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What to Put Behind a Sofa in a Small Living Room — 6 Genius Ways to Maximize Every Square Inch of Space

Is the space behind your living room sofa going to waste? These designer-approved ideas help you transform it into a practical (and stylish) feature

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The End of Hidden Storage? Emma Roberts’ Clever Island Makes a Case for Showing Off Your Kitchenware (And You'll Never Guess Where It's From)

The actress's LA home is rich in character and charm, and her kitchen island effortlessly masters the 'lived-in' aesthetic

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Josh Brolin’s Anti-Screen Sanctuary: A Lesson In Designing High-Engagement, Conversational Spaces That Prioritize Human Connection

Looking for ways to make your main living area feel more convivial and less tech-dominant? Take notes from Josh's inviting seating arrangement

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5 tile colors goingout of style for 2025, accordingto interior designers

Tile trends are changing, with many once-loved colors now being deemed as sterile or over-used

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5 Things That Make a Bathroom Look Cheap — The Common Culprits That Could Be Devaluing Your Design Right Now

Want to avoid a cut-rate bathroom? These are the key contenders that could be cheapening your aesthetic

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Emma Roberts uses pink accent chairs to inject the perfect amount of playfulness into her neutral living space – the result is fun but sophisticated

The Wild Child actress's living room is a true demonstration of well-executed color theory – designers say it's a lesson in how to introduce color into a neutral space perfectly

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Kylie Jenner cleverly uses gray textures to ensure her monochromatic living room is dynamic (and never flat) – it's a masterclass in layering creatively

The dramatic family room uses a debated neutral intelligently – it's a masterclass in color drenching without feeling outdated or overwhelming

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Bookshelf trends – 8 stylish ways designers are displaying their books in 2025

Turn your collection of books into a design statement by embracing some of these chic, designer-approved bookshelf trends

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What colors will replace brown in 2025? 7 equally versatile hues giving this popular shade a run for its money

In recent years brown has been a stalwart in our color schemes, but designers say fresher, lighter shades are replacing it

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What colors will replace burgundy in 2025? 7 shades designers love that offer a similarly sumptuous feel

Burgundy is revered for its cozy yet sophisticated qualities, but there are some more dynamic, nuanced colors giving it a run for its money

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Kendall Jenner's minimalist nightstand offers a visually calming vignette – doctors say it could be the secret to better sleep

The model's bedroom is the ultimate zen sanctuary – the intentional styling of her nightstand plays an important role in making it feel so relaxing

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9 outdated kitchen lighting trends designers urge you to avoid, plus what to try instead

From stark spotlights to matt black fixtures, these are the lighting trends designers say are falling out of fashion in the kitchen

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5 Places to Organize in the Home This September to Welcome Fall on the Right Foot

Professional organizers urge you to reset these stations around the home in time for autumn to help elevate your "cozy” for the coming season

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Jennifer Lopez's Powder Room Makes a Case for Dim Bathroom Lighting, and Designers Love Its Chic "Members' Club" Feel

The warm glow from Jlo's powder room makes her space look sophisticated and expensive, and it's a bathroom lighting idea we'll be adopting

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Drew Barrymore's New Towel Collection Embraces This Big Trend That Makes Your Bathroom Feel So Much Cozier

Our towels should look good as well as feel good, and pretty patterned options are having a real moment right now

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This Viral "Double-Duty" Furniture Trick is One of the Best Ways to Make a Small Home Work Harder

This clever furniture hack is both minimalistic and surprisingly chic

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IKEA’s New Collapsible Fruit Basket is a Compact Food Storage Solution for Cluttered Countertops

The new addition to IKEA's kitchenware offers a tidy, stylish way to store your fruits and vegetables

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Meghan Trainor’s Bedroom Features an Unlikely Piece of Furniture that Makes Her Space Feel so Luxurious

The Made You Look singer's mansion is a calming haven of neutrals, and the bedroom has a luxurious hotel-like feel

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IKEA’s New Portable Lamp Puts a Fresh Stamp on the Mushroom Light Trend, and it Feels so Modern

Pretty, portable, and penny-conscious - what more could we ask for from this playful Scandi lamp?

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Kim Kardashian's Walk-In Closet Features a Chic Clothes Rail That Can Save Space and Reduce Clutter

Functionality may not be at the forefront of the reality star's design plans, but her method for hanging clothes could have a huge practical benefit in your own home

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Baz Luhrmann’s NYC Townhouse is for Sale, and It Features One of 2024’s Most Popular Wallpaper Trends

You'll fall in love with this house one room at a timem and it's not only because it used to be home to this directorial legend

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This Designer’s Tip for Decorating with Color will Help you Create a Balanced and Nuanced Palette

Experts tell us that this hack is a great rule of thumb to choose harmonious colors that are best suited to your space

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How to Paint a Backsplash — Expert Tips to Transform this Functional Kitchen (or Bathroom) Feature

An often forgotten area of the home just got a new lease of life with these backsplash painting tips from experts

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Nate Berkus's Floor Plan Preference Confirms This Once-Popular Room Layout is Falling Out of Favor

The master of design's choice of layout might surprise you

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Oprah has a Very Specific Rule for Decorating a Room With Color — We Asked Designers if it's one to Adopt

The talk show host keeps to a personal limit when it comes to the number of colors that should dress up a room, so should we do the same? These experts weigh in

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