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Not Your Average Kitchen Storage — These Cabinet 'Steps' Make Your Adjustable Shelves Look Like an Intentional Design Choice

Steps, 'teeth', zig-zags — no matter the name, this tiny detail is what helps make adjustable shelving feel way more design-y

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Forget Traditional Downspouts — Rain Chains Turn Downpours Into a Design Moment, While Also Conveniently Watering Your Garden

These Japanese-inspired 'chain-gutters' transform a rainy day in your garden into a sensory experience

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IKEA's Tiered Bamboo Basket Mimics a Dedicated Produce Drawer, but Without Having to Sacrifice So Much Space — Plus, It Looks Good

Specialized storage for your fruits and vegetables helps them stay fresher for longer — and often looks better, too

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This Designer Created Her Own Color System That Considers Your "Aesthetic Narrative" and How Colors Shift Three-Dimensionally

"The method of working with color at the intersection of physics, psychology, art, and narrative," she explains

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Okay, These Are the Best Outdoor Planters to Buy Right Now — They're Sculptural Pieces That Give Greenery a Proper Stage

Before anything blooms, the right planter is already shaping the garden, adding height, texture, color, and giving greenery a more intentional place to belong

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The Japanese Art of Fukinsei Only Calls for a Tiny Tweak in Your Home Styling, but the Impact Is Huge

It uses asymmetry to make an overly equipoised space look so much more interesting

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Should Kitchen Cabinets Match Your Wall Colors? There's a New Answer for 2026, According to Designers

Kitchen cabinets and walls don't need to match, but they should still feel connected, experts say

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This New Sofa Bed Is John Lewis' Take on an Internet-Famous Style That's Versatile and Comfy

With channeled upholstery, pillowy cushioning, and a genius modular design, we're convinced that this sofa is set to be a bestseller

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Similar Color Tones vs High-Contrast Palettes — Which Way of Decorating Actually Makes Your Home Feel More Expensive?

Interior designers debate whether a calm and collected look or a sophisticated yet dramatic scheme heightens the sense of luxury

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Le Creuset Just Added Two New Pieces to Its Lusted-After BBQ Collection (Which Work in Pizza Ovens, too)

Summer is for cooking outside, and now there are so many more possibilities

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The New Rules of Outdoor Design — 9 Landscape Designers Define the Non-Negotiables for Outdoor Spaces in 2026

Discover the elements currently defining the best and most beautiful contemporary