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It’s a Whole Mood in These 10 Sage Green Kids’ Rooms It’s a Whole Mood in These 10 Sage Green Kids’ Rooms

By Raven McMillan, Tim Latterner

yellow umbrella next to table

More People Are Willing to Try This in an Outdoor Kitchen Than Their Indoor One More People Are Willing to Try This in an Outdoor Kitchen Than Their Indoor One

By Lydia Geisel

Erin Fetherston standing in front of her fireplace

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Erin Fetherston Was in Escrow on Another Place—And Very Pregnant—When She Found Her Dream L.A. Home Erin Fetherston Was in Escrow on Another Place—And Very Pregnant—When She Found Her Dream L.A. Home

By Julie Vadnal, Photography by Elizabeth Messina

Akin Akman with dog on leather sectional

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The Most Dramatic Feature in This Fitness Star’s Apartment Isn’t the All-Black Kitchen The Most Dramatic Feature in This Fitness Star’s Apartment Isn’t the All-Black Kitchen

By Abid Haque, Photography by Belle Morizio, Styling by Julia Stevens

yellow bar stools

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In This Dog Bed Designer’s NYC Home, Even the Graphic Shower Tile Is Pup-Proof In This Dog Bed Designer’s NYC Home, Even the Graphic Shower Tile Is Pup-Proof

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by William Jess Laird, Styling and florals by Carolina Malabet

Drew Barrymore wearing a dress and smiling

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Surprise, Drew Barrymore’s Walk-In Bedroom Closet Doesn’t Actually Store Clothes Surprise, Drew Barrymore’s Walk-In Bedroom Closet Doesn’t Actually Store Clothes

By Julie Vadnal

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I’ve Worked in Paint Stores for 20 Years—These Are the 8 Questions I’m Asked the Most I’ve Worked in Paint Stores for 20 Years—These Are the 8 Questions I’m Asked the Most

By Colleen Sullivan

Leanne Ford’s Hot Take on Decorating for Resale Value

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Leanne Ford’s Hot Take on Decorating for Resale Value Leanne Ford’s Hot Take on Decorating for Resale Value

By Raven McMillan

butcher block counters

Parents to 3 Teens, This Houston Couple Looked to the Garage for a Chance at Personal Space Parents to 3 Teens, This Houston Couple Looked to the Garage for a Chance at Personal Space

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Kirsten Francis

This Divisive Lighting Style Is Fast Becoming an It Kitchen Addition This Divisive Lighting Style Is Fast Becoming an It Kitchen Addition

By Lydia Geisel

black farmhouse

Take It From These 7 Modern Farmhouse Exteriors: The Trend Is Evolving Take It From These 7 Modern Farmhouse Exteriors: The Trend Is Evolving

By Lydia Geisel

round white arm chair

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This Paint Color Was a Homeowner’s “Nightmare”—Until She Saw Her Designer’s Vision This Paint Color Was a Homeowner’s “Nightmare”—Until She Saw Her Designer’s Vision

By Olivia Lidbury, Photography by Kensington Leverne

exterior shot of backyard with pool and tree

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So You Want to List Your Home on Airbnb—This Is an Essential First Step So You Want to List Your Home on Airbnb—This Is an Essential First Step

By Morgan Bulman

The Most Popular Exterior House Color in 2023—And 5 Designers’ Favorite Shades

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The Most Popular Exterior House Color in 2023—And 5 Designers’ Favorite Shades The Most Popular Exterior House Color in 2023—And 5 Designers’ Favorite Shades

By Raven McMillan

navy dining table with minimalist wood chairs

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Inside the Sun-Soaked Marfa Compound Where Donald Judd Lived and Worked Inside the Sun-Soaked Marfa Compound Where Donald Judd Lived and Worked

Photography by Adrian Gaut, Words by Deborah Shapiro, Produced by Kate Berry

floating wood staircase in Google Design Lab

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We Got an Invite to Google’s Design Lab, Where There’s a Library of More Than 1,000 Swatches We Got an Invite to Google’s Design Lab, Where There’s a Library of More Than 1,000 Swatches

Photography by Roland Bello, Words by Spencer Bailey, Produced by Kate Berry

Yellow room with candy-stripe overhead lighting

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Designers Notoriously Hate This Feature—Here’s Why I (Respectfully) Disagree Designers Notoriously Hate This Feature—Here’s Why I (Respectfully) Disagree

