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When Mina isn’t designing, you can catch her drinking an iced espresso in NYC and writing about all things home decor. She has bylines in Business Insider, Apartment Therapy, Martha Stewart LIVING, House Digest, and BuzzFeed.

Modern bathroom with walk-in shower, white tiles, white toilet, black vanity with marble countertop, large mirror, and bathroom accessories.

Glass side table with a transparent, iridescent finish and wooden legs, holding a white vase with green leaves near a window with blinds.

Modern living room with a white textured sofa, black and white decor, framed art on the wall, and a dark wood coffee table with decorative objects.

Bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and a woven room divider

I’m an interior designer. I redid my bathroom for $13,000 — but I still have 4 major regrets.

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Modern bathroom featuring a wooden vanity with a white sink, a mirror, a soap dispenser, a plate, neatly folded towels, and a potted orchid plant on the toilet tank.

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A living room with a white fireplace mantel, a white upholstered chair with wooden arms, a large black-framed oval mirror, a green accent wall, a brown armchair with a white pillow, a potted plant, a checkered floor, and a white cabinet with a lamp and mirror above it.

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I’m an interior designer. I use these 5 cheap tricks to make my clients’ living rooms look more expensive.

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If You Yearn To Redecorate Your Place, Try Out These Affordable 30 Wayfair Updates To Scratch That Itch

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I’m an interior designer. Here are 6 mistakes people make when designing a bathroom — and how to avoid them.

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Modern bathroom with glass shower enclosure, white toilet, black vanity with white countertop, mirror, and minimalist decor.

A modern side table with a glass top, gold legs, and iridescent acrylic panels, placed near window blinds with a vase of flowers on top.

A modern, minimalist living room with a white curved sofa, a dark round coffee table, a tall black floor lamp, decorative vases, framed artwork on the white paneled walls, and a mirror.

Bedroom with wooden bed, red patterned bedding, white nightstand, green wall, window with white curtains, and a wicker room divider

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Modern bathroom vanity with white countertop, mounted mirror, soap dispensers, a bowl, and towels, next to a white toilet with a potted orchid, all in a white-walled room.

I visited a West Elm Outlet. I was impressed by the discounted selection and found great pieces for 95% off.

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A cozy living room featuring white walls, a tall standing mirror, a small white cabinet with a lamp, an orange armchair, and a green accent wall. The mirror reflects part of the room including a beige sofa with a white pillow, a plant, and a checkered black and white floor.

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I'm an interior designer. These 5 things look great but are so impractical that I'd never put them in my own home.

I'm an interior designer. Here are 10 trends I won't be wasting money on in 2025.

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I shopped at West Elm and Crate & Barrel for holiday decorations. One really won me over.

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I'm an interior designer — here are 9 things I'd absolutely get at Walmart right now

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Modern bathroom with a glass shower, white tiles, toilet, black vanity with a marble countertop, mirror, and various toiletries.

A modern glass side table with iridescent legs and a clear top, holding a vase with white flowers, in front of window blinds.

Modern living room with white curved sofa, black coffee table, contemporary wall art, and a black console table with a white vase. Decor includes a gray round pillow and a potted plant. Wall art features photos of a face and a grassy field with large fluffy objects.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and decorative items on the nightstand. A room divider with woven panels separates the space, and there is a window with curtains, a plant, and a basket on the floor.

I'm an interior designer — here are 10 things I'd definitely buy at West Elm right now

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Modern bathroom with white walls, wooden vanity with drawer handles, a white countertop, a rectangular mirror, soap dispenser, small dish, a towel, potted plant, and a closed white door.

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A cozy living room with a white couch, a tall mirror reflecting a sitting area with an orange armchair, a green accent wall, a patterned rug, and a large potted plant.

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16 Outdoor Shower Ideas to Elevate Your Backyard

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A modern side table with iridescent glass legs, a clear glass top, and a white vase with green leaves on it.

Modern living room with white textured sofa, black round coffee table with decorative bowls, potted plant, wall art, and a tall black floor lamp.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and a folding wicker room divider

18 Beautiful Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Ideas for an Easy Upgrade

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A modern bathroom vanity with a white countertop, a faucet, and a mirror. There are two black bottles and a small dish on the countertop, with a towel folded on the sink. To the right, there is a white toilet with a potted plant on top, and on the left, a white towel hangs on a door.

6 Outdated Lighting Trends to Avoid in 2025

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This image shows the interior of a room with a large standing mirror reflecting a sitting area with a brown sofa, a white pillow, a green plant, and a patterned rug. In the background, there's a white wall with a door and a small white cabinet, and a wall-mounted lamp with a beige shade.

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