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  • Design Ideas / August 1, 2020

    PVC vs. POP: Which False Ceiling is Best?

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  • Design Ideas / March 6, 2022

    Does a Living Room Need an Area Rug?

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  • Remodeling / June 19, 2020

    Can a Baseboard Heater be Moved or Removed?

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  • Design Ideas / August 1, 2020

    The 5 Best and Worst Flooring For an Outdoor Patio

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  • Remodeling / September 15, 2020

    How To Seal Porcelain Tile: The Complete Guide

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  • Home Maintenance / February 13, 2022

    Does a Fireplace Make Your House Colder?

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  • Remodeling / December 17, 2020

    Are Baseboards Installed Before or After Flooring?

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  • Remodeling / June 24, 2020

    Can You Use Crown Molding for Chair Rail?

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  • Design Ideas / June 20, 2020

    Does Crown Molding Make a Room Look Bigger or Smaller?

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  • Design Ideas / March 15, 2022

    How To Accurately Pair Kitchen and Dining Room Lights

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  • Remodeling / March 16, 2020

    Yes, You Can Put a Toilet Where a Shower Was. This is How

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  • Remodeling / December 6, 2020

    What Is Millwork in Interior Design?

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  • Furniture / January 8, 2019

    How to Fit a Dining Table in a Small Living Room

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  • Design Ideas / September 29, 2023

    Should an Exterior Door and Trim Be the Same Color?

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  • Design Ideas / August 24, 2022

    Can You Have White Cabinets and Wood Trim?

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  • Remodeling / September 15, 2020

    Is Casing the Same as Baseboard?

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  • Design Ideas / September 4, 2022

    Should an Entryway Have a Mirror? (How To Decide)

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  • Home Maintenance / September 4, 2022

    How To Keep Couch Cushions From Sliding on Leather

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  • Home Maintenance / December 12, 2020

    How to Remove Dried Paint From Hardwood Floors

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  • Remodeling / May 17, 2023

    Is 45 Degrees Too Steep of an Angle for Stairs?

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  • Furniture / December 17, 2020

    Are Chandeliers Out of Style? The Current Trends

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  • Home Maintenance / August 14, 2021

    Why Does Your Bathroom Fan Rattle? 5 Causes and Fixes

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  • Home Maintenance / September 6, 2021

    Why Is Your Carpet Crunchy? 5 Causes and Fixes

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  • Remodeling / July 8, 2021

    Should You Remodel Your Kitchen Before Selling?

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  • Remodeling / May 3, 2020

    Hardwood Floors Over Concrete: What You Must Know

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  • Furniture / April 11, 2019

    Modern Space-Saving Furniture for Small Living Spaces

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  • Furniture / April 18, 2023

    Should a Couch Be Centered in Front of the TV?       

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  • Furniture / December 16, 2020

    How to Install a Wood Burning Stove in a Fireplace

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  • Design Ideas / January 15, 2021

    17+ Cheap Alternatives to Kitchen Cabinets

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  • Home Maintenance / March 16, 2020

    Why Do Shower Wall Tiles Crack?

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  • Design Ideas / May 28, 2022

    How To Make a Dining Room Look Less Formal

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  • Design Ideas / August 21, 2022

    Can You Have Too Many Lamps in a Living Room?

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  • Design Ideas / August 14, 2021

    How To Decorate a Sunroom With Plants (7 Ideas)

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  • Home Maintenance / May 22, 2021

    Are Indoor Dryer Vents Safe? What You Need To Know

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  • Furniture / July 3, 2022

    How To Cover the Back of a Desk (3 Ways)

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  • Design Ideas / December 21, 2020

    4 Unique Ways to Decorate a Bathroom Counter

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  • Home Maintenance / March 31, 2021

    How to Dry Out Cupped Hardwood Floors

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  • Home Maintenance / December 14, 2020

    How to Completely Remove Mold From Your Bathroom

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  • Remodeling / August 18, 2023

    Does a Fireplace Have To Be on an Exterior Wall?

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  • Home Maintenance / December 14, 2020

    How to Remove Old Caulk From Windows (Best Methods)

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  • Home Maintenance / January 27, 2021

    Shower Tiles Turning Yellow? Here’s What To Do About It

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  • Home Maintenance / March 20, 2022

    Are All Door Knobs Universal?

