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bright bedroom with a brick wall, lots of plants, and modern decor
As an interior decorator, there a few things I'd never put in my bedroom.
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Outdoor patio with a fire pit and seating. Red Xs point to a plant, cushion, and rug
As an interior designer, I'd avoid fading fabrics, flimsy rugs, and high-maintenance plants in outdoor spaces.
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All-white kitchen with metallic details. There is a white kitchen island with a white stone countertop
Some home-decor trends look pretty bad in real life or don't age well.
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A beach home with a red-and-white-striped couch and chair in a living room with a yellow rug, a white chair, and white walls and a bookshelf
As an interior decorator, there are a few items I'd avoid putting in a summer home.
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Boho pillows on bed
Throw pillows are great but they can be excessive.
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A pond and waterfall area surrounded by plants and grasses at a country home. The water is green and has lily pads floating across the surface
As an interior decorator, there are a few mistakes I'd avoid when designing a backyard.
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The writer wears a white top and jean shorts and stands in front of West Elm, with glowing white letters and wooden and earth-toned displays in background
I'm an interior designer who went to West Elm to see which items look the best right now.
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outdoor area with greenery, grass, and a brown table with matching chairs, all surrounded by blue walls
You can do a lot with a small outdoor space if you know the right tricks.