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Heather Bien

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Heather Bien is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer whose work has appeared on MyDomaine, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, HelloGiggles, and more. You'll often find her making pitstops for roadside antique shops, drooling over original hardwood floors, or perfecting her latte recipe.

Latest Stories

The One Budget Finish Designers Swear Will Never Go Out of Style

Making baths and kitchens look custom for less — for 100 years and counting!

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1 day ago

The Throwback Tile Move Adding Some Edge to 2026’s Kitchens & Baths

Back and better than ever!

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Feb 22, 2026

19th-Century Federal Mirrors Are Making a 2026 Comeback

It'll be your next hunt at the flea market.

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Feb 22, 2026

This Soothing Italian Philosophy Transforms the Way I Do Everything

This is your sign to slow down.

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Feb 20, 2026

My 1990s Kitchen Looks Vintage Now — and I Didn’t Change the Layout

The taupe cabinet paint is incredibly cozy and warm.

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Feb 18, 2026

This Is the Secret to Actually Enjoying Your Weekend

Try these tips from time management coaches and therapists.

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Feb 17, 2026

My Morning Routine Was Transformed by This One Expert-Backed Change

I tapped author Gretchen Rubin for some help.

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Feb 15, 2026

This Is the Design Style That Will Dominate 2026

It’s not what you might expect.

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Feb 11, 2026

Every Living Room Needs Multiples of This Designer-Approved Piece

More is definitely more here.

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Feb 5, 2026

A Sun-Filled Extra Room Gets a Second Life as a Sweet Blue Nursery

From forgotten furniture graveyard to sweet sleep space.

Heather Bien

Feb 1, 2026

See How a Stager Transformed a Cold Builder-Grade Living Room

The fireplace never looked more inviting.

Heather Bien

Jan 30, 2026

I Made My Tiny ’90s Bathroom Feel Bigger — Without Moving Walls

PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS

I’m actually excited to get up and get ready every day in my new space.

Heather Bien

Jan 15, 2026

I Used ChatGPT to Find My “Color Season” for Free

The results are surprising (and saved me hundreds!).

Heather Bien

Jan 6, 2026

4 Countertop Trends That Are "So Over" for 2026

Skip these if you want your kitchen design to have longevity.

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Jan 4, 2026

4 Things a Stylish Bedroom Will Have in 2026, According to Designers

Think: comfort, personality, and a little bit of drama.

Heather Bien

Dec 26, 2025

The 5 Best Living Room Layouts We Saw All Year Long

These ideas just might spark your next makeover.

Heather Bien

Dec 14, 2025

The “Mini” Kitchen Gem I Regret Not Putting in My Bedroom Sooner (and It’s on Sale!)

It’s such a little luxury.

Heather Bien

Dec 1, 2025

See How a Stager Transformed a Sterile, Empty Bedroom into a “Crisp Fall Oasis”

Now it's cozy and livable.

Heather Bien

Nov 13, 2025

I Use This 79-Year-Old Trick to Bring the Perfect Host Gift Every Time

It’s always a hit.

Heather Bien

Nov 7, 2025

I Asked Stagers for the Secret Stores They Always Shop At

These are practical tips great for selling your home or holiday hosting.

Heather Bien

Oct 29, 2025

11 Long Living Room Design Tips to Maximize Your Layout

Plus, I’m sharing actual blueprints that instantly improve flow.

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Oct 23, 2025

8 IKEA Hacks to Create Bathroom Storage Out of Thin Air

If your laundry hampers have to live in your bathroom, read this.

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Oct 21, 2025

See How a Stager Transformed a “Dark” Craftsman Parlor (It’s So Much Brighter!)

This Craftsman bungalow became so much airier.

Heather Bien

Oct 15, 2025

My Bathroom Makeover Is So Cozy, It Almost Feels Like a Living Room

The bathroom was last on my fixer-upper to-do list, but I finally got to it.

Heather Bien

Oct 9, 2025

I Found the Easiest $5 Trick for Making My Curtains Look Custom

You need basically no DIY skills to pull this off.

Heather Bien

Oct 9, 2025

5 Kitchen Tile Trends You’ll Regret in 5 Years, According to Designers

One is very controversial IMO.

Heather Bien

Oct 2, 2025

I Took a Pro’s Advice on My Narrow Living Room, and It Looks 3x Bigger

The real-life update you've been waiting for if you have a small space.

Heather Bien

Sep 27, 2025

I Just Found the Most Stylish DIY for My Framed Art — And It Was So Easy

You’ve probably seen this hack around, but I took it one step further.

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Sep 26, 2025

I Showed a Pro Organizer My Chaotic Small Closet, and Now it’s Super Functional

She got it so organized!

Heather Bien

Sep 21, 2025

5 Bathroom Tile Trends You’ll Regret in 5 Years, According to Designers

Consider steering clear of these finishes that scream 2025.

Heather Bien

Sep 20, 2025

I Hated How the Old Homeowners Renovated My Home — But Here’s How I Made It Work

Redoing their mistake wasn’t in the cards, but I made it so much better.

Heather Bien

Sep 18, 2025

10 Craftsman Design Elements That Make This Vintage Style Work

Put the paint down — reach for a stain instead.

Heather Bien

Sep 18, 2025

Lauren Graham Keeps This Kitchen Gem “Inches” from Her Bedroom

Lorelai Gilmore would be so proud.

Heather Bien

Sep 15, 2025

Designers Are Breaking This Paint Rule, and the Results Are Stunning

This little tweak can majorly change a room for the better.

Heather Bien

Sep 14, 2025

“Cinderella Tubs” Are the Vintage Feature Every Bathroom Needs (They’re so Whimsical!)

They’re fairy-tale like.

Heather Bien

Sep 3, 2025

A 2025 Guide to Modern Interior Design

Modern design is one of those terms in home decor that feels like a moving target. Modern, by its definition according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “of, relating to, or characteristic of the present or the immediate past; contemporary.”So what does that mean when “of the present or the immediate past” is constantly moving forward?

Heather Bien

Aug 24, 2025