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A Los Angeles Renter Gave Her Kitchen A Tuscan-Cottage Makeover
Amanda Jennings and her husband updated their rented Los Angeles kitchen and apartment with removable tile, changed hardware and collected decor.
Duchess Meghan And Prince Harry Have Reportedly Moved Into A New Home
A report says Harry and Meghan have moved from a friend’s main house to another property on his Cotswolds estate. Details remain unconfirmed.
Target Soho Redesign Brings NYC Streetscapes Indoors
Target has redesigned the lower level of its Soho store with New York-inspired shopping zones, extending its retail test-and-learn approach.
The Vintage Features That EVERY Homebuyer Wants Right Now, According To Experts
Real estate and design professionals report growing buyer interest in original craftsmanship, including hardwood floors, stained glass and exposed brick.
6 Reasons Why Slow Renovating Been The Best Decision For My Home Improvement Project
An Ideal Home contributor describes six benefits of renovating a 1700s house gradually, from learning how it is used to reducing costly mistakes.
“Personal Stories Are A Meaningful Anchor For Aesthetic Choices” — This Designer Leaned Away From Trends For This Naturally 1970s-Inspired Berlin Chalet-Style Home
Designer Kasia Kronberger shaped a 1970s home south of Berlin around its owners’ memories, the house’s character and the surrounding garden.
Ditch The Curtains: Create A Beautiful Vintage Window Design With This Affordable DIY
A Hunker-reported DIY uses about $40 in automotive striping tape to create a removable faux leaded-glass look on a window.
70 Living Room Paint Colors Designers Can’t Get Enough Of
Veranda’s decorating roundup presents 70 living room paint ideas, from butter yellow and sage to ink black, with examples from designers’ projects.
These Are The 13 Home Features Designers Wouldn’t Put In Their Own Spaces
House Beautiful asked designers about home features they would avoid, citing upkeep, installation costs and practical limits.