By Julie Vadnal

Jeremiah Brent leaning on a fireplace mantel

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Jeremiah Brent Gets Personal With Us About His Design Process Jeremiah Brent Gets Personal With Us About His Design Process

By Julie Vadnal

Miranda Lambert Just Dropped a Summer Rug That Takes Her to Her Happy Place

Miranda Lambert Just Dropped a Summer Rug That Takes Her to Her Happy Place Miranda Lambert Just Dropped a Summer Rug That Takes Her to Her Happy Place

By Shagun Khare

Don’t Call It an Accent Wall—In This Bungalow, Patterned Surfaces Act Like Headboards and Room Dividers

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Don’t Call It an Accent Wall—In This Bungalow, Patterned Surfaces Act Like Headboards and Room Dividers Don’t Call It an Accent Wall—In This Bungalow, Patterned Surfaces Act Like Headboards and Room Dividers

By Raven McMillan, Photography by Jenna Peffley, Styling by Michael Walters

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This Kyiv Home Was a “Life-Affirming Step, a Kind of Mantra That Everything Will Be Fine” This Kyiv Home Was a “Life-Affirming Step, a Kind of Mantra That Everything Will Be Fine”

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Yevhenii Avramenko

multicolored showerheads

Style & Shopping

This Smart Showerhead Cuts Water Usage—And It’s $50 Off for Memorial Day Weekend This Smart Showerhead Cuts Water Usage—And It’s $50 Off for Memorial Day Weekend

By Kate McGregor, Julie Vadnal, Photography by Belle Morizio, Styling by Naomi DeMañana

30% of Homeowners Will Spend $10K on This Upgrade Before Summer Ends

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30% of Homeowners Will Spend $10K on This Upgrade Before Summer Ends 30% of Homeowners Will Spend $10K on This Upgrade Before Summer Ends

By Raven McMillan

Plants on floating shelves

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12 Creative Plant Shelf Ideas to Display Your Greenery 12 Creative Plant Shelf Ideas to Display Your Greenery

By Raven McMillan, Rebecca Deczynski

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Trippy Prints and Jewel Tones Make This L.A. Home’s Retro ’70s Paneling Look Fresh as Ever Trippy Prints and Jewel Tones Make This L.A. Home’s Retro ’70s Paneling Look Fresh as Ever

Photography by Yoshihiro Makino, Words by Fiorella Valdesolo, Styling by Elaina Sullivan

armchair and ottoman in green leafy pattern

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This Moody Emerald Green Home Stays Perky in London’s Perpetual Drizzle This Moody Emerald Green Home Stays Perky in London’s Perpetual Drizzle

Photography by Coliena Rentmeester, Words by Christina Pérez, Creative Direction by Nicola Rose

Tudor home entryway

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Facing an Entire Floor of Uneven Ceilings in This Tudor, the Designer Said, “This Needs Wallpaper” Facing an Entire Floor of Uneven Ceilings in This Tudor, the Designer Said, “This Needs Wallpaper”

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Will Laird

This Family Moved From L.A. to Baltimore for One Really Good House—That They’d Never Seen in Person

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This Family Moved From L.A. to Baltimore for One Really Good House—That They’d Never Seen in Person This Family Moved From L.A. to Baltimore for One Really Good House—That They’d Never Seen in Person

By Raven McMillan

sun drenched living room

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This Designer Renovated Her 2000s-Era “Mediterranean McMansion” in 30 Days This Designer Renovated Her 2000s-Era “Mediterranean McMansion” in 30 Days

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Michael Clifford

teal dining table and pink chairs

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This London Victorian’s Punchy Palette—Malachite! Bubblegum! Cobalt!—Was Predestined This London Victorian’s Punchy Palette—Malachite! Bubblegum! Cobalt!—Was Predestined

Photography by Megan Taylor, Words by Lindsey Mather

white farmhouse on red background

Heather Taylor’s Cabin, Bobby Berk’s Desert Oasis, and 8 More Designer-Owned Rentals Heather Taylor’s Cabin, Bobby Berk’s Desert Oasis, and 8 More Designer-Owned Rentals

By Lydia Geisel

Alexa Chung in yellow dress

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The Green Closets in Alexa Chung’s London Office Were Inspired by a Pair of Pants The Green Closets in Alexa Chung’s London Office Were Inspired by a Pair of Pants

Interview by Christine Lennon, Photography by Matthew Donaldson, Produced by Kate Berry

harbor springs home

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A Rogue Element in Every Room Pulls This Michigan Cottage’s Many Patterns Together A Rogue Element in Every Room Pulls This Michigan Cottage’s Many Patterns Together

