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4 Weekend Decluttering Habits That Make Small Spaces Feel Bigger

4 Weekend Decluttering Habits That Make Small Spaces Feel Bigger

Professional organizers recommend four manageable habits for controlling clutter in small homes, from drop zones to a nightly reset.
13 Things You Should Toss ASAP If You’ve Lived In Your Home For More Than 5 Years

13 Things You Should Toss ASAP If You’ve Lived In Your Home For More Than 5 Years

House Beautiful asked organizing and design experts what to review after five years at home, from unused gadgets to expired products.
"A Flurry Of Contemporary Trends" — This Joyful Apartment Is A Dopamine Decor Dreamhouse That Mixes Everything From Color To Eras

“A Flurry Of Contemporary Trends” — This Joyful Apartment Is A Dopamine Decor Dreamhouse That Mixes Everything From Color To Eras

OM Studio designers Maria Onuchina and Ivan Minyaev create a St. Petersburg retreat mixing bold colors, vintage pieces and contemporary trends.
Designers Say These 6 Paint Colors Are The Secret To A More Vintage-Looking Home

Designers Say These 6 Paint Colors Are The Secret To A More Vintage-Looking Home

House Beautiful asked designers to name six paint colors that can lend a home a vintage feel, from Wedgwood blue to midnight blue.
"I Have A Tiny Box Room For A Home Office That I Can't Make Work" — These Layouts Will Make It High-Functioning And High-Style

“I Have A Tiny Box Room For A Home Office That I Can’t Make Work” — These Layouts Will Make It High-Functioning And High-Style

Livingetc presents three designer-led layouts for small box-room offices, from window-wall desks to wraparound work surfaces and bespoke built-ins.
After A Breakup, A Renter Turned A 615-Square-Foot Apartment Into A Design Haven

After A Breakup, A Renter Turned A 615-Square-Foot Apartment Into A Design Haven

After a breakup, San Francisco renter Andres Sandoval shaped his 615-square-foot apartment with carefully chosen furniture, vintage finds and practical layouts.
This Once Ugly Extension Has Been Transformed Into A Bold And Playful Kitchen Filled With Beautiful Antiques

This Once Ugly Extension Has Been Transformed Into A Bold And Playful Kitchen Filled With Beautiful Antiques

A Victorian townhouse kitchen was reworked with a new layout, warm finishes and antiques to make its modern extension feel more welcoming.
11 Outdated Things People Over 30 Should Never Have In Their Homes, According To Designers

11 Outdated Things People Over 30 Should Never Have In Their Homes, According To Designers

House Beautiful asked interior designers which college-era home items adults might replace, from floor mattresses to sheets used as curtains.
What Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, And Boomers Are All Hunting For Secondhand

What Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, And Boomers Are All Hunting For Secondhand

A House Beautiful report finds distinct secondhand tastes: Gen Z favors quirky vintage, Millennials seek adaptable pieces, and Boomers hunt for familiar classics.
DIYer Transforms Old Tin Cans Into The Cutest Wreath

DIYer Transforms Old Tin Cans Into The Cutest Wreath

A wreath made from tin cans by DIYer Sharon L. Traylor offers an unconventional decor idea, with safety and hanging considerations for makers.