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55 Bright Ideas for Bedroom Ceiling LightingCreate a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.
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How Much Should You Spend on a Kitchen Faucet?Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.
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How Much Should You Spend on a Duvet?Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.
How Much Should You Spend on an Area Rug?Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.
How Much Should You Spend on a Wall Sconce?Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.
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Tile Talk: 5 Most Popular Shapes and How to Use ThemWe bring you the long and short (and round) of the typical shapes that tiles come in.
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