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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Abby Wilson

10 things interior designers say you don't need in your home – and what to invest in instead

A cozy living room with a chaise and floor lamp, an organic modern kitchen with a marble island, and a neutral dining room with black cabinetry.

Designing the perfect home is a never-ending process – as your tastes and lifestyle evolve, your environment will naturally follow. On the quest to create a comfortable, serene home, our first instinct is often to add more. Bringing in new furniture, decor, or architectural features can sometimes feel like the only way to level up a design scheme. But designers say this couldn't be further from the truth.

Part of the design process is subtraction and refinement, opting against certain features and removing unnecessary bits. And the experts say that when your home needs a spruce, it's worth taking a second look at the space and making some considered edits.

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