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How to Overwinter a Boston Fern — Lush and Green, Learn What to Do to Protect These Beauties During the Frost
If you've enjoyed this leafy plant in your garden all summer long, now is the time to think about guarding them during the freeze and here's how
By Sarah Wilson Published
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We Know They Look Pretty, but Does a Couch Need Throw Pillows? Designers Settle the Debate
There are some cases where throw pillows certainly help a sofa, and some cases when they're more of a hindrance. Find out which side your sofa sits on
By Kate Hollowood Last updated
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8 Rules Designers Use to Entertain Now – Decor Advice for the Chicest Dinner Parties
By Pip Rich Published
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Never "Scentscaped" a Dinner Party? These Experts' Secrets Will Make You Regret Not Having Done It Sooner
We asked four industry leaders to reveal simple scenting strategies that can transform every social gathering into a one-of-a-kind sensory experience
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Trend Experts Just Revealed 2025's Most Exhilarating Outdoor Color Trend — Here's How to Shop Teal
Be the trendsetter in your neighborhood and drip your backyard out in this refreshingly exciting blue-green hue
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Sleep in Luxury — 5 Bed Sheet Brands That Top Hotels Use, and Where You Can Snap Them Up
Want to bring style into your bedroom? Here, experts share top hotel bedding buys
By Cheyenne Brown Published
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I Found These Chic Kitchen Paper Towel Holders, and They’re Perfect for Staying Organized This Hosting Season
It's time to make organization stylish again, and let's not forget the smallest of details — paper towels! Here are a few must-have items I found while on my shopping journey
By Faiza Saqib Published
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When to Stop Planting Spring Bulbs — A Professional Says to Do it This Month, for Brighter Blooms Next Year
Expert advice on what you should do to get the best out of your plants
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The Rules of Rug Placement — Easy-To-Apply Principles Design Pros Always Use
Make sure an area rug in any room of your home is in the right place with these dos and dont’s from interior designers
By Becks Shepherd Last updated
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9 Decorating Decisions Making Your Home Look Cheap — Avoid These Interior Faux Pas to Retain the Charm of Your Space
If you're worried about dulling the elegance of your home, here are some common mistakes interior designers caution against
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Water Air Plants — Clever Watering Tips to Help Your Beloved Houseplants Thrive
Expert tips on what you need to do to grow healthy, flourishing plants
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Fail-Proof Ways to Stop Your Rugs From Sliding — And Clever Buys to Keep Them Flat, Too
Avoid casualties and messy rug styling with these brilliant expert-approved tips that guarantee perfectly in-place floor coverings every time
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Things You'll Find in a Super Organized Kitchen and What You Can Do to Achieve This
Professional Organizers share items that have made a difference in their homes and we love them, too
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
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Festive and Bright — We're Sure Holly Plants Will Elevate Your Christmas Decor, Here's How You Can Grow Your Own
Expert tips on how you can care for this ravishing houseplant in your home this holiday season
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Draft-Proof Windows — 6 Stylish Solutions to Banish Cold Spots From Your Home
Save yourself the trouble of increasing your heating and shuddering by windows with these expert tips
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Where to Put Your Christmas Tree, According to Feng Shui Experts
Here's how to position and decorate your Christmas tree to influence the energy your home attracts
By Marina Rabin Published
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6 Stylish Buys to Help You Dry Clothes in Winter — Without Ruining Your Aesthetic
If you think clothes racks are always an eyesore, then these stunningly designed laundry airers are sure to change your mind
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Flourishing Foliage — The Houseplant Frame You Can Use to Display Your Blooms and Transform Them into Living Art
Give your indoor plant collection true pride of place with these sleek framed planter pedestals
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I'm an Interior Stylist Who Knows How to Make Your Christmas Lights Work a Million Times Harder
There’s no one better than Livingetc’s long time contributor, the stylist Hannah Franklin, to advise on how best to use Christmas lights to make spaces feel like magic
By Hannah Franklin Published
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"I'm a Professional Christmas Tree Designer — These Are My 7 Secrets for a Better-Dressed Tree This Year"
When it comes to the designing the best-looking Christmas tree, you can take it from designer David Lawson on how to make an impression
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Your Lighting Could be Completely Throwing the Appearance of Your Green Paint — Here is How to Mitigate Its Effects
Exactly how does light affect green paint? Here's what you need to know to be able to choose the right shade for your home's lighting scheme
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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How to propagate mistletoe cactus
Doubling this unique plant is easier than you might think, and here's how you can do it
By Jacky Parker Published
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A Little Birdie Said Monitoring Your Air Quality Just Got a Stylish New Look
This Amazon buy is promising a healthier home with no style expense
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How Can I Make My Rug Smell Nice? 6 Long-Lasting Tricks to Banish Odors — And Welcome Tantalizing Scents
Follow these genius expert tips to make your rugs smell as gorgeous as they look
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Clean Lampshades — From Pleated Fabric to Glass, Here Are a Few Simple Steps You Can Follow
An expert guide to cleaning your much-loved home lighting while bringing style back into your space
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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When is the Best Time to Buy a Sofa? Interior Experts Spill Their Secrets
Maximize your buying power with our expert guide to timing the perfect sofa purchase
By Sarah Warwick Published
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What to do with Amaryllis after it blooms–5 steps you should take
Treat your amaryllis bulbs right once the blooms die, and you needn't start over, they will blossom year after year with these expert tips
By Jacky Parker Published
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Do You Have a Musty-Smelling House? 6 Worrying Causes — And What You Should Do to Get Rid of Them
If you're curious about the guilty party behind your home's malodorous scent, experts tell us it could be one of these common culprits
By Amiya Baratan Published
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"Swiss Coffee" Is the Paint Color that People With Cozy but Expensive-Looking Homes Pick
The paint brand's "Swiss Coffee" shade is a best-seller that people reach for to achieve the ideal warm white
By Hugh Metcalf Published