25 Bedroom Lighting Ideas That Won't Disappoint
When considering lighting for your bedroom, there’s no shortage of options. Here are 25 bright ideas to help you transform what is arguably the most important space in your home.
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Stories By Carolin Lehmann
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How To Make Your Bed Hibernation-Worthy
If there's ever a month to stay in bed and cozy up, it's January. The night are long, the days are cold ... need we say more?
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10 Scandi Decor Ideas We're Stealing From Instagram
Instagram is obviously a hotbed for design inspiration, but there are so many images to sift through. There are more than 2.3 million results under #scandinaviandesign alone, for example.
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Here's One Way To Make Your Place Feel More Scandinavian Without Spending A Dime
We recently came across a Reddit post stating that in Sweden, a room is not a room without a lamp in the window. So naturally, we had a lot of questions — most of which were: why? Do the Swedes want people looking into their homes at night?
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How Americans Came To Love Scandi Design And How Hygge Blew Up
Americans are obsessed with all things Scandinavia — there's no denying it. But where did this preference for Nordic design come from? And how did the nearly-unpronounceable "hygge" become such a buzzword?
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10 Printables That Will Save You Some Cash This Holiday Season
The holidays inevitably involve spending money. So how about something for free? The following printables — from holiday cards to wall art — look so nice that nobody will suspect that you didn't spend a pretty penny.
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7 Ways To Update A Rental Bathroom
If your rental bathroom seems anything but a relaxing oasis, know that improvement is possible without up and buying the place. Obviously tearing out the shower or vanity are no-gos, but improving the smaller details can make more of a positive impact than you may think.
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Home Decor That Beats The Winter Blues
If you live in a cold climate, it's rare to not feel at least a little blue come January. You're not getting as much vitamin D, after all.
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Read This Before Getting A Pallet Bed
Pallet beds have been all the rage on Instagram and Pinterest for years now — they're budget friendly and work within a variety of home styles from rustic to boho, after all.
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5 Beautiful Integrated Fridges To Inspire Your Kitchen
You know that your kitchen doesn't have to have a freestanding stainless steel fridge just like everybody else's, right? There happen to be other options out there — the integrated (or built-in) fridge being one of them.
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13 Unplugged Activities To Gift This Holiday Season
One of Etsy's top holiday gift trends for 2018 is unplugged activities — and we totally get why. Curling up in front of the fireplace with a game or book sounds so much nicer than even more screen time.
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Just 10 Of The Funniest Tweets About The Struggle That Is Apartment Hunting
Apartment hunting in the city is not for the faint of heart. The process (and prices) of urban apartment hunting never fail to shock us.
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11 Kids' Bathroom Accessories That Aren't Actually Hideous
Kids' bathroom accessories are more often than not cheesy — think cartoon characters and loud colors. But with a bit of digging, there are some serious gems out there, too.
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13 Green Nursery Ideas That Surprisingly Don't Remind Us Of Split Pea Soup
Green nurseries are great. They're not glaringly gendered. And green is a calming shade — a great idea for a nursery, considering new parenthood can be stressful.
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Just 10 Of The Funniest Tweets About The Struggle That Is Cleaning Your Home
Has anyone ever actually finished cleaning their home? It's a task that we feel is never-ending. And clearly to the following Twitter users agree.
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Where To Begin When Furnishing A New Apartment From Scratch On A Budget
Getting the keys to an empty apartment is daunting — especially when you're on a budget and don't own any furniture. Where to begin? That is the question.
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These Are The Home Things We Still Buy Even When We're Broke
The things you buy when you're broke say a lot about you. They're a glimpse into what means the most to you. They're the little things that you know will brighten your day.
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Just 10 Of The Funniest Tweets About The Struggle That Is Having Roommates
When it comes to roommates, you never know what you're going to get. Sometimes it's a year filled with fun and friendship, but other times things just get a little ... weird.
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The $4 Way To Patch Nail Holes In Your Walls Fast
Here's the thing: There are countless tutorials online detailing how to patch nail holes in your drywall. But why are they all so ... complicated? And expensive?
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Just 10 Of The Funniest Tweets About The Struggle That Is Having Neighbors
The perfect neighbor is someone who is quiet and respectful, looks out for you, and is available for a nice chat every once in a while.
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Check Out These Fascinating Examples Of Hostile Architecture
What is hostile architecture? It involves uncomfortable design features that prevent the homeless (or any) population from loitering or laying down in public spaces.
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10 White Nursery Ideas That We Can't Take Our Eyes Off Of
There's such a case to be made for white nurseries. They're fresh and clean, just like your new baby. They can remain pretty pristine, considering the kid isn't a crazy toddler yet. And to be superficial, they're Instagrammable as all get out.
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10 Accent Benches That Take Your Space To The Next Level
You know you've made it in life when there's an accent bench at the end of your bed. When first furnishing your place, it's all about buying the essentials: a bed, a couch, a nightstand. But buying an accent bench just screams: I'm established and I'm here to decorate!
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These Staging Tips Are Great To Incorporate Into Your Home Even If You Aren't Selling
Is it just us, or is there nothing nicer than basking in the perfection of an immaculately staged home? With not a linen out of place, they're a type-A's paradise.
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Otium: A Downtown L.A. Restaurant Whose Decor Is Put To Use
Restaurants are more often than not decorated with knick-knacks placed purely for aesthetics, à la Cracker Barrel. It's not every day that the seemingly decorative duck press sitting on a shelf above you is pulled down to actually be used.
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Let's Be Real: We Love These 8 Interior Design Trends Now, But They Probably Won't Age Well
We're already mourning the fact that our favorite home trends will be the new Tuscan decor or chevron print before long — aka such signs of the time. And some Reddit users seem to be, too.
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Everything You Need To Know About Modern Farmhouse Style
The key to decorating a farmhouse-style home is to avoid landing on the edge of tacky. When done right, these homes are cozy, breezy, and perfectly lived in.
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