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 your sheets usually end up as a tangled, damp mess when you pull them out of the dryer, this genius TikTok sheet drying hack is for you. Here's how to do it!
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Seeing a mouse (or signs of a mouse) in your home is never a fun experience. Used kitty litter can deter mice and drive them out of your house. Here's how.
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Instead of purchasing an outdoor bar cart and putting a dent in your wallet, why not create your own with an affordable desk from IKEA? Here's how.
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You don't need to sacrifice aesthetics in the bathroom just because there's a toilet stool around. Here are some ways to tastefully include a Squatty Potty.
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When renovating a shower, functionality is likely far more important than being on-trend. Find out why Tarek El Moussa loathes this popular shower feature.
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If you have open shelving that you want to close off or just want to give your cabinets a refreshed look, this curtain hack can transform your kitchen.
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Scrubbing the floors on your hands and knees can cause aches and pains in your legs and back. Make this chore more comfortable with a yoga mat. Here's how.
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Don't let your favorite scented candle burn away too quickly. Place your candle in the freezer before burning for a longer-lasting, slower-melting scent.
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Some have claimed the best and easiest way to get rid of odors was to simply put a few lemon peels in a steaming pot of water. But it's too good to be true.
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We all know cleaning is important, but what about cleaning your cleaning tools? Here's why you need to clean your cleaning tools for the kitchen and bathroom.
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If you have a few wine corks lying around, why not put them to use to decorate your home? Learn about how to add a rustic touch with wine corks in your decor.
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Sometimes it's necessary to get creative when designing an open floor plan. Find out how two renowned designers use a sectional sofa in a unique dining area.
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The cosmos has never been more than a few steps away from popular interior design. Here's what the celestial decor trend is and how to get the look.
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Even with the limited space of a studio apartment, you can still create the illusion of your bedroom area being its own separate room by using these tips.
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Much like breakfast is the most important meal of the day, there's also an optimal time to water your houseplants. Here's the best time of day to quench them.
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Forget to save the TikTok cleaning hacks you want to try at home? Luckily, we've rounded up some of the most popular products TikTokers swear by.
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Blood stains are notoriously difficult to remove from upholstery and clothes. However, there's one product you likely already own that easily eliminates them.
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Father's Day is right around the corner, and HomeGoods offers gift ideas for men of all stripes. Find out if they have something for the man in your life.
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Plenty of us dream of having a bathroom that we can truly luxuriate in, enjoying a nightly soak in the tub and taking a brisk shower in the morning.
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Want to add value to your home? Building a granny flat might be a wise choice. These small dwellings can do more than comfortably house aging family members.
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One member of the Fab Five on Queer Eye always has us in awe, and that's Bobby Berk - the person in charge of home construction and design.
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If you find the process of finding a paint color for your home project overwhelming, hiring a color consultant might be helpful and could save you money.
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The "Best in Show" winner of the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been announced, and its mission is just as honorable as its beautiful design.
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'You could have the prettiest room in the world, but if the things behind the walls aren't really functioning right, you could have a huge problem.'
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One of the most tedious parts of painting is taping everything down before getting to work. This file folder hack can eliminate that step completely.
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When you rent, you probably can't make huge changes to the bathroom, but here's how home renters can upgrade their bathroom, according to Emily Henderson.
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HGTV programs are known for odd design decisions that many wouldn't follow in their own homes. However, there's a reason they omit this common wall decoration.