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The COVID-19 pandemic has meant rethinking how we interact with one another, including how we hold open houses. We've developed a quick video to illustrate AREA's recommended open house protocol, which you can use to educate yourself and your clients.  

Are you the kind of person who browses through design magazines and thinks – “Not another white room!” If so, then Jungalow decor may be for you. What started as a design blog in 2009 has flourished into a lifestyle brand, online store and way of life. “Decorate Wild”...

Expert designers know your time is precious. And that’s why they want you to get rid of these three non-essential items in your kitchen. First up – the junk drawer. If you don’t have one, you won’t be tempted to toss stuff inside. Instead, get rid of any items you...

Sure, we have the internet to provide us with ideas for our homes, but sometimes you just want to hold a book in your hands. These three newly published interior design books are sure to provide any homeowner with hours of inspiration.   Biophilia: You + Nature +...

Buying a home is one of life’s huge milestones and at times can seem overwhelming – and complicated! Here is an outline of the whole process, which should help clear up some of the confusion and allow you to feel more confident as you move forward in your home buying...

There are many ways to create a serene feeling throughout your home. Depending on what appeals to you, some of these suggestions may work – while others may not. Discovering what things bring you a sense of wellbeing is part of the journey. To start, take a look...

Architecture is a pretty awesome profession. Many who work in the field are incredibly creative, are excellent problem solvers and are able to envision large-scale projects entirely in their mind. Due to this required combination of skills, the architecture industry...

Books are precious. They hold beautiful stories and are a physical culmination of the writer’s hard work. But that doesn’t mean you can’t cut them up and turn them into decor! If this seems like a bit of a faux pas, think of it this way – you aren’t destroying the...