An interior designer from Crate and Barrel gave my living room a virtual $21,000 makeover. Photos show the dramatic difference.

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A rendering of a New York City living room by Crate and Barrel's Design Desk
The new-and-improved living room design.

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I'm an interior designer. Here are 10 things in your living room you should get rid of.

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Living room with blue couch and mauve chair with a palm-leaf wallpaper and red arrow and X pointing to wallpaper; Gold letter art pieces spelling out
I think homeowners should get rid of outdated wallpaper and excessive lighting in their living rooms.

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Interior designers share the 11 things in your living room you should get rid of

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Teal living room with yellow chairs and brown leather couch
A living room can easily look cluttered if you don't design or organize it right.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 9 things I'm not putting in my home this year.

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Black-and-white checkered kitchen backsplash and flooring
I not adding items with a checkered pattern to my home this year.

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Interior designers share 8 ways to make your living room look better for free

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Beige living room with tall curtains and white cabinets
Sometimes you don't want to invest in your space but you still want to make it look better.

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Interior designers reveal the 10 things worth splurging on in a home

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It could be worth spending a bit of extra money on a great couch.

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I shopped at Crate & Barrel for the first time and saw how the brand's quiet luxury is boosting sales

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Dishes on display at Crate and Barrel.
Dishes on display at Crate & Barrel.

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An interior designer critiqued my neutral living room. Her tips showed me easy tricks to make a space cozy and stylish.

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Beige couches under wood-paneled ceilings
I asked an interior designer to help me make my living room feel super cozy.

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I'm an interior designer. Here are 4 items I'd get at Dollar Tree, and 5 things I'd skip.

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I'm an interior designer who regularly shops at Dollar Tree.

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I visited Williams Sonoma and got a glimpse at why business is booming, from its free perks to high-end kitchen tools

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Kitchen tools at Williams Sonoma.
Kitchen tools at Williams Sonoma.

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