By Raven McMillan

tiny house with mezzanine

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This Tiny Cabin Overlooking the Cape Town Surf Was Assembled in Under 3 Weeks This Tiny Cabin Overlooking the Cape Town Surf Was Assembled in Under 3 Weeks

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Warren Heath/Bureaux, Styling by Sven Alberding

open and airy living room

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Desks Flip Out Like Airplane Tray Tables From This Home’s Fluted Wood Wall Desks Flip Out Like Airplane Tray Tables From This Home’s Fluted Wood Wall

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Tom Fallon

glasses on white table

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A Stair-Landing Shoe Drawer Is a Must When You Live in 430 Square Feet With a Toddler A Stair-Landing Shoe Drawer Is a Must When You Live in 430 Square Feet With a Toddler

By Olivia Lidbury, Photography by Tarry + Perry

naturally sun lit living room

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After 2 Years of Living With an Open Studio Plan, This Photographer DIYed a Soothing Teal Room Divider After 2 Years of Living With an Open Studio Plan, This Photographer DIYed a Soothing Teal Room Divider

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Sharon Radisch, Styling by Julia Stevens

tattooed hands pruning flowers

No-Dig Gardening Is as Low-Maintenance as It Sounds—And It’s Good for the Earth, Too No-Dig Gardening Is as Low-Maintenance as It Sounds—And It’s Good for the Earth, Too

By Alessandro Vitale, Photography by Alessandro Vitale

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Wallpaper Is the Secret to Multiple Optical Illusions in This NYC Apartment Wallpaper Is the Secret to Multiple Optical Illusions in This NYC Apartment

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by David Land, Styling by Pablo Olguin

Sunken living room with stools in the middle

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When This L.A. Homeowner Couldn’t Raise Her Ceilings, She Lowered the Floor When This L.A. Homeowner Couldn’t Raise Her Ceilings, She Lowered the Floor

By Julie Vadnal, Photographed by Jenna Peffley, Styled by Kate Leonard

wood and white double sink vanity

14 Bathroom IKEA Hacks That Actually Work in Small Spaces 14 Bathroom IKEA Hacks That Actually Work in Small Spaces

By Raven McMillan, Morgan Bulman, Lydia Geisel

long farmhouse table with colorful floral centerpiece

This Colorful Weed Got Centerpiece Status at an Outdoor Dinner in Round Top, Texas This Colorful Weed Got Centerpiece Status at an Outdoor Dinner in Round Top, Texas

By Jessica Dailey

bright wall mural in bedroom

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Mind-Altering Murals Transform This Artist’s 18th-Century Home Into a Colorful Dreamworld Mind-Altering Murals Transform This Artist’s 18th-Century Home Into a Colorful Dreamworld

Photography by Sam Youkilis, Words by Alex Redgrave, Produced by Kate Berry

I Didn’t Think I Needed a Closet System to Get Organized Until I Tried Pottery Barn’s Version

I Didn’t Think I Needed a Closet System to Get Organized Until I Tried Pottery Barn’s Version I Didn’t Think I Needed a Closet System to Get Organized Until I Tried Pottery Barn’s Version

By Samantha Weiss-Hills

Writer Marjon Carlos Thought She Finished Decorating Her Apartment —Then She Got a Roommate

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Writer Marjon Carlos Thought She Finished Decorating Her Apartment —Then She Got a Roommate Writer Marjon Carlos Thought She Finished Decorating Her Apartment —Then She Got a Roommate

By Julie Vadnal, Photography by Belle Morizio, Styling by Kate Berry

Every Design Era Has a Place in Kate Berry’s New York City Apartment

Every Design Era Has a Place in Kate Berry’s New York City Apartment Every Design Era Has a Place in Kate Berry’s New York City Apartment

By Angela Tafoya

green library wall

The Dos and Don’ts of Painting IKEA’s Billy and Sektion Bookcases The Dos and Don’ts of Painting IKEA’s Billy and Sektion Bookcases

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Rebecca Plumb

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A Supersize Pink Sofa Means Everyone in Gray Benko’s Family Home Chills Together A Supersize Pink Sofa Means Everyone in Gray Benko’s Family Home Chills Together

Photography by Gray Benko, Lydia Geisel

burgundy marble island

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Platform Bed or Nightstand—The Furniture in This Brownstone Was Made to Fit Up Its Winding Staircase Platform Bed or Nightstand—The Furniture in This Brownstone Was Made to Fit Up Its Winding Staircase

