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5 charming cabins and bungalows offering peace and escape

by Lauren Ro

Whether a weekend getaway or an oasis in the city, small cabins and bungalows charm with their simple construction and cozy-making capabilities.

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5 city apartments that don’t skimp on style

by Lauren Ro

Serving up a healthy dose of inspiration and heart, these five visits encompass a range of styles and living arrangements, from prefab cabins to stately townhouses to renovated bungalows.

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The new Dark Ages: best black paints for your interior

by Mary Jo Bowling

We asked designers to name their favorite black shades. Included in the mix are the array of "off blacks;" blacks with undertones of brown, blue, and gray.

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5 fond memories of midcentury Christmas design and decor

by Jenny Xie

The midcentury years produced plenty of daring architecture, timeless furniture, not to mention some of the grooviest Christmas decor to bedeck American homes. Here’s a look back, courtesy of the new book Midcentury Christmas.

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New bike rack offers small-space storage solution

by Megan Barber

Called Parkis, the system lets users place the front wheel in a locking mechanism that raises the bike without requiring physical force.

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Blogger Emily Henderson's sunny kitchen transformation, revealed

by Mary Jo Bowling

Emily Henderson’s new home, a 1920s Tudor in Los Angeles, had a problem common to older houses: The dining room was large, but the adjacent kitchen was cramped and uninspiring.

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13 of the best blue paints for your home

by Mary Jo Bowling

Traditionally, blue has represented trust, peace, and loyalty. But when it comes to interiors, blue can bring both drama and flexibility to a room.

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The war on Christmas lights

by Alissa Walker

Lasers and projectors are ending the old-fashioned tradition of stringing up lights.

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26 gorgeous Christmas trees to inspire you

by Lauren Ro

Should you go with white lights or colorful ones? Pack on the ornaments, or keep the tree bare? Follow a theme, or throw caution to the wind? Color-code or go rogue?

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Deck the Halls: Christmas decorations in the 19th century

by Robert Khederian

The holidays weren’t always a time to decorate with as much evergreen that you could find. In New England, it took almost a century for the tradition to take hold.

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12 pink hues that aren’t for babies

by Mary Jo Bowling

These days, the rosy hue is all grown up. We take a look at its sophisticated side.

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14 ways to decorate with green 

by Jenny Xie

Today, Pantone announced its Color of the Year for 2017: a refreshing yellow-green shade called "greenery" that’s evocative of spring and new beginnings. And we say, it’s about time.

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A bed that makes itself? There’s an app for that

by Barbara Eldredge

From crisp sheets to hospital corners, there’s just something satisfying about a well-made bed. But not everyone has the mental and physical energy to take thirty seconds to pull up a blanket. Enter Smartduvet.

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Shiny ‘self-balancing egg’ is the decor piece you didn’t know you needed

by Jenny Xie

These mirror-clear eggs that wobble but never fall are oddly satisfying. And they also have a (tiny) bit of function!

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Preview Dwell and Target’s line of affordable modern furniture

by Jenny Xie

The 123-piece collection will have prices ranging from $49.99 to $399.99 for furniture and $16.99 to $99.99 for decor and accessories. Here’s a sneak peek.

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The Obamas’ final White House holiday decorations, revealed

by Jenny Xie

The Obamas’ time in the White House is winding down, but not before one more Christmas, and one last holiday decor reveal. Here’s a peek inside.

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2016 Curbed gift guide: now on Pinterest

by Kelsey Keith

This year, we're taking our best editors' picks to our favorite visual bookmarking app

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Self-watering planter makes it easy to have a green thumb

by Lauren Ro

Instead of going through trial-and-error to figure out exactly what your plant needs—which often leads to killing it—you might want to try this self-watering planter by Studio Lorier.

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Cyber Monday 2016 sales: Deals on furniture, decor, and more

by Patrick Sisson and Selina Cheah

Black Friday is fast approaching! If you’re looking to treat someone (or yourself), or just in the market to redecorate, we’ve rounded up a wide-range of deals.

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10 cozy, comfy rooms to inspire your holiday gathering

by Lauren Ro

An extra cushion, or an armchair pulled just an inch closer to the coffee table, will do wonders.

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Best air-purifying houseplants, according to NASA

by Barbara Eldredge

Based on research back in the ‘80s, NASA recommended one air-purifying plant for every 100 square feet of space. Here are its healthiest picks.

Interior design service Homepolish launches online shop

by Nicola Fumo

H Marketplace plans to focus on unique pieces and emerging brands, with more than 30 vendors on board, including 2016 Curbed Young Gun Hedge House.

Create your own chandelier with Plumen’s modular kit

by Lauren Ro

Chandeliers don’t have to be ornate, made-of-crystal affairs. In fact, they can swing the opposite way and be minimalist and industrial. But if a many-armed light fixture is not your thing, then Plumen’s modular chandelier may be a good place to...

Donald Trump’s White House: 7 ideas for subdued gold decor

by Jenny Xie

While we can’t know for sure yet what a Trump presidency will mean for everything from infrastructure to the environment, we do know that come January, the President-elect, along with future First Lady Melania, will be moving into the White House...

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Micro-apartment developer launches a home goods shop

by Jenny Xie

If you like your apartment decor very twee and delivered in sets, then new online home goods shop Ollie Box will be of interest. Spun off Ollie, the developer behind New York City’s first "micro-unit" building, Ollie Box offers curated products...

The presidential desk: A brief history

by Angela Serratore

The Resolute Desk has become so ingrained in the national consciousness as the Place Where the President Sits that it is virtually impossible to imagine a future U.S. head of state choosing to sit anywhere else.

How to 'hygge': Cozy home decor inspiration from Instagram

by Jenny Xie

If temperatures are starting to cool down where you live, it's time to get acquainted with the fabulous Danish concept of "hygge" (pronounced hoo-ga)—the most romantic notion of cabin fever. Here's a start.

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Everything I learned from a day with Rita Konig, British interior design wiz

by Lauren Ro

When I saw that Konig was holding workshops in New York, I promptly signed up, hoping to learn the secret to creating a charming, vaguely European home instead of simply dreaming wistfully about it.

Never trip over another iPhone charger ever again

by Lauren Ro

The reinforced and braided six-and-a-half-foot tangle-free cord features an adjustable, non-slip silicone geometric weight that, well, anchors the chord in place.

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4 Art Deco decor ideas to steal from a chic Parisian hotel

by Lauren Ro

For those looking for inspiration, Hotel Bachaumont also offers up plenty of chic and somewhat daring ideas for taking your space to the next level.

New Ikea collection updates Swedish traditions for modern life

by Jenny Xie

Launching this month in the U.S., SÄLLSKAP updates ideas from the Scandinavian arts and crafts movement of the late-19th and early-20th century with a compact, multi-functional twist fit for today’s space-conscious lifestyles.

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3 easy, innovative ways to transform your walls

by Jenny Xie

If your idea of a well-appointed home is anything but an empty wall, then good news: the market is brimming with options to dress things up. Here are three ideas to consider.

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