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  • Home Maintenance / August 22, 2021

    Ceiling Fan Rocking Back and Forth? Here’s What To Do

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  • Remodeling / December 21, 2020

    15 Easy Steps to Painting a Vaulted Ceiling

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  • Remodeling / November 20, 2021

    Can You Design a Home With Only DC Appliances?

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  • Furniture / January 2, 2021

    Should a Living Room Have a Ceiling Fan?

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  • Design Ideas / May 6, 2020

    How to Choose a Front Door: Steel vs. Wood vs. Fiberglass

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  • Remodeling / December 17, 2020

    Can You Carpet Over Asbestos Floor Tiles? Best Practices

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  • Design Ideas / January 4, 2021

    How to Make a Galley Kitchen Look Bigger

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  • Remodeling / April 6, 2020

    Is Vinyl Flooring Fireproof or a Fire Hazard?

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  • Remodeling / July 23, 2023

    Does Wall Paint Look Lighter or Darker Than the Sample?

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  • Design Ideas / February 13, 2021

    Recessed Lighting vs. Flush Mount Lighting: The Differences Explained

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  • Remodeling / September 6, 2021

    Do You Need a Permit To Replace Your Drywall?

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  • Design Ideas / August 25, 2023

    Should Dining Chairs Be Lighter or Darker Than the Table?

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  • Remodeling / March 14, 2020

    How High Should Baseboards be off the Floor?

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  • Remodeling / May 15, 2022

    How To Hang Curtains Above a Ledge (Easy Guide)

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  • Design Ideas / January 27, 2021

    13 Cheap Alternatives to Granite Countertops

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  • Home Maintenance / October 7, 2021

    Walls Sweating After Painting: 5 Causes and Fixes

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  • Home Maintenance / August 19, 2023

    What To Do When a Tablecloth Is Too Long

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  • Remodeling / June 19, 2020

    Do Baseboards Go on Before or After the Carpet?

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  • Design Ideas / March 22, 2022

    How To Decorate a Blank Wall With Plants

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  • Design Ideas / December 27, 2020

    What Color Light Is Best for a Dining Room?

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  • Remodeling / September 6, 2021

    Should Tile Be Installed Underneath Baseboards?

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  • Remodeling / March 13, 2022

    How To Install Baseboards on a Sloped Floor

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  • Home Maintenance / April 12, 2021

    Is it Cheaper to Refinish or Replace Hardwood Floors?

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  • Remodeling / August 4, 2020

    Step-By-Step: How to Paint Styrofoam Ceiling Tiles

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  • Home Maintenance / September 6, 2021

    How To Remove Wallpaper From Unprimed Drywall (9 Steps)

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  • Home Maintenance / December 17, 2020

    3 Best Ways to Clean Attic Soffit Vents

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  • Design Ideas / November 5, 2022

    How To Decorate a Table Near Your Front Door

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  • Remodeling / May 12, 2020

    How to Install a Fireplace Without a Chimney (3 Steps)

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  • Home Maintenance / February 6, 2022

    Can You Use a Gas Fireplace Without Logs?

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  • Design Ideas / September 6, 2021

    Should a Bedroom Have Two Nightstands?

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  • Design Ideas / October 10, 2021

    Should All Walls in a House Be the Same Color?

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  • Remodeling / March 16, 2020

    A Guide to Kitchen Island Sizes: How Big Should it be?

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  • Home Maintenance / February 13, 2022

    Why Do Doors Sometimes Close by Themselves? How To Fix It

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  • Remodeling / March 16, 2020

    Are Bigger Tiles Harder to Lay?

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  • Remodeling / June 12, 2022

    How To Accurately Match Cabinet Stain Color

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  • Remodeling / November 27, 2022

    How To Make Doors Look Antique (DIY Guide)

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  • Design Ideas / January 14, 2021

    18 Great Ways To Make a Room Look Warmer

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  • Design Ideas / May 11, 2020

    Do Door Knobs HAVE to Match?

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  • Home Maintenance / May 14, 2021

    Do Hardwood Floors Creak More in the Winter?

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  • Remodeling / September 14, 2020

    The Difference Between Crown & Cove Molding

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  • Remodeling / August 1, 2020

    Cutting Crown Molding the Right Way: Insider Tips

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  • Remodeling / September 11, 2020

    Baseboard or No Baseboard: How Important Are They?

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  • Design Ideas / February 13, 2022

    Do Door Hinges Need To Match the Knobs?

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  • Remodeling / January 22, 2021

    How To Paint Bathroom Cabinets: DIY Guide

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  • Remodeling / May 30, 2021

    Are Kitchen Islands the Same Height As Counters?

