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What Does Green Represent in Feng Shui? Here's Your Guide to Designing With This Wood Element for a Harmonious Home
When used correctly, this earthy color will weave a sense of calm, grounding energy into your home
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From Navy to Indigo, These Are 8 Blues I'd Paint Over If You've Got Them — And the More Stylish Shades to Use Instead
Discover the shades of blue paint that are falling out of favor, and the fresher alternatives designers are using instead
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What Type of Fragrances Make a Home Smell Fresh and Clean? 3 Scents That Will Perfume Your Space to Feel Pristine
Not quite the sterilized scent that wafts through hospitals; these notes are more refreshing, light, and totally appealing
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I'll Say It, Strong-Smelling Candles Are a Bad Idea in the Kitchen — Why 'Passive Scenting' Is the Home Fragrance Rule I Always Stick to Now
It's a combination of passive scenting and light botanical notes that land well in this culinary zone
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind — 5 Bad Habits Too Much Hidden Storage Can Have on What You Choose to Keep
Undercover storage might be a good way to conceal clutter, but as with anything, an abundance can cause problems
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5 Issues No One Ever Tells You About When Using Sliding Doors for Your Extension — Including How Heavy They Can Be to Operate
The experts reveal the most common potential pitfalls of sliding doors to help you buy and install with confidence
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3 Problems With Gray Kitchens That Not Enough People Talk About — The Biggest Gripes You'll Have, and How to Avoid Them
They may be a design classic, but that doesn't mean they're problem-free — here's what the experts have to say about them
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7 Reasons You Should Actually Change Your Curtains for Spring — It's Extra Effort, Yes, but It's So Worth It
Embrace the natural light and make your curtain fabric last longer with a seasonal switch up
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3 Kitchen Tile Colors Experts Say You Should Avoid If You Want Your Space to Be Timeless and Stylish
Your kitchen tiles don't just play an aesthetic role; they also affect the practicality of your design — these are the ones experts say to avoid
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This 'Color Spring Clean' Is the Genius Idea for Making Your Home Feel Way Less Chaotic, While Editing Down Your Belongings
Even if your house is technically tidy, your design palette could be throwing the aesthetic cleanliness off
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Sorry, but Please Stop Painting Small Rooms White — It’s Making Them Look Worse
When square footage is tight, why do we instinctively reach for a tin of white paint? Interior designers are now thinking much bigger in small spaces
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3 Outdated Living Room Colors That Feel a Bit 'Meh' in 2026 — And What Designers Say You Should Use Instead
It's important to consider the purpose of this space, and for that, some once-loved colors like energetic greens and cool neutrals don't work
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5 Design Mistakes You're Making With Your Washing Machine That Are Making It Way Less Functional — And What Designers Do Instead
Discover the essential elements designers include to ensure ease and elegance in a laundry zone
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3 Ways to Apply the Japanese Concept of "Ma" to Your Kitchen — Experts Say It's About Leaving Intentional Space in Your Design to "Create Lightness and Rhythm"
My kitchen used to be a cluttered mess, but this Japanese philosophy has completely shifted my perspective
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Whatever You Do, Designers Say to Absolutely Avoid These 3 Curtain Colors in Bedrooms
Because using the wrong color can impact sleep and overall relaxation — and no one wants that, ever
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I Want a California-Inspired Garden — These Are the 5 Things a Los Angeles-Based Landscaper Says Are a Must-Have, and How to Adapt Them Even If You Live in the City
I asked a California-based landscape designer to share the key components of this style of outdoor space, so that I could turn mine from chaotic to calm
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5 Kitchen Color Myths I've Never Actually Bought Into — They're Clichés That Are Holding Back Your Design From Its Full Potential
The color "rules" designers are calling tall tales — and why you can likely break them without compromising your space
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6 Ways to Introduce Lighter Fabrics Into Your Home for Spring and Get Rid of That Winter 'Heaviness'
Your wardrobe gets a seasonal refresh, so why shouldn't your home? We asked the experts for some simple textile tips to switch things up for spring
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I'd Never Organize a Closet by Color — There's a Reason Why It Doesn't Work, and a Much Better Alternative
Here's a case for why all the tidiest closets are organized by category and use instead...
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6 Common Problems With Bifold Doors You Need to Know Before You Think About Installing Them, and How to Overcome Them
There are some potential issues to navigate with bifold doors — our experts share what they are and how best to avoid them for total project success
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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Kitchen Handles — Get This Wrong, and Your Whole Kitchen Will Look, and Feel, Off
Don't overlook the importance of these kitchen finishing touches — they can completely elevate your design, so long as you don't make one of these mistakes
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How to Spring Clean Like a Minimalist — 5 Things to Get Rid of This Season That'll Make Your Home's Design Feel Calm and Uncluttered
Consider this your guide to non-negotiables that need to be out of your home by the time the season sets in
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I Used the Japanese Art of "Danshari" to Declutter My Living Room — Here's Why It Works So Well, and How You Can Use It to Transform Your Space, too
If you're looking to reshape your relationship with what you own instead of simply clearing out clutter, this Japanese decluttering technique should be on your radar
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Out of the 56 Different Blue Paint Colors Farrow & Ball Has, These 8 Are the Ones Interior Designers Told Me They Love Best
We've made the decision a whole lot easier to bring a bit of blue into your home design scheme
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The Meaning Behind Your Favorite Flowers So That You Can Gift Better Bouquets — "Floriography Isn’t About Rigid Rules — It’s About Intention"
Here's a rundown of the most popular blooms in bouquets and the message they send across — from roses and peonies to hydrangeas and baby's breath
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These 7 Tricks Will Always Make Your Dining Room Smell Good — Without Overpowering This Space and Ruining Your Appetite
Besides whipping up an aromatic feast, these tips will help you set the mood for a bon appétit
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3 Kitchen Color Combinations You'd Never Expect to Go Together, but Actually Work Incredibly Well
Move beyond green and cream, these surprising color combinations will bring new life to your kitchen design
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When Is the Best Time to Buy Garden Furniture? The Experts Say There's a 'Golden Window', and It's Sooner Than You May Think
It's not just about knowing the hottest trends; this is what you need to know this year to make the most of your outdoor space
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7 Colors Designers Use to Make a Room Look Effortlessly More Expensive — And No, They're Not All Just Neutrals
From warm neutrals to rich ochre, these are the shades designers turn to to make rooms feel more polished
