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How to Reset Your Home for Spring — 8 Things to Do Today to Properly Embrace the Bright New Season
I always look forward to de-winterizing my living spaces and readying them in time to enjoy every bit of the warmth to come, and here's how I'm doing it
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5 Small Kitchen Myths That the Interior Designers I Know Never Buy Into — So You Shouldn't Be Bound by Them
Forget these old ideas that are working against your compact space, and not with it — experts share how to embrace a creative, thoughtfully designed approach instead
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5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your Efforts
Before you continue (or start, no judgment) your seasonal reset, take a look at what these professionals have to say
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Uwabaki Is the Japanese Ritual of 'Indoor Shoes' That I Think More Homes in the West Could Learn From
This concept will prevent you from bringing outdoor dirt into your beautiful home while feeling cozy as you go about your day
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Forget Losing an Hour of Sleep, I'm Trying This 'Gradual Adjustment' to My Routine When the Clocks Change This Weekend, and It Starts Now
Instead of messing with your sleep schedule, prime it for an easy transition to spring with this simple formula
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I Always Pick These 3 Easy-to-Care-for Plants for My Mediterranean Garden to Make Pots and Raised Planters Feel More Natural and Less 'Upright'
Knowing when to use the right 'spillers' is container gardening 101, and this is the one I'll always reach for in my Mediterranean-inspired back garden
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5 Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Will Actually Make Your Room Feel Bigger — And How to Use Them in Your Layout
If you want your compact kitchen to feel more expansive without altering your floor plan, these are the kitchen cabinet colors experts want you to know about
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I'll Say It, Knocking Down Walls Is Sometimes a Lazy Renovation — Here's How to Embrace Your Home's Existing Layout
From rearranging furniture to better lighting, these expert-approved, space-enhancing design tricks will make you think twice before knocking down walls
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5 ‘Overambitious’ Things You Probably Shouldn’t Plan Into Your Garden If You’re a Bit of a Beginner
Gardening is for everyone, but you won't want to jump into these ambitious projects if you're inexperienced
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They Sound Amazing in Theory, but These Are 5 Problems That Rooms With High Ceilings Have That People Never Talk About
Tall spaces might look impressive, but interior designers often have practical and decorative challenges to solve before they really shine
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5 Design Tricks That'll Make Your Kitchen Feel Calmer, Less Hectic, and More Like a Retreat at Home
Is your kitchen feeling chaotic? These expert-approved design tips turn this high-traffic space into the restorative heart of the home
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I Believe in the 'Anti-Minimalist' Approach to Spring Cleaning Your House — Because You Really Don't Need to Purge Everything
Instead of ruthlessly decluttering your home, focus your efforts on these five categories instead
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5 Kitchen Colors That Are Criminally Overlooked — I'd Love to See Way More People Embrace Them, and Designers Agree
We rarely see these colors in kitchens, but look how well they work when we do
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"The Flexibility That Comes From Renting Is a Freedom" — 6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Rental, According to an Interior Designer
Don’t put living beautifully on hold just because you’re renting — designer Charu Gandhi says bold design choices should still be on the cards
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In My Opinion, Emptiness Doesn’t Equal Spaciousness — 5 Reasons I Don’t Think Minimalism Is Really the Answer to Small Space Living
Sparse rooms feel unwelcoming, so it’s no wonder interior designers agree that ‘more is more’ in spaces with limited square footage
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7 Ways to Maximize a Small Kitchen Extension so You Get As Much for Your Money As Possible — Architects Explain the Best Methods They Use
"Generosity comes from flow and continuity rather than scale alone," the experts say
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This Is How You Decorate With Pink in 2026 — The Ways Interior Designers Make This Color Feel Grown-Up, Grounded, and Gentle
There are lots of stereotypes when it comes to the color pink, but these days, designers say that it's fertile ground for playful experimentation
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5 Finishes That Instantly Feel Welcoming in a Kitchen — Because Nobody Wants a Space That Feels Cold and Clinical
The key to a space that feels comfortable and welcoming lies in how you incorporate natural, textural materials for a considered design
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I'm Using the Japanese Philosophy of Hanami to Rethink How to Plant a Garden for Spring
Literally translating to 'flower viewing', this concept will frame your gardenscape beautifully
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5 Genius, Designer-Approved Styling Tricks That Tackle the Biggest Eyesores in Your Kitchen — Say Goodbye to Features Spoiling Your Style
Transform your kitchen with these simple expert styling tips for a streamlined and considered space
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Forget 'Clean' Scents — This Fragrance Is the Ultimate Choice If You Want to Make Your Home Smell Expensive, According to Experts
If you're looking for notes that elevate your home with an air of opulence, then woody notes are the way to go
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4 Paint Colors That Often Feel Flat and Dull — And How to Fix Them If You're Already Stuck With One
Because everyone deserves a bold, beautiful, and well-rounded space
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5 Bedroom Mistakes That Will Always Disturb Your Sleep in Spring — And How Experts Overcome Them
Settle into deep, restorative slumber by avoiding these common errors that cost you precious moments of REM
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5 Key Things I Just Learned About Designing Homes That Make You Healthier
Our latest Livingetc In Session seminar brought together the richest voices when it comes to wellness in design
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'Something Old, Something New' Is the Mantra for 2026 — Here's How to Adopt Antiques Into Your Home, Even if You'd Never Considered Them Before
Even the most contemporary designers are now borrowing from the past to make rooms feel fresh and welcoming for the future
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5 Closet Decluttering Tricks That Professional Organizers Actually Say Aren't All That Useful
Depending on your clutter-clearing personality, these hacks might be worth giving up
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3 Rug Colors Designers Say to Definitely Avoid in a Living Room — They're Not Practical, and Can Create a "Visual Void"
From stark colors to shades that are too light, there are certain rug colors that anchor and ones to avoid — here's the difference
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Controversial Opinion? Stop Designing Your Small Home Just Around Storage — You Shouldn’t Make Your Decisions Because You've Got Too Much ‘Stuff’
Giving every inch of space to storage is an interior design no-no that does nothing for the look, feel, or function of a compact home
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Yes, They're Better Looking, But These 3 Problems With Wall-Hung Toilets Need to Be Talked About More
They may be the go-to for modern bathrooms, but that doesn't mean they're right for you. Our experts share all the biggest problems with wall-hung toilets
