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“Decorator” or “Interior Designer”? You decide.

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14 Things Interior Designers Notice in Your Home

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These 10 Bar Carts Will Get the Party Rolling

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Statement Fireplace Mantels Are Everywhere

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Kelly Wearstler’s Tips for a Chic Holiday Table

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The 10 Most Eye-Catching Cocktail Tables

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From ELLE Decor for Ralph Lauren

How to Style the Perfect Bed

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Created by Trane

How to Make Your Home Healthier

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These Are the 10 Most Glamorous Dressers

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What is a Duvet Cover, Actually?

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From ELLE Decor for Decorating Den

How to Design a “Do Everything” Room

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From ELLE Decor for Perennials Fabrics

5 Tips for Keeping a Kid-Friendly Home Pristine

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Expert Home Design Advice Is Now Available on Call

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How Will Our Homes Adapt to a Post-COVID World?

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See James Huniford’s Conversation-Starting Design

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New on 1stDibs: Top Designers’ Holiday Decor Picks

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david easton

Remembering the Legendary David Easton

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75 Creative, Unexpected Christmas Decorating Ideas

terence conran

This Was Sir Terence Conran’s Design Worldview

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82 Best Home Decor Ideas, According to Designers

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From ELLE Decor for Decorating Den

Why Hiring an Interior Designer Is Worth It

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Design Unites x Black Artists + Designers Guild

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125 of ELLE Decor’s Favorite Interior Designers

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6 Designer Tips to Upgrade Your WFH Life

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Dining in Style at Home With Shelley Johnstone

Living room, Furniture, Room, Interior design, Blue, Property, Wall, Couch, Table, Lighting,

From ELLE Decor for Arhaus

6 Details to Look for in “Investment” Furniture

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10 Best Shade Perennials for Your Garden

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How to Dine in Style, the India Amory Way

Lewis Miller floral arrangement

Tips for the Perfect Oversize Floral Arrangement

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Philippe Starck Shows Off His Restaurant for Saks

Closet, Room, Furniture, Wardrobe, Shelf, Shelving, Cupboard, Interior design, Building, Home,

9 Foolproof Tips for Organizing Your Closet

Orange, Red, Furniture, Room, Yellow, Table, Wall, Interior design, Leaf, Material property,

What is a Console Table?

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What You Need to Know About Hiring a Designer

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Everything You Need to Know About Tray Ceilings

colorful front door

How to Choose the Perfect Door Style

Cabinets: Blueprint S470-5, Dark Navy: S530-7
Ceiling: Watery HDC-CT-26

Choosing the Perfect Finish: Satin vs. Semi-Gloss

Collage, Textile, Art, Style,

Black Decorators on Navigating the Design Business

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How to Make Your Candles Last Longer

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Is a Coffered Ceiling Right For Your Home?

Room, Furniture, Door, Interior design, Building, Property, House, Window, Living room, Architecture,

These Design Firm Partners Met on Pinterest

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Everything You Need to Know About Textured Walls

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Vaulted Ceilings 101: Everything You Need to Know

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35 Design Mistakes That Everyone Should Avoid

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35 Design Mistakes That Everyone Should Avoid