Kitchen Essentials: A Checklist for Home Cooks - Pier 1

Kitchen Essentials: A Checklist for Home Cooks

We pulled together a list of the must-haves you’re actually going to use to prep, cook, and clean up after everything from simple weeknight meals to wow-worthy feasts. 

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How to Decorate With Wall Art - Pier 1

How to Decorate With Wall Art

Your wall art is one of the most visible clues to your unique style vibe. The types of art you choose, the colors, the textures -- even the frame styles -- tell a story. Your story. 

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11 Spring  & Summer Color Trends for 2021 - Pier 1

11 Spring & Summer Color Trends for 2021

Looking for the hottest colors of the year? With the season of sun right around the corner, we’re sharing our predictions for the hues you’ll be seeing everywhere this summer -- and even the latest patterns we have our eye on. Take a ride through the rainbow of summer color trends, then get inspired by our top picks so you can get the latest looks in your home.  

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Foolproof Ways to Create an Outdoor Room - Pier 1

Foolproof Ways to Create an Outdoor Room

Make the most of the sunny season by designing your very own outdoor room. If you already have a sun-splashed deck or a cool outdoor patio, lucky you! But you don’t need anything more than a small outdoor space to create a comfy place to chill out all summer long with these simple design tips. 

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How to Choose Dining Room Lighting - Pier 1

How to Choose Dining Room Lighting

Looking for the perfect lighting for your dining room? We’ll share some of our very favorite dining room lighting ideas to help you figure out how to choose show-stopping lighting that illuminates your signature dishes and flatters your guests.  Layer Your Lighting Types To create a beautifully lit dining room, think in layers. There are three types of lighting to consider, and you want to include at least two in your dining room. Why? Because to have lighting for your dining room that is both soft and bright, beautiful yet utilitarian, and has a warm glow, you need variety between these three types of lighting:   Ambient lighting. This is the most general type of lighting that usually comes from an...

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Outdoor Patio Ideas to Get Your Summer Space Ready - Pier 1

Outdoor Patio Ideas to Get Your Summer Space Ready

Warm weather is on its way! Get your patio and outdoor spaces ready for a long and sunny season of lounging and entertaining. Find your inspiration with these outdoor patio ideas to turn your backyard into a relaxing oasis for your friends and family.

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11 Ways to Add Natural Elements to Your Home Decor - Pier 1

11 Ways to Add Natural Elements to Your Home Decor

Give your home a fresh, relaxing vibe with nods to nature throughout your spaces. Adding natural elements to your home like wicker, wood, stone, greenery, and fragrances found in nature can create an ambiance that’s just as calming as if you were actually outside.  And if you think natural elements home decor is only for those who love a rustic, outdoorsy vibe -- not so fast. Natural elements are for every design style, even the glamtastic.  Take a look at our 11 favorite ways to add natural elements to your home.  Marble + Branches This lamp is a case study in the juxtaposition of glamorous and natural elements in home decor. Polished marble and silver gilding are uber-glammy, while the...

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10 Ways to Style Your Seating Vignettes - Pier 1

10 Ways to Style Your Seating Vignettes

Besides the kitchen, the living room is where the most life happens -- between entertaining, family game night, and lazy afternoons. But knowing just how to arrange your seating so it’s functional, makes the most of your space, and creates a cozy ambiance in your home can be a bit tricky. 

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Artificial Plants - Indoor & Outdoor Plants for Your Home - Pier 1

Artificial Plants - Indoor & Outdoor Plants for Your Home

Bring more life to your home with artificial plants including faux plants that are great for indoors or outdoors.

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How to Make a Mimosa Bar at Home (DIY) - Pier 1

How to Make a Mimosa Bar at Home (DIY)

Mimosas? Yes please. Read our easy how-to guide to making your own mimosa bar, which is sure to be the highlight of your next brunch.

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