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meridith baer sitting in a chair and a living room with a glass table and plant
Meridith Baer specializes in home-staging spaces to maximize their selling potential.
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red x's and arrows pointing a floral patterned rug in bedroom and a ceiling fan in a bedroom
Interior designers don't love every bedroom trend.
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modern bedroom with unique curved design details and a big bed with red, white, and gray linens
A tidy space and comfortable linens can make a bedroom even cozier.
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The doorless shower opens up into the kitchen and is right next to studios front door.
The doorless shower opens up into the kitchen and is right next to studios front door.
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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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A composite image: Bathroom with green tile and X and arrow pointing to it; Bathroom with blue tile and white towels with red X and arrow pointing to towels
As an interior decorator, I'd avoid floor-to-ceiling tile and matching towel sets.
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An illustration of the quiet luxury dupes: mirror, oil and pillows against a silk background
Throw pillows, a sophisticated fragrance, and a frameless mirror are three minor upgrades that can have a big impact.
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Selfie of the writer in front of Ikea
As an interior designer, I think Ikea has some great finds and a few things to skip.
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Kitchen with red X's and arrows pointing to potted plants, kitchen cabinet, and open shelving
As an interior decorator, I'd advise against plants, builder-grade cabinets, and open shelving in the kitchen.