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Read this before you embark on a project working alongside a contractor and an architect.

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Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.

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Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

Top designers explain the nuts and bolts of choosing door hardware at different price points.

From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.

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Always have a contingency and take it slow—it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

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