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My Houzz: Patterns and Collections at Play in an NYC Apartment (21 photos)

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“I used to say my 9-year-old self dictated my design style — cartoons, comics and candy. However, I like to think it has evolved, or perhaps the execution of those same influences has matured,” says professional organizer Jeanie Engelbach. The collection enthusiast moved in to her 775-square-foot New…


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Houzz Tour: 2-Story Paris Apartment Has a Garden Feel (25 photos)

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This Parisian couple moved into a new apartment after their children had left the nest. To ensure that they would get exactly the home they wanted, they reached out to interior designers before starting on their property hunt. Because they had been dissatisfied with a previous designer, finding the right…


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Houzz Tour: A Plain London Apartment Becomes Guest-Friendly (14 photos)

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A slightly worn, plain interior was one of the issues facing the owners of this apartment in a 1990s building in east London. “It didn’t represent them well because they like color,” says interior designer Kia Stanford. Plenty of room for guests, loads of storage and space for working at home also were…


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