Inside a Modern Duplex: Video Tour of a Stylish Two-Unit Home

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At long last, here’s a full video tour of both sides of the duplex. Many of you asked for a complete walkthrough (or wondered if you’d missed one), so today we’re sharing the whole thing. I recommend watching just to see my utter relief at the end when we finally cross the finish line — … Read more

Who Can Resist a Freebie? How to Score Free Stuff Today

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Who doesn’t love free stuff? If it weren’t appealing, Oprah’s audience wouldn’t lose their minds every year when she shouts “Faaaay-vo-rit thiiiiiings!” But enough about Oprah (Sherry’s grin says she’s a fan). We bring this up because we’re announcing a change in how we handle freebies and product offers. Going forward, we’ll decline products or … Read more

Fit a King Bed Into a Small Bedroom: Space-Saving Layouts & Tips

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This is a long, winding post, so settle in. In a previous post about our side table, we mentioned that we traded our queen-size bed for a king. The reason isn’t just “because it’s bigger.” After more than 17 years together we were content with a queen, so why the sudden switch last fall? Ultimately … Read more

How Mistakes, Setbacks, and Near-Lawsuits Fuel Success

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Young House Love celebrated its 10th anniversary this fall, so we’re reflecting on a decade of renovating homes, growing a business, and learning through plenty of mistakes — all while sharing it publicly online. Some turning points in decorating and business were crucial to getting us where we are today. Many of those moments didn’t … Read more

IKEA Kitchen Makeover Using Glass Tile Backsplash

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When Amanda and her husband Ken sent over the stunning before-and-after photos of their kitchen, we were floored. Here’s their note: I really enjoy your blog and your knitty-gritty do-it-yourself attitude, so I thought you might be interested in our own kitchen remodel. We live in a little brick house in St. Louis, built in … Read more

Where Did All Our Family Photos Go? How to Find and Restore Them

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Today we’re sharing how to strike the right balance when deciding between artwork and family photos for different walls. We’ll reveal where we tend to place personal photos in our own home—and why those spots feel right. You’ll also find creative ideas for personalizing walls beyond the typical smiling-at-the-camera snapshot. Plus, we’ve gone truly shed-crazy … Read more

Front-Load vs Top-Load Washing Machines: Benefits and Drawbacks

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Well, our new washer and dryer have arrived, and we promised to share how installation went, what we did with the floors underneath, and how we like them so far. Over the years we’ve lived with several laundry setups: in our first house we had front loaders with a counter… In our second house we … Read more

Oversized Statement Rug for Living Room with Bold Print

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Ok, we planned to tackle our sunroom mini makeover next, but we had to share this quick rug switcheroo first. Readers often ask how we pick room-defining elements like art or the perfect rug. Our answer: there’s no single “right” or “perfect” option. Decorating is more like a buffet—many appealing choices can finish a room … Read more