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Kelsey Machado

Kelsey Machado

Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 303 articles

Kelsey is a professional interior designer with over a decade of experience in the design field. With a passion for accessibility and sustainability, she focuses on creating stylish, healthy spaces for everybody. When not at work in her studio, Kelsey likes to hit the road in her Casita travel trailer, exploring all the wonders our country offers.

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Why Global Style Is the Perfect Interior Design Trend for Quarantine

For nomads, or anyone suffering wanderlust in the time of COVID, Global design lets you curate a home that reflects your own style.
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Capital Hill Residence is the Only Home Ever Designed by Zaha Hadid

When you’re a Russian billionaire and friends with one of the greatest architects in the world, what do you do? Have her build you a spaceship house, obviously. Take a peek inside Capital Hill Residence, the only residential space designed by Zaha Hadid.

Improve your productivity with these 9 comfortable office chairs

Check out nine desk chairs and desk chairs that make you feel and work better.
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Soria Moria Sauna: An architectural gem cleanses mind, body, and soul

Forget about the same old tourist destinations and visit the Soria Moria Sauna in Norway for Instagram-worthy views that you'll never forget.
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These 8 cozy cabin rentals make for the perfect winter getaway

These cozy cabin rentals are perfect for wiling away a long weekend or a week after playing outside in the snow this winter.
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The Coolest Hotel Room in Denmark is a Converted Crane

An old crane previously used in the coal industry has been transformed by Arcgency into a seriously awesome crane hotel in Coppenhagen.
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Take a Don Draper-Worthy Road Trip in this Vintage $225,000 RV

If Don Draper had taken his swanky swagger on the road, this is definitely the trailer he would have used: The Holiday House Geographic RV.
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How To Achieve a Maximalist Style in Your Own Home

Maximalism is all about carefully curating items to fill your home with architectural elements you love. Here, we'll show how to cultivate maximalism at home.
Our Favorite Home Goods from Amazon's New Frank Lloyd Wright Shop

Our Favorite Home Goods from Amazon’s New Frank Lloyd Wright Shop

Support the Frank Lloyd Wright foundation and get the hottest looks for your home from this new line of exclusive products that can be found on Amazon.
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Cool Stuff: All Black Everything for Everyday

Black never goes out of style. Check out our top picks for the best all-black accessories to add some swagger to your everyday life.
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Save the Planet and Spruce Up Your Space with these Eco-Friendly Products for the Home

We're not talking upcycled wine bottles. From paint that lets you breath better to beer glasses made from old iPhones, here's our six favorite eco-friendly products for the home.
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Bring Out Your Inner Child with LEGO-Compatible Furniture

Designed to be compatible with LEGO bricks, this furniture collaboration between Corian and Studio NINE isn't just fun — it will add style to your space. And if you've got kids, they'll love nothing more than playing with LEGO furniture.
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Meet Article, A Modern Furniture Brand Made for Millennials

The online-only, direct-to-consumer furniture company created an all new way to get stylish pieces at affordable prices.
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Built Around Boulders, Creek House Blends Japanese and Brutalist Elements

Creek House, located in Truckee, California, respects nature by going over and around the boulders that dot the land.
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The Founder of Oakley Lives in a Brutalist Mansion Fit for a Supervillain

The team at iDGroup designed Oakley founder James Jannard's California home: a Brutalist mansion fit for an evil villain. And it is awesome.
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A Hillside House Proves that Brutalism Can Be Beautiful

A contemporary brutalist home with floating concrete staircases, Ghat House — located in Cachagua, Chile and created by architect Max Núñez — feels like something straight out of 'Labyrinth.'
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Tranquil House Is a Brutalist Home with a Distinctly Japanese Twist

This Japanese home is not the cold Brutalism of the past. Warm tones and plenty of natural light allow Tranquil House, designed by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects, to live up to its name.
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Step Inside 5 Brutalist Homes that Prove Concrete is Anything But Cold

Minimalism is fine, but brutalism is the gritty, masculine style we've been craving. Step inside five brutalist homes that prove concrete is anything but cold.
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How to Cultivate Brutalist Style in Your Own Home

There’s so much more to this look than concrete. Check out our guide to cultivating a stylish and welcoming brutalist retreat.
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Escape From It All with a Solitudinous Stay in The Range at Dovecote

The Range at Dovecote, a secluded holiday home in Australia, offers oceanfront views, a private plunge pool, and a soaking tub you’re going to want to try.
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The 6 Best Gardening Tools for Your Home Garden in 2022

These gardening tools will get you excited to get out in the yard and plant some veggies this 2022. From gloves to weeders and waste bins, we got it covered.
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Make 2022 the Year of Living Like a King in Your Own Italian Castle

For the low, low price of just $18.5 million, you can live like a king in your very own 365-room Tuscan castle. Take a peek inside Italy's Sammezzano Castle, which is now on the market this 2022.
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Why Design Lovers Need to Head to Tulsa in 2022

This 2022, head to Tulsa, Oklahoma, the “Buckle of the Bible Belt” to marvel at its incredibly diverse, welcoming, and amazing architecture. Home to one of the country’s largest collections of original Art Deco buildings, this town is having a renaissance that can’t be ignored.
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10 Best Candles for Men 2022: From Pine-Scented to Pirate-Inspired

If you haven't gotten yourself a candle by now, have you ever really lived? Candles not only freshen your pad, but can surround you in a literal scent scape. Looking for the best scented candles for men? Your search stops here.
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How To Cultivate Mid-century Modern Style in Your Own Home

