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I'm a Professional Kitchen Designer — These Are the 7 Storage Hacks I'll Always Share With My Clients
Storage is an important part of the home, especially the kitchen, and this designer says there are a few things you should keep an eye out for.
By William Durrant Published
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Are Glass Kitchen Cabinets Actually a Good Idea? These Are the Pros and Cons of Using Them
If you want to bring some more light into your kitchen, glass-fronted cabinets may just be the answer, but there are drawbacks, too
By Maya Glantz Published
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9 Things You Can Do to Organize Your Dining Room That Will Make the Whole Space Work So Much Better
These nine expert-approved organization tips will take your dining room from messy to guest-ready in no time
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Flat Vs Pitched Roof Extensions — What's the Better Option for You and Your Home?
If you're planning a new extension, but not sure how to decide on the roof type, our guide explains the ins and outs of flat and pitched roofs
By Amy Reeves Published
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How Much Does a New Kitchen Cost? The Guide for 2025, From a Renovation Expert
Will your dream kitchen fit your finances, or will you have to strategically spend and save when completing this project?
By Amy Reeves Published
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I Just Discovered the Japanese 'Way of Fragrance', and It Might Be the Purest Way to Make Your Home Smell Amazing
If you want take your ambiance to the next level, here's everything you need to know about the elegant art of Japanese home scenting
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 'Motivating' Colors That Will Make Your Home Feel Inspiring and Give You a Productivity Boost
When it comes to boosting motivation levels at home, color experts suggest these encouraging shades
By Kate Hollowood Published
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4 Houseplants to Never Put in an Entryway, or Else They'll Throw Off Your Home's Feng Shui Balance
These are the right indoor plants to keep in the entrance to your home, according to these Feng Shui practitioners
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Induction vs Gas Hob — Which Is Best? Warning: This Debate Gets a Little Heated
No decision will impact your cooking more than your choice of hob, so we asked our experts for their thoughts
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 'Angry' Colors That Are Shifting the Mood of Your Home — And How Experts Like to Soften Them
Color has the power to transform our emotional state, and design experts warn these shades could make you more hot tempered
By Kate Hollowood Published
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5 Pieces of Decor You Need to Remove From Your Kitchen Today — "They're Bulky and Eyesores," Say Designers
There are certain things that might be seriously letting your kitchen down. Here's what designers say to remove, and what to replace them with
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How Much Should Countertops Overhang for Seating? The Golden Rule Kitchen Designers Swear by
We love a kitchen island dining setup, but what's the optimal amount of overhang needed for this design?
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to Feng Shui Your Home for Spring — 7 Actions to Take Now for Better Energy This Season
As the season transitions from winter to spring, here are seven important Feng Shui tips experts recommend practicing at home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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7 Genius Ways to Use Your Stone Countertop Offcuts That Elevate the Rest of Your Home (and Save You Money)
These smart fixes embody the waste not, want not mindset, all while looking ultra stylish
By Maya Glantz Published
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What Colors Will Make You Happy? The Joyful Hues to Decorate With, According to an 'Art Therapist'
“There is nothing more powerful than color to boost your mood"
By Camille Dubuis-Welch Published
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How to Declutter a Dining Room — So You Can Actually Eat Meals at the Table Like You're Supposed to
No appetite for a dining room filled with clutter? These 6 tips will help you clear up this space in no time at all
By Amiya Baratan Published
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10 Vintage IKEA Pieces That Have Become Valuable Cult Favorites
If you ever spy one of these IKEA classics hidden in the back of a secondhand store or estate sale — buy it
By Virginia Chamlee Published
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It's Not Always Easy to Make Decorating With Yellow Feel Sophisticated — But I'm a Color Expert and I Know How It's Done
For most of us, the idea of decorating with yellow sounds terrifying, but this clever color can be just as soothing as it can supercharged
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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5 Things You Should Never Put Above Your Bed — Especially If You Want Good Feng Shui in Your Home
According to the rules of Feng Shui, the décor over your bed could be blocking free flow of good energy. So here's what you need to get rid of immediately.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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4 'Wake Up' Colors to Use in Your Home to Give Your Morning as Much of a Boost as That First Cup of Coffee
A slave to the snooze button? Open your eyes to the very best colors to awaken your senses
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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"I'm a Houseplant Expert — Here's How I Stay On Top of My Plant Care Schedule to Keep Them Looking Healthy"
With over 20 houseplants to take care of, this expert has mastered her routine and is happy to share her secrets
By Amiya Baratan Published
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There Is Something So "Ethereal" About the Color Cyan — Designers Break Down Why That Is, and How to Use It
While most of us will instantly think to empty printer ink cartridges, there is so much more to this bright, light blue
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Tiling Mistakes That Bathroom Pros Always See (and Wish You'd Stop Doing)
Don't let these common errors stand between you and a tiled bathroom masterpiece — our experts offer their advice on how you can avoid making them
By Maya Glantz Published
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Which Are the Best Houseplants for Releasing Oxygen? 7 Picks That Will Bring a Sense of Freshness to Your Home
Breathe new life into your home with indoor plants that will 'cleanse' your space at the same time
By Jacky Parker Published
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Turns Out, All the Best Hosts Have 'Hosting Closets' — 5 Ways I'm Building My Own for When Guests Drop by
Be it spontaneous guests or planned parties, these tips for keeping your hosting closet organized will be a lifesaver in any case
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Living Room Color Mistakes That Are Making Your Space Feel Small and Claustrophobic
For a living room that feels capacious rather than confined, experts urge you to steer clear of these shades
By Lilith Hudson Published
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3 Dated Living Room Layouts That Have No Place in 2025 (and How to Fix It If You've Ended Up With One)
Because your living room should work for the way you live now
By Kristen Flanagan Published
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5 Kitchen Island Mistakes You Need to Avoid When Planning Your Space — You've Been Warned
Don't fall for these island design traps — take advice from our experts and give your kitchen an upgrade
By Maya Glantz Published
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7 'Unhappy' Colors That Color Psychology Experts Would Never Paint Their Walls
Color plays the biggest role in dictating the mood of a space — and these seven shades can read a bit depressing
By Kate Hollowood Published