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Editor's Design Pet Peeves

Our senior editor, Lydia Somerville, has compiled a highly personal and subjective list of decorating sins that drive her batty.

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Pride and Portraits

Portraits are wonderful, just not over the living room mantel. Because they’re so costly, people tend to want to display them prominently, but the more proper (and modest) place for them is in the bedroom or the family sitting room.

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