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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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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
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Should You Have a Sink on a Kitchen Island? Designers Love (and Hate) This Layout, so Here's How to Decide
It's not unusual to see a sink on an island, but some designers have very strong opinions against this layout for a kitchen, too. But is it the right choice for you?
By Maya Glantz Published
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The Flower of the Moment? This Glossy-Headed Plant Is the Unexpected Pick That Feels 'Artistic' and 'Edgy'
You might know anthurium best as a Christmas plant, but there are all different types, many of which have become the new darling of the most exciting floral designers
By Amiya Baratan Published
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"It's Not Just About Being Loud" — 5 Positive Colors Design Experts Say Give Us All the (Good) Feels
Do you have a room that just feels good to be in? Chances are it's got one of these positive colors in it
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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Bookmatching Marble Is the Technique That Designers Swear By For Elevated Kitchens
This design technique can instantly transform any kitchen into the highlight of your home, we asked our experts to explain why
By Maya Glantz Published
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What Color Is Indigo? Turns Out There's Some Heated Debate Around This In-Between Shade
Is it purple, blue, or something completely different? Color experts and designers help us define the confusing color, and share how to style it
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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It's the Year of the Wood Snake — Here’s What You Should Be Doing at Home to Harness Feng Shui
What's the vibe for 2025? Wood elements, serpentine crystals, and fire energy, say our Feng Shui experts
By Amiya Baratan Published
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13 Kitchen Cabinet Ideas That Will Make Your Design Feel Elevated and Effortlessly Classy
From the color and material of your cabinets through to the best pairings for handles and ironmongery, these are the design details to go for if you want a space that’s brimming with wow factor
By Rebecca Foster Published
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Good Organizers Swear By the 'Library Cart Method' for Keeping Your Home Tidy — So How Does It Work?
A rolling cart a day keeps the organization at bay
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Types of Bonsai Trees — 6 Sexy Varieties That Will Add Style and Beauty to the Your Home
The art of bonsai creates elegant natural landscapes that will uplift your space
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Tile Drenching Is the Trend That Everyone Needs to Know About — Even Kendall Jenner Loves It
There's a new trend taking over bathrooms, and we're here for it
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to Clean a Patio Umbrella — 5 Simple Steps You Can Take Ahead of Setting Up Your Garden for Spring
Preserve the lifespan of your outdoor umbrella with this easy cleaning guide
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Navy Doesn't Just Support a Space, It Defines It — Here's Why, Where, and How to Decorate With the Dynamic Shade
It's dark but it's so much more than black, and don't you dare call it a neutral. I'm shining a new light on decorating with navy
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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I'm a Spatial Planner — Here's 5 Big Lessons I Want Everyone to Learn to Get the Right Layout for Your Living Room
Does something about your space not feel right? The solution could be as simple as fixing your living room's setup
By Delphine Bouvet Published
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When Should I Start Planting for Spring? Time It Right for Beautiful Blooms and Bountiful Crops in Your Courtyard
Start sowing seeds indoors now if you want to get ahead start...
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Ways to Declutter Better When You're Dealing With ADHD — According to These Experienced Organizers
If you find yourself experiencing overstimulating burnouts every time you try to declutter, try enlisting help from these ADHD-friendly tips
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Clean Velvet Curtains — Because Call It High-Maintenance, but This Fabric Is Worth the Hard Work
Notice a stain on your velvet curtains? Here's what you need to do to get it out ASAP
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Kitchens With Terrazzo Countertops Are Making (Another) Comeback — Here's What You Need to Know About Them
Terrazzo surfaces are strange in that they have an aesthetic appeal that is both enduring and trendy — but are they practical?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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10 Feng Shui Dining Room Rules That Will Make Your Space Naturally Feel So Much More Comfortable
Creating a harmonious dining space has never been so easy as when you apply these Feng Shui tips
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Do Upper and Lower Kitchen Cabinets Have to Match? What Designers Actually Think of This Design Trend
Switching up between upper and lower cabinets isn't just a chance to have fun with design, it can help make your space look bigger, too
By Faiza Saqib Published