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    Laundry and mudrooms are often the dumping ground for shoes, backpacks, mail and more. But this multifunctional space doesn’t need to lack style. Check out these spaces that will inspire you to amp up the design and make you want to spend time doing laundry.

    1. By Designstorms LLC. Photography by Joe Kwon Photography.

    2. By Margaret Donaldson Interiors. Photography by Holger Obenaus Photography.

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    The art of decorating your home for the holidays may now be just another item on your to-do list. But beyond your indoor décor and outdoor lights, don’t forget about your front porch. A festive display draws in guests and sets the tone for the merriment that is about to come. St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles asked three local design shops to put their seasonal spin on a classic Clayton exterior recently rehabbed by Period Restoration. The expert elves from Mary Tuttle’s, Rusted Chandelier and The Jeweled Cottage had just 30 minutes to sprinkle their tinsel, ribbons and garland.

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    Take your seat from the floor to the ceiling with a hanging chair. Not only are these funky furnishings statement pieces, but they are the ideal place to softly swing with a good book at the end of the day.

    one: Wheel hanging chair, by Studio Stirling.

    two: Hanging rattan chair, by Serena & Lily.

    three: Ovis hanging chair, by Ladies and Gentleman Studio.

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    Bring the entire cooking experience outdoors with a well-equipped outdoor kitchen. Go all out with a grill, beverage center, pizza oven and more, or create an understated space with just a couple cooking essentials. 

    1. Outdoor kitchen, by Poynter Landscape Architecture. Photography by Don York. 

    2. Pool house kitchen, by Rill Architects. Photography by Lydia Cutter/Rill Architects.

    3. White pergola kitchen, by Passiglia’s.

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    You spend a large amount of your day snoozing away in bed, so why not make your haven healthy in 

    addition to comfortable? Eco-friendly bedding made from organic materials is not only good for you, but for the environment, too!

    1. Organic mosaic tile duvet and shams, available at West Elm.

    2. Organic diamond stripe sheet set, available at West Elm.

    3. Adele coverlet and deluxe shams in mineral, by Bella Notte, available at Amelia’s.

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    It’s time to break the bedroom rules by scrapping the serene color schemes for a bright, bold look. Homeowners need not fear color when it comes to their private space. Choose a color you love and your bedroom will forever be your sanctuary.

    ONE: Teen bedroom, by Heidi Dripps Design Services. Photography by Whitney Wasson. 

    TWO: Cheery yellow bedroom, by JMA Interior Design. Photography by Ron Rosenzweig.

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