An interior designer with over 40 years of experience shares 9 things he'd never have in his own home

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Living room with marble wall with faux fireplace open concept into kitchen with glass coffee tables and light-colored couches
This interior designer would skip small coffee tables and faux fireplaces.

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I'm an interior designer. Here are 10 trends I won't be wasting money on in 2025.

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farmhouse style kitchen with open shelving, butcher block, and green subway tiles
I'm not on board with open-shelving designs for a kitchen.

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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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6 interior-design trends you'll probably see everywhere next year — and 4 that are disappearing

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Airy living room with gray couch and chevron wood floors
Interior designers predict natural materials will be in and faux plants will be out next year.

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I spent $50,000 on my kitchen remodel. These 5 splurges were totally worth it — but I have one expensive regret.

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Author Jill Schildhouse smiling in her kitchen with black lower cabinets, white countertops, and white upper cabinets and a geometric. black and white backdrop
I'm really happy with how my kitchen remodel turned out.

Jill Schildhouse

I'm an interior designer who works with high-profile clients. Here are 8 things the rich are putting in their homes right now.

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Ben Franklin sits on a linen armchair with a fancy end table.
Wealthy clients are asking for conversation pieces and sustainable materials in their homes.

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I shopped at West Elm and Crate & Barrel for holiday decorations. One really won me over.

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Composite of Author Mina Lisanin smiling in front of a West Elm next to image of her at a Crate & Barrel
I looked at the holiday decorations available at a West Elm and Crate & Barrel store.

Mina Lisanin

I'm an interior designer who loves HomeGoods. Here are 8 things I always get there.

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Selfie of the writer, wearing a white shirt, in front of HomeGoods with reflection of surrounding buildings in window
I love shopping for decor at HomeGoods.

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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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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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