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— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.I’ve never been a minimalist. When I started college—insisting on packing “essentials” like every piece of clothing I owned and 10(!) bath towels—one parent walking by my throng of suitcases assumed my mother was moving in twins. It didn’t matter that I went to school in the middle of a city (within a block of CVS), or that I was only an hour from home. I felt a need to squeeze a six-month supply of tampons, winter boots I had never worn...

It can be easy to keep your shoes neatly organized with these 100+ outdoor shoe storage ideas, tips, DIYs and products. Whether you have lots of space or just a little space, with so many ideas, you’re sure to find the perfect storage solution for you. I grew up in an absolutely no-shoes-inside home and I’ve continued that practice in my own home. Because we don’t wear shoes inside our home, it is much easier to store shoes outside in the garage or in a covered entryway rather than in our bedrooms. I’m a professional organizer and have moved more...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.Vacant interior wall space can be perceived as an opportunity or a stressor. A common yet unrealized to-do item by new house occupants is getting décor up on the walls—even years after moving in. However, just filling space is not necessarily a decorative enhancement to interiors. And, when it comes to bathrooms, what works on walls is often perplexing. Interior designer Craig Duncan of Atlanta-based C.W. Duncan Designs has some great bathroom wall décor ideas. He points out that a bathroom “is...

Natural wood and indoor plants instil a sense of serenity into modern living spaces. This Mother Nature inspired meld helps us to separate from the plastic contemporary world a little, and to rekindle our connection with the Earth. Even if only in small doses, green and wood tone infusions add a softness to modern decor schemes, as well as interesting texture, and an invigorating reminder of the life that thrives outside of man-made walls. Join us as we tour three inspiring modern home interiors that beautifully incorporate plants and timber into stylish lounges, dining rooms, kitchens, and possibly the most...

A built-in bar, new kitchen, and exposed brick give a vanilla box a redo “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten Homeowners: First-time homeowners Dan and Emily posted their project on Sweeten Where: Nolita neighborhood in Manhattan, New York Primary renovation: Create a new built-in bar, repurposed closets, and an urban vibe for a 704-square-foot condo Sweeten general contractor Homeowner’s quote: “We were impressed with the quality of the contractors but think everyone should work with our Sweeten contractor.” Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and financial protection—at no cost to the...