Alexandria Taylor
School
James Madison University
Expertise
DIY, Interior Design, Renovation
- Alexandria loves finding unique art from independent artists to decorate her space and is always on the lookout for a cool DIY to try.
- Her apartment has over 40 houseplants and is always filled with fresh flowers.
- She is currently publishing her first young adult novel.
Experience
Alexandria has been a professional writer since 2016, writing for small businesses, brands, and online magazines, including New Beauty and Cozymeal. She got her start as a blogger, before working as a content writer, writing articles for interior designers and home-building companies. Alexandria joined Static Media in 2022 and writes for House Digest and Glam to share and spread her love of all things home and lifestyle.
Education
Alexandria has a bachelor's in psychology and a minor in creative writing from James Madison University. She completed a novel-writing program through Arizona State University.
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Stories By Alexandria Taylor
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A new year means new trends, and House Digest asked design expert Bilal Rehman about the hottest new kitchen styles for 2024. Here they are.
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In an interview with House Digest, Dear Modern owner and feng shui expert Cliff Tan explained the biggest mistakes that you can make in bathroom design.
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HGTV star Chip Gaines is more involved in construction than design, but he shares his favorite paint shade. Here's how to incorporate it into your own home.
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Joanna Gaines sometimes includes basil stems in her flower arrangements to add a fresh scent. Find out what happened when we tested out this hack for ourselves.
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We all put emphasis on counter and cabinet space when buying a home. Perhaps we recognize the importance for resale value. But which actually matters more?
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Leslie Davis of "Unsellable Houses" knows what sells a home and what doesn't. This feature in your master bath could be driving away potential homebuyers.
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The backsplash you choose for your kitchen contributes to the room. To put a charming spin on a classic, this is what Erin Napier recommends.
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This TikToker's DIY shower faucet makeover looks great but has viewers concerned about its feasibility. Could it really work or is it best avoided?
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A bathroom just off a dining room or kitchen doesn't sound right, yet you may have this set up! If you do, consider taking this advice from HGTV's Hilary Farr.
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Do you have an unused dining room? Homes should function the way that the people who live there need them to, say the stars of "Fixer to Fabulous."
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You've probably seen the viral TikTok telling you to boil your wooden spoons once a month. A deeper look reveals some "cracks" in that routine.
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Interior design has a dark future, in all the best ways. Here's what you need to know about what may just be 2024's biggest design trend.
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Hanging curtains from your windows? There's a right way and a wrong way to do it, as the famous Love It or List It star has explained.
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In order to sell a home quickly and for top dollar, you have to make it attractive to a wide variety of buyers. Your kitchen counters, then, may be a problem.
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IKEA might be great for easily assembled, affordable furniture ... but maybe bed slats just aren't its thing? Perhaps there's more to the story...
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Jason Pietruszka pointed to a material he considers stylish, durable, and resistant to the spills that are pretty much an inevitability in the kitchen.
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Sometimes a project you love can limit the selling price of your home. Here are some examples Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb saw on HGTV's "Unsellable Houses."
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In 2024, there's an 'unexpected' new trend that people have strong feelings about. The closer you look, though, the more convincing it is.
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When updating a home, you don't have to sacrifice character for a more modern design. HGTV's Joanna Gaines shows how you can highlight original features.
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Nothing beats beautiful, custom home decor to show your love for your family on Valentine's Day. Create your own wooden love letters with this DIY.
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You've heard of being catfished on dates, but it can also happen in real estate. HGTV has a prime example of what it means to be catfished by a potential home.
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You may have seen the hack for using an IKEA PAX system to stack your washer and dryer. But, is it really safe? We reveal if you can make this hack work.
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Certain rooms are better to renovate than others for maximizing a home's value. Jenn Todryk of "No Demo Reno" identifies two rooms you should put money into.
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You don't have to spend a fortune to make your bathroom look high-end and luxurious. Ikea's new mirrors are perfect for elevating the space for less.
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If you love HGTV's "Home Town Takeover," boost your curb appeal with this Marrs-approved front door swap that turns houses into charming old-world homes.
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Running out of storage space? HGTV star Jenn Todryk shows how you can use a ladder to make your closet more functional by using all of the available space.
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Are your curtains making your living space less appealing? Leslie Davis' work with an "Unsellable Houses" client revealed a common drapery mistake.