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Are Granite Countertops Outdated? The Experts Decide If This Once-Classic Material Has Seen the End of Its Days
Our kitchen trend experts deep dive into the topic to decide whether granite has had its time
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Feng Shui Closet Rules You Should Apply to Your Wardrobe
These closet Feng Shui ideas are making our best-dressed list for improving the energy in this all-important space
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 IKEA KALLAX Alternatives for When You Want Handy Gridded Storage With a Bit More Style
It's much-loved for a reason, but if you're in the market for storage that feels slightly more design-forward, here's the best alternatives
By Cheyenne Brown Published
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5 Power Colors That Can Completely Shift the Way You See and Feel in Your Space
Power colors in interior design aren't just about being loud and dominating, they're about empowering you to express your true self
By Karen Haller Published
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6 IKEA BILLY Alternatives for Anyone Looking for Great Storage Beyond the Brand's Basic Shelf Offering
It's got a cult following, and for good reason, but if you're looking for something that offers the functionality with a bit more style, we've got you covered
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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"Messy Gardening" Is the Emerging Trend That Embraces the Chaos — Here's How to Design an Outdoor Space With It Intentionally
Say goodbye to your preened-to-perfection garden. For increased biodiversity and more organic feel to your yard, the messier the better
By Maya Glantz Published
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Are These the 'Most Controversial' Pillowcases? 4 Styles That Divide the Crowd, and Whether Design Experts Would Actually Use Them
Zip closure pillows, envelope back, or lace embroidered — no pillow is safe in this round-up of the most hotly-debated pillowcase styles
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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These 5 Linen Closet Organization Mistakes are Costing You Space and Losing You Time
Survey your linen closet for any of these five common organization mistakes. And if you're guilty of even one of these faux pas, reorganization is a must.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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10 Types of Jade Plant That Will Bring Good Vibes to Any Room
These low-maintenance succulents are a wonder to care for and when it comes to jade plant varieties, these ten are the best of the best.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Trees That Landscape Designers Will Never Plant When They're Trying to Make a Garden More Private
Looking to create a more secluded outdoor space? These are the trees to avoid that won't actually help screen your garden from neighbors
By Lilith Hudson Published
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"It Can Be a Blessing and a Curse" — Landscape Designers Say They'd Never Buy This Kind of Outdoor Furniture for an Overly Sunny South-Facing Garden
Black or white cushions? A wooden or metal side table? Whatever you're tossing up between, if you have a sun-soaked garden, here's what experts say to avoid
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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'Wood-Drenching' Your Kitchen Is the Most Luxury-Looking Thing You Can Do With Your Cabinets — But Also Trickiest to Get Right
A little bit Scandi, a little bit mid-century modern, and a whole lot of chic; these kitchens fulfill all of our design dreams
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Things Minimalists Never Have in Their Gardens — For Simpler, More Streamlined Outdoor Spaces
Turn your straggly garden into a sophisticated outdoor setting by steering clear of this list of items that minimalists would never go near
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How to Pack Clothes in a Backpack — 6 Tips For Short Trips that Call for a Stylish Wardrobe
Luggage restrictions shouldn't hold you back from holidaying without limits. And with these six clever tips from the experts, you won't have to sacrifice your style
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Same Same, but Definitely Different — These Are the Best Brand's to Shop for IKEA Alternatives
Like the functional, flat-packable nature of IKEA, but want to be less predictable? Here's five similar brands you need to know about
By Cheyenne Brown Published
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Should You Choose Quartz or Granite Countertops? Experts Settle the Debate On These Two Popular Materials
We asked kitchen designers to weigh in on quartz vs granite to put your countertop quandary to bed once and for all
By Lilith Hudson Published
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12 of the Best Sage Green Paint Shades, According to Designers — "We Find Ourselves Returning to It Time and Time Again"
Sage green has a timeless appeal that makes it work in any room of the home — but which paint shades get this nearly-neutral best?
By Oonagh Turner Last updated
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What Is Acacia Wood Furniture? And Is It Actually Any Good? This Popular Outdoor Material, Explained
This staple material is often used for outdoor furniture, but is it suited to these settings? Our experts explain the pros and cons of this wood.
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Reasons You Shouldn't Paint Your Kitchen Walls White — And the Alternatives You Need to Try
Designers reveal why white kitchen walls can fall flat, and the colors that bring warmth, character, and timeless elegance instead
By Aditi Sharma Published
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How to Avoid the 'Boyfriend Corner' and Make Your Styles Mesh as a Couple, According to Married Interior Designers
Banishing their belongings to a 'boyfriend corner' is not the answer. Here, designers share how to make competing styles feel cohesive
By Devin Toolen Published
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It's Not Always Easy Being Green — Here's 10 Common Decorating Mistakes Designers See People Make With the Color
From failing to consider natural lighting to getting the balance or shade completely wrong, designers warn about working with green
By Oonagh Turner Published
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4 Times Designers Say You Should Ditch Curtains — There Are Good Reasons Why Even Luxury Homes Sometimes Have No Window Treatments
Oddly-shaped windows? An attention-worthy view? These are all the instances when designers say to skip window coverings
By Devin Toolen Published
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10 Things You Will Always See in a Luxury Kitchen, According to Designers — And It's Not Just About How Much They Cost
Want your kitchen to feel super luxurious? Then list to these designer tips
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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How to Design an East-Facing Balcony — 6 Tips to Convert Your Sunlit Outdoor Nook Into a Stylish Social Hub
Try these six expert tips to transform your warm east-facing balcony into a space that's perfect for seasonal hosting and long-term enjoyment
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Is Gold Flatware Tacky? I Asked Designers and, as It Turns Out, It's Quite the Talking Point
Some like the glitz and glamor of it, while others think it's just a bit too much — one thing we can all agree on: gold is a polarizing cutlery choice
By Devin Toolen Published
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We Got Professional Wardrobe Organizers to Answer the Most Asked Shared Closet Organization Questions for Couples, And Here's What They Had to Say
We uncovered the answers to the most popular FAQs around shared closet organization, and the answers will get you one step closer to a perfect wardrobe.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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3 Ways to Make Your Garden More 'Climate Resilient' — For a Space That Thrives Year-Round
Easy ideas to adopt to set your garden up for success, no matter the season
By Maya Glantz Published
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Birth Month Flowers — Here are All 24 Blooms and Their Meanings
From snowdrop and carnations for January to rose and honeysuckle for June, there's two flowers to a birth month, and we're here to help you find yours
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Asked Designers to Share the Best IKEA Products They've Bought — Here's What They Said
IKEA's catalogs are about as long as the iconic pathway through their stores, so save yourself the time, and shop this designer-edit instead
By Devin Toolen Published