
Melissa Epifano
Why hello! My aim as a lifestyle writer is to help our community design homes that feel authentic, real, and functional with home trends and color schemes expertise. Though we all love aspirational images and celebrity houses, I love to create content that makes sense for our readers' lifestyle, needs, and interests, whether they own a home, rent an apartment, share a space with parents, or live in a cozy converted van. I am a renter myself and constantly seeking out ways to personalize my home. I'm a reformed color minimalist and recently started adding splashes of color in any way possible. When I'm not editing home content, I'm usually staring at birds through binoculars, curled up with a good book, or devouring a new flavor of ice cream.
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12 Amazon renter-friendly home buys that'll upgrade any dull apartmentWe've rounded up the best Amazon renter-friendly home buys, so you can redecorate within your limits. These goods are perfect for apartments and small spaces
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How to keep a kiddie pool clean, so you can spend your summer actually enjoying itLearn how to keep a kiddie pool clean all summer long without any harsh chemicals necessary. From vinegar to salt, check out our top tips
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Irish Spring soap is the perfect pest zapper for your plants and there's two ways to use itUse Irish Spring soap for pest control on plants both indoors and out with these two simple methods of application
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I'm copying Kourtney Kardashian and buying these chic $17 double-walled coffee mugsKourtney Kardashian's double-walled glass coffee mugs are perfect for serving warm lattes without burning your hand, and they work with any decor style.
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What is maximalism? What to know about this bold design styleCurious about maximalism and maximalist design? Here is what to know about the history, details, and characteristics of this bold and vibrant decor style.
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Meet the winners of Real Homes' first-ever So Chic AwardsAfter analyzing tons of applications, we've selected small-space products that are stylish, functional, and sustainable. Meet the winning brands' products.
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The Hai Showerhead turned my rental bathroom into a spa — and it's $74 off right nowMy friends visit just for the shower head
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9 fall dorm decor picks to embrace crunchy leaf szn on campusThese fall decor items for your dorm will bring the season in even if you don't have a ton of space. From cute lights to cozy throws, these are our autumnal product recs.
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7 boho fall decor picks that make me want to wrap up in a sweaterThese boho fall decor picks are perfect for decorating your apartment this season. From cozy blankets to warming candles, we've rounded up fall items that'll still match your boho style.
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Splurge vs. Save: As a superfan, here's what I'm picking up in the Nordstrom Anniversary SaleWith the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale happening, we've pulled several splurge vs. save items so you can decide how much you want to spend on home decor.
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15 Black-owned home decor brands to elevate your spaceIf you're looking to support BIPOC creators, from decor to housewares, you're going to want these Black-owned home decor brands on your radar
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How to clean a washing machine, because yes, it totally needs itCleaning a washing machine is essential for getting your laundry as fresh as can be. This is how to clean all parts of your washer with as little stress as possible
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How to clean white walls — 5 tips for when a li'l wiping action doesn't workPreviously pristine white walls scuffed or marked? Try these helpful tricks to make your space look new again
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11 small garden ideas if you actually have a green thumbThese small garden ideas will inspire you to grow flowers, veggies, fruits, and other cool plants in your tiny space.
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22 deck ideas for a super stylish outdoor living spaceThese deck ideas will help you create a decking scheme that is perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing.
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This content creator reconfigured a shoddy rental into a pastel accent paradiseContent creator and freelancer Lexi took a second-best rental on her list and turned it into a little oasis. Learn about her personal tricks for decorating her home and check out all the tiny details
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This interior decorator's color-drenched apartment will make you want to throw anything gray out the windowAlly Doman of Doman Decors has a colorful apartment that will make you want to rethink neutral colors and boring palettes. See how she decorated her rental space
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These floral decor buys will make you and your apartment feel ready for springThese floral decor picks for your home will help you get through the last little bit of winter and fully embrace spring colors and prints
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This queer- and woman-owned brand is changing the game for renters' icky lighting situationsPoplight has created a wall-mounted light fixture that doesn't require any tools or electric wiring skills. Here's how to shop it and its game-changing features
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This writer's light-filled apartment makes a case for snubbing trends and prioritizing personal styleElla Cajayon's New York apartment is the perfect blend of personal and stylish. Her design process for every living space always has the aim of creating a home that feels like a hug
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Okay, Shea McGee's aesthetically pleasing kitchen organization hack is so easyThis easy kitchen organization hack from Shea McGee is easy to copy and will keep your spices, oils, and other kitchen staples in order
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9 home organization products that are *actually* cute enough to use in your spaceThese cute home organization products are perfect for apartments, homes, and small spaces. This list of hook, trays, and shelves make for easy decluttering
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If you're all up for forgetting about traditional holiday decor, crush on these contemporary Christmas decs insteadThese modern Christmas decorations are sure to make any space feel clean and chic but festive, whether you're after white Christmas decorations or those with a little more color.
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Brace yourself: Weirdcore and mushroom decor are coming, according to PinterestWe have thoughts on these 2023 design trend predictions
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