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5 Outdoor Living Spaces That Keep True to Nature

Bringing living spaces outside has gotten more and more popular over the years. It’s a great way to blend nature and the modern comforts of home. However, some spaces focus on those modern comforts so much that outdoor elements are all but lost. If you prefer a more organic theme in your outdoor living spaces, we’ve compiled some easy ways to achieve a relaxing vibe outside that doesn’t compromise...

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Anthony Bourdain’s NYC Apartment Is for Rent and the Views Are Breathtaking

Just a few months after the devastating news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing, his New York City condo is up for rent. Bourdain didn’t own the property — he leased the two-bedroom, two-bath condo. Here’s a look at how the “Parts Unknown” star lived.Breathtaking city and river views from Anthony Bourdain’s 64th-floor condoFloor-to-ceiling windows frame the stunning views from nearly every room of the ...

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Delta Children Brings Nursery Looks That Are Impressively Elegant and Affordable

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Putting together a well-designed nursery can get tricky. On the one hand, you want the space to feel beautiful and purposefully designed. However, on the other, there’s no sense in spending a fortune on furniture, since your baby will grow out of the space in just a...

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Create a Grand Entrance With Your Entryway

You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Regardless of your home’s style, when people come to – and go through — your front door, you want to wow them. Fortunately, that’s not as hard as you might think. Following these entryway tips can help you create that “wow” effect every time someone visits your home.A new door can add instant curb appeal. Image: Filament LightingIt sta...

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What Will Single-Family Homes Look Like in 10 Years?

Porch analyzed census data to predict what average single-family homes will look like in 2036. Image: PorchPicture your dream home. Can you see the floor plan in your mind’s eye? How many bedrooms does it have? How many bathrooms? Is there a big wraparound porch or convenient, state-of-the-art laundry?When you first start renting, getting into the home of your dreams can feel like a distant vision...

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7 Ridiculously Easy New Build DIYs

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. There’s a reason you had a contractor build your home; you didn’t want to get your hands dirty. But the problem with new builds – especially those built by a developer – is that they can sometimes lack character. Fortunately, if you think of your new build as a blan...

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Still Think You Don’t Need a Formal Living Room?

The formal living room has become an endangered species.  Freshome reached out to experts around the country, and the responses were the same. “There was a time when everyone wanted three bedrooms, two baths, formal living and dining and a basement den – but those days are over,” says Angela Williams, a Birmingham, AL-based realtor at Extreme Agent Realty. “Today, I find that my clients are all ab...

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5 Ways to Make a Geometric Accent Wall

Accent walls are a classic way to add modern style to a space. They’re usually defined by a bright color that is then mirrored in small accents around the room. But you can add another dimension to this popular decorating trend by using a geometric accent wall.This take on the style is what it sounds like: using some form of geometry to boost the style of the accent wall itself. It could come from...

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How to Choose a Floor Plan: 8 Questions to Ask Before You Pick

Just searching for a floor plan online will yield thousands of results. And here’s the thing: There’s probably more than just one plan that would work for you and your family. So how can you narrow down the results and find the right one? Instead of aimlessly clicking through plan after plan or paging through your builder’s catalog, define what you want and use those parameters to lead you to the ...

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Kitchen Decor Just Got a Lot Easier With GE’s Matte Collection

Kitchens are important to both homeowners and homebuyers. In fact, many homebuyers will walk away from a house based solely on the condition and style of the kitchen. That’s because the kitchen isn’t just a place where you prepare and eat food. It’s the home’s central location: where you bond with family, relax with friends and (try to) help kids with homework. The quest for the perfect kitchen ca...

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6 Stylish Ways to Use Polka-Dot Designs

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Think polka dots are just for clown costumes? Think again! Polka dots can be a striking way to add color and geometry to a room’s design. There are as many ways to use them as there are room styles. Bold or subtle, large-scale or muted designs, walls or upholstery: ...

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6 Things Your Architect Wishes You Knew

My husband and I recently took a trip to Europe. As we walked through the streets of London and Paris, I filled my phone up with pictures of pastries and store windows. My husband, on the other hand, was busy taking shots of building facades and window casings. I should have known; my husband is an architect and has been living and breathing buildings for over 15 years. Justin now owns a design fi...

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5 Ways to Incorporate Woven Textures Into a Home

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Have you always liked wicker, but figured it was a material limited to outdoor patio sets? We have good news for you! Over the years, designers have found ways to bring woven textures right into the home. Wicker gives a room visual texture, so it’s a useful element ...

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14 Warm and Inviting Ways to Use Burnt Orange in Your Home This Fall

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Fall is almost here. With it comes a number of gorgeous shades that you can incorporate into your interiors. Chief among them is burnt orange. This eye-catching shade is the perfect thing to make your home feel warm and inviting for the season or all year long.Don’t...

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Moving Essentials: 4 Easy Tips to Help You Downsize During a Move

Moving is the perfect time to downsize, regardless of your reasons for doing so. Some people choose to downsize to save money on rent or their mortgage. Others have become overwhelmed by the clutter. Some people move from a suburban area with large homes to a city with apartments and are simply unable to find something the same size as their current home. Others may just want to save money on move...

