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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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Style Your Bird of Paradise Like Kris Jenner Did — Or Take a Note From One of These Experts Instead
Give your bird of paradise the love they deserve with a touch of intentional styling for a magnificent piece of statement foliage
By Amiya Baratan 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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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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This Tiny Brass Fixing Will Fix Your Small Entryway Woes — It's Extra Storage Made Discreet and Stylish
If you have a small closet and need a helping hand (or hook), trust that this chic Amazon buy will put your organizational woes to rest
By Amiya Baratan 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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"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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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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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