Kelly Allen
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- Aug 22, 2026
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This Couple Ripped Up 5 Layers of Kitchen Flooring—Then Made Way for Extra Cozy Details (opens the original)
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The gut renovation of photographer Donna Dotan's home in Montclair, New Jersey, was well underway when Dotan and her husband discovered five layers of old flooring in the Dutch Colonial’s kitchen. They knew exactly what to do with that sudden trove of space underneath the room in their house that they planned to use the most. After removing all five layers to make way for a fresh, durable option, they took the opportunity to banish cold feet for good. “At that point, we decided to add heated flo
A 1920s Cottage in Los Angeles Gets a Modern Makeover (opens the original)
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When a young couple decided on a gut renovation of their 1920s Mediterranean-style home in Los Angeles, they enlisted interior designer Mandy Cheng to bring everything up to date without sacrificing its original spirit. But there was a bit of a caveat: “The clients’ taste for furniture and decor leaned much more contemporary, which was a challenge for me to blend seamlessly with the architectural details,” says the founder of Mandy Cheng Design. Cheng’s solution to bridge the styles? Custom buil
These 7 “Everyday” Antiques Are Having a Major Comeback, and You Can Find Them in Your Grandma’s Closet (opens the original)
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Your grandmother’s closet may contain much more than cherished mementos—it could be filled with hidden gems waiting to be rediscovered. Beyond treasured heirlooms like antique furniture, her wardrobe may include timeless vintage clothing and accessories that remain just as stylish today. While some of these pieces can be worn in modern ways, others can be repurposed to bring warmth, charm, and individuality to your home. “You should not overlook the subtle beauty and unmatched quality of the pie
Designers Say This One Simple Trick Makes Your Home Feel More Personal (opens the original)
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Crafting a home that truly reflects your personality can feel like an overwhelming task. With so many design styles, trends, and ideas floating around, it can be easy to feel stuck or unsure of where to begin. The good news? Interior designers have plenty of tried-and-true tricks for translating a client's personality into a unique space that you'll immediately feel at home in. After all, your home should be a meaningful expression of who you are, not a blank white box or a copy-and-paste replic
This California Home Is a Modern Farmhouse Lover’s Dream (opens the original)
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When one homeowner set out to build her forever home in Sonoma, California, she tapped Lori Anderson Wier of Anderson Wier Studio to bring the fantasy to fruition. The aim was clear: Craft a modern farmhouse grounded by cozy interiors filled with character and elements that highlight the surrounding landscape. For the four-bedroom home—built during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—the client served as her own general contractor while her father, a builder, designed it based on the goals she h
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