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8 Freestanding Cabinets for When You Need Instant Kitchen Storage

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Courtesy of Chris Loves Julia Brand-new kitchen cabinets will take up a good chunk of your renovation budget (replacing old ones costs an average of $5,000, and that’s if you’re sticking with a basic wood veneer or laminate). But unlike other updates that are unavoidable, like fixing faulty plumbing, there’s plenty of wiggle room when it comes to purchasing new cupboards. The secret to saving is buying ones that are freestanding. While they may not take advantage of every last square inch of your space, stand-alone cabinets offer flexibility. You can mix one or two in alongside built-ins, take them with...

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Hay’s Best-Selling Storage Unit Is Now Available in the U.S.

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Between Flintstone-esque nooks and neon-colored floating ledges, we know by now that storage doesn’t have to be boring. Sometimes it can even be a focal point. Case in point: Hay’s powder-coated steel shelving unit, which comes in dusty blue and forest green and is now officially available to buy in the U.S.  Due to popular demand (eagle-eyed fans of the Danish brand might remember when it was temporarily sold at the MoMA Design Store a couple years ago), the retailer is rolling out the best-seller Stateside. The frame is simple enough, with an industrial-inspired aesthetic that makes it perfect for...

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7 Mid-Century Modern Offices That’ll Squash the Sunday Scaries

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If there’s one area of the home where you should be channeling mid-century modern design, it’s the office. From Knoll’s classic swivel chair (still found in most corporate settings) to Kardiel’s protractor desk, the era’s penchant for clean lines, quality materials, and comfortable seating lends itself to getting down to business. And with a lot more of us looking toward a future that involves working remotely, there’s no better time than now to give your home office a refresh. The classic setups ahead feature all the different elements (sturdy shelving, hints of velvet) you need to bring the ’50s and...

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Hallways Are Tough to Decorate—That’s Where These Ideas Come In

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We’ll admit it: Hallways are a design lover’s kryptonite. With a daunting amount of wall space and narrow square footage, these corridors can be awkward, poorly lit, and just plain difficult to decorate. However, that doesn’t mean you should let them cramp your style.  The pros tackle them like any other challenge—by surveying the floor plan, checking natural light, choosing a color scheme, and adding decor details that guide the eye. With the right runner, artwork, and accents, a ho-hum corridor can become a dedicated focal point of your home. These architects and interior decorators show you how to do...

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How One Designer Solved Kitchen Overflow in This D.C

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Apartment Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg; Design by Zoe Feldman There wasn’t much to impress when Karine Shebaclo first toured the 700-square-foot apartment she now owns in the upper Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The popcorn ceilings were low, the kitchen dated from the late ’80s, and the northeast windows made the place feel dark. To add insult to injury, there was zero storage. Still, the young ophthalmology resident immediately knew this was the one.  “I remember stepping out on my balcony and, to my surprise, there was the Washington Monument and Capitol Building,” she recalls. Despite falling in love...

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