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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15 home trends you'll probably regret in a few years, from interior designers

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Elements of modern-farmhouse design style can appear dated.

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12 tricks to make your cheap furniture look more expensive, from interior designers

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There are a few cheap ways to upgrade your furniture.

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10 things you should get rid of to create a more peaceful space, according to interior designers

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Simple changes can make a room more tranquil.

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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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'Bookshelf wealth' is the latest way to show people you're genuine

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The "bookshelf wealth" design aesthetic is trending.

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12 things an interior designer with over 10 years of experience wouldn't have in her own space

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Some home-decor trends don't impress interior designers.

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So long, 'sad beige.' Millennials are ready to add some personality to their homes.

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Millennials are growing tired of the "sad beige" aesthetic.

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