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Interior Design 101: Tips for designing and decorating your interior space
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October 23, 2019
How to up your candle game this holiday season
We share our best candle tips and product picks just in time for holiday prep.
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August 15, 2018
How to design your perfect kitchen
Architect Cindy Black has redesigned more than 200 kitchens—here are her nine must-dos for creating the ideal kitchen, plus her tips for creating an intimate dining room.
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July 23, 2018
How to choose a rug for your living room
Finding a rug that frames your living room perfectly is no easy feat. These tips can help.
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May 9, 2018
Buying art for beginners: 6 things to consider
Industry insiders give us their best tips for purchasing a perfect piece of art for your space.
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March 26, 2018
5 wall decor ideas perfect for renters and DIY lovers
If your idea of a well-appointed home is anything but an empty wall, then good news: The market is brimming with options to dress things up.
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July 5, 2017
Moving in together: How to find common ground when decorating
Whether you are married or just have roommates, transforming your space into a dream oasis requires compromise.
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March 2, 2017
Making your home sound as good as it looks
The field of acoustics leaves most people baffled, but a simple understanding of common sound problems can lead to easy DIY fixes.
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November 7, 2016
Beyond paint: A guide to wall finishes
Bored with paint? Good news: There’s a whole world of wall finishes to explore, from wallpaper to plaster and more. A wall finishing pro offers advice on the best options and why DIYing is not always the best idea.
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October 28, 2016
How to choose the perfect kitchen cabinets
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to selecting kitchen cabinets. We turned to interior designer Keita Turner for advice on everything from cabinet construction to how to make open shelving look good.
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October 7, 2016
7 tips for the perfect paint job
Perhaps nothing changes the nature of a room more than a new coat of paint. But before you take up the brush or roller, check out these tips from the style makers featured in our House Calls column.
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September 26, 2016
Nursery design 101: Tips for creating a kid's room
Aaron Christensen has been creating fun and immersive interiors for children for 20 years. Here are his top five tips for designing a creative space that works for both you and your kid.
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September 15, 2016
The hunt for vintage wallpaper: where to find and how to decorate with it
Having scenic wallpaper in your house might be the definition of decor goals—but where should you look, and how should you decorate with it? We’ve asked industry experts to weigh in.
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September 15, 2016
How to design the perfect bedroom
"The bedroom is the last secret place of refuge and peace in a home," says interior designer Emilie Munroe. Here, she outlines the seven steps to creating the bedroom of your dreams.
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September 2, 2016
How to design the perfect living room
Living rooms are just that: The rooms where we live. "It’s where we now do everything," says Portland-based designer Lynne Parker. Here are her nine tips and tricks for making your home's most-used room the best room.
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August 18, 2016
DIY interior design: Is it a good idea?
Taking the DIY approach to interior design projects can be creative and rewarding, as well as riddled with potential pitfalls. Here are seven questions to help you decide if DIY is right for you.
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July 21, 2016
Explaining the abstract aspects of interior design
There’s more to designing a room than picking out furniture. Interior designer Andee Hess explains how design is like psychology, the importance of creating a visual language, and why setting the right mood is key.
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July 21, 2016
The 8 most important principles of interior design
To find interior design nirvana, experts always follow these eight underlying principles. Space planning is key, and less really is often more.