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10 High-Impact Kitchen Design Ideas

Breathe new life into the heart of your home.

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Shops We Love: Michael Thomas Antiques, Art & Furnishings

Michael Thomas Vuksta is a retailer with an impressive pedigree (he was VP of Home for Joseph Mimran & Associates, Director of Lifestyles at Indigo, and held positions at Holt Renfrew and Tiffany & Co.). Last November, Michael moved his eponymous antique store from Port Hope, Ontario, to a 100-year-old building in downtown…

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Joel Bray’s Quick Cottage Porch Makeover Tips

Senior design editor Joel Bray takes a cottage porch from tired to terrific in just two days.

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10 Shared Kids’ Bedrooms Your Little Ones Will Love

Find decorating ideas, from pretty pastels to bright patterns and more!

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Updated Classics: Kitchen Pendants

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics. Classic Pick: The schoolhouse pendant suits the functional vibe of a kitchen and the frosted glass seems to melt seamlessly into the white cabinetry. The lights’ tarnished brass base plays off the cabinet knobs for a…

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Designer Destination: Casa Bonay In Barcelona

Go inside the moody, Mediterranean-inspired interior.

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Updated Classics: Stone Bathroom Tile

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics. Classic Pick: A mix of natural marble stone tiles, anchored by a dark floor, is a striking backdrop for a shapely freestanding tub. The contrast of uniform, glossy subway tile above the display ledge brings the…

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10 Design Insiders To Follow On Snapchat

Snapchat is one of the fastest growing apps around right now, with 150 million users a day. Not only do celebrities love it, but the design world is also jumping on the bandwagon. The easy-to-use app lets users peek into the lives of top creatives like bloggers, photographers and designers.

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Take Home The Gold: 30 Metallic Decorating Ideas

In the spirit of the Olympics, find beautiful interiors featuring gold, silver and bronze.

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Shops We Love: Advice From A Caterpillar

When she was pregnant with her daughter, Emily Dyer took a trip to Paris with her mom, Susan, and sister, Elizabeth. Uninterested in bubblegum-pink walls and plastic toys, the trio was inspired by the city’s design-minded shops for kids — the antithesis of toy-store chains. “We loved the magic, the visuals…

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Updated Classics: Tiled Kitchen Walls

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics. Classic Pick: Extending a backsplash all the way up to the ceiling in a kitchen is a luxurious touch. To make the most of this look, it’s important to choose a tile with some character. The…

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A Summer Reading List For Design Lovers

Relaxing on the beach or unplugged at a cabin in the woods, summer is the season when we make time for a good book. But instead of buying a few flimsy paperbacks, may we suggest investing in a design coffee table book to keep for years to come? Here are 10 of our…

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Discover The Design Apps We Can’t Live Without

Whether you’re planning to change the color of your walls, hang a picture or completely reimagine a room, the growing number of home improvement apps puts decorating power into the palm of your hands. Everyone has apps they can’t live without, and ours are all about great design. Here are our…

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40 Ways To Add Style To Your Home With Mirrors

Who's the fairest of them all? You be the judge!

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3 Double-Duty Rooms That Maximize Space

It’s not whether a home is large or small, but how well it works — and today, that can mean using a space in more ways than one. Here are three rooms that work twice as hard, including a home office that doubles as a dining room, a laundry and…