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Melanie Yates

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Covers:  gardening, home renovations, home tours

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Melanie Yates is the senior digital editor of House Beautiful.

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The surprising psychology behind why you're drawn to antique decor and old places Original

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By Melanie Yates Verified
| House Beautiful (UK) Verified
For some of us, a Saturday trip to the antiques market or a visit to a quirky independent coffee shop is more than just a weekend ritual – it's essential to our wellbeing. There's something deeply reassuring about the fact that these places still exist, even as so many others have come and gone.
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The Real Reason You’re Drawn to Antique Decor and Old Places, According to Psychologists Original

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By Melanie Yates Verified
| House Beautiful Verified
There are those of us for whom a Saturday at the flea market or a visit to the quirky, independently owned coffee shop is simply essential to our well-being. We inexplicably feel at home in these spaces and are reassured that they still exist when so many other mainstays have come and gone.
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The 'kitchen work triangle' is officially out — here's what to do instead Original

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By Melanie Yates Verified, Maddy Ando
| House Beautiful (UK) Verified
A well-designed kitchen hinges on smart systems that help minimise mealtime mayhem. For decades, the trusted go-to has been the layout known as the 'kitchen work triangle': a design classic that puts function front and centre. This set up connects the sink, hob and fridge – the core elements of any kitchen – in a triangle that supports the natural flow of everyday cooking. When paired with generous counter space between at least two points, it creates a smooth, efficient prep zone.
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