When you want medical advice, you go to a doctor. A haircut? Ask a hairstylist. And when you’re figuring out what to buy for your home – you ask a designer. At Homes & Gardens, we’re constantly asking ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

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You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. When it comes to adding spark, style or an interior refresh to your home, who you gonna call? Unlike in the ...

We love the treasure hunt that is TJ Maxx, and it turns out, interior designers do, too. We asked three of them to tell us what they shop for at the beloved discount retailer. The consensus: ...

Ever wish you could pick a professional designer’s brain and ask them what they most definitely would avoid while tackling an interior project? You may find yourself wondering if there’s a certain ...

Interior designers create functional and beautiful indoor spaces. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were a total of 40,120 interior designers employed in the United States in 2010.

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