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You don't have to live in a tiny space to get great interior-design ideas from Apartment Therapy. Showcasing one-of-a-kind style statements, like an egg-carton lamp and a kitchen wall dotted with bundt pans, this site is for anyone who appreciates distinctive décor. If you like what you see, head to Apartment Therapy's sister sites, Ohdeedoh (for kid-friendly home ideas) and The Kitchn (for recipes and tips on entertaining). Delve deeper into design on Design*Sponge, which features sneak peeks of unique interiors, alerts on décor mini-trends like polka dots and chain link, and quirky DIY projects.

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