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Krupa Patel

Krupa Patel is the founder and editor-in-chief of Elegant & Driven — a journal for living beautifully and building boldly. Designer, author, certified health coach, and investor writing about elegant living, intentional design, and financial freedom.
110 Articles

Statement Lighting: Chandeliers and Pendants That Anchor a Room

Walk into a room you love and your eye goes up. Before…

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Linen, Wool, and Boucle: A Fabric Primer for Every Room

Every beautiful room has a fabric story, and it usually starts long…

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Brass Is Back: Warm Metal Accents for an Elegant Living Room

Chrome had its decade, and it was a cold one. The metal…

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The Coffee Table Book Stack: Styling Rules From a Collector

Every beautiful living room has one small landscape at its center: the…

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Jewel Tones at Home: Emerald, Sapphire, and Burgundy Decor That Never Dates

Some rooms whisper. Others hold a note a little longer, the way…

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Building a Second Income Stream: Dividends and Beyond

There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over a house…

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Tailoring Is the Real Luxury: Alterations Worth Every Penny

There is a moment in every good tailor shop that feels a…

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Walking After Meals: The Simplest Health Habit With Real Science

There is a particular kind of tired that arrives about twenty minutes…

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Velvet in Small Spaces: High-Rise Tricks for Maximum Drama

A small room does not need less personality. It needs fewer, better…

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