From Eichler to Eames, from architecture to color palettes, here’s everything you need to know about cultivating the mid-century modern style in your home.
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El Cosmico Campground Offers Unique Shelters for the Vagabond in Us All

A boutique campground in the West Texas desert, El Cosmico isn’t just a place to stay, it’s a chance to escape the everyday. Have you ever wanted to spend the night in a yurt? How about a traditional teepee? A vintage travel trailer? El Cosmico has it all.
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This Legendary Golf Pro’s Colorado Ranch Could Be Yours for $50,000,000

Legendary golfer Greg Norman is selling Seven Lakes Ranch for $50,000,000 and it’s everything a lover of the outdoors could ever want. From a fully operational cattle ranch to multiple lakes, trail, and outbuildings, Seven Lakes Ranch is, sadly, a dream that only a few can afford.
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Live Like a Bond Villain on the World’s Largest Submersible Super Yacht

It's a yacht! It's a submarine! It's actually Migaloo, a vehicle fit for a super spy. This unique seafaring vehicle is the brainchild of Motion Code: Blue, an Austrian company specializing in luxury yacht design.
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Auto-Inspired Home Accessories for the Gearhead in All of Us

From a Ferrari-inspired desk to a chess board made from car parts, these are the best home accessories and pieces of furniture to show off your love for all things auto.
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The 8 Cool Desk Toys for the Kid in All of Us

Add a touch of a style and a whole lot of fun to your work or office space with these seriously cool desk toys. Just don't forget to do your work.
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There’s Nothing to Hide With These Seriously Cool Transparent Home Goods

If you’ve always been curious about the inner workings of your turntable, we’ve got just the thing for you.
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Give Your Pad a Little Pow: 5 Home Decor Items Worth Splurging On

You treat yourself to fancy beard oils or an expensive meal, so why not treat your home to a luxury decor item or two? Check out these manly, homegoods.
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The Best National Park Lodges for High-End Style and Rugged Mountain Charm

If you’re itching to explore one of our country’s amazing national parks, a weekend at one of these retreats would definitely be the perfect spot for you.
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5 Fabrics You Need to Keep Your Home Warm This Winter

From flannel to alpaca, you can add warmth and style to your space with these five fabrics perfect for cold winter nights.
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The Hottest New Airbnb Rental is The Box Hop, a Cabin Made From Shipping Containers

On the outside, The Box Hop offers the rustic, masculine look you expect from a cabin in the woods, but inside is thoughtfully designed making it an ideal place for relaxing, cooking up a tasty meal, and enjoying the natural beauty all around you.
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How to Take Your Home Style Game to the Next Level

Getting to a great home style is hard, but absolutely do-able. These design tips will help you get the refined look you want for your space.
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Disconnect with Tech and Reconnect with Nature at Lost Whiskey Concrete Cabin

Just off the Appalachian Trail, Lost Whiskey Concrete Cabin embraces the art of getting lost in nature while enjoying a glass of bourbon.
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Model Homes are Taken to a Whole New Level with Courtyard House

Finally, someone heard our pleas and designed a model home we actually want to live in. Designed by Auhaus Architecture, Courtyard House is a masterpiece of contemporary modern design with just the slightest gritty, industrial touch to add a sleek, masculine feel to the space.
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Enjoy Your Backyard All Autumn Long With These Easy Patio Upgrades

Don't abandon your patio just yet. These three simple patio upgrades will let you enjoy your backyard all autumn long, no matter the weather.
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7 Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Homes that You Can Rent for Your Next Vacation

Enjoy the splendor of Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic designs without the high price tag of actually buying one. From a tiny house in Wisconsin to sprawling home in Hawaii, each location offers a unique experience while still giving you all those FLW feels.
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We Could All Use an Escape Right Now and This Desert Retreat Has You Covered

The world is extra stressful right now, so treat yourself to a relaxing, eco-vacation in the desert with a stay at this Instagram-famous Airbnb.
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Bookish Good Looks: The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World

Grab a book, get your geek on, and take in the impressive architecture of these unique libraries from around the world.
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Treat Yourself with These Over-the-Top Luxury Products for the Home

These extravagant items for the home may cost as much an average yearly salary but isn’t that the point of splurging?
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How to Cultivate Southwestern Desert Style in Your Own Home

From bright colors to woven fabrics, this style looks to nature for inspiration to create a laid-back, welcoming vibe.
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5 Seriously Stylish Dog Houses to Pamper Your Puppers

Your pup is as swaggerific as you are, so doesn’t he deserve his own stylish bachelor pad? Check out the best dog houses to gift to your good boy, from a zen retreat to a minimalist mansion.
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Revolution Precrafted Has a Lenny Kravitz-Designed Prefab House that Can Be Shipped Right to You

Architecture lovers rejoice! Revolution Precrafted has combined the ease of online shopping with the excitement of owning a home by your favorite designer.
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Ain’t That American: 7 Great Home Decor Brands Based in the U.S.

From the Amish to LA, these brands are making seriously stylish products for the home, right here in the USA.
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How to Cultivate Industrial Style in Your Own Home

Where most design styles stemmed from architects consciously trying to make the perfect chair or the ideal home, industrial came from a way of life.
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How To Cultivate a Minimalist Style in Your Own Home

From the driving principles behind the design to where to shop to get the look for your own home, here's your guide to this sleek, simple style.
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Perfectly Preserved Pappas House Hits the Market

This style, also used in his Mayan Revival homes, was a key influence for the buildings of Meereen on Game of Thrones. And now you can own a piece of architectural history.