Alyssa Bird
Alyssa Bird is a New York−based freelance writer and editor with experience covering architecture, interior design, travel, hospitality, and real estate. She has held editorial positions at Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, and New York Cottages &Gardens. When she’s not writing about dreamy spaces, you can find her tweaking the decor in her own Brooklyn home, honing her green thumb, testing out a new recipe, or scouring for antiques.
Latest articles by Alyssa Bird
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Hallway paint ideas – 15 ways to give this narrow room big personality
Try these hallway paint ideas to transform this oft-ignored space and set the tone for your home
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Tree landscaping ideas - expert advice for planting and growing a beautiful space
Tree landscaping ideas help to embed your trees into the yard, offering a pretty contrast and a way to create a meadow feel
By Alyssa Bird Last updated
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10 pool landscape ideas to create the most beautiful outdoor space
These expert pool landscape ideas cover everything from planting to shaping and all make a big design splash
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Living room dining room combos - interior designers explain how to create the most beautiful dual-purpose space
Top designers explain how to decorate ideal living room dining combos, perfect rooms made for relaxing, eating and entertaining
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Deck planting ideas - 10 ways expert landscapers create dreamy spaces to relax in
Deck planting ideas from the experts for spaces big and small, with pools and without. The summer starts here.
By Alyssa Bird Published
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15 luxury bedroom ideas to give your space that hotel vibe
Luxury bedroom ideas from the experts to give to make your house feel like a hotel
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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Summerhouse ideas from landscaping experts to help you live the indoor/outdoor way of life
Summerhouse ideas come in all shapes and sizes, and these smart structures change the way when it comes to life outdoors
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Sunroom ideas to create spaces where the sun feels like it shines all year round
Designers explain the best sunroom ideas, from getting the light right to maximizing the color, furnishings and feel
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Hallway storage ideas for clutter-free entryways
Designers share their best hallway storage ideas so you start your home off as you mean to go on
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Mudroom ideas from the experts to add value and decorative flair to this coveted part of the home
Thinking about mudroom ideas can not only increase the value of your home, but make it a better place to live, too
By Alyssa Bird Published
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Small kitchen extensions ideas and expert design advice for getting the most when you're adding just a little
Small kitchen extensions ideas mean you can get a big addition to your home
By Alison Davidson Published
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Hallway lighting ideas for narrow, small and dark spaces
Illuminating hallway lighting ideas from the experts and interior designers, to start your home off as you mean to go on
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Small hallway ideas - stylish ways to make a big first impression even in tiny spaces
Small hallway ideas are here to help you decorate your little space in some very big ways
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Narrow hallway ideas to help you make a grand entrance out of an awkward space
Narrow hallway ideas from the experts are essential to help you make the most of a long, tricky corridor
By Alyssa Bird Published
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Pool ideas - everything you need to know about design that makes a splash
From size to shape to the best material, pool ideas explained by top landscape architects who have designed the best backyard swimming spots around
By Alyssa Bird Published
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10 interior designers share their tips for creating the most beautiful modern bedrooms
Modern bedroom design is made easy with these 10 expert tips, covering lighting, furniture, colors and more
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10 expert ideas for how to get the most out of small bedrooms
Top designers share their style tips and storage solutions for tackling small bedrooms
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Small bedroom layouts – how to get your floorplan design right
Small bedroom layouts are key to making the most of a small space, and this expert advice will ensure a beautiful night's sleep
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Top American designer Robert Stilin on choosing the perfect shade of white for a bedroom
Designer Robert Stilin reveals his theory behind selecting the perfect shade of white for a restful retreat
By Alyssa Bird Published
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New York's 10 most exciting live events to book now for this summer
New York is buzzing with excitement for the season ahead - here are 10 events you'll want to book tickets for now
By Alyssa Bird Published
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Studio McGee's simple style secrets to decorating every room in the house
Shea McGee of Studio McGee offers advice for styling the kitchen, bedroom, living room and bathroom, while also revealing her go-to paints
By Alyssa Bird Published
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10 pieces of furniture so stylish you'd never guess they were from Target - from less than $20, our edit of the pieces too good to be true
The 10 most beautiful pieces of furniture found at Target - we've trawled the lot so you don't have to
By Alyssa Bird Published
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Interior designer Robert Stilin makes living room decor easy with this simple advice
Robert Stillin creates some of the world's most beautiful homes, and his expert ideas mean you can too
By Alyssa Bird Published