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Using Design Strategies to Fix an Awkward Living Room

Susan — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:19:07 +0000

Small, old houses aren’t flawed. They’re puzzles. And this one came with a few odd-shaped pieces. My living room is the first impression room, the TV room, the fireplace room, the dogs’ room, the entertaining zone, and the hallway to everywhere else. It has charming bones, awkward proportions, limited light, and absolutely no foyer buffer....

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2026 Color Trends: A Cultural Mood Board We Didn’t Ask For

Susan — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:57:45 +0000

Paint brands love to drop their Color of the Year (COTY) picks like cultural prophecies, as if a single swatch is going to define the next twelve months of our lives. But when you step back and look at the full 2026 lineup, something bigger comes into focus. This year’s palette isn’t just about aesthetics....

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No Foyer? Fake It.

Susan — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:19:44 +0000

Let’s talk foyers. You know, that space just inside the front door where guests are greeted with a place for their coats and shoes? Yeah, I don’t have one of those. But here’s the thing: whether you have a grand foyer, a modest entry hall, or zero defined space, your home still deserves its welcome...

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