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6 Optical Illusion Wallpaper Ideas

Once seen as an outdated addition to a home, wallpaper is coming back in a huge way. From trendy new ideas like scratch and sniff wallpaper to hyper-modern stylings, wallpaper is no longer the interior design no man’s land it once was. And one of the most unique ways to tap into wallpaper’s full potential is to use optical illusion wallpaper.Optical illusion wallpaper creates a visual trick to mak...

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SUNO’s Got a Line With Anthropologie and Here Are the Pieces You Need

Cult favorite fashion brand SUNO is back! Launched back in 2008, the collection of one-of-a-kind vintage textiles won design awards and was a favorite of Michelle Obama. But the socially responsible line of small-batch production couldn’t keep up with the growth and closed in 2016. Until Anthropologie reached out.SUNO’s line of vibrantly-patterned home decor works best when layered.Much to our del...

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Selling Your Home? These Real Estate Photo Tips Will Help Your Home Look Its Best

When you’re selling your home, taking good photos is crucial. After all, your photos will serve as potential buyers’ first impression of the property. It’s what will make their decision on whether to come see your home or to pass it over for another option. With that in mind, we’re leaving you some of our best real estate photo tips. Read on below to find out what you should – and shouldn’t – do d...

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How to Get the Best Price When Buying a New Build

Buying an existing home is all about the art of the deal. A new home, on the other hand, is set in stone, right? Not exactly. While the materials might have a set cost when a builder is estimating your home, you can still negotiate a better price when buying a new build. Even if your drywall and lumber costs are fixed, you might be able to snag upgrades on the cheap. Before you sign a contract wit...

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Fishing-Inspired Elements Brighten up Traditional Restaurant in Timisoara

Sabres Restaurant is a fish restaurant in Timisoara, Romania, established over 12 years ago. Its recent refurbishing aimed to refresh the whole atmosphere while preserving elements of the traditional restaurant.The entire project was carried out by Luxury Design Dosei interior design studio, according to the concepts drafted by the interior designer Mihaela Dosei. Shapes and textures are the centr...

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7 of the Best Herbs to Grow Indoors

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. There’s nothing quite like fresh herbs to turn up the flavor dial on a dish. Adding herbs is a great way to excite your tastebuds without adding those less-than-healthy flavorings for which we so often reach. (We’re looking at you, salt and fat.) But there are a few...

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Question Time: These Are the Top Questions to Ask During an Open House

Attending open houses can be a lot of fun. After all, how often do you get a chance to tour other people’s houses without restriction? However, when you’re serious about buying a home, it’s time to start asking the serious questions, so that you can leave the open house knowing if this property is a viable option for you.Below, we’ve compiled five of the most important questions to ask during the ...

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12 Gorgeous Shiplap Ideas That Will Have You Channeling Your Inner Joanna Gaines

There’s a reason shiplap has been a fixture on the interior design scene for a while. There’s just something about this material that brings a clean and desirable look to any space. Plus, it fits nearly any design that you could dream up. Don’t believe us? Keep scrolling. These shiplap ideas are so eye-catching they’ll have you channeling your inner Joanna Gaines in no time.Here are a few things t...

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6 Amazing Indoor Water Feature Ideas

Water features are usually associated with outdoor gardens, adding a serene bubbling brook to lush natural areas. But you can also get that relaxing feeling inside the home with an indoor water feature.The uses for water features in the home are endless, from small accent pieces to room dividers. Read on to learn how and where to use water features indoors. You may be inspired to make use of these...

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Gorgeous Ideas for Fall Porch Decorating

Autumn is the perfect season for fall porch decorating. Image: Pottery BarnWe hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. We absolutely love fall decorating. This is the season of pumpkin-everything, with rich and warm colors that welcome our friends and family into our homes. Decorating your porch for autumn s...

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6 Ideas for Creating a Contemporary Landscape

If you ever want to confuse yourself, take a look at all of the varying definitions of what constitutes contemporary design. Interior Designer Leah Rourke at relish interiors gives one of the best definitions: “Contemporary design refers to what is popular or used right now … it is ever changing and borrows pieces and styles from all different eras.” As such, it can be eclectic, changing from year...

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World Market Has Some Gorgeously Ghoulish Halloween Decor for Your Party

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. This year’s Cost Plus World Market Halloween decor is awesome. The items are fun, affordable and perfect for your upcoming Halloween party. The store has put together a series of cohesive collections featuring skulls and skeletons, a Day of the Dead Los Muertos coll...

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10 Smart Moving Supplies That Will Make Moving Easier

If you’re getting ready to move, you probably have an idea of the basic moving supplies you’ll need: boxes, tape and paper. However, we’ve compiled ten smart moving supplies you’ll want to add to make your move easier. These eco-friendly options will organize and protect your valuables for the big day.1. Tag-A-Room Color-Coded Moving Box Labels, $10Save time unpacking by labeling all moving boxes ...

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How to Use the Most Stylish Color of the Year: Black

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Black accent walls, ceilings, furniture – black is making a comeback. Similar to the little black dress, this color can be casual or elegant, depending on the accessories. It’s the boldest color, and yet it’s also neutral, making it the perfect choice when decoratin...

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7 Design Mistakes You’re Probably Making With Your House Plans

Designing your own custom home means getting ultimate control over your abode. Whether your wish list is a mile long or you’re looking to downsize, the design process should yield exactly what you want. Of course, if this is your first time designing a custom home, your enthusiasm can override experience and result in major mistakes. Since years of enjoyment and your investment is on the line, it’...

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