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As we increasingly become slaves to technology and our phones accompany us to bed more than our partners, it seems that more and more people are looking for a tech break and turning to their home’s design for solace. A home with an indoor/outdoor living space allows dwellers to connect with nature rather than technology and creates a peaceful environment that makes it that much easier to take on the world each day. 

However, creating harmony between your indoor and outdoor space can be a bit of a challenge, so we’re covering our tried-and-true tips for seamless indoor/outdoor living that will give you the natural, zen-like oasis you’ve been dreaming of. 

Start With the Floor

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Your floor is

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Whether you’re trying to squeeze out every last drop of summer or you’ve been itching to pull out your fall sweaters and pumpkin spice candles, the truth remains: September is officially here, which means fall is upon us.  

The hygge feel of autumn lends itself to different decor than the summer months, like additional throws, sweet-smelling candles, and rich color palettes. If you’re looking around your space and unsure how you’ll go about making the transition, then add one (or all) of the following items to your cart to create a cozy interior for the seasons of hibernation.   

Capri Blue Pumpkin Clove Jar Candle, $30

There may be nothing that’s more quintessentially fall than pumpkin in all of its

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HGTV acquired the original Brady Brunch house after getting into a highly publicized bidding war for it with Lance Bass of *NSYNC fame. The network made plans to renovate the house for an upcoming mini-series that features the whole process in addition to cameos from six of the show’s original stars. 

Susan Olsen (Cindy), Mike Lookinland (Bobby), Eve Plumb (Jan), Christopher Knight (Peter), Maureen McCormick (Marcia), and Barry Williams (Greg) will accompany TV personalities from “Property Brothers” and “Good Bones” in an on-camera walk-through of the home, sharing their memories and commenting on the home’s updates. 

Last November, HGTV programming executive Loren Ruch shared his enthusiasm for the renovation: “What’s so

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There comes a time in most of our lives when our idea of a good time evolves from late-night bar hopping to gathering a few friends for dinner at a reasonable hour. Yes, the dinner party is among the cardinal signs of adulthood, allowing us to hang out with the people we like most without yelling over loud music or paying the bartender gobs of money. 

But just because you know you prefer chill dinner parties to crazy nights out doesn’t mean you know how, exactly, to host one. For example, do you have proper serveware? A place to put cocktail ingredients? Enough napkins, coasters, and placemats? There are a ton of factors to consider.

Fortunately, there are a number of stylish tools that make throwing a sophisticated

There are boundless benefits to living in a high-rise condo or apartment. To start, many high-rises are right in the heart of a city, keeping you within walking distance to great places to eat, shop, and experience. They also often come with sweet amenities, like 24-hour gyms, pools, and front-desk security. Plus, the nature of a high-rise home is that it’s, well, high, so you typically have a stellar view of your surroundings. 

If you currently live in a high-rise condo, then chances are you’re reaping all of those benefits and then some. However, they do come with a few drawbacks, such as less square footage than a typical house, potentially noisy neighbors, and limitations when it comes to construction and renovations. Fortunately, by applying a few

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It’s not an overstatement to say that Kelly Wearstler is among the most prominent interior designers in the world. Born in Myrtle Beach, Wearstler attended college in Boston at the Massachusetts College of Art before moving to New York to intern for Milton Glaser. Upon graduating, Wearstler moved to Los Angeles where she opened her own interior design firm in 1995. Uniquely, a year prior to opening her firm, Wearstler posed as September’s Playmate of the Month, which helped her pay off her student loans and open her own business. 

Shortly after opening her firm, Wearstler decorated the home of real estate developer Brad Korzen, whom she later married. This project led her to design many of the residential and hotel

IKEA finally released their coveted 2020 catalog and it has one very specific theme: sleep. In a press release for the catalog, IKEA commercial manager Antonella Pucarelli said, “At IKEA, we believe you can’t underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep. We know that everyone needs the physical and mental reset great sleep provides to feel our best and live our lives to the fullest—and that’s something everyone should be able to afford.”

“In our 2020 catalog, we’re on a mission to ’save our sleep’ by providing easy, affordable solutions to help sleep-deprived Americans get the fresh start they need.” And when it comes to sleep-deprived Americans, there are a lot us; in fact, the CDC reports that one-third of Americans regularly don’t get enough

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The unique silhouettes, inventive details, and typically eco-friendly designs of contemporary architecture draws many to this architectural style. Unlike traditional architectural styles, contemporary architecture doesn’t adhere to one particular aesthetic; instead, it can include any elements that are new or trending, resulting in uniquely innovative designs that reflect the decade and culture that they’re in. 

If you love contemporary architecture, then chances are that you’re also into contemporary interiors. But loving contemporary design and actually achieving it are two very different things. The fluid, evolving nature of contemporary style means that there are no set rules to follow to achieve the look;

The height of summer inspires many of us to take advantage of our outdoor spaces and optimize them to their full potential. But for those of us that are working with a small balcony rather than an expansive backyard, it can be tough to create a calming retreat that doesn’t feel cluttered and chaotic—but it doesn’t have to be. 

It’s no secret that Instagram offers endless inspiration for virtually anything under the sun, and that most definitely holds true for balcony inspo. The following Instaspaces completely nail balcony oasis vibes while providing plenty of tips and tricks that you can apply to create one for yourself. 

Use Your Walls

If your balcony is like most, then it’s probably lacking in the square footage department. Fortunately,

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Born in Chicago, Brigette Romanek made her way to Los Angeles after realizing her passion for interior design. The former singer and handbag designer's first interior design project was a collaboration with her friend and cofounder of nonprofit Baby2Baby, Kelly Sawyer Patricof. She helped Patricof outfit her Malibu home and has worked as a designer ever since. She now runs a highly successful design company in L.A. - Hancock Design - with her business partner Estee Stanley. 

Romanek’s inventive work has led her to become among L.A.’s most sought-after interior designers. Romanek is entirely self-taught, which may contribute to why her designs are particularly imaginative and compelling. Rather than stick to rigid design rules and