Interior designers share 10 popular trends that never look as good in real life

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White kitchen cabinets with colorful teal island
Painted cabinets don't always look great in real life.

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Interior designers reveal the 12 things in your home you should get rid of

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plain living room couch
Some spaces could benefit from losing a few features and decor items.

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

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modern style dining room with wooden table and gray fabric chairs with rounded low backs with bookshelves in background
Certain design style and decor features aren't very practical.

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13 things to get rid of in your bathroom, according to interior designers

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Decluttering can make the space feel more inviting.

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

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modern farmhouse living room with a shiplap fireplace
Elements of modern-farmhouse design style can appear dated.

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From no natural light to low ceilings, interior designers share 15 clever fixes to common design problems

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Light green couch in front of beige walls in living room
Interior designers have simple solutions to brighten up your living space.

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

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(left) red arrow pointing to hand painting a wooden table blue, (left) red arrow pointing to interesting legs on gray couch
There are a few cheap ways to upgrade your furniture.

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Interior designers reveal 5 bedroom trends that'll be huge this year — and 5 they won't miss

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On the left, a vintage wooden dresser with a shelf that folds out, beneath a mirror, flowers, and two lamps, with a green check mark in the upper left-hand corner. On the right, a bright bedroom with an exposed brick wall, a bed with a light-pink comforter, and lots of decorative wall elements, with a red
Items like vintage furniture are in, while industrial designs are on their way out.

Interior designers share 5 bathroom trends that'll be huge next year and 5 that will be out

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Bathroom with teal tile and a green checkmark; Rustic tub with snow shoes hanging above with red X
Expect to see more tile and less rustic decor.

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