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THE ADORE JOURNAL

Style & Stories

Design inspiration, room-by-room styling guides, and the stories behind the pieces we love.

How to Choose a Chandelier Size for Any Room

The simple arithmetic designers use to size a chandelier — diameter, hanging height and dining-table rules — with fixtures at every budget.

Living Room Rug Placement: 5 Layouts That Actually Work

The five rug layouts designers actually use in living rooms — plus the front-legs rule that fixes most floating-rug problems.

Small Bedroom Ideas: 9 Decor Tricks That Make a Room Feel Twice as Big

Nine designer tricks to make a small bedroom feel bigger — mirrors, lighting, rug placement and color moves that cost less than new furniture.

Console Table Styling: The 3-Layer Formula Designers Swear By

Style a console or entryway table like a professional with the three-layer formula: anchor, elevate, and ground — with product picks for each layer.

12 Wall Art Ideas to Transform a Blank Wall on Any Budget

From gallery walls to oversized statement prints — 12 designer-approved wall art ideas for living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens, most under $150.

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