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Long Island's Winfield Mansion, the set of Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" video, was recently damaged by a fire that took 150 firefighters more than 2.5 hours to put out. Built by the Woolworth family and rumored to be haunted, locals say the blaze might have something to do with the ghost of the builder's second daughter, who took her own life at the estate in 1917.

After you've picked out the architecture (or are working with what you've been stuck with) and after you've chosen the major furnishings and the paint colors, there's the other thing that can make a room sing: skillful styling. This year, make each room pop like never before with these potent styling tricks for stand-out spaces!

Name: Sofia
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts

I bought my house about a year ago, on my own. It's a 1910 New England colonial, which had been rented out for decades. Because of this, the previous owners had neglected to paint over the original wood trim, mess with the steam heat, or do any renovations whatsoever (including the decision not to put something as frivolous as a sink in the main room of the kitchen!).

You love these trends on your body so why not try them in your decor? Your home is just another opportunity to express your style and point of view so don't shy away from gleaning inspiration anywhere you can, especially from your own closet. Start here.

Name: Jeremy and Kim Kasten
Location: South Pasadena, California
Size: 1,300 square feet
Years lived in: 2.5 years; Rented

My dear friend Jeremy Kasten had his previous loft featured on Apartment Therapy almost six years ago. It was a stunningly sexy apartment in the Eastern Columbia building in Downtown Los Angeles. Two and a half years ago, with a baby on the way, he and his lovely wife Kim were forced to find something bigger for their growing family. They found an apartment in South Pasadena big enough and period appropriate for their deco furniture — a high priority. Their new home is just as stylish, but arguably warmer and with a touch of femininity to balance things out. “The Eastern Columbia felt like being in the back room of a 1930s high-end speakeasy, and our apartment now feels like a proper 1930s cozy home.”

According to Re/Code, the sale of design flash sale site Fab to manufacturing company PCH International is almost complete. It was reported in November that Fab's going rate was $7 million in cash and $8 million in stock. Both cofounders have since moved on to other projects, Hem and Bazar.

Q: Where can I find a couch in a great print? Do you need to be an interior designer to have access to great custom fabrics? I love the blue couches in Chloe Sevigny's apartment, featured in House and Garden several years ago, but it seems nearly impossible to find such a fun print. Ideas?

Is there anything better, on a cold day, than curling up on the couch with some hot tea in a cozy room, surrounded by books? If you're feeling a little chilly, you can live vicariously through (and get inspired by) these 10 super-cozy library spaces.

Kim's Small Space in Paris

You never forget your first time, especially in a new home. On our minds lately are all the first-time things you get to do when you've finally (finally) arrived in a new space. Want to hear some of our favorites?

RadioShack filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday. The company, founded nearly a century ago, plans to sell 1,500 to 2,400 stores to its largest shareholder, investment firm Standard General, and has filed a motion to proceed with closing the remainder of its 4,000 US stores.