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5 Ways to Make the Most of This Weekend

September 8th, 2017

With National Grandparents Day falling this weekend (not to mention the first noticeable downshift in daylight), there is a good reason to put quality family time on the schedule. Here are five ideas for weekend could-dos, including a couple of tidying and garden-maintenance tasks, plus a few purely-for-fun outings (tiny house tour, anyone?). Henrik Nero 1. Clean your room ...

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How to Find More Space in a Small Bedroom

September 7th, 2017

A shoebox-size bedroom can still be an inviting, multifunctional and utterly chic yet homey space. With the right storage hacks, clever decor staples and a smart color palette, it can serve you well while seeming larger than it is. Here’s how. Erika Bierman Photography 1. Reduce clutter. The foremost strategy for making a small bedroom seem bigger is to cut down on the cl ...

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Decorate Your First Apartment Without Breaking the Bank

September 6th, 2017

With a few creative design strategies, you can make your first, or any, apartment feel like your own — without blowing through your savings in the process. Take a look at these 12 wallet-friendly ideas to get started, including one thing you can’t have too many of and what to do with a shoebox full of old postcards. Justina Blakeney 1. Establish a theme. Choosing a color ...

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15 Unforgettable Kitchen Ideas

September 5th, 2017

Every now and then you see a kitchen that makes your heart beat a little faster. Surprisingly, what makes these spaces so memorable is often a single calculated design element — in an otherwise well-designed space, of course. Here are 15 details pulled from our Kitchen of the Week series that make each kitchen hard to forget. CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc. 1. Lounge-style banquette. ...

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How to Declutter Without Going Minimalist

September 4th, 2017

Many people like the idea of living in a calm and clutter-free home but don’t want to go down the all-white, minimalist route. Here are some great storage ideas that will help you stay tidy while retaining those all-important personal touches that make your place feel more like a home and less like a show house. Hart Design And Construction 1. Go up the walls. In any home, ...

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Before and After: Storage Spot to Backyard Bungalow for $2,000

September 3rd, 2017

NATASHA HABERMANN STUDIO Backyard Bungalow at a GlanceWho uses it: Susan Koehn Habermann and her family and friendsLocation: Water Mill, New YorkSize: 400 square feet (37 square meters)Designer: Natasha Habermann, creative director and owner of Natasha Habermann StudioBackstory: Susan Koehn Habermann’s backyard building next to the pool looked cute from the outside but lacked a p ...

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Houseguest Horrors

September 1st, 2017

“We spend all our time here. I want to make a paradise,” says Jennifer Lawrence of the country mansion she shares with Javier Bardem in the movie Mother!, which opens Sept. 15. So she throws herself into a top-to-bottom renovation. “She redid all of it, every last detail,” Bardem says reverently when it’s done. “She breathed life back into every room.” Jennifer Lawrence reno ...

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She’s Baaack! See a Savvy DIYer’s Dramatic $400 Bathroom Makeover

August 15th, 2017

Living with six kids is kind of like opening your windows during a hurricane. In the blink of an eye, all your stuff gets strewn about and the walls get damaged. That was kind of the situation for Ronda and Les Batchelor, whose six kids had to share one bathroom for a number of years. That meant the space got a lot of daily wear and tear, especially moisture damage from all the hot showers. ...

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Rethinking Beige in a World Gone Gray

August 14th, 2017

The gray bandwagon has been rolling along for a few years now, and many interiors have succumbed to the cool elegance and versatility of the gray spectrum. Beige as our pet neutral got left behind sometime after its ’90s heyday, but some designers are giving beige-based neutrals a fresh look. If you have stayed staunchly on the beige team but feel your decor could do with an update, take a ...

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Homes on Wheels Keep the Vacation Rolling All Year Round

August 13th, 2017

Lucy Call 1. The Spirit of ’76The exterior of the 1976 29-foot Ambassador trailer that Jordan Menzel bought was in good condition for its age. But the interior came with the shag carpet, wallpaper and claustrophobic curtains common to vintage Airstreams. While the trailer’s interior received a complete makeover, Menzel decided to keep the exterior unchanged. “Nothing I have done ...

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How to Declutter Without Going Minimalist

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