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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I'm an interior designer. Here are 4 items I'd get at Dollar Tree, and 5 things I'd skip.

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I'm an interior designer who regularly shops at Dollar Tree.

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12 things to get rid of in your home, from an interior designer

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I work as an interior stylist at my company, DBF Interiors.

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An interior designer shares 10 things she would never have in her own living room

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Some design choices can bring down the look of your 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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Home with blue couch and plants with green arrows and checkmarks pointing to plants, throw pillows, and light fixture
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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