No matter your level of interest in design in general, decorating your home can be an experience occasionally fraught with stress—like trying to choose between three equally fabulous paint colors, sticking to a budget, or the lingering urge to just get rid of everything and start all over again. However, not every piece in (or outside) your home has to flawlessly interpret your personal style in a new and unique way. A whimsical accessory chosen just for fun’s sake makes a house feel like a home, and acts as a reminder to not take yourself so seriously all the time. Case in point: This assortment of oh-so-cheeky welcome mats.
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Want to make a more pleasant impression with your porch? You might find inspiration in this subtle but effective porch makeover, involving some bright paint and new pattern!
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As soon as summer hits, you may feel the urge to move everything you own outside so you can live under the sun and stars. Utilizing whatever outdoor area you have is especially important when you call a small space home, because it can give you the dining room, living room, or reading nook your place typically lacks. Whether you have a balcony, a rooftop, or an entire backyard to work with, these $100-or-less details will make it feel like an extension of your home.
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The long, lazy nights of summer call for unfussy dinners gathered among friends, family, or just yourself and the stars and nothing brings a picnic or patio table to life quite like vividly colored dinnerware, shatter-proof glasses and delicate string lights that dangle from above. Whether it’s a cookout, picnic, or just a night dining al fresco, I’ve rounded up the prettiest crop of outdoor dining essentials for the summer season.
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