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Nicole Franzen, Styling by Eve Singer

outdoor lounge area with window to ocean

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Not Being an Architect Didn’t Stop This Designer From Building a Mexico Getaway From Scratch Not Being an Architect Didn’t Stop This Designer From Building a Mexico Getaway From Scratch

Photography by Skye Parrott, Words by Lindsay Talbot, Styling by Elaina Sullivan

man in white suit

Style & Shopping

The Number-One Small-Space Decorating Mistake, According to Nate Berkus The Number-One Small-Space Decorating Mistake, According to Nate Berkus

By Elly Leavitt, Julie Vadnal

April Lockhart’s Nashville Office Is a Perfect Blend of ’70s Vibes and Playful Lighting

April Lockhart’s Nashville Office Is a Perfect Blend of ’70s Vibes and Playful Lighting April Lockhart’s Nashville Office Is a Perfect Blend of ’70s Vibes and Playful Lighting

By Jamie Lenore-McKillop

round wood table

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From a Radio Cabinet to ’60s Curtains, This Luxembourg Home Revives All the Heirlooms From a Radio Cabinet to ’60s Curtains, This Luxembourg Home Revives All the Heirlooms

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Edouard Allen, Styling by Peter Kleijnenburg

corner of reading nook with curved patterned backboard

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There’s No Better Use for an Awkward Stair Landing Than This Do-It-All Reading Nook There’s No Better Use for an Awkward Stair Landing Than This Do-It-All Reading Nook

By Chantal Lamers, Photography by Chaunte Vaughn

Leanne Ford’s Budget-Friendly Oversize Coffee Table Isn’t a Coffee Table at All

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Leanne Ford’s Budget-Friendly Oversize Coffee Table Isn’t a Coffee Table at All Leanne Ford’s Budget-Friendly Oversize Coffee Table Isn’t a Coffee Table at All

By Raven McMillan

man leaning on chair

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Christian Siriano Has Spoken: These Are His 30 Favorite Sherwin-Williams Paints Christian Siriano Has Spoken: These Are His 30 Favorite Sherwin-Williams Paints

By Lydia Geisel

wood kitchen cabients

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This Author Makes Living in a 700-Square-Foot Madrid Apartment (With a Toddler!) Look Easy This Author Makes Living in a 700-Square-Foot Madrid Apartment (With a Toddler!) Look Easy

By Monica Mendal, Photography by Marina Denisova

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Faux Marble Fluting, a Fresh Take on Checkerboard—There’s No Lack of Tile Inspo in This Michigan Home Faux Marble Fluting, a Fresh Take on Checkerboard—There’s No Lack of Tile Inspo in This Michigan Home

By Lauren Jones, Photography by Diana Paulson

wood kitchen with multicolor tile backsplash

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This Boutique Owner’s Shelter Island Retreat Is Part Scandi Winter Cabin, Part Beach Cottage This Boutique Owner’s Shelter Island Retreat Is Part Scandi Winter Cabin, Part Beach Cottage

By Louise Denny, Photography by Jessica Antola, Produced by Kate Berry

5 Small Mudroom Ideas That Control the Just-Got-Home Chaos

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5 Small Mudroom Ideas That Control the Just-Got-Home Chaos 5 Small Mudroom Ideas That Control the Just-Got-Home Chaos

By Raven McMillan

Hilton Carter for targer

Style & Shopping

Hilton Carter’s New Target Drop Features a Convincing Faux Version of This “Designer Plant” Hilton Carter’s New Target Drop Features a Convincing Faux Version of This “Designer Plant”

By Raven McMillan

curvy green sofa

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Drawing on Her Boutique-Hotel Days, This Designer Curated Experiences Within a Miami Home Drawing on Her Boutique-Hotel Days, This Designer Curated Experiences Within a Miami Home

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Michael Stavaridis

Black a-frame exterior with tons of windows

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When Your Dining Table Snaps in Half, It’s Good to Have Vintage Dealers as Your Designers When Your Dining Table Snaps in Half, It’s Good to Have Vintage Dealers as Your Designers

By Sophia Herring, Photography by Sean Davidson

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This Desert Home’s Worn Yellow Door Was the Only Thing Left Untouched During the Remodel This Desert Home’s Worn Yellow Door Was the Only Thing Left Untouched During the Remodel

By Chantal Lamers, Photography by Anais Wade, Styling by Merisa Libbey