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

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As an interior decorator, I'd avoid floor-to-ceiling tile and matching towel sets.

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3 quiet luxury dupes that can transform your home for less, according to an interior designer

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Throw pillows, a sophisticated fragrance, and a frameless mirror are three minor upgrades that can have a big impact.

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

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As an interior designer, I think Ikea has some great finds and a few things to skip.

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12 home purchases you'll probably regret in a few years, according to interior designers

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Certain design style and decor features aren't very practical.

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An interior decorator known for affordable luxury critiqued my NYC living room. She said a few small tweaks could upgrade it from bland to 'cozy'

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Interior decorator Kiva Brent critiqued my living room.

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I'm an interior designer. Here are 10 ways to make your home look more expensive for cheap.

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If you want your space to look more expensive, be thoughtful in which decor and materials you go with.

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

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As an interior decorator, I'd never have cheap throw pillows or soft-sided storage cubes in my home.
As an interior decorator, I'd never have cheap throw pillows or soft-sided storage cubes in my home.

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Walmart is selling a $248 dupe of a cozy West Elm swivel chair that costs $899

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Walmart and West Elm swivel chairs.

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Interior designers share 12 home trends that'll be popular this year

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Checkered patterns and shades of blue are in this year.

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Interior designers share 12 things they won't be wasting money on this year

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Interior designers say open shelving and generic overhead lighting are out for 2024.

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