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March 16, 2025

Emily Henderson's Salvaged Style

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Emily Henderson, a renowned interior stylist, cherishes incorporating salvaged pieces into her designs, appreciating their unique character and history. From vintage lighting and antique rugs to reclaimed wood furniture, these finds inject personality and soul into a space. Henderson values the hunt for these treasures, enjoying the thrill of discovering one-of-a-kind items that tell a story. The imperfections and patina of salvaged pieces contribute to a layered and collected aesthetic, adding depth and warmth to her signature style.

February 17, 2025

Nate Berkus's Guide to Vintage Wooden Furniture

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Vintage wooden furniture possesses a warmth and patina that newer pieces often lack. Its inherent imperfections and signs of wear add character and tell a story, contributing to a layered and collected feel in a space. Choosing well-made vintage pieces, focusing on beautiful silhouettes and quality craftsmanship, allows you to incorporate unique and sustainable elements into your home while avoiding the uniformity of mass-produced furniture. These pieces can be mixed with contemporary items to create a dynamic and personal interior.

February 2, 2025

Sink Skirts Make a Comeback

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Sink skirts offer a charming, budget-friendly way to conceal under-sink clutter and pipes, while adding a touch of vintage charm or a pop of personality to a bathroom or kitchen. They can be easily DIYed with fabric, offering a customizable solution for any style, from ruffled and romantic to sleek and modern. This versatile design element provides a quick and relatively inexpensive update, instantly elevating the look of a vanity without a full remodel.

February 2, 2025

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Skirted furniture, once reminiscent of outdated styles, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. From sofas and beds to vanities and tables, the addition of a fabric skirt offers a softer, more romantic aesthetic to a space. This trend allows for creative customization, with a wide array of fabrics, patterns, and colors to choose from, enabling homeowners to easily update existing pieces or create a cohesive design scheme. The versatility of skirted furniture lends itself to various interior styles, from traditional to contemporary, making it a fresh and adaptable design choice.

January 8, 2025

DIY IKEA Söderhamn Sofa Skirt

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A simple IKEA Söderhamn sofa can be easily transformed with a custom-made skirt. Using fabric of your choice, measure and cut panels to fit the sofa's frame, adding extra length for hemming and seam allowance. Velcro strips attached to the sofa frame and the top edge of the skirt provide a secure, yet removable, attachment method, allowing for easy washing or swapping out for a different look. This DIY project offers an affordable and stylish way to update or personalize the popular modular sofa.

January 5, 2025

Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets with Wallpaper: A Designer's Clever Hack

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Interior designer Marie Flanigan has devised a clever way to elevate kitchen cabinetry without the commitment (or cost) of a full remodel. By applying wallpaper to the back panels of glass-fronted cabinets, she introduces pattern and color, creating a focal point that's easily changeable. This simple hack allows homeowners to experiment with different styles and refresh their kitchen aesthetic without undertaking a major renovation. It's a budget-friendly approach that packs a significant design punch.