Interior designers share 6 living-room trends that are in this year and 5 we're leaving behind

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Brown leather couch in front of window
Earth tones are so in this year.

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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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An interior designer with 14 years of experience shares the 10 decor mistakes she hates seeing in people's homes

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White raised ceilings in living room with mirror over fireplace, small wooden coffee table, and gray sectional couch
A rug should anchor the furniture in your room.

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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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12 things everyone should replace in their bedroom, according to interior designers

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There are easy swaps you can make to upgrade your bedroom.

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10 things gardeners and interior designers would never have in their outdoor spaces

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Beautifully landscaped small Canadian garden in summer. Blue spruces, hosta, astilbes and azaleas are just some of the many plants in this cozy little backyard.
Certain kinds of furniture and plants can really detract from a backyard.

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I moved to Chicago from Portland for an affordable big city life. It's been easy to make friends and I'm never bored.

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Jessica Kirshner.

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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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I'm an interior designer. I swear by these 10 tricks to make a room look bigger.

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Mirrors have the ability to add depth to even the smallest spaces.

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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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