Tag: Living
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Simple Home Upgrades to Enhance Your Living Space
Making your living environment more comfortable doesn’t always call for large-scale work. Many people are turning to smaller projects that refresh and personalize their surroundings without going over budget. Whether you’re looking to improve how things function or add subtle character, you can make progress with minor efforts that don’t require tearing walls down. Here…
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Does a Sunroom Count as Living Space?
You’re dreaming of that perfect sun-drenched nook. A place for morning coffee, a quiet reading spot, or an overflow entertaining area. You call it a sunroom. But when it comes to the nitty-gritty of home value, square footage, and even taxes, the question of whether your sunroom actually counts as “living space” is far more…
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Why Outdoor & Patio Living Has Become Essential Residential Space
American houses are shrinking while homeowner expectations keep growing. Census data shows that the median new-construction footprint has fallen by roughly 8 percent since its 2015 peak, yet surveys by the National Association of Home Builders indicate that more than three-quarters of buyers now rank a “usable outdoor room” among their top design priorities. Architects…
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Why Outdoor & Patio Living Has Become Essential Residential Space
American houses are shrinking while homeowner expectations keep growing. Census data shows that the median new-construction footprint has fallen by roughly 8 percent since its 2015 peak, yet surveys by the National Association of Home Builders indicate that more than three-quarters of buyers now rank a “usable outdoor room” among their top design priorities. Architects…
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Our Secret Source For Affordable Extra-Long Curtains (+ 27 Of Our Readymade Faves Under $100 Including The Pair Arlyn’s Eyeing For Her Living Room)
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in design, Design 101, Featured, Other Category, Rooms, roundup, Roundups, Shop, Shopping, Whole HouseTwo years ago, I explored the idea of doing a DIY blockprinting treatment on the existing curtains in my living room (below). I’m here to confess that two Julys later, they still look exactly the same. I could never commit to a pattern or color, let alone the time and effort it was going to…
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A One Month Living Room Makeover – Here’s The Design Plan + A BIG Media Center DIY
Welcome to my living room!! This is my 1950s apartment in Los Feliz, and I moved here because it’s A. Super affordable B. In a fantastic location and C. Has a ton of charm and potential. At its current state, this living room is underwhelming at best, but we’re going to make it so sick,…
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How a Home Painter Can Instantly Transform Your Living Space
A fresh coat of paint can do more than cover walls—it can redefine the mood, reflect your style, and dramatically enhance how your home feels and functions. Whether you’re revamping a single room or reimagining your entire house, the impact of professional painting is immediate and impressive. From outdated colors to scuffed and worn-out surfaces,…
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Hidden Potential: Our Favorite Storage Sofas, Sectionals & Ottomans (A.K.A. Living Room Super Heroes)
There are few things in this divided, polarized world that nearly everyone agrees on, but having more storage than less in your home is probably one of them (I’d bet my armoire on it). When you’ve exhausted all your closets and cabinets and drawers…what then? Purge? Well, yeah, you should probably start there. But after…
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My Partnership With Living Spaces (With A Lot Of BTS Of The Most Incredible Shoot/House Ever)
A couple months ago I flew down to Orange County to shoot a big campaign in a famous reality star’s home – 3 days of on camera fun + pressure + being treated like a queen. Living Spaces hired me to promote their summer furniture line and collaborate on the campaign. It was all the…
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Backyard Design Trends for Modern Outdoor Living Spaces
Looking to create a remarkable outdoor area? Outdoor living spaces now serve as focal points for modern lifestyles rather than just being home extensions. By applying the right design approach you can develop an outdoor sanctuary that integrates functionality with style and comfort. And here’s the thing… Current backyard design trends focus on developing versatile…