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Citrus Feels Like Morning, Lavender Feels Like Night—Which One Belongs in Your Home?

Living Spaces 30 Sep, 2025 7 min read

Citrus Feels Like Morning, Lavender Feels Like Night—Which One Belongs in Your Home?

Open a bottle of citrus essential oil and it’s like your brain instantly decides it’s time to wake up. There’s something undeniably bright and optimistic about lemon, grapefruit, or sweet orange—it’s as if your to-do list got shorter just from taking a deep breath.

Why Your Sofa Placement Can Quietly Dictate Your Focus Span

Living Spaces 22 Oct, 2025

Why Your Sofa Placement Can Quietly Dictate Your Focus Span

The Case for a Multi-Use Corner Desk: How Hybrid Homes Borrow Space Back

Living Spaces 19 Jun, 2025

The Case for a Multi-Use Corner Desk: How Hybrid Homes Borrow Space Back

Clutter, Cortisol, and Calm: 5 Stressful Messes You Can Clean Up Before Bed

Living Spaces 08 Jul, 2025

Clutter, Cortisol, and Calm: 5 Stressful Messes You Can Clean Up Before Bed

Practical Minimalism: 4 “Keeper” Categories That Prevent Over-Decluttering

Living Spaces 03 Oct, 2025

Practical Minimalism: 4 “Keeper” Categories That Prevent Over-Decluttering

by Austin James

Designing a Living Room That Works for Both Rest and Work (Without Looking Like an Office)

Living Spaces 10 Nov, 2025

Designing a Living Room That Works for Both Rest and Work (Without Looking Like an Office)

by Austin James

Lighting, Texture, Scent: The 3-Point Checklist I Use to Make Any Room Feel Cozy

Living Spaces 29 Nov, 2025

Lighting, Texture, Scent: The 3-Point Checklist I Use to Make Any Room Feel Cozy

by Austin James

10 Space-Saving Holiday Hosting Ideas for Tiny Apartments

Living Spaces 20 Nov, 2025

10 Space-Saving Holiday Hosting Ideas for Tiny Apartments

My Indoor Air Audit: VOCs, Humidity, Dust—And the Simple Habits That Made It Better

Living Spaces 12 May, 2025

My Indoor Air Audit: VOCs, Humidity, Dust—And the Simple Habits That Made It Better

Micro-Zones That Work: 3 Layout Tricks Designers Use in Tight Spaces

Living Spaces 17 Sep, 2025

Micro-Zones That Work: 3 Layout Tricks Designers Use in Tight Spaces

by Austin James

Accent Walls vs. Ceiling Colors: The Psychology of Hue Placement in Home Design

Living Spaces 18 Aug, 2025

Accent Walls vs. Ceiling Colors: The Psychology of Hue Placement in Home Design

by Austin James

Rough vs. Smooth: How Wall Texture, Rugs, and Surfaces Change Comfort Levels

Living Spaces 04 Aug, 2025

Rough vs. Smooth: How Wall Texture, Rugs, and Surfaces Change Comfort Levels