I'm an interior designer. Here are 9 things I'd never waste money on for an outdoor space.

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Outdoor patio with a fire pit and seating. Red Xs point to a plant, cushion, and rug
As an interior designer, I'd avoid fading fabrics, flimsy rugs, and high-maintenance plants in outdoor spaces.

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I'm an interior designer. These 10 trends that don't actually look good in real life.

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All-white kitchen with metallic details. There is a white kitchen island with a white stone countertop
Some home-decor trends look pretty bad in real life or don't age well.

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An interior decorator shares 8 mistakes you should never make in your summer home

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A beach home with a red-and-white-striped couch and chair in a living room with a yellow rug, a white chair, and white walls and a bookshelf
As an interior decorator, there are a few items I'd avoid putting in a summer home.

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An interior decorator shares 7 mistakes you should never make in your backyard

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A pond and waterfall area surrounded by plants and grasses at a country home. The water is green and has lily pads floating across the surface
As an interior decorator, there are a few mistakes I'd avoid when designing a backyard.

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Four families built their own village, spending $50,000 each 70 years ago. Take a rare look inside the idyllic enclave.

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The driveway leading up to the quadrant.

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Logitech CEO Wants to Sell You a Subscription-Based ‘Forever Mouse’

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I'm an interior designer — here are 10 things I'd absolutely get at West Elm right now

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I'm an interior designer who went to West Elm to see which items look the best right now.

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14 of the most unique buildings in the world

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An energy building in the desert.
Kalyon Karapınar is an energy facility.

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Interior designers share 12 ways to make your home look better without buying anything

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There are a few ways to upgrade any room at no cost.

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5 mind-bending buildings from Las Vegas to Dubai that never broke ground — and what stands in their place instead

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Side-by-side of a proposed NYC skyscraper and the present-day building in its place.
In the 1970s, a real-estate developer proposed a futuristic tower with a giant stock-trading floor.

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