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9 Paint Colors to Try If You Have a Small Living Room

For those who have small living rooms, picking out paint colors can be a little tricky. On the one hand, painting the whole room white can open up the walls and make the small room feel a little more airy. On the other hand, limiting yourself to just one stark color can put a cramp on some people’s creativity.

Marlen Komar

Dec 24, 2018

If You Have These 12 Things in Your Closet, It’s Time to Get Rid of Them

A new year is about to start, and with that comes a new set of wardrobe needs with items that tend to be much bulkier and take up far more shelf space. If you’re hurting for storage, take a look around your closet and get rid of these items that you totally do not need anymore. If you haven’t worn that ketchup bottle getup since you bought it 10 years ago for your office Halloween party, it’s probably time to say goodbye.

Arlyn Hernandez

Dec 24, 2018

Look Inside: This 600 Sq. Ft. Hamptons Home Is Pure Scandi Magic

This Sag Harbor stunner is the pied-à-terre of your dreams. 61 Madison Street Located in Sag Harbor, New York $1,495,000 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom This Hamptons home is like a magic trick. It was built in 1927, but looks completely modern. It’s 660 square feet of space, but feels spacious. Perhaps that’s what JANGEORGe Interior Design had in mind during renovation. Here, a bright and light living space flows into a dining room, and then onto the kitchen.

Anne Roderique-Jones

Dec 24, 2018

The Best Way to Cozy Up Your Cold Bedroom for Under $25

Colder, winter months often means dealing with windows that are old or weren’t installed correctly—ones that let cold air seep into your home. If you’re a renter, or don’t want to shell out the cash to replace them entirely, there’s a simple and cost effective solution: Hang some thermal curtains. A thermal curtain has several thick layers of fabric, in addition to an added layer of foam or insulation.

Caylin Harris

Dec 24, 2018

10 Efficient Dish-Washing Tactics to Try (from People Who Hate to Do Them)

Let’s face it—doing the dishes is one of the worst chores there is. But it’s often the people who can’t stand doing the dishes who are the best at avoiding them—by getting them done most efficiently. That’s exactly why I reached out for advice from people who don’t have a dishwasher and just absolutely hate doing the dishes.

Brittney Morgan

Dec 24, 2018

Before and After: This Kitchen Got a Huge Return On a $600 Investment

This 100-year-old kitchen had a lot of charm and a ton of beautiful natural light, but it had some major issues—and a century’s worth of random features and finishes. In a poorly scheduled bout of renovation bravado, this kitchen was made over in the few days before Thanksgiving for just $600.

Tess Wilson

Dec 24, 2018

A Small Swedish House by a Lake Is a Minimalist’s Dream

Name: Evi Ritter, husband, and two kids Location: Västervik, Sweden Size: 861 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, owned My husband (an architect) and I (a photographer) have renovated this house for the last couple of years. It was in pretty bad shape and needed lots of love. We kept everything minimalist, organic (used lots of white and wood), and simple (because we have two small children), but also wanted it to be cozy. The house is located by a lake, surrounded by nature.

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Dec 24, 2018