Latest articles by Amiya Baratan
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The One Overlooked Bedroom Feature That's Making It Harder to Switch Off, According to DesignersSpoiler alert: It's your tech, and it's got to go... So, here's why designers recommend removing it from your sleep space
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'Ryo Wo Toru' Is the Japanese Philosophy All About Capturing Coolness at Home — Here Are 4 Tips to Harness This SummerFrom wind chimes and bamboo screens to minty fragrances and water sprinkling, these tricks will come in handy in the heat
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This Little Flower Tells You When It's Time to Open Up Your Windows and Refresh Indoor Air By Drooping Its Petals — And It Comes in 5 Stylish ColorsIf your home's top priority is wellness, this innovative blooming decor is the answer to a healthier interior environment
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This Type of Garden Lighting Is Good Luck in Feng Shui — Here's Where to Put Them, and Which Work BestIf you're not decorating with outdoor lanterns, you're missing out on glow-y good energy
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Always Apologizing to Guests About Your Home? Here's What It Says About You, According to Psychology, and How to Break the HabitIf you're constantly pouring out stress-laced 'sorrys' when hosting, these three tricks will help you host with confidence
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So Long, 'Refrigerator Gap' — This Clever, Discreet Countertop Extender Bridges Awkward Spaces and Gives You More Storage Surface, TooThis Amazon buy is a small addition that makes a genuine impact on the way you use your kitchen
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This Marble Rechargeable Lamp Looks Like a Designer Buy (but It's Actually From Amazon) — It'll Give Any Shelf a Soft Glow UpIt's got me wondering if I've been looking for designs to feed my chic little lamp obsession in all the wrong places
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Where to Place a Water Feature Outdoors for Good Luck, According to Feng Shui ExpertsThe gentle flow of water in your garden is a calming way to improve al fresco energy if it's placed correctly
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Japan Divides Its Year Into 72 'Micro Seasons' — This Is How People Change Their Homes for ThemThis concept of seasonal adaptability relies on resetting your space to feel connected to the natural world, and in turn, more authentic to you
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The 5 Things People With Deeply Calming Homes Always Remove From a Room Without a Second ThoughtIf your living space feels chaotic, this is the expert-approved decluttering list to lead your next reset
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5 Easy Additions That Will Make Your Garden Feel Cooler During Hot WeatherIf you're hosting al fresco or just making the most of the sunshine, these features will make your time outdoors comfortable
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5 Design Tricks That Keep Homes Cooler in Hot Countries, According to Livingetc's Global Editorial TeamThese architectural details and foundational finishing touches are the secret to creating a home that's prepared to weather the rising summers
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People Are Now Buying These 'Matcha Stations' to Better Organize Their Drink Rituals — They Make for Pretty Countertop Decor, tooThese mini countertop organizers offer up a dedicated nook for your morning matcha
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"The Garden Is Never a Separate Project to a Japanese Home" — Here's Why, and What to Learn About Indoor Outdoor Design for Your Own SpaceIf you've ever found yourself wondering about the seamless transition from indoor to al fresco in Japanese gardens, the secret is designing the two in tandem
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Shoppers Have Been Giving This M&S 'Stay Cool' Duvet Set Rave 5-Star Reviews During This Week's HeatwavesWith 91 of these sets added to shopping carts in the last five days alone, it's clear that it's a bedding buy worth considering during this hot summer
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These 'Tension Shelves' Help Add Extra Levels to Your Kitchen Cabinets If You Feel Like You're Wasting Space — And They're Really Easy to InstallNot only are they ideal for small kitchens, but they're equally valuable in large, unsegmented cabinets
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Where to Plant a Japanese Maple Tree for Good Luck — The Spots Feng Shui Says to Position This Acer in Your GardenThis beloved feathered tree has so much prosperity to offer when placed with intention
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Diptyque Just Launched a Summer Advent Calendar Featuring 10 Fragrance Essentials (Including 3 Gorgeous Candles)For a seasonal treat that will make your home smell good while enriching your personal perfuming routines, too
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What's Replacing the 'Sunday Reset'? This New 'Micro-Reset' Technique Staggers Your Organization Rituals and Gives You Back an Entire Day of RestInstead of loathing your overflowing chore list over the weekend, adopt 'micro resets' to ease your routine
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6 Suitcase Organizing Trends the Most Type-A People Are Using for Their Vacations This YearIf you want to enjoy your Euro summer to its fullest, this is the starter pack of tips for travelling smart
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5 Things You Should Remove From Your Entryway Now, According to Decluttering ProfessionalsIt's the only way to make a tidy first impression, welcome good energy, and allow for better airflow
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How Japanese Designers Turn Windows Into 'Picture Frames' — Nagame (眺め) Is the Feeling of "Stopping to Smell the Roses" and Appreciating Your HomeThis thoughtful concept of design will teach you how to use the window as if it were a frame waiting to focus a piece of art
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7 Things Making Your Bedroom Feel Hotter at Night — And Most People Don't Realize They've Made These MistakesIf you feel like the temperature in your bedroom is actively disrupting your rest in the summer, here's what you need to fix
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7 Lucky Garden Plants That Will Make Your Outdoor Space Feel Rich in Good FortuneNot only do all of these plants offer their own charm, but there's something for small gardens and sprawling backyards, too
