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Consider These Solutions to Common Decorating Mistakes
Working as an interior designer, Margaret Chambers has encountered many misconceptions about home decorating, which can lead homeowners to make mistakes.
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Minimalism versus Maximalism, Part 2: Is More Merrier?
Maximalist design embraces color, abundance, and personal expression.
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Minimalism vs. Maximalism Part 1: ‘Less is More?’
Most people have heard of minimalism, but “maximalism” is a newer term that you might not be familiar with. While minimalism is about creating a calm, clutter-free environment, maximalism embraces abundance, bold colors, and layered patterns.
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Create Your Home Oasis with a Spa-Style Bathroom
Stepping into a spa is like stepping into another world. You can drop your worries at the door and leave feeling restored and ready to face another day.
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Seven Design Ideas For Rooms With High Ceilings
Soaring ceilings are a sought-after feature that can also present some unique challenges, but there are design solutions to help make tall-ceilinged rooms feel inviting and intimate.
Window Treatments, Part 2
If you’re trying to decide between hard and soft window treatments, consider the following.
5 Steps to a Charming Child’s Bedroom
Designing a room for your child can be a great opportunity to show your creativity, but it also presents some unique challenges.
Don’t Hesitate to Experiment with Patterns
You don’t have to be a professional designer to appreciate the difference that the right wallpaper pattern or patterned rug makes in a room.
Five Interior Design Trends for 2025
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home and bring it up-to-date.
Margaret Chambers: Plan Your Home Lighting Like a Professional
Balance is important to interior design, and lighting is no exception. Even the most beautifully designed rooms will look unbalanced if poorly lit.
Freshen Your Home for Spring (and Beyond) with These Designer Tips
Spring is the perfect time to declutter, tackle home improvement projects, and breathe new life into your rooms with seasonal colors and accessories.
All About Downsizing: What to Let Go, What to Bring, What to Buy
More Americans than ever are looking to downsize for their next home purchase.
Three Key Decisions Before Buying a Coffee Table
Margaret Chambers: You may think that your sofa is the statement piece of the living room, but here at Chambers Interiors, we consider the coffee table equally important.
Deck the Halls With Jewel Tones and Metallics
Margaret Chambers: Once we put Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to get serious about decking the halls. Here are some expert decorating tips to help you perfect your home's signature holiday look for Christmas.
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Tips for Creating a Stylish, Yet Comfortable Living Room
Living rooms are challenging to design because they need to be so many things at once: inviting, comfortable, stylish, but also functional. Pristine living rooms that are only for entertaining guests are now a thing of the past.
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Future-Proof Your Home with These Design Tips for Aging-in-Place
Today, more Americans than ever are interested in aging-in-place, whether that means making renovations to their current home, finding a home that is wheelchair-accessible, or building a new home.
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How to Give Your Houseguests a Luxury Hotel Experience
Does your guest bedroom need an update? With the right look and shopping list, you can recreate the feel of a luxury hotel in your own home.
Designing Kitchens That Can Do It All
In the past, kitchens were usually set apart from the rest of the home.
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Working Remotely Now? Five Tips for Styling a Home Office
In the past couple of years, many of us have found ourselves working from home and wanting to design — or redesign — our home offices. Below, you’ll find some of the things I’ve learned while designing offices for my clients.
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An Interior Designer’s Guide for Preparing a Home for Sale
In this guide, I’ll cover the essentials involved in a quick and profitable home sale — including some tips that your real estate agent might not think to suggest.