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As a Designer, I Know Exactly Where to Invest – and Where You Can Save: The 5 Key Elements That Transform a House into a Home That Feels Effortless, Beautiful, and Truly Exceptional
If you get these elements just right, the rest of the house will come together in the most beautiful of ways
By Jess Cooney Published
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Beauty Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive – And Surviving LA’s Wildfires Has Shown Us What Truly Matters in a Home and Its Decor
It was a terrible start to the year, but a challenging time that made us swing into action, and taught about what makes a house a home
By LALA Reimagined Published
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The Surprising First Step I Take With Every Project – And How It Helps Me Choose Decor With Confidence
If you begin a decorating project by doing this one thing you'll always have a guiding light to come back to
By Molly Kidd Published
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Why Every Room Needs a Single Unexpected Element – The Secret to Creating Personality, Surprise, and Timeless Style (And How I Choose It)
To create a spark, you need to think about adding at least one surprise, but even the surprise should feel intentional and carefully considered
By Nina Takesh Published
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The Secret to Decorating a Home That Makes You Feel Something (and Why It Matters)
A home that truly comforts you isn’t built on trend boards or perfectly curated shelves. It’s built on the senses
By Ashley Montgomery Published
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The Surprising Magic of Small Spaces – How Thoughtful Design, Cozy Corners, and Intimate Rooms Offer More Luxury Than Endless Square Footage
The smallest spaces can shine when you know how to bring out their full potential
By Zoë Feldman Published
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Why Your Room Still Feels Flat – and the Key Touches That Could Transform It
There are several reasons that rooms haven't come to life in the way you've hoped, and I'm pretty sure I know the solution
By Tineke Triggs Published
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Why I Hardly Ever Use Pattern, And If You Want a Timeless Home You Should Focus On This Instead
I tend to avoid prints in my designs because they date quickly, whereas palettes last and last
By Katie Harbison Published
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I Use Sensorial Design To Create Rooms That Make You Feel Something – A Little Thought Goes a Long Way
The tenets of sensorial design help you create schemes that inspire emotional responses, and thinking about each sense makes for better design
By Poonam Khanna Published
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Why Every Room Needs A Punch Of Black – 'It's the Little Black Dress of Design'
It's the accent color that should appear in every single scheme - it works so hard and elevates everything
By Jess Cooney Published
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How a Trip to Mexico Design Week Gave Us A Total Creative Reset
We went to Mexico City for Design Week, and it revitalized our desire to create personality-filled spaces
By LALA Reimagined Published
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How To Design A Bedroom That Feels Timeless – 4 Expert Tips I Always Return To
I've designed a lot of bedrooms but these tricks are how I keep them looking as fresh as a new set of sheets
By Nina Takesh Published
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How I Fell in Love With Interior Design – And Why I Never Looked Back
It wasn't always my career goal, but here's how I pivoted to being a designer, and why I'm so glad I did
By Emma Beryl Kemper Published
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I Want to Redefine Luxury by Designing Homes That Feel, Not Just Look, Expensive
Pretty is easy, but this is how I put rooms together that have meaning, too
By Zoë Feldman Published
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Designing with Art – How to Curate and Integrate Art in Your Interiors
Having art in your home isn't about just filling the walls, and this is how I make sure it feels right for the space it's in
By Tineke Triggs Published
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How to Infuse Soul Into Your Space and Make Your Home Feel Like You
It takes time to make a house feel like a home, but this is everything I know about how to let your space evolve
By Ashley Montgomery Published
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There Are Three Materials I Never Tire Of – And When Used Together, They Make a Room Feel Magical
My trio of materials crop up in together in projects time and again, adding softness, beauty and timeless appeal
By Katie Harbison Published
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I've Made a Promise to Include At Least 50% Antiques in All My Projects – Here's Why
I always make sure that at least half the pieces in my projects are antiques, making a sustainable ethos rooted in beauty and balance
By Molly Kidd Published
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How We Decorate Can Influence How Our Children View The World, So This Is How I'm Approaching Decor Now I'm Pregnant
With a baby almost here, I want to make sure I'm creating the right environment, learning from how my mother decorated for me
By Emma Beryl Kemper Published
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It’s Not You, It’s Your Space – Here’s How I Use Good Design to Create Everyday Ease
Sometimes, it's the space that isn't quite right, and it's not your fault it gets chaotic. Here is how I sort homes out
By Jess Cooney Published
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I See Light as a Tangible Material, and By Paying Attention to It, I Can Shape and Elevate Every Corner of My Home
Light can be conceptualized as having tangible, spatial qualities. In this context, light is treated with care and thought, like a physical substance, to sculpt and define spaces
By Poonam Khanna Published
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My Case for Color – How to Overcome Your Fears and Use Paint with Designer Confidence
I love embracing bold color, and when you’re willing to follow my lead, you can transform your space with striking, memorable interior schemes
By Zoë Feldman Published
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Some home design decisions simply don’t matter – here’s what to stop stressing over and where to focus your energy instead
You can get stressed out by every single detail of your decor....or you can focus on what actually matters, and let go of those that don't. Trust me, I know
By Tineke Triggs Published
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Rust is the color I keep reaching for in interiors – here’s why it always works
There's one color that keeps on featuring in my work, and it's a shade I encourage you to embrace, too
By Nina Takesh Published
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The 9 steps I follow when I start planning and crafting a kitchen, ensuring success every time
I have a simple roadmap I always follow when designing a kitchen, meaning they finish on-brief and on-budget, too
By Ashley Montgomery Published
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When stone becomes the star centerpiece in a home – and how I bring it to life with elegance and style
I'm always thinking of ways to bring the best out of natural stone, and it means being careful about how to use it
By Katie Harbison Published
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How the Pacific Northwest taught me to create soft, inviting interiors – and the secret to curating a space you'll never want to leave
I focus on creating rooms that feel soft and inviting, guided by a Pacific Northwest sensibility that can be translated into any home
By Molly Kidd Published
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The one element we never design a home without – it brings a sense of serenity, even to the boldest, most colorful schemes
We have found a secret ingredient that has become a must-have in every home they create, making each room feel calm
By LALA Reimagined Published
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Why you should embrace that scratch on your dining table – and why I love the art of imperfection
My projects may look polished and elevated in photos, but I value how they age in real life. Here’s how you can embrace that process, too
By Jess Cooney Published
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I love a stained counter, a scuffed floor, and a sofa you can actually sink into, creating beautiful homes that truly work for real life
I like to design for real life, creating spaces that are as welcoming as they are beautiful, and here's how you can, too
By Zoë Feldman Published
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