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The 2021 Real Simple Home Is Here—and It's Full of Organizing and Design Ideas You'll Want to Steal

This year, we collaborated with Gialluisi Custom Homes on a top-to-bottom renovation of a 1902 Victorian in Westfield, N.J. We’ve got all the usual design tips and organizing tricks to share. Plus, for the first time, we’ve included two beautiful new outdoor spaces.

The 2021 Real Simple Home

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6 Home Styling Tips We Learned From Working With Emily Henderson and Keyanna Bowen

7 Renovation Dos and Don'ts—From the Pros Behind the Real Simple Home

5 Unexpected Decor Ideas to Add Interest to Every Room

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The 2021 Real Simple Home Is Here—and It's Full of Organizing and Design Ideas You'll Want to Steal

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How to Convert an Attic Into a Cozy, Livable Space

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5 Unexpected Decor Ideas to Add Interest to Every Room

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What Is Pre-Pooing—and Why Your Hair Is Missing Out If You're Not Doing It

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Hair Trends

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