxury Hotels — And This Is How You Can Get the 5 Star Look at Home
Design specialist and tree decorator David Lawson takes us through his tips and tricks for designing the perfect hotel Christmas tree this festive season
By David Lawson Published
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What Do the 'Notes' of a Candle Actually Mean? How to Decipher Them, and Use Them to Find a Home Fragrance That You'll Actually Like
You won't have to fake it until you make it once you understand this aspect of scented candles 101
By Amiya Baratan Published
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3 Christmas Tree Styling Mistakes I Really, Really Want You to Know Before You Start Decorating This Year
Have you sat back and relaxed, but feel like something's still not quite right? Here's how to fix what might have gone wrong
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Choose Kitchen Appliances That Will Make Life Easier, Look Good, and Won't Date — While Balancing Budget, Style, and Clever Features
The kitchen appliances you select can make or break this space, so here's what the experts had to say about choosing the right products for your needs
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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5 Problems With Tiled Backsplashes in Kitchens That No One Ever Talks About
It's not all gloss and glamour — this stylish design has some pretty irritating downfalls, and we're ready to expose them
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas — 7 Things to Prepare Now so It Feels Festive the Minute Guests Walk Through the Door
Seasonally scent your space so it carries season's greetings from room to room through the power of fragrance
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Open Shelves vs Wall Cabinets — We've Settled the Debate on Which You Should Pick for Your 2026 Renovation
Choosing the right storage will be the backbone of your kitchen design, and our experts know which style is right for you
By Maya Glantz Published
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Newsflash: Your Scented Candle Really Needs a Lid — And Did You Know You Can Buy These Reusable Ones That Are Super Pretty?
This common scented candle faux pas could be costing you precious fragrance notes, so now's the time to cover yours
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Things That Are Technically Bad Luck to Give as Gifts (and How to Make Them Good Luck, Instead)
Avoid a major gifting faux pas by ensuring that your presents symbolize good fortune and prosperity
By Amiya Baratan Published
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My Husband and I Are Always Falling Out Over the Heating — I Work From Home, so What's the Best Tactic to Keep Me From Feeling the Cold Without Running Up Energy Bills?
If it's just you at home, is it a no-brainer to use portable heating devices, rather than turning on the heating? The experts break it down
By Debbie Black Published
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"Help, I Bought an Uncomfortable Sofa" — Don't Worry, These Simple Tricks Might Just Save the Day
If your brand-new, dream sofa isn't as plush as you hoped, don't despair — try these five interior designer-approved tips
By Brigid Kennedy Published
