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5 Home Decor Trends to Ditch in 2025, According to the Companies Who Want You to Keep Buying Things

Want to know the 5 home decor trends that we’re supposed to scrap this year for no good reason? 🙃 From maximalism to the vanilla girl aesthetic, no one is safe from this Elle Decor article. But before you throw out all your cottagecore kitchen decor – which yes, the article seems to want you to do – let's give this a good hearty critical analysis, and I'll also share my interior styling thoughts along the way!

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I Went Vintage Decor Shopping in a Giant Antique Mall: What I Found + Antique Decor Ideas & Inspo!

I went shopping for vintage decor in a huge antique mall here in Seattle, and it was adventure! When it comes to apartment decorating, hitting an antique store can be such a great way to spark some much-needed inspiration. So in this post, I’m bringing you along with me as I fall down the vintage shopping rabbit hole in search for antique decor for my apartment. Will I walk away victorious? Or will my decorating rut persist?? Watch and find out, and you might even get some vintage decorating ideas for your own space!

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Dark Academia Decor + French Style: How to Make Your Space Look Like a Moody Paris Apartment

Dark Academia and French design are the perfect interior style match. So in this post, I’m sharing how to blend the Dark Academia aesthetic with French interior design sensibilities to create a moody, chic space that feels like a Paris style apartment straight out of a 19th-century novel. I'll give you tips and ideas to create a dark academia decor haven infused with Parisian apartment charm - purely through accessorizing!

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Studio Apartments & Cottagecore: How I’d Decorate a 333 sq ft Studio with a Cottagecore Aesthetic

Is it possible to pull off Cottagecore in a tiny studio apartment in the city? I found a 333 sq ft studio listed online, and I’m going to show you how I’d style it with a Cottagecore aesthetic, from furniture layout to specific Cottagecore decor pieces. And you’ll see that just because you live in a studio in the city doesn’t mean you can’t capture the spirit of a cozy country cottage in your space!

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Moody Winter Decor Ideas: How to Make Your Space Look Like a Witchy Winter Wonderland

Looking for some winter decor ideas that are more on the dark and moody side? Sure, the bright and cheerful holiday look is nice, but if you’re like me, your dark little soul yearns for something… cooler. So in this post, I’m sharing some dark and witchy decor ideas for the season that will help you transform your space into a moody, magical winter wonderland. From fairy lights to gothic Christmas decorations to Yule decor, this post is full of dark decor inspo for winter and beyond!

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Studio Apartments & Dark Decor: How to Make a Small Space Dark & Moody (without feeling cramped!)

If you live in a studio apartment, you might be operating under the belief that a moody dark decor style is off the table for you. But just because your studio is small doesn’t mean you can’t pull off a dark interior style! So in this video, I’m giving you some tips on making your studio apartment decor (or really any kind of small space) feel like a dark and dreamy oasis, rather than... a dungeon. Unless you’re into that.

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Fall Decor Ideas With a Witchy Style Edge: How to Make Your Fall Decor Cozy, Moody, & Magical

Looking for fall decor ideas that aren’t quite so… basic? Sometimes the fall decor options out there just feel a bit generic. So in this post, I’m giving you some fall decor ideas that have a bit more of a moody, dark decor look. Think dark boho, witch aesthetic, whimsigoth, and dark cottagecore vibes through a cozy fall lens. Basically, this is for you if you find yourself wanting fall decor that’s cozy and cute… but also cool!

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Studio Apartment Makeover: My 500 sq ft Studio Apartment Before and After

I transformed my 500 sq ft studio apartment into my dream space. And in this post, I’m going to walk you through the before & after of my studio apartment decorating process, which - I’ll admit - was a pretty all-consuming journey for me. So I want to share my insight and give you some studio apartment tips based on my experience! Read on if you want to learn how you can transform your studio from an empty box to a cozy retreat.

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Practical Magic Home Decor Style: How to Get This Cozy Witch Aesthetic in Your Apartment

Ah, the Practical Magic home. I know I’m not the only apartment renter who has dreamt about what life would be like in that cozy witch aesthetic paradise of a house. But even if your apartment lacks those iconic old world features, it’s actually possible to conjure the spirit of the Practical Magic aesthetic through the power of styling! So in this video, I’m exploring the Practical Magic decor look and giving you some decor ideas that will make it more attainable in even the most basic new-build apartments.

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Cozy Studio Apartment Decor Ideas for Creating Your Hygge Home Haven

Think about what it would be like if your small apartment felt like a warm hug every day. Imagine the dopamine that would constantly be triggered if your cozy apartment felt like that! In this post, I’m giving you some apartment decorating ideas that will help you create this kind of hygge home haven in your small apartment, specifically if you live in a studio apartment!

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Beautiful Living Room Decorating Ideas for Ordinary Small Apartments

Need some living room decorating ideas that will take your small space from bland to beautiful? Just because you live in a plain Jane apartment doesn’t mean you can’t transform it into a stylish, dramatic sanctuary that showcases your personality! In this post, I’m sharing my living room styling tips based on my experience in decorating my own apartment living room. So if you want to give your plain small apartment some character and charm, read on!

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How to Find Your Interior Design Style Without Having An Identity Crisis

Feeling stuck about how to find your interior design style? How do you know which types of interior design styles will make your small apartment feel like YOUR home? And how do you figure this out without suffering a crippling identity crisis along the way? In this post I’m sharing 3 steps you can follow to help you figure out which interior styles will resonate with you and allow you to make a lovely home out of your apartment!

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Studio Apartments & Maximalism: How to Fit a Big Interior Style Into Your Small Studio

If you live in a studio apartment, does that mean maximalism is forbidden? Can such a big interior style even fit into a small space, or is it a recipe for visual chaos? I believe that you CAN do the maximalist style in a small studio apartment! So I’m giving you 5 tips on how to create the maximalist design look in your studio (or really any small space) without making it feel like a chaotic hodgepodge crammed into a tiny space.

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Light Academia Decor in a Small Bedroom: How to Fit the Look in a Little Space

Let’s talk about creating a light academia decor look in a small bedroom! Light academia is an enchanting style that looks like it’s been plucked from the pages of a classic novel, with an airy yet cozy look that drips with PRETTINESS. But how do you achieve this style in a small space? In this post, I’m giving you a bunch of visual inspiration and small bedroom ideas for creating the light academia aesthetic, so that you can bask in a magical, pretty haven of your own.

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Dark Academia Decor in a Small Bedroom: How to Fit the Look in a Little Space

Can the dark academia aesthetic work in a small bedroom? Will the dark color palette make the room feel cramped? When it comes to small spaces, should dark decor be avoided at all costs? Well, I think darkness in a small room is a GOOD THING! In this post, I’m sharing some small bedroom ideas for the dark academia decor look, and explaining why the whole “dark colors make a room feel smaller” thing is a myth. So if you live in a small apartment with a small bedroom area and you love dark academia, read on!

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