Monique Valeris
Home Design Director
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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Latest from Monique Valeris
Designers Say These Home Items Are a Waste of Money
Designers got honest about the mistakes most people make when they buy decor.
Designers Agree: These Things Don’t Belong in a Bedroom
"Clutter is the enemy of a peaceful bedroom," says one designer.
Why Designers Are Obsessed With Tile Drenching
This trend "feels both effortless and grand," according to one interior designer.
I'm a Home Editor, and These 22 Presidents' Day Furniture Deals Are Worth Shopping
Score up to 60% off chic sofas, beds, dining sets, and much more.
70 Chic Living Room Paint Colors Designers Say Won't Go out of Style
Whether you're partial to neutrals or bold hues, any of these designer-approved shades will transform your space.
Designers Say the "Fifth Wall" Is the Most Underrated Design Surface
This often overlooked area offers an "opportunity to introduce texture, color or pattern in unexpected ways," says one designer.
This Nigerian Decor Brand Wants to Inspire You to Live More Boldly
From fringe throw pillows and colorful lounge slippers to brass coasters that double as wine holders, Ifsthetic has it all.
Sabrina Elba Reveals the Beauty Lessons That Shaped Her Skincare Brand, S'Able Labs
“A beauty routine can be a form of self-respect,” she says.
12 Things to Throw out in February, According to Professional Organizers
Get rid of clutter once and for all.
Martha Stewart Wears Makeup to the Gym—Is That OK? A Dermatologist Shares Their Thoughts
Find out whether a full face of makeup is the way to go.
Designers Have Spoken: Here Are the Biggest Wallpaper Trends for 2026
Don't be afraid to go bold this year!
Dakota Johnson Makes the Case for This Divisive Kitchen Design Choice, and We're Torn
This one feature can really make or break the space.