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  • Remodeling / December 16, 2020

    4 Easy Steps to Install a Dishwasher

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  • Home Maintenance / March 14, 2022

    How To Keep Ceiling Fan Blades From Warping Over Time

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  • Home Maintenance / June 12, 2022

    13 Tips for Keeping Your Backsplash Grout Clean

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  • Design Ideas / August 26, 2023

    Should a Guest Bedroom Be Upstairs or Downstairs?

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  • Remodeling / August 22, 2021

    Should a Laundry Room Have an Exhaust Fan?

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  • Remodeling / May 12, 2020

    Can You Use Baseboards as Door Trim?

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  • Home Maintenance / July 5, 2020

    Does Peel and Stick Caulk Work?

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  • Design Ideas / September 15, 2020

    13 Amazing Alternatives to Baseboards

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  • Remodeling / January 4, 2021

    What Is the Difference Between Casing and Trim?

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  • Remodeling / February 16, 2022

    8 Reasons Why Drywall Turns Brown Over Time

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  • Furniture / March 6, 2022

    Why Do Kitchen Islands Have Toe Kicks?

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  • Home Maintenance / May 22, 2023

    Why Is Your Backsplash Grout Cracking? 6 Common Reasons

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  • Design Ideas / February 19, 2022

    How Many Mirrors Are Too Many? The Magic Number

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Should an Exterior Door and Trim Be the Same Color?

In Design Ideas by Giovanni ValleSeptember 29, 2023Leave a Comment

There are many ways to make your entrance attractive, but does it necessarily make sense to have the trim and door the same color? An exterior door doesn’t necessarily have to be the same color. It’s common to paint the …

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Should a Guest Bedroom Be Upstairs or Downstairs?

In Design Ideas by Giovanni ValleAugust 26, 20231 Comment

When you invite guests to stay at your home, you may wonder whether you should have a guest bedroom set up upstairs or downstairs. You want to ensure your guests feel welcome, so creating a comfortable space in your home …

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Should Dining Chairs Be Lighter or Darker Than the Table?

In Design Ideas by Giovanni ValleAugust 25, 2023Leave a Comment

The choice between lighter and darker furniture can be a difficult one, especially when you’re decorating a dining room. Whether you frequently eat at your dining room table or not, you want to select furniture that best fits your space. …

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What To Do When a Tablecloth Is Too Long

In Home Maintenance by Giovanni ValleAugust 19, 2023Leave a Comment

When hosting a dinner party or special occasion, the presentation of the table is often a key factor in the overall experience. Tablecloths are an important element of creating a beautiful tablescape, but one issue that can arise is when …

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Are Stone Fireplaces Considered Outdated?

In Design Ideas by Giovanni ValleAugust 19, 2023Leave a Comment

A fireplace facilitates indoor heating during the cold season. It is, therefore, one of the vital installations home buyers want when looking for a house. Once installed, the fireplace becomes the focal point of the living room, requiring frequent maintenance …

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Can a Fireplace Hearth Be Flush With the Floor?

In Remodeling by Giovanni ValleAugust 19, 2023Leave a Comment

If you’re considering installing a fireplace in your home, you might wonder how high you should keep your hearth above floor level, if at all. The safety, effectiveness, and overall aesthetics of your fireplace are just some of the things …

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Does a Fireplace Have To Be on an Exterior Wall?

In Remodeling by Giovanni ValleAugust 18, 2023Leave a Comment

The ambiance of a crackling fire in the fireplace, warming up your home on cold winter nights, is unquestionably heartwarming. The question is, should you only install a fireplace on an exterior wall? A fireplace need not be on an …

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Why Do Bathrooms Have Heat Lamps

In Home Maintenance by Giovanni ValleAugust 17, 2023Leave a Comment

A heat lamp in the bathroom may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but this feature provides various practical benefits. Heat lamps offer many advantages and can be a great addition to any bathroom. Heat lamps provide additional heat to help …

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Giovanni Valle

Hi, I'm Giovanni Valle, creator of Interiors Place. I want to help you create beautiful and inviting spaces within your home. While style is a very individual thing, I'll show you how the use of materials, textures, colors and ample natural light, can help bring your home to life. Together, let's make every room in your home a special place.

Giovanni C Valle, RA, LEED AP

I'm a registered architect in New York and a member of the American Institute of Architects.

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