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Our 7 Most-Read Posts This Past Year
a year in review, told through your favorite posts
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Our Favorite Limestone Alternative Floor Tile For Under $9
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The Perfect Painted Tile For $10
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Cambridge Drive Sources
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Lexington Square Sources
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W Recommends

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What We Brought to Our Favorite Things Party
our team favorites rounded up and all under $40
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Hollie's Recommends
new to the W Design team and excited to share some of my longtime favorites
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The Best of Our Recommends
17 gift ideas for anyone on your shopping list
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Annie's Recs Pt. 5
recent favorites
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Tile

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The 7 Grout Colors We Always Use
tried and true colors that work with almost any tile
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The Perfect Painted Tile For $10
a fraction the cost of other delft style tiles
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Foolproof Tile Combinations For Your Bathroom
5 of our go-to tile sources that would look good in any bathroom
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Our Favorite Limestone Alternative Floor Tile For Under $9
and how it compares to natural stone
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Lighting

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Designing With Recessed Lighting
our top tips for both form and function
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Bedroom Light Fixtures
a round up of links to fixtures we've used and love
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How High Should You Hang Your Lights?
sharing our lighting scale formula for kitchens and dining rooms
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What Inspired Me to Create a Lighting Collection
and a look at Authentic Designs's charming Vermont lighting workshop and the incredible people who run it
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Cabinetry & Countertops

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Your Guide to Cabinet Front Styles
understanding the different styles and getting inspired
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Everything We Know About Selecting Cabinetry, Countertops, and Paint: All In One Place
a deep dive on each topic based on our years of experience
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Countertop Guide
a comprehensive guide to everything you should consider before purchasing countertops
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Cabinetry Guide
breaking down the cabinetry design process to help you make informed decisions
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Furnishings & Styling

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How to Extend the Life of Your Upholstery
a few tips and tricks that we recommend
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14 Dos and Don'ts When Furnishing a Living Room
a few of our tips to make furnishing a living room feel a little more approachable
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The Art of Effortless Shelf Styling
simple tips & tricks to create a collected, curated look
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Affordable Dining Chairs and Barstools
our favorite options for $600 or less
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Hardwoods & Wood Tones

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Choosing a Paint Color To Complement The Wood Tones In Your Home
five different wood tones and the paint colors we typically pair with them
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Our Ideal Wood Floors
and why they aren't all created equal
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