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    <description>The living room is a space for togetherness, relaxation, and joyful moments with family and friends! Explore our tips to turn your living room into the coziest area of your home that's also functional.</description>
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      <title>“You should only buy furniture once in your life”: Jarkko and Iris love beauty, not decorating</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Helsinki-based Jarkko and Iris are aesthetes for whom the right atmosphere is everything. Their new rental had to be in a building at least a hundred years old. The couple still doesn’t own a sofa and questions buying for buying’s sake, because time and money can be put to better use.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:17:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Fresh and easy tile makeover: transform your old bench into a personal piece</title>
      <description><![CDATA[An old bench looks brand-new when you cover its surface with mosaic tiles and finish it with grout. You can match the grout color to the tiles or pick a contrasting shade.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Give your table a checkered makeover</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How to create a stunning picture collage: try these handy diagrams and a taping trick!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arranging pictures into a beautiful group can be surprisingly tricky. How do you create a collage that is both balanced and captivating? Interior designer Suvi Malkki shares excellent tips!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What on earth is “gallery height”? An interior designer explains how high to hang your art—read these tips!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[How much space should you leave between your sofa and your artwork? How does room height come into play? Interior designer Suvi Malkki shares her tips!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What size rug is right for my living room? An interior designer helps!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Sometimes your living room’s overall look feels off—and the likely culprit is a rug that’s too small. Interior designer Maru Hautala helps you choose the right one.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hilla built radiator covers in just a few hours for under one hundred euros, inspired by a Danish carpenter’s creation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[“We need to hide the electric radiators,” thought Hilla Stenlund toward the end of her family’s single-family home renovation. She built a radiator cover that also doubles as a lovely windowsill. See how it’s done!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>A wall-embedded shelf is a modern and practical solution—see our step by step guide</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A wall-embedded shelf can complete the look of a room. Shelves around twenty centimeters deep are great for books and small houseplants. You can build yours with or without lights.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Anything from dishes to toys and spices—here’s how delightful the String Pocket shelf looks in different homes</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Designed by Nils Strinning, the String shelving series was first introduced in 1949. The compact Pocket shelf, in particular, has become a beloved piece of furniture in many homes. Pick your favorite ideas from our curated list!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 09:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>I never knew our décor could affect our relationship—until we got a new sofa</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We got a second sofa and at the same time lost something valuable—our everyday closeness waned, writes editor-in-chief Tytti Kontula.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:55:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How to make a custom built-in bookshelf from Ikea pine cabinets and glued-laminated boards</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Want to make the most of your space but can't find the perfect shelf? Build one yourself! With this guide, you can design a solid-wood, sturdy bookshelf that spans the entire space from wall to wall and floor to ceiling. A long shelf won’t sag either if you secure it to the wall with furniture brackets.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Better than store-bought! 6 eye-catching DIY coffee tables</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A good coffee table holds your coffee, endures game nights, and impresses guests. By making one yourself, you’ll get something unique and perfectly sized. Best of all, you can repurpose leftover materials you already have.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Make the most of your space with a stylish wall-mounted shelf—build it yourself with our guide!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A wall-mounted shelving unit is a practical and beautiful storage solution for various rooms in your home. You can build it as an open cubby shelf or equip it with doors or pull-out drawers. Sturdy solid wood boards are an excellent choice for the material.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Transform your living room into a cozy, functional space—here’s how!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Make your living room both functional and cozy! We’ve gathered professional tips to help you design a lounge area that works. With our advice, you can master furniture placement, proportions, and essential measurements.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How to choose the perfect rug: enhance coziness and your decor with expert tips</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A rug plays multiple roles in home decor. It adds coziness and enhances acoustics, while its size and color can alter the room’s proportions and ambiance. A high-quality rug, when properly maintained, can be a lifelong companion.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
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