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How to Design a "Low-Cortisol Bedroom" — It Will Feel Calmer and Give You a Healthier Sleep
Let your space be a sanctuary that promotes healthy sleep and happy living with these expert tips
By Amiya Baratan Published
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WiFi Doesn't Cover Your Whole Backyard? Here's What You'll Need to Do to Get Better Coverage and Sync Up Your Outdoor Smart Tech
A sizeable backyard is ideal for hosting and entertaining, but it can be a blessing and a curse due to a weak WiFi connection — here’s what to do to fix it
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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How to Host a Dinner Party — 10 Tips to Design an Evening of Style
Advice from hosting experts for a memorable soirée that delivers on every front
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Mistakes in Your Garden's Design You'll Only Notice When Temperatures Soar in the Summer
Summer-proof your garden with our expert's top tips for creating an outdoor area that will thrive all year round.
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to Hack Your Outdoor Lighting's Settings for a Beautifully Illuminated Yard That's Practical Too
Get your yard party season ready by making sure your outdoor lighting is in check
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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How to Feng Shui a Patio with Plants — 4 Things to Consider for a Lush Space That’s Enriched with Energy
Make sure your container garden is enriching your patio with the help of these simple yet efficient steps
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Genius 'Room Darkening Curtain Pole' Has a Surprising Feature That Helps Keep Light Out of Your Bedroom Even Better
Try this trending curtain rod to help you achieve a better night's sleep
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Turning Your Landscape Lighting Smart Is the Biggest Gamechanger for Entertaining Season — Here's What You'll Need to Do It
Hosting friends and family outdoors is one of the many joys of summertime. Transform your garden space with smart lighting thanks to this practical advice
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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How to Organize a Chest Freezer When You're About to Throw a Big Summer Party
Summer is the perfect time for hosting outdoors, and you’ll want to make sure your chest freezer is in the best shape possible — here’s how…
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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13 of the Best Paint Brands for Luxury-Looking Interiors, as Rated by Professional Painters and Serial Redecorators
As it turns out, the people who know which paint brands really are the best are the people who paint walls with them day in and day out
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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The 'Sandwich Method' Is the Simple yet Genius Technique for Organizing Your Storage That Makes So Much More Sense
Just what you need to make your space look professionally organized and easy on the eyes
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Future-Proof Your Garden's Landscaping for Hotter Summers (Without Sacrificing Style)
With summers getting hotter and hotter, it's time to make sure your garden is prepared to face the heat
By Maya Glantz Published
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7 'Unkillable' Plants to Create a Beautiful But Low-Maintenance Patio Container Garden
You don't need to spend too much time checking in on your patio with these hardy outdoor plants dressing up your patio
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Curtain Colors Designers Say Are Officially Out of Style in 2025 Projects, and What They're Replacing Them With
The color of your curtains makes a big impact on the overall design of your space, so steer clear of these five dated colors
By Devin Toolen Published
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These Are the Benefits of Morning Sunlight on Your Body — and How to Design Your Garden for Optimal Exposure
It's no secret that morning sunlight is good for you, but have you ever considered designing your garden around this idea?
By Maya Glantz Published
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6 Types of Orchids to Grow as Houseplants — Number 4 is My Favorite for a Pretty, Floral Flourish
According to the experts, these are the best varieties of this pretty flower for an elegant, flowering indoor garden
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Your Questions, Answered by an Interior Designer — Two Tone Cabinets, Hallway Colors, and the Perfect Pink Paint
Ellen Cumber, co-founder of Golden Design, is known for her spirited schemes and uplifting use of color. So we posed her the questions you ask us most
By Ellen Finch Published
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Everyone's Obsessed With Rechargeable Lamps — But This Designer Warns They Might Be Ruining Your Lighting Scheme
With their short battery life, inconsistent light output, and constant need for charge, rechargeable lamps can be more of a hassle than a convenience
By Devin Toolen Published
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I Tried This Trick to Keep Breezy Curtains in Place When the Weather's Hot
Summer weather and no AC bring on a whole onslaught of new problems, but don't let your curtain placement be one of them — try this simple and affordable hack
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Still Fighting an Overstuffed Wardrobe? This Reverse Hanger Decluttering Trick Might Be the Answer to Your Problems
A clever way to come to terms with the items in your closet you actually reach for and the garments that always get left behind
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Tricks Landscape Designers in London Know to Use to Make Urban Gardens Feel Cooler
Cities suffer from the 'urban heat island' effect, so you need to make landscaping decisions that can help lessen the effects of the hottest weather
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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5 Spots in Your Garden That Should Definitely Be in the Shade During Hot Weather
Protect yourself and your garden by adding shade to these areas
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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5 Common Decking Mistakes Landscapers Say You’re Probably Making — And How to Fix Them
Decking can make a beautiful addition to your outdoor space, but only if it's laid, maintained, and designed properly
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Birth Month Colors by Gemstones — The Hue You Should Paint, Decorate, or Accessorize with for a Personal Touch
I just discovered that my birth month color is sapphire blue, and now's your chance to explore your own
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Mistakes You're Making When Trying to Sleep in the Heat — And What to Do Instead
Getting a good night’s sleep during a heatwave can be tricky, but there are things you can do to prepare to make it a little easier
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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More Bedding Layers in Hot Weather? It May Be Extra, But in a Heatwave This Bed Styling Trick Can Be a Cooling Saviour
The struggle of keeping a top sheet tucked in is real, but experts share that it may be a struggle worth enduring, especially during the summer heat
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Rules for Staircases in Feng Shui You Should Know About for Better Chi in Your Home
Where this ancient Chinese philosophy, this stepped design feature, can either elevate or knock down the energy in your home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Common Landscaping Feature Can Actually Help Your Garden Feel Cooler in Hot Weather — Here’s How
A little bit of science you need to know as to how a water feature can ease high temperatures in your outdoor space
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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This One Unexpected Piece of Decor Is Absorbing Heat and Making Your Home Feel Even Hotter in Warm Weather
If you’re struggling to cool down your home, maybe take a look underfoot
By Seraphina Kyprios Published