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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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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Interior designers reveal the 10 things worth splurging on in a home

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It could be worth spending a bit of extra money on a great couch.

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I shopped at Crate & Barrel for the first time and saw how the brand's quiet luxury is boosting sales

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Dishes on display at Crate and Barrel.
Dishes on display at Crate & Barrel.

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An interior designer critiqued my neutral living room. Her tips showed me easy tricks to make a space cozy and stylish.

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I asked an interior designer to help me make my living room feel super cozy.

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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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I visited Williams Sonoma and got a glimpse at why business is booming, from its free perks to high-end kitchen tools

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Kitchen tools at Williams Sonoma.
Kitchen tools at Williams Sonoma.

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

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Interior designers have simple solutions to brighten up your living space.

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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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