I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I would never have in my backyard.

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As an interior decorator, there are several items I wouldn't put in my backyard.

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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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I not adding items with a checkered pattern to my home this year.

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

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I'd never have in my bathroom.

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As an interior decorator, I'd avoid floor-to-ceiling tile and matching towel sets.

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3 quiet luxury dupes that can transform your home for less, according to an interior designer

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Throw pillows, a sophisticated fragrance, and a frameless mirror are three minor upgrades that can have a big impact.

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I'm an interior designer. Here are 6 things I'd buy at Ikea and 6 I'd skip.

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As an interior designer, I think Ikea has some great finds and a few things to skip.

Paynter Rhed

I'm an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I'd never have in my kitchen.

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As an interior decorator, I'd advise against plants, builder-grade cabinets, and open shelving in the kitchen.

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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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