Modern Home Decor and Design Ideas for Every Room

Practical design guides and honest furniture recommendations backed by over a decade of helping people furnish their homes.

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Tereza Hower, Curated by Hower Founder

What’s Behind Every Recommendation

A decade in furniture retail taught me which materials hold up, which budget pieces are worth it, and which brands actually deliver. Every guide here is built from that experience. No sponsored rankings, no recommendations I wouldn’t make to a friend.

Build Quality
What holds up and what falls apart, based on years of seeing both.
Real Value
Pricing compared across retailers, not just the headline number.
Long Term Performance
Informed by what customers still love five years in.
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Decor Inspiration & Tips

Recent articles on style, materials, and the choices that shape a room.

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Home Decor

Paint Color Combinations for Open Concept Homes

June 1, 2026

A friend who renovated her townhouse last year started by specifying three different paint colors for her open plan main floor. A warm white for the kitchen, a soft greige for the dining area, a slightly deeper greige for the…

Read more about Paint Color Combinations for Open Concept Homes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What style of furniture does Curated by Hower focus on?

Modern and contemporary, with an emphasis on clean lines and neutral palettes. The buying principles in every guide apply to any style.

How do you choose which products to recommend?

Every pick is based on hands-on experience, construction and material evaluation, pricing across retailers, and patterns in verified reviews. Never on commission alone.

Where should I start if I'm furnishing a whole home?

Start with the room you spend the most time in, usually the living room or bedroom. The complete design walkthroughs cover layout, key pieces, and finishing touches in the right order.

How often is the content updated?

Pricing, availability, and quality shift over time, so older posts are revisited to keep recommendations current.