Interior designers share 6 of the best and 4 of the worst ways to use extra space in your home

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A gray and white living room with gray couches and a wicker coffee table
There are some things to avoid when you design your space to fit your needs.

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6 kitchen trends interior designers are excited about right now, and 3 that are out

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Some designers are loving warm-toned kitchens and fluted accents for fall.

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I'm an interior designer. Here are 6 mistakes people make when designing a bathroom — and how to avoid them.

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A nice, well-designed bathroom can add value to a home.

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Therapists share 8 things in your living room that could be causing you stress — and how to handle them

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Some common living-room stressors include too little light and too much technology.

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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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Some home-decor trends look pretty bad in real life or don't age well.

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6 things you need to throw away from your garage right now, according to professional declutterers

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A garage can certainly be used for extra storage, but a littler decluttering wouldn't hurt.

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I tried using Ikea's $99 interior-designer service. It was an incredible value with just one downside.

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I used Ikea's interior-design service to design my home.

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I moved all over the US and was scared to put down roots anywhere. Living with my sister showed me that having a home base is good.

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Kathleen Levitt, left, moved to New York to live with her sister.

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I live in one of the most expensive US cities for just $1.5K a month. Nonprofit housing stopped me being priced out.

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Úrsula Alvarado outside Citizenship and Immigration Services building in Fairfax, Virginia, on November 18, 2023.

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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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