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7 Home Design Tips Based on Your Child’s Personality and Interests


7 Home Design Tips Based  7 Home Design Tips Based on Your Child's Personality and Interests Ask any parent and he or she will tell you the same thing—no matter who you are, how old your child(ren) are, or how long you’ve been a parent—your life is largely dictated by the little humans you raise or bring into the world. And that is true in all areas of life, from the way you clean your...

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8 Designers Share the Surprisingly Simple Features Missing From Their Dream Homes


8 Designers Share the Surprisingly Simple  8 Designers Share the Surprisingly Simple Features Missing From Their Dream Homes When it comes to my own dream home, I would absolutely flip over any place that features 1) marble fireplaces (the more, the merrier), 2) wood floors boasting a herringbone pattern, and 3) a set of dramatic pocket doors to boot. If only I could find a...

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5 Expert Tips to Keep Your Home Looking Stylish When You Live With 4-Plus People


5 Expert Tips to Keep Your Home  5 Expert Tips to Keep Your Home Looking Stylish When You Live With 4-Plus People   Keeping your home looking both orderly and chic is never easy—even when you live alone! Add family members or a handful of roommates to the mix, and we totally understand that achieving this balance can pose a challenge.  However, you deserve to come...

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Abigail Ahern reveals her golden rule for putting small framed artwork up on your walls


Abigail Ahern reveals her golden rule  Abigail Ahern reveals her golden rule for putting small framed artwork up on your walls Esteemed interiors expert Abigail Ahern is noted for her signature dark-toned palette – but now she is influencing how we style the most kaleidoscopic pieces in our homes. Yes, Abigail has reshaped our gallery wall ideas by sharing her styling tips for small...

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Home in on Happy… with Ola Zwolenik


Home in on Happy… Home in on Happy… with Ola Zwolenik This week, as part of our Home in on Happy series, we sat down with a self-proclaimed advocate of uplifting colours and bold patterns, Ola Zwolenik from @thistimeincolour. True to her Instagram handle, Ola’s home is a paragon of style with contrasting tones and hues that simply radiate with positivity. Starting her account following...

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Shelves That Prove the Triangle Design Rule Is Worth It, According to Experts


Shelves That Prove the Triangle Design Shelves That Prove the Triangle Design Rule Is Worth It, According to Experts There are plenty of ways to approach shelf styling—just take a scroll through #shelfie on Instagram. But the overload of opinions can lead to major decor paralysis. That’s just one reason we love the triangle rule. What Is the Triangle Rule? Ashley Baker,...

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First look: the brand new Paloma Home collection by Paloma Faith


First look: the brand  First look: the brand new Paloma Home collection by Paloma Faith ‘Vintage, eclectic, bohemian vomit,’ says Paloma Faith, with a dramatic pause between each word. I’d asked her to describe the style of her London home, and it’s a subject she seizes with relish. ‘I became quite fanatical about doing up my house,’ she explains. ‘People thought I had an...

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Striped walls are the secret to zoning a space – experts reveal how to get involved


Striped walls are the secret to zoning a space Striped walls are the secret to zoning a space – experts reveal how to get involved The best-painted wall ideas are those that not only make a statement but also change our illusion of space – and our current craze does exactly that. The desire for diverse zoned spaces has unsurprisingly increased over the previous year – with many rooms...

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The 3 lessons in using curves to take from this chic Islington home


The 3 lessons in using curves to take  The 3 lessons in using curves to take from this chic Islington home This home in the heart of London's leafy Islington is stunning on every level, but we're especially captivated by the ways it uses curved shapes to enhance the interior. From modern living room ideas to some very inspired choices for bathrooms, it finely balances a contemporary...

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Stunning Color Palettes for Earth Signs (That Aren’t Strictly Neutrals)


Stunning Color Palettes for Earth Signs  Stunning Color Palettes for Earth Signs (That Aren't Strictly Neutrals) When it comes to deciding on color palettes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. While we can easily search for the latest trends or base the concepts on our favorite colors, we also want to create an atmosphere that represents our personality. Referencing...

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