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All of these tips can be done in under an hour.

We also tracked down more affordable dupes, too.

Take it from me: The “rule of threes” is not for everyone (or every space).

None of them are neon.

It’s the only fashionable shade left.

It’s so cute!

Get on board with these predictions.

Modern design is one of those terms in home decor that feels like a moving target. Modern, by its definition according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “of, relating to, or characteristic of the present or the immediate past; contemporary.”So what does that mean when “of the present or the immediate past” is constantly moving forward?

A hundred years later, this gem got the personality and polish it always deserved.

Designers recommend you avoid this one color when painting a bedroom.

They’re breathtaking!

The bed is the most important part of the dorm, after all.

I grew up in a pre-war bungalow house in Belmont Cragin, which is a bungalow belt neighborhood in Chicago (think: squat little houses with bay windows lining the entire block, harkening back to a time of streetcars and phonographs). The homes there were mainly built between 1910 and 1930 to accommodate an exploding middle-class population, per this local encyclopedia.

There’s even more in his new book.

Your fiddle leaf fig could be dating your home — one expert recommends you choose this plant instead.

Pinterest’s 2025 Trend Report says a Gatsby-inspired fall is on the rise.

It truly transforms this entire space.

Hello, color!

It’s OK to get a little weird — even in an eating space.

This may or may not surprise you.

See how two designers suggested I (safely) hide the out-of-place outlet in the middle of my wall.

Small space, big mistakes!

You’ll want to add all of these to your wishlist this holiday season.

It's where you'll spend most of your time, so it better be great.

It’s the cutest collection of creepy Halloween decor I’ve ever seen!

Because most people need extra kitchen storage.

Rules are meant to be broken.

These styles add years to your living room — and not in a good way.

You can source them online if your HomeGoods is out of stock.

Trust us… it’s all in the cards.

You might be shocked at what made this list.

I shopped so you don’t have to!

It’s so modern-looking!

It transforms in an instant!

It may be controversial, but trust us on this one.

You don’t have to spend a lot of money, either.

It’s so cute, I’d bring it with me everywhere.

Coziness coming soon to a campus near you.

You’ll want to literally touch the gallery wall.

Just call her the Craftsman Comeback Kid.

See how DIYers are adding their own designs to standard-issue furniture.

Today’s trends are all about blends.

Look, it’s another nook!

Think butter yellow — but make it sunnier and more saturated.

Everything looks better covered in stripes, no?

It’s quiet but oh-so expressive!

We asked designers their secrets for creating the ultimate relaxation space.

It’s instantly a statement piece.

I asked eight designers, and here’s what they said.

It all has to do with “curated” minimalism.

Welcome to your new design addiction.

“It just makes me smile whenever I walk in the house,” homeowner Christina Salway says.

See where designers find custom-looking curtains (and more!) for a fraction of the cost.

Including the secret to clashing materials without being, well, tacky.

Cozy and full of character — what more could you ask for?

If your home was built before or during the 1970s, it concerns you.

Plus, how to handle common layout issues.

What do you think?

Unfitted cabinets and freestanding islands are standouts in this trend.

It’s so easy to clean.

Once a status symbol in Victorian times, this ornate furniture is back and better than ever.

A beautiful kitchen shouldn’t be a pain.

But she might fib to you and say she loves it.

It adds just the right amount of charm and softness.

And there are new patterns.

Maximalists and minimalists, you have been warned.

It’s magical and full of vintage vibes.

Get it in writing!

You’ll be shocked at what made this list.

It’s a boss move in a tiny bath and beyond.

Tip number four is probably the LAST thing you’ll think to do.

Wait until you see how they elevated my bathroom.