Monday, January 1, 2018

25 of Our Favorite IKEA Decor Finds Under $50 — Cheap Thrills

There is no denying that furnishing and decorating a home is costly, so it can be easy to put it off indefinitely, all the while, you're living in a place you don't love or that isn't functional for you. Except, a little $$$ can go a long way if you know where to look (and you don't have to look too far.) IKEA is, of course, an amazing resource for unbelievably affordable tables, seating, lighting, textiles and beyond, and we feel confident guessing that there are many items in their vast catalog you've overlooked. From furniture to accessories for a finishing touch, these are our favorite 25 cheap finds, all under $50.

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Before and After: A '60s Kitchen Gets A Majorly Overdue Update

It pains me to say anything negative about a room containing so much gorgeous wood, so I'll just say this: while this old kitchen had its charms, the new one is bold, spacious, and totally user-friendly.

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The 8 Products that Pro Organizers Say Aren't Worth Spending Your Money On

Knowledge is power—especially when it comes to picking out solid organizational products. And with all the splashy storage options the Internet has to offer, sometimes having an idea of what not to buy can be just as insightful as knowing what's good. No one knows this better than Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit.

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We're Predicting That These Celebrities Will Debut Home Lines in 2018

Were you to have the good fortune to run into me at a party in the fall of 2017, you would have had the even better fortune to listen to me talk at length about Catherine Zeta-Jones' home collection, Casa Zeta Jones. I love actors/singers/models selling anything home related, and 2017 was a banner year for celebrities in the home decor world (not home decor celebrities, which is a big difference).

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Weigh In: When Do You Take Down the Christmas Tree?

I've never been exactly clear on when one is supposed to take down a Christmas tree. There's a fine line between keeping the festivity going as long as possible, and trying to sell the Christmas tree as a Valentine's Day decoration.

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No Entryway, No Problem: 50+ Solutions for Small Spaces

Not having a proper entryway to place keys and mail and store shoes and outerwear is both a storage and aesthetic Jenga puzzle. We've rounded up over 50 ideas—and lots of gorgeous photos—in 10 of our favorite posts to help you win the ultimate prize in no-entryway-Jenga: a functional and attractive place to drop your stuff when you get home.

Re-edited from a post that originally appeared 1.23.2016. - AH

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The 4 Biggest Ways You Get in the Way of Looking Your Best

Laurel Kinney's personal styling business is much more than just the superficial. With a background in social work, she believes "fashion should support you, be an enjoyable creative outlet that makes you feel confident, and the process of shopping for a wardrobe you love shouldn't be a rule-filled pain, but a fun and easy endeavor with positive results."

With 2018 officially here, I asked Laurel to share some of the most common ways we get in the way of our own style...and how we can get out of the way. Use her advice (not rules!) to start the new year off on your most stylish foot.

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