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Decorating

Whether you're looking for living room decorating ideas or the trendiest paint colors, you've come to the right place. Here are our best tips for decorating a beautiful home.

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How to Achieve French Interior Design, According to the Pros
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13 Coffee Table Decor Ideas That Are Stylish and Functional
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8 Minimalist Decor Ideas to Inspire Your Next Decluttering Session
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My Dog, Cat, and Two Kids Are No Match for This Stain-Resistant Area Rug—and It’s Double Discounted Right Now
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Meet the Designers of the 2023 REAL SIMPLE Home
Best Cooling Comforters, Tested and Reviewed
The 7 Best Cooling Comforters of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Cooling Mattress Toppers
The 10 Best Cooling Mattress Toppers of 2023
Home Decor Roundup: California Casual Tout
These California Casual Home Decor and Furniture Pieces Will Make Your Space Effortlessly Cool—Starting at $8
Customers' Most-Loved Outdoor Lights Tout
These Clever Outdoor Lights on Amazon Are All on Sale Up to 50% Off
Amazon’s Most Popular Home Decor Will Update Your Home for Spring—and It’s All Under $35 TOUT
Amazon’s Most Popular Home Decor Will Update Your Home for Spring—and It’s All Under $35
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Surprise! There Are Brand New Outdoor Furniture Pieces on Amazon Starting at Just $16 Right Now
Garden Party Gift Set
Rifle Paper Co. Has Tons of Cute Mother’s Day Gifts, Starting at Just $6
Outdoor Dining Furniture Weekend Deals Tout
You Won’t Believe How Many Outdoor Dining Furniture Deals Are Hiding at Amazon—Up to 67% Off
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Paint Colors That Will Make Your Home Feel Cooler
Wicker Patio Furniture Deals Tout
Wicker Patio Furniture Is All the Rage for Spring, and These Popular Picks at Amazon Are Up to 68% Off
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How to Limewash Paint Your Walls for That Cozy, Rustic Look
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Take a Tour of Real Simple's 2023 Get It Done Virtual Home
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10 Clever IKEA Storage Hacks That Will Totally Makeover Your Home
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The 9 Best Paint Colors of Spring 2023, According to Design Pros
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13 Spring Mantel Decor Must-Haves From Amazon to Refresh Your Fireplace This Season—Up to 47% Off
Outdoor Ashley Furniture Deals Tout
Tons of Outdoor Couches, Dining Tables, and Patio Sets From Ashley Furniture Are Up to 54% Off at Amazon
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How to Make Your Home Feel and Look Bigger
Rankok 4 Piece Patio Furniture Set
Need a Backyard Refresh? These Nifty New Outdoor Essentials Hiding on Amazon Will Help—Starting at $10
Living room with cozy furniture and low wooden ceilings
Space of the Week: Low Ceilings Became an Advantage for This Cozy Living Room
Stylish Outdoor Dining Furniture Set Deals Tout
Amazon Is Dropping Tons of Deals on Stylish Outdoor Dining Furniture Sets This Weekend—Up to 85% Off
Spring Porch Decor Finds on Amazon
Revive Your Front Porch With These Stylish Spring Decor Finds Starting at $14 on Amazon
Brooklinen Luxe Starter Sheet Set Tout
I’ve Been Sleeping on This Buttery-Soft Bed Sheet Set for Years, and It's Finally on Sale at Amazon
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You’re More Likely to Feel Happy at Home if It Reflects Your Personality
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Home Decor You Should Thrift Instead of Buy New, According to Experts
DUODUO Electric Blanket Heated Throw
Warm Up With This Shopper-Favorite Heated Throw That’s on Sale for Just $36
Bliss Plush Throw Tout
Nordstrom Shoppers Love This Cozy, Plush Throw Blanket With 2,200 Ratings—and It’s Only $29
Utopia Bedding Quilted Fitted Mattress Pad Tout
We Named This Mattress Pad With Over 72,700 Perfect Ratings the ‘Best Budget’ Option—and It’s on Sale
BEDSURE White Duvet Cover Queen Size Tout
This Duvet Cover Is ‘Super Soft, Lightweight, and Breathable’—and It’s on Sale Starting at $27
Machine Washable Medium Down Alternative Pillow - Casaluna
I’m a Target-Obsessed Shopping Writer, and This Is the Bed Pillow You Need to Know About
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15 Furniture Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Interior Designers
Target Space Saving Furniture Deals Tout
These Furniture and Decor Finds All Have Hidden Space-Saving Benefits—and Are Up to 59% Off at Target
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Make Your Entryway Warm and Festive With These Cute Holiday Decor Pieces on Amazon Starting at $14
Front Porch Christmas Decor
15 Holiday Front Porch Decorations That’ll Make Your Entrance Festive and Bright—Up to 59% Off
Eddie Bauer - Queen Sheets, Cotton Flannel Bedding Set Tout
Even Hot Sleepers Love This Eddie Bauer Flannel Sheet Set—and It’s on Sale for Cyber Week
The Bouqs
These 9 Bouquets Make Great Gifts for Holiday Hosts—and They’re All on Sale for $20 Off
Under-$15 Fall Home Accessories Freelancer Roundup
15 Under-$15 Fall Home Accessories on Amazon That Will Cozy Up Your Space
HomeShopping Editor Buying Ahead of BF Tout
From Grout Cleaners to Fluffy Comforters, Here’s What Our Home Shopping Editor Is Buying Ahead of Black Friday
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The Best Plant Shelf Ideas to Keep Your Plant Babies Thriving
Porch sing with view of the Gulf of Mexico
Create a Warm Welcome With Small Front Porch Decorating Ideas
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The 12 Best Cooling Sheets of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
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Etsy Predicts These Will Be the Hottest Holiday Decor Trends of 2021
Paint Trends 2021, Clay paint color trend
We Can Officially Say These Are the Top Paint Trends of 2021
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Paint Your Home Happy: Farrow & Ball's New Collection Is for Those Who Hate Boring White Walls
Memorial Day Sale Home Goods
These Are the 10 Deals Our Shopping Writer Is Eyeing During This Chic Home Brand’s Memorial Day Sale
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Target Is Recalling Some Scented Candles Due to Safety Hazards
Best Massage Chairs of 2023
The 8 Best Massage Chairs of 2023
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I Spend Every Afternoon on This Inflatable Lounger in My Backyard—and It's Under $25
Colorful room with green and beige clay walls, sofa and seating
Yes, We Already Have a Color of the Year Prediction for 2025
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10 Things Interior Designers Always Have in Their Homes
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9 Summer Decor Ideas to Cool Down and Freshen Up Your Home
Check Out What's Inspiring Two of Our Real Simple Home Designers
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Yes, More IKEA Stores Are Opening in the U.S.
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4 Ways to Refresh Your Home for Summer, According to Designers
Neutral Home Decor Tout
This Elevated Amazon Storefront Takes Neutral Decor to a New Level in Your Home—All Under $50
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This Collection From Joanna Gaines' Home Brand Is Peak English Country Style
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The 12 Best Floating Shelves of 2023
Lulu and Georgia outdoor furniture, white cushioned outdoor sofa, chair, and coffee table
Designer Sarah Sherman Samuel's 5 Fave Pieces From Her Lulu and Georgia Collab