Madisen Swenson
Location
Utah, United States
Expertise
Budget-friendly DIYs, Design Trends, Cleaning And Organizing Tips
- Self-described as "house-proud" Madisen has always prioritized her home, and learned to decorate on a shoestring budget in some of the world's major cities.
- She is a reformed clutter queen, and has developed a set of practices and routines to help keep homes pristine and guest-ready.
- In her newly adopted home of London, England, Madisen is constantly seeking out new opportunities to learn about home design through the ages by exploring the city's museums, mansions, and more.
Experience
When Madisen moved into her first dorm room, she knew she had to find affordable and rule-abiding ways to turn her new space into her own. With the help of her roommate, she won The Best Decorated Dorm Room for the year of 2013. The challenge gave her a new love of renter-friendly DIY and low-to-no-budget décor. Madisen has used her love of design and writing for major home brand e-commerce campaigns and continues to share her passion for accessible interior design on House Digest.
Education
Madisen earned a bachelor's degree in writing, rhetoric, and gender studies at the University of Utah. With both degrees in humanities, she works hard to consider the many complicated and nuanced factors that go into making a home with cultural awareness and respect for all.
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Stories By Madisen Swenson
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If you love how plantation shutters look but aren't as fond of their price tag, don't fret. Installing them yourself--opting for certain changes--can cut costs.
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Gardening is fun, so you may get caught up in how plants look versus how they behave. Avoid growing these near your mailbox to protect you and your mail person.
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If you hate the look of produce bowls cluttering up your kitchen counters, discover a unique storage solution you may not have considered before.
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Few are eager to clean up poop and vomit messes, but having the right products to tackle them makes it all a little less gross. Here are our top five favorites.
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If you have some old board games that you're looking to get rid of, consider upcycling them instead into unique home decor pieces. Here are some ideas.
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Do your walls need a good clean? Choosing the right product for the job is important to avoid affecting the paint. Luckily, that product is in your bathroom.
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If you've noticed your dish rags are looking old and dingy, you might be wondering how to properly clean them. Luckily, this kitchen ingredient can help.
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"Home Town's" Erin Napier is a pro at creating spaces that are warm and subtly stylish, so she's no stranger to this popular 2024 design trend.
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If you are looking for new methods to clean your toilet, this hack might be for you. Try filling your toilet with ice cubes before cleaning for great results.
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Learn why cork flooring is a great option for kitchens. Cork flooring has many qualities that make it ideal to use in a kitchen, including beauty and comfort.
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Bar Keepers Friend has been known to work miracles on all sorts of household messes, but is it safe to use it to restore your water-stained wood?
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It might seem like a fabulous idea, but mixing this popular natural cleaning ingredient with bleach is the sort of mistake you only get to make once.
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Alka-Seltzer can be used to clean many areas around your home, including your floors. We tried this hack for ourselves, and here's what happened.
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House Digest exclusively interviewed interior design expert Bilal Rehman, and he revealed his top choices for trendy kitchen countertops in 2024.
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Hardwood floor is absolutely stunning. However, it's also expensive and hard to maintain. Luckily, there is an alternative look-alike that Pinterest loves.
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Learn how to clean non-stick pans to keep them in good shape. Cleaning non-stick pans the right way prevents scratches and maintains the non-stick coating.
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The lock on your door is a simple yet vital mechanism that keeps your home secure. Discover how the Smart Lock U100 will change your home security forever.
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From March 17-19, The Inspired Home Show in Chicago will put on a display of some of the best houseware products to look out for in 2024. Here are a few.
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The Cape Cod style is a popular aesthetic for kitchens, and HGTV's Jenn Todryk knows the perfect balance needed to accomplish the look. Here's how she does it.
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CleanTok is the perfect resource for the latest, greatest cleaning products, and one powerful foam cleaner has everyone raving.
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If you still have an outdated TV cabinet or armoire that you no longer use, learn how to repurpose it into a useful or decorative item for your home.
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When replacing products with eco-friendly versions, laundry products are an easy swap to make. We tried the Ecoegg, and here's what we thought.
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Tile grout is one of the most annoying surfaces in your home to clean, but this simple detergent trick can save you some major elbow grease.
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Laundry baskets are a household staple, but have you ever thought about other ways to use them? Here are some ways to repurpose your laundry hampers.
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If you've got an old toothbrush with worn-out bristles, don't throw it away. Instead, discover 10 ways to reuse this handy item in the yard and garden.
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Ensuring your vegetable garden will attract plenty of pollinators come springtime is essential for your crop. Get a head start by sowing this hardy herb.
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In 2024, we have a lot of design styles to love. From classic traditional decor to more modern hybrid schemes, these design aesthetics should rule 2024.