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'Stop Treating Your Kitchen Countertop Like an Overrun Coffee Table' – Here’s How Designers Balance Adding Character Without Adding Clutter

Countertops can be the perfect place to add some decor to your kitchen, but there's a fine line between character and clutter, and here designers explain how to toe it right

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7 Colors Designers Say You Should Bring Into Your Home to Make It Feel Fresher for 2026

From airy sky blues to uplifting lilacs, these are the colors to bring freshness to your home post-holidays

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10 Colors to Use Instead of Plain White, According to Interior Designers Who Want Your Home to Look More Interesting

Bored with decorating with white paint? These are the more exciting alternatives to try, from smoky green to pale blue

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I've Been Inspired by This IKEA Hack to Put a Medicine Cabinet in My Living Room — It Makes So Much for Hosting Once You've Seen It

Who says medicine cabinets are just for bathrooms? Here's how designers make it a functional and stylish addition to living spaces

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If You Are Sick of Red and Green at Christmas, Here Are the 5 Unexpected Holiday Colors Designers Are Using to Break Away from Tradition This Year

From icy blues to a pop of pink, these are the non-traditional hues designers are decorating with this festive season

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I Never Thought I Would See This Tacky Christmas Trend Make a Comeback, But Decades Later, We Are All Loving the Shimmering Charm of Tinsel – Here’s How Designers Say to Use It in 2025

With nostalgic Christmas interiors at the forefront of this year's holiday trends, tinsel decor is ready to reclaim its spot in our homes

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Designers’ Favorite Holiday Hosting Traditions – 7 Stylish and Sentimental Ideas for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year

Interior designers share their favorite hosting traditions for the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Christmas

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No One Decorates for the Holidays Quite Like the March Family – Here’s Why the Charming ‘Little Women’ Christmas Aesthetic Continues to Inspire Interiors Today

It's warm, nostalgic, and timelessly appealing. The 'Little Women' Christmas aesthetic ensures a characterful holiday display in your home

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If You Are Looking for a More Interesting Alternative to White Paint, This Is the Subtle Benjamin Moore Shade Designers Always Recommend

Explore designers' favorite ways to decorate with Benjamin Moore's Classic Gray, from kitchen cabinets to bedroom walls

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4 Countertop Materials to Avoid in a Bathroom and What to Use Instead in Your Next Renovation

According to the experts, there are a few materials that could make your bathroom look dated in no time if they're not taken care of properly, and here's why you should avoid them

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5 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang Art in Your Home — Unless You Want It to Look Awkward, Instead of Awe-Inspiring

Proper placement gives balance to a space and makes a room feel more intentional. Here's what not to do

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'They Carry a Sense of History and Artistry That Connects Generations' – Why a Vintage Persian Rug Is Enduringly Powerful and Every Home Should Have at Least One

Persian rugs are timelessly elegant, and here's why interior designers will always choose this historical flooring to add style and charm to any room

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‘Keep the Look Tailored and Welcoming’ – 5 Things Interior Designers Quietly Strip from Living Rooms in November to Prepare for Hosting Season

They're simple changes that make a big difference

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Did you know the best antique finds can depend on where you live? Here's what experts say to look out for – and where

Experts break down the best antique buys by region, so you know what to hunt for depending on where you are geographically

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4 Wall and Sofa Color Combinations That Are a Shortcut for Designing a Really Expensive-Looking Living Room

Luxury isn't limited to a crisp combination of beiges — let these dramatic pairings be the ultimate guide to a more luxe interior

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Forget Fake-Smelling Pumpkin Spice Candles — Try These 7 Ways to Make a Home Smell Like Autumn, Naturally

If you want to create an autumnal ambiance au naturale, here are some clever ways to scent your home DIY-style

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Flip the script on classic interiors – how the twisted wood trend brings a welcome whimsy into our homes

This trend gives wood furniture and decor a playful twist (literally)

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Wait, is this the end of the throw pillow pile? Why 'unipillows' are the new bedroom power move

Designers share how to pull off the bedding look that’s tidier, cooler, and surprisingly cozier for fall

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The 5 unexpected second-hand pieces designers swear by to add unique character and charm to a home

From old sinks to panels of stained glass, don't underestimate the beauty and charm these second-hand treasures can bring to your interior space

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Ever wonder what interior designers buy for themselves? Me too, so I asked – here are the best things 7 designers have bought for their bedrooms this year

From cozy sheets to chic table lamps, these are the products that have transformed designers' bedrooms, for the better

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3 Rooms It Doesn't Make Sense to Put Blackout Window Treatments in, According to Designers — Especially at This Time of Year

There's a time for restful darkness, and there's a time for letting the light in; here's how to get it right

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5 Unexpected Exterior Wall Colors That Will Bring a Dull Garden to Life — And Extend the Feeling of Summer a Little Longer

When it comes to giving your exterior walls a lick of paint, bold is the new black

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I asked 8 interior designers what was the best thing they bought for their bathroom this year – these are the standout products they recommend

From monogrammed towels and bathmats to wall sconces and chic storage, these are the products that designers love having in their own bathrooms

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6 Undeniably Cool Fold-Out Desks for Kids That You May Even Want to Use as a Grown-Up

Looking to save on space while creating a functional workstation? Look no further than these stylish fold-out desks

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I thought I had my living room figured out, but Cameron Diaz’s rust sofa has me rethinking everything – it's the chicest piece I’ve seen all year

I didn’t expect a single piece of furniture to change how I imagine my space, but Cameron Diaz’s sofa is doing just that

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