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Transform Your Space: Discover the Best Floating Shelves for Style and Storage

A helpful guide to the top floating shelves that mix clean style with practical storage—whether you’re tight on space or aiming for a clutter-free look. The article showcases top picks in solid wood, metal, glass, acrylic, and handmade options, and includes pro tips on choosing the right material, shelf size, weight capacity, and installation approach.

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What’s on her Desk?

Whether you see a desk as purely functional or a canvas for personal style, there’s no denying the quiet power of a well-curated workspace. But what truly belongs on a desk designed for both elegance and productivity—and how are today’s creative women redefining these spaces to reflect their taste and workflow?

Discover the timeless essentials, unexpected luxuries, and highly personal touches that make these workspaces as inspiring as they are intentional—plus, how to cultivate the same thoughtful energy in your own.

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6 Things Designers Always Look for at Estate Sales (And You Should Too)

While you can't plan to stumble across certain items at an estate sale, there's nothing like the thrill of the hunt. It may take dozens of failed attempts, but nothing compares to that feeling of accomplishment that comes once you finally find the piece you've been dreaming of.

No one knows their way around these events quite like the ones who shop them professionally, so we asked three designers to share what they always buy at estate sales.

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What Is a Sitting Room? Are They Obsolete Now?

Whether you love the concept of a formal sitting room or think it's a waste of space, you can't deny these spaces have come a long way from being status symbols in the Victorian era. But what are sitting rooms used for now—and how are homeowners reimagining today's sitting rooms to serve their contemporary lifestyles?

Meredith McKenzie, interior designer and owner of The Selective Design, is sharing the history of formal sitting rooms, and exploring whether these spaces are worth investing in today. Plus, we're sharing plenty of tips for maximizing your sitting room if you're thinking about crafting one in your home.

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