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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

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

The 5 Cleverest Products Spotted in the 2021 Real Simple Home

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Sleep Better

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Planning for the Future

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5 Organizing Tasks to Tackle Now for a Stress-Free Fall and Winter, According to the Pros //

13 Recipes From the October 2021 Issue of Real Simple //

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Fall Flavors

5 Healthy Fall Foods You Should Be Eating, According to a Registered Dietitian

7 Simple Apple Pie Recipes Packed With Fall Flavor

15 Festive Pumpkin Spice Recipes Perfect for Fall

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds and 8 Recipes You'll Want to Snack on All Fall

True Cinnamon Boasts Some Sweet Benefits—Here's How to Tell if You're Eating the Real Deal

11 Chic and Stylish Desk Accessories to Brighten Your Workspace for Under $40

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This Super Comfy Cardigan Feels Like You're 'Secretly Wearing Pajamas,' According to Shoppers

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Fall Cleanup

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How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom in 10 Steps

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The Correct Order to Apply Hair Products for the Best Results //

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Inspiring Spaces

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10 Birkin Plant Look-alikes That Are Just as Cute and Way Easier to Find //

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Smart Finds

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Hair Trends

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7 Heatless Hairstyles to Save Damaged Hair

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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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