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Christmas Decorating Mistakes to Avoid If You Don’t Want to Have to Re-Paint Your Walls in January
Take my word for it, these festive decorating trends will end up causing havoc with your living room's paint job — but there are ways to skirt the problem
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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10 Ways to Bring Good Feng Shui Into Your Bathroom — And What You Should Avoid
Follow these rules to bring the most beneficial aura into your space
By Portia Carroll Published
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How to Overwinter a Boston Fern — Lush and Green, Learn What to Do to Protect These Beauties During the Frost
If you've enjoyed this leafy plant in your garden all summer long, now is the time to think about guarding them during the freeze and here's how
By Sarah Wilson Published
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We Know They Look Pretty, but Does a Couch Need Throw Pillows? Designers Settle the Debate
There are some cases where throw pillows certainly help a sofa, and some cases when they're more of a hindrance. Find out which side your sofa sits on
By Kate Hollowood Last updated
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8 Rules Designers Use to Entertain Now – Decor Advice for the Chicest Dinner Parties
By Pip Rich Published
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When to Stop Planting Spring Bulbs — A Professional Says to Do it This Month, for Brighter Blooms Next Year
Expert advice on what you should do to get the best out of your plants
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The Rules of Rug Placement — Easy-To-Apply Principles Design Pros Always Use
Make sure an area rug in any room of your home is in the right place with these dos and dont’s from interior designers
By Becks Shepherd Last updated
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9 Decorating Decisions Making Your Home Look Cheap — Avoid These Interior Faux Pas to Retain the Charm of Your Space
If you're worried about dulling the elegance of your home, here are some common mistakes interior designers caution against
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Water Air Plants — Clever Watering Tips to Help Your Beloved Houseplants Thrive
Expert tips on what you need to do to grow healthy, flourishing plants
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Fail-Proof Ways to Stop Your Rugs From Sliding — And Clever Buys to Keep Them Flat, Too
Avoid casualties and messy rug styling with these brilliant expert-approved tips that guarantee perfectly in-place floor coverings every time
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Things You'll Find in a Super Organized Kitchen and What You Can Do to Achieve This
Professional Organizers share items that have made a difference in their homes and we love them, too
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
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Festive and Bright — We're Sure Holly Plants Will Elevate Your Christmas Decor, Here's How You Can Grow Your Own
Expert tips on how you can care for this ravishing houseplant in your home this holiday season
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Draft-Proof Windows — 6 Stylish Solutions to Banish Cold Spots From Your Home
Save yourself the trouble of increasing your heating and shuddering by windows with these expert tips
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Where to Put Your Christmas Tree, According to Feng Shui Experts
Here's how to position and decorate your Christmas tree to influence the energy your home attracts
By Marina Rabin Published
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Flourishing Foliage — The Houseplant Frame You Can Use to Display Your Blooms and Transform Them into Living Art
Give your indoor plant collection true pride of place with these sleek framed planter pedestals
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I'm an Interior Stylist Who Knows How to Make Your Christmas Lights Work a Million Times Harder
There’s no one better than Livingetc’s long time contributor, the stylist Hannah Franklin, to advise on how best to use Christmas lights to make spaces feel like magic
By Hannah Franklin Published
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"I'm a Professional Christmas Tree Designer — These Are My 7 Secrets for a Better-Dressed Tree This Year"
When it comes to the designing the best-looking Christmas tree, you can take it from designer David Lawson on how to make an impression
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Your Lighting Could be Completely Throwing the Appearance of Your Green Paint — Here is How to Mitigate Its Effects
Exactly how does light affect green paint? Here's what you need to know to be able to choose the right shade for your home's lighting scheme
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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How to propagate mistletoe cactus
Doubling this unique plant is easier than you might think, and here's how you can do it
By Jacky Parker Published
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How Can I Make My Rug Smell Nice? 6 Long-Lasting Tricks to Banish Odors — And Welcome Tantalizing Scents
Follow these genius expert tips to make your rugs smell as gorgeous as they look
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Clean Lampshades — From Pleated Fabric to Glass, Here Are a Few Simple Steps You Can Follow
An expert guide to cleaning your much-loved home lighting while bringing style back into your space
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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When is the Best Time to Buy a Sofa? Interior Experts Spill Their Secrets
Maximize your buying power with our expert guide to timing the perfect sofa purchase
By Sarah Warwick Published
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What to do with Amaryllis after it blooms–5 steps you should take
Treat your amaryllis bulbs right once the blooms die, and you needn't start over, they will blossom year after year with these expert tips
By Jacky Parker Published
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Do You Have a Musty-Smelling House? 6 Worrying Causes — And What You Should Do to Get Rid of Them
If you're curious about the guilty party behind your home's malodorous scent, experts tell us it could be one of these common culprits
By Amiya Baratan Published
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"Swiss Coffee" Is the Paint Color that People With Cozy but Expensive-Looking Homes Pick
The paint brand's "Swiss Coffee" shade is a best-seller that people reach for to achieve the ideal warm white
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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How to Wash a Down Comforter — You Can Finally Stop Putting Off This Chore With 5 Simple Tricks
Cozy vibes await once you learn how to clean and dry your bulkiest bedding like a pro
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Mistletoe and Magic — This Delightful Winter Plant Can Be Grown Close to Home, Here's How
Cultivating this wild plant is easy with this expert-led advice
By Jacky Parker Published
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4 Expert Tips for Storing a Christmas Tree — And Clever Buys to Help You Keep Yours in Perfect Condition
Don't let this year's prized Christmas tree buy go to waste. Heed the experts' words of advice and properly store yours for another year of joyous celebrations.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Christmas Fern Plant — Flourishing With Color, Here's How You Can Grow This Feathery Bloom This Winter
Bring hues of green to your garden during the cold, frosty season by following these simple expert tips
By Matilda Bourne Published