Interior designers share 6 living-room trends that'll be huge this year, and 2 on their way out

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A living room with wood paneling details, a reading nook, and a beige couch.
Craftsmanship and antique decor will both be trending this year.

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The 5 items you should replace in your home this fall, from an interior designer

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7 ways you're making your home look cheap, according to a luxury interior designer

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A small living area with a couch, side table, dining table, and cahirs.
Cluttered spaces and matching furniture can cheapen your space.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I'd never have in my living room.

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A white and tan living room with a light-gray couch, white cushioned chairs, a circular coffee table, and various plants
As a decorator, there are a few interior-design mistakes I'd avoid in a living room.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I'd never have in my kitchen.

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A kitchen with blue cabinets and counters and a kitchen island with brown chairs
As an interior decorator, there are a few items I'd never have in my kitchen.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I would never have in my bedroom.

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bright bedroom with a brick wall, lots of plants, and modern decor
As an interior decorator, there a few things I'd never put in my bedroom.

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

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A wooden deck with an upholstered yellow couch, two chairs with white cushions, and several planters
As an interior decorator, there are several items I wouldn't put in my backyard.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd buy at Crate & Barrel for myself and my clients.

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I recommend grabbing a few home essentials at Crate & Barrel.

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