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Kelly Dawson

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Take a look at my portfolio on kellymdawson.com and my consulting agency atthecrosswalk.com.

My writing has been published in nearly every major publication in America, most notably as a longtime contributor to Architectural Digest, Dwell, and Real Simple. My work has also appeared in The New York Times, Cup of Jo, Travel and Leisure, AFAR, Vox, and McSweeney's, among others. I’ve been the five-time guest editor for Refinery29's “Voices of Disability” series and Good Housekeeping's first-ever a…

Kelly Dawson’s Journalist Portfolio

Furniture Flippers Will Take That Dresser You’re Done With, Thank You

Furniture Flippers Will Take That Dresser You’re Done With, Thank You

In July 2019, Elle Woodworth was raising three children with her husband in Fort Myers, Fla. when she had an …

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This Big Island Home Was Once Three Houses in One-Now It's a Study in Restraint

This Big Island Home Was Once Three Houses in One-Now It's a Study in Restraint

Architect Brandon Jorgensen took on a midcentury house built by three surfer brothers, stripping away ad hoc …

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

Zillow spotlights some of the best Los Angeles neighborhoods to live in for affordability, home value, lifest…

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Before & After: Shifting the Stairs Upgraded the View and the Vibe in This Sunken Den

Before & After: Shifting the Stairs Upgraded the View and the Vibe in This Sunken Den

Design firm Steppe set out to make the sunken office-slash-den in this Greenwich, Connecticut home feel cohes…

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From French Polynesia to Paris, These 11 Hotels Around the World Are Getting Accessibility Right

From French Polynesia to Paris, These 11 Hotels Around the World Are Getting Accessibility Right

The hotels on this list are as thoughtful about accessibility as they are about design, going beyond complian…

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I Cracked the Code on Making My 800-Square-Foot Home Feel Double the Size

I Cracked the Code on Making My 800-Square-Foot Home Feel Double the Size

Design writer Kelly Dawson, who lives in an 800-square-foot Los Angeles home, reveals the decorating hacks sh…

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A $400 DIY Created an Unexpected Hallway Moment from a Dysfunctional Closet

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By Kelly Dawson
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Apartment Therapy and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. ABOUT THIS BEFORE & AFTER Your home's closets are, first and foremost, supposed to be functional. But these small storage spaces are a great place to add a little style and personality to your home, too. See: this redo from Mariam Kipiani of Kipiani Designs. Mariam had a complicated yet common storage problem: a closet that couldn't quite contain much of anything.
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A $400 DIY Created an Unexpected Hallway Moment from a Dysfunctional Closet

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By Kelly Dawson
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Kelly Dawson Kelly Dawson Kelly Dawson is a writer, editor, and media consultant. Her writing has appeared in almost every major American design publication, most notably as a longtime contributor to Architectural Digest and Dwell, and she's also been published in places like The New York Times, AFAR,…read more published now Add Us See more Apartment Therapy stories when you search on Google. We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission.
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3 Golden Rules for Refreshing Dated Oak Cabinets (No Paint Required)

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Credit: trekandshoot/Shutterstock Apartment Therapy and AOL may earn commission from links in this article. If you’re looking to refresh your kitchen, there’s one common piece of advice you’ll read over and over again: Paint your cabinets.
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