Kara Thompson
About me:
Kara Thompson is a Denver-based journalist with over five years of experience writing lifestyle content. She has written for a variety of publications, including townandcountrymag.com, elledecor.com, goodhousekeeping.com, and Parents, where she covered all things home, food, fashion, travel, and holidays. During her time on staff at Parents, Kara launched her own home decor and organization column named Save My Space. In 2022, she left her full-time job as an editor and started her own writing, editing, and social media firm, Kara Thompson and Co.
Tennis, New York City, bourbon cocktails, and her sister's German Shepherd are a few of her favorite things.
About my home/style:
Having lived in California, Oregon, New York, and Colorado, Kara has picked up on many different interior design trends and styles. She has also had to conform her style to different living situations—a ranch-style home, midtown high-rise condo, and a cozy carriage house. Her mom has always been obsessed with all things interiors, so Kara grew up with an appreciation for timeless design and a keen eye. She gravitates toward classic, neutral design and finds herself frequently bouncing decor ideas off of her mom and sister. Because Kara moved every year since graduating college, she also knows a thing or two about home organization (she might even be a little bit like Monica from Friends when it comes to cleanliness).
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Kitchen organizing hacks even the messiest roommates will love
See our top kitchen organizing hacks to clean up your space. Find easy ideas for decluttering, cabinet organization and more.
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Genius studio apartment ideas for even the tiniest places
Start decorating, bb
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Don't stress, here's how to clean your whole house
Keep on top of chores with our easy cleaning schedule for the whole house
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The house cleaning checklist you need for your best (and cleanest) home yet
This house cleaning checklist will make sure you tick off all of your daily, weekly, and monthly chores with ease
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Follow this daily cleaning checklist to keep your space sparkling
This daily cleaning checklist will help you stay on top of chores and prevent messes from piling up. Tick these boxes for a clean home with less effort
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How to clean your way-too-tiny apartment balcony and make it usable again
We spoke with experts to find out how to clean an apartment balcony, how often to clean one, and why it's important to keep your balcony clean. Here is their advice and a few extra tips
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The only kitchen cleaning checklist you need for a spotless space
This kitchen cleaning checklist will ensure you get your entire cooking space tidy. A clean room is ideal for making meals and entertaining, so here are the chores to keep in mind
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How to organize a dorm room — no matter how tiny
Here is exactly how to organize a dorm room, no matter how small your space is, with tips from an expert
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How to deep clean an apartment and keep it looking fresh
Here is how to deep clean an apartment, according to a professional cleaner. You'll have your tidiest, most peaceful living space yet
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9 stylish WFH essentials for a happy and hyper-focused setup
Whether you WFH full-time or have a hybrid setup, tick these home office essentials off your to-do list to embrace your most productive era yet
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How to spruce up your rental outdoor space for summer
Sad-looking patios and rentals often go hand in hand. Here's how to make your outdoor living space way more inviting
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16 organizational products under $50
We've spotted 16 nifty organizational products that come in on budget and that might actually help us get it together once and for all
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5 colors you should skip using in a small apartment, according to a designer
An interior designer tells us which five colors to avoid painting a tiny apartment and how to incorporate those out-of-bounds hues instead and avoid small apartment color mistakes
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Sick of winter? Bring these spring colors into your home now
These spring home color trends are the best remedy for a long, chilly winter. Here's how to incorporate these hues into your home
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Here's how to design a tiny li'l apartment on a budget
Here is how to decorate your apartment with a low budget, according to an expert
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6 things you should never store in bathroom cabinets (and where to put them instead)
Ever wondered what you should store under a bathroom sink and what you should not? I asked a professional organizer for her top tips
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6 products renters swear by for an organized space
These organization products for rentals are ideal for keeping apartments and homes tidy and clean. Here is why professionals and renters swear by them
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10 apartment bedroom ideas that are perfect for small spaces
Max out your cozy apartment space with tiny bedroom updates that put dreamy flair into your layout
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6 small space decorating ideas we’re copying
Be inspired by these small spaces that make a big impact with a few savvy decor details. Featuring tiny nooks and compact kitchens, these small rooms are super stylish
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9 must-have multifunctional furniture pieces for small spaces
Choosing stylish, multifunctional furniture is the best way to elevate a small space and make it work for you, on every level
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12 sustainable decor buys for apartments that need a homey touch
Pretty, functional, and with a ton of eco-cred to help you create the sustainable apartment of dreams
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9 clever picks that will bring the vibe of a garden into your home
Green thumb or not, creating a small indoor garden is super easy to do and sure to brighten up your space
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10 small dining nooks that prove you don’t need much space for a big impact
You'll be surprised at how easy it is to carve out the perfect little dining nook in a small space
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Apartment decorating mistakes you're making and how to fix them
Dodge these design dilemmas
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