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Rachel Plotkin
Hi! I'm an interior designer based in NYC These are my favorite sources for residential projects + reliable goodies from my own home.
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Standout Wallpaper Brands *Renter Friendly*
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I'm frequently asked where to buy PEEL & STICK wallpaper. Here are my fav sources!
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My friends go crazy for my cushions and covers!
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Whether it's a sofa, chair or bed, I'm a huge fan of cushy softness all over your home
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My Carrie Bradshaw Kitchen
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Chosen for functionality, size and esthetics; these quality staples are perfect for my little NYC kitchen.
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Bright Ideas For Home Lighting
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A quick trick to achieving that designer touch is by including multiple types of lighting in the same room. Think: Table, Floor, Ceiling, Wall! Lighting really IS everything!
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So Many Sofa Sources!
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I've sourced from many companies over the years, big and small, and these are my tried and true customizable and pre- fabricated sofa sources. Shout out to the first on my Benable list always, Roger & Chris!
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Reliable Paint Colors For Any Room
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Here's a handful of paint colors that have proved beautiful in multiple environments. Note: I'm a stan for Benjamin Moore!
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Current Pottery Barn Crushes & Long Term Relationships lol
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Time and time again I come back to PB. I grew up w/ it and it's only gotten better! Here are some of my fav sources from Pottery Barn, PB Kids and Teen.
Happy Home Essentials
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A delightful result of designing my own space has been how often friends text asking where I bought something they saw and liked while visiting me. Well, here ya go!
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Don't be square, go round (pillows)!
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Because I get asked a lot, here are some of my favorite round throw pillows. Remember you wanna layer different sizes for that designer touch :)
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Jumpstart Springtime w/ a Resort-Style Rooftop Refresh
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I'm re-designing my roof deck! I need long-lasting, weather resistant furniture so I went with poly lumber.
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She's the coolest! Interior design for tween bedroom's
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Furniture with plenty of storage capabilities and decor for girlie girls, ages 8-12, featuring pink and purple
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Plants, Seeds & Happy Weeds!
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It's Springtime in the City and I'm rooftop gardening! Getting my hands in the soil is really therapeutic.
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My Must Have "Winter Comfort Thingies" List
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You think I'm crazy for clinging to these things but try establishing a seasonal self soothing routine. Once you find what works for you, you'll never go back to being unprepared and miserable again :)
A City Girl's Guide To Sleeping Soundly (Winter Addition)
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With a decades worth of NYC nights slept, these are my most reliable sleep soothers for city dwellers.
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Therapeutic Crafts for Seasonal Defective Disorder
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Indoor activities for the restless heart. Northern winters are hard ya'll. Here's how I get though it.
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