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

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As an interior decorator, there are a few items I'd never have in my kitchen.

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Wallpaper is so back — but don't make these 7 mistakes when using it, according to interior designers

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A room with large floral wallpaper with a green background on one wall. Another wall has molding and a floor-to-ceiling window, and a pink couch sits on a platform with three steps.
There are a few things to avoid doing when using wallpaper in your home.

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Interior designers share 6 things you should never have in your bedroom

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Bookshelves behind a bed in a bedroom with a vintage-style nighstand
Some bedroom decorations and design choices can just add visual clutter.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I would never get at West Elm.

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A bed with light-brown sheets and pillows with two dark-gray throw pillows and gray comforter with an abstract design on it
I like shopping at West Elm, but there are a few items I'd avoid getting there.

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

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modern kitchen with darker cabinets and fluted wood details
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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Bathroom with black vanity and white tiles
A nice, well-designed bathroom can add value to a home.

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Common design mistakes you're making in every room of your house

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A faux wood beam in the kitchen.
Don't force unnecessary design elements into your home.

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Interior designers share the 9 trends they wish they saw more of in homes

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A living room with a green ceiling and lightbulbs hanging down from it, a wooden wall with personal art pieces, and plants throughout the space.
Interior designers want to see more personal art pieces, biophilic elements, and colorful ceilings in homes.

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We spent over $12,000 replacing our carpets with vinyl-plank flooring. It looks nice, but I regret it every day.

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Living room with green walls, light gray couches, and vinyl-plank flooring next to French doors
Our vinyl-plank floors look nice but they're not perfect.

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5 backyard trends that are in right now and 3 that are out, according to gardeners and designers

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small concrete patio with orange furniture in front of lots of greenery against a fence
Consider adding a pop of color to your yard this season.

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