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5 Simple and Easy Ways to 'Un-Update' an Ugly Modern Kitchen in a Period Home

There's no pain quite like a builder-grade kitchen in a Victorian home. Luckily, we know how to remedy it

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7 Farrow & Ball Colors That Interior Designers Swear Are Perfect for Kitchens — In Case You're Stuck With 'Decision Paralysis'

Picking the right color for your kitchen can be overwhelming, but Farrow & Ball continues to be a go-to for these spaces, as these projects prove

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7 Material Options for Your Bathroom Countertops — And How Interior Designers Use Them for Spectacular Vanities, Every Time

We asked the experts for their favorite bathroom countertops, and here are their top picks you're going to want in your 2026 reno ideas

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Edwardian vs Victorian vs Georgian — The Giveaways That'll Help You Figure Out What Your Home Is (and How to Decorate Appropriately)

Because simply describing a home as having 'period' features isn't going to cut it anymore... this guide is here to help you out

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Banisters? Balustrades? Railings? Yes, Stairs Are Confusing — This Is Your Guide to Understanding What's What

The experts explain the differences between all the options, so you can make sure you're taking the right steps for your home.

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5 Places You Should Never Position a Bathtub in Your Bathroom — These Spots Make for Practicality Nightmares

Don't fall for these rooky errors, listen to our experts advice on all the places you should avoid installing your tub

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A Bathroom Under the Stairs Is the Game-changing (but Tricky-to-Pull-Off) Small-Space Hack — What You Need to Know

Squeezing in a powder room under your staircase will change the dynamic of your home for the better, but it's not the easiest to pull off

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You Won't Believe This Luxurious Bathroom by the Brownstone Boys Uses an Off-the-Shelf Vanity

This bathroom vanity hack is the renovation inspiration you have been waiting for, and it creates a high-end look on a budget

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The Brownstone Boys just revamped their Brooklyn home with Farrow & Ball paint colors – here's the exact shades used throughout

Color drenching ties together these bold color schemes, and the result is timeless yet playful

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4 interior design firms on their most iconic Brooklyn brownstone remodels – take a tour inside each of these stunning renovations

Historic brownstones are scattered all across New York City, but we rarely get a peek inside. Here are four stunning renovations to admire, from Bed-Stuy to Carroll Gardens

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Experts share their secrets for restoring historic homes to their former glory

Follow our expert tips for restoring a historic home and rescuing an older property from decay to reinstate its original features

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The Brownstone Boys' transitional deVOL kitchen is the 'perfect blend' of old and new – we take the tour

The Brownstone Boys recently brought this Brooklyn kitchen into the 21st century, making modern adjustments while honoring its history. This is how they achieved the stunning transitional look

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How can I Make my White Kitchen Look Better? 8 Ideas to Dress Up Plainer Cabinets

These 8 ways are all great methods to give your all-white kitchen a little personality boost

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After seeing these 5 kitchens, I'm convinced that this color trick is the best way to update the space

These kitchens have convinced me that an accent color pop is the easiest way to update your space

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Are upholstered headboards outdated? Here's what interior designers say, and which beds they're choosing in 2023

Upholstered headboards have been a design mainstay for a little while, but is it time to leave them behind?

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Should you 'chop' your throw pillows? Elegant or outdated – the most stylish designers we know settle the debate

When it comes to styling a couch or bed, some like to karate chop pillows, while others prefer to plump theirs. The big question: which looks best?

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'It’s the perfect creamy off-white' – these designers chose this exact Farrow & Ball color to spray a townhouse's kitchen

The Brownstone Boys have paid homage to traditional Brooklyn townhouses with this restoration project. From the kitchen to the bedroom these are the paint colors they used

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