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It’s time to say goodbye to these trends that once were all the rage.

When planning a bathroom reno, changing the layout can be tricky (and costly). Three interior designers weigh in on the most common mistakes they see.

See how interior designers would shop for fall decor at the Swedish superstore with just under $50.

The more hand-drawn it looks, the better!

Take it from me: The “rule of threes” is not for everyone (or every space).

This category is back at IKEA as better than ever!

You don't necessarily have to paint!

All of these calming (and stylish!) rooms come from real homes.

Get on board with these predictions.

Modern design is one of those terms in home decor that feels like a moving target. Modern, by its definition according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “of, relating to, or characteristic of the present or the immediate past; contemporary.”So what does that mean when “of the present or the immediate past” is constantly moving forward?

A hundred years later, this gem got the personality and polish it always deserved.

Storage with style — and cushy comfort, to boot!

I grew up in a pre-war bungalow house in Belmont Cragin, which is a bungalow belt neighborhood in Chicago (think: squat little houses with bay windows lining the entire block, harkening back to a time of streetcars and phonographs). The homes there were mainly built between 1910 and 1930 to accommodate an exploding middle-class population, per this local encyclopedia.

These tips will help you avoid a literal eyesore of a room.

It reframed how I think about household essentials.

Learn how to take inspiration from the HBO show in your own space with our updated version of "Gilded Age" glam.

IKEA’s all about this viral color right now, and we’re here for it.

Few colors feel as naturally inviting as blue and green do together in a single space. Like all hues on the color wheel, these two have range — and they don’t always have to be limited to coastal vibes, either (take Behr’s Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, for example!). The perfect blue-green color palettes, in my opinion, strike a balance of blending the calm of cool blue with the grounding (and at times, punchy) energy of green.

It’s OK to get a little weird — even in an eating space.

Put away the primer — these IKEA pieces are perfect just the way they are, according to interior designers.

This may or may not surprise you.

See how two designers suggested I (safely) hide the out-of-place outlet in the middle of my wall.

See how one designer would shop for home decor with under $100.

Small space, big mistakes!

The price is right for the quality.

Rules are meant to be broken.

These styles add years to your living room — and not in a good way.

Next year, green is going to rule.

You might be shocked at what made this list.

I shopped so you don’t have to!

It transforms in an instant!

Tons of storage without sacrificing all the square footage!

One of their solutions is straight out of IKEA.

An easy-to-remember formula for getting the layered look just right.

Aside from the fact that IKEA makes furnishing a living space quick and easy (well, kind of easy, at least), it has also blessed fans with products that can be personalized on a whim. Those MDF dressers and EKET cabinets may look basic, but with a few helpful hacks, you can turn your IKEA HEMNES (and pretty much every other item from the Swedish chain) into a DIYed masterpiece.

Coziness coming soon to a campus near you.

You’ll want to literally touch the gallery wall.

Just call her the Craftsman Comeback Kid.

See how DIYers are adding their own designs to standard-issue furniture.

Today’s trends are all about blends.

Look, it’s another nook!

Think butter yellow — but make it sunnier and more saturated.

Everything looks better covered in stripes, no?

The coolest shades of yellow for your spaces are muted.

It’s quiet but oh-so expressive!

We asked designers their secrets for creating the ultimate relaxation space.

The sweetest assortment of new furniture, bedding, and decor, starting at $45.

Shop like a pro at this designer-fave store.

It all has to do with “curated” minimalism.

An HGTV alum shares her bright idea.

“It just makes me smile whenever I walk in the house,” homeowner Christina Salway says.

See how one designer would revamp her outdoor decor for under $75.

See where designers find custom-looking curtains (and more!) for a fraction of the cost.

Including the secret to clashing materials without being, well, tacky.

You won’t believe the price tag on this one (in a good way!)

Cozy and full of character — what more could you ask for?

Unfitted cabinets and freestanding islands are standouts in this trend.

Once a status symbol in Victorian times, this ornate furniture is back and better than ever.