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How to Style Your Bed Like an Interior Designer

Bed styling is not just about making your bed look aesthetically pleasing; it plays a crucial role in creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere i...

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Large Window Decor: 12 Ways to Decorate a Bay Window

A bay window is a design dream. In addition to giving you a beautiful view, bay windows are also beautiful in and of themselves. When it comes to d...

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Decorating Your Home for the Holidays

‘Tis the season to make your home shine. Holiday decor adds joy to your surroundings, creating a festive atmosphere of peace, comfort and warmth. ...

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What is a Pillow Sham? An Interior Design Guide

A pillow sham doesn’t act like a real pillow you’d sleep on. While your typical pillowcase is considered functional, a pillow sham is fashionable. ...

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Not All Pillows Are Created Equal: Designing the Best Pillow for Sleep

A standard sleep pillow seems like a simple object, utilitarian in design and practical in purpose. But there’s more to Elegant Strand’s pillows th...

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13 Easy DIY Home Improvement Ideas

You’ve got big dreams for your home remodel. Your budget, however, isn’t quite as big. And then there are all the weeks (or months) you have to li...

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5 Decorating Tips for a Minimalist Bedroom

Less is more when it comes to minimalist design, but that doesn’t mean bland or boring. This interior design style creates a beautifully inviting a...

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10 Modern Living Room Ideas

There are so many design styles out there, from art deco to industrial, that it can be daunting to settle on one. Plus, you want to employ an aesth...

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13 Tips for Creating a Cozy Bedroom

Is your bedroom a palace where you go to sleep at the end of the day—or is it a sanctuary that promotes peacefulness and serenity? If it’s the form...

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How to Decorate with Pantone's Colors of the Year for 2021

The beginning of a new year calls for a fresh start—and that includes a new color scheme to set the tone. Every year, the Pantone Color Institute r...

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How to Decide on Your Bedroom Color Scheme

You start and end the day in your bedroom, so you want to create an inviting space that makes you feel good. Choosing the right bedroom color schem...

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New Home Checklist: Bedroom Essentials

Moving into a new home is exciting, but it comes with a lengthy and detailed to-do list. One of the most important items on that new home checklist...