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Home decor stories

3 articles on layering, color, lighting and the small styling decisions that make a room feel warm.

Tagged outdoor — clear

balcony·7 min read

Apartment Balcony Ideas: Turning 40 Square Feet Into a Real Room

A narrow balcony can hold a seat, a surface, shade and greenery — as long as you choose the depth of each piece carefully.

Hetvi Nakrani · Sep 4, 2026

backyard·6 min read

The String Light Plan That Makes a Backyard Feel Like a Room

Random zigzags across the yard look festive for one night. A ceiling of light is what makes a backyard feel finished.

Hetvi Nakrani · Sep 3, 2026

backyard·7 min read

How to Lay Out a Small Backyard Patio So It Actually Gets Used

Most small patios fail for one reason: the furniture is arranged against the walls. Here is the layout order that fixes it.

Hetvi Nakrani · Sep 2, 2026