I'm an interior designer. Here are 9 ways to make your home look more expensive on a budget.

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As an interior designer, I have some tricks to make homes look expensive on a budget.

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I built my dream house 6 years ago. There are already 6 things I wish I'd done differently.

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I had a lot of big decisions to make when putting together the home of my dreams, but I wish I'd done a few things differently.

Caroline Eubanks

The quest to look hotter is reshaping America's homes

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Chip and Joanna Gaines are selling the 135-year-old castle they renovated for nearly $2.7 million. Take a look inside.

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Chip and Joanna Gaines are selling their castle.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd never have in my own backyard.

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Designing a great backyard space can be challenging, even for an interior decorator like myself.

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I'm an interior designer. Here are 6 things I'd buy at Ikea and 6 I'd probably skip.

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As an interior designer, I think Ikea has some great finds, but there are some things I wouldn't be likely to buy there.

Paynter Rhed

I'm an interior designer who works with wealthy clients. Here are 10 things I never see in their kitchens.

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If you want your kitchen to feel high-end, you may want to take notes.

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6 home-decor items you should always buy at TJ Maxx, according to an interior designer

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From wooden accents to throw blankets, these are the home-decor pieces an interior decorator buys at T.J. Maxx.

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The home-design trends that will be everywhere in 2026 — and what's going out of style

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Homebuyers' desires in 2026 will likely be influenced by sustainability, comfort, and health and wellness.

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Our kitchen remodel cost $10,000. We stand by 3 controversial design choices we made to save money and open up the space.

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Our home was outdated, so we immediately updated the kitchen.

Jenna DeLaurentis

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