10 things gardeners and interior designers would never have in their outdoor spaces

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Beautifully landscaped small Canadian garden in summer. Blue spruces, hosta, astilbes and azaleas are just some of the many plants in this cozy little backyard.
Certain kinds of furniture and plants can really detract from a backyard.

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I moved to Chicago from Portland for an affordable big city life. It's been easy to make friends and I'm never bored.

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Jessica Kirshner.

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I'm an interior designer. Here are 10 things in your living room you should get rid of.

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I think homeowners should get rid of outdated wallpaper and excessive lighting in their living rooms.

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I'm an interior designer. I swear by these 10 tricks to make a room look bigger.

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Mirrors have the ability to add depth to even the smallest spaces.

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

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I love shopping for decor at HomeGoods.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 9 things I'm not putting in my home this year.

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Black-and-white checkered kitchen backsplash and flooring
I not adding items with a checkered pattern to my home this year.

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10 things to get rid of in your outdoor space, according to gardeners and interior designers

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Outdoor space can be even more enjoyable when it isn't cluttered.

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Interior designers share 5 bathroom trends that will be in this spring and 2 that will be out

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Interior designers shared the bathroom trends that will be popular and those that could fade away this spring.

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Interior designers share 4 kitchen trends that will be in this spring and 3 that will be out

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A kitchen island with intricate molding detailing along the sides, a stone countertop, three barstools, and a traditional-looking cream cabinet and stovetop area
Interior designers shared the kitchen trends that will be popular and those that will fade away this spring.

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Interior designers share 8 ways to make your living room look better for free

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Sometimes you don't want to invest in your space but you still want to make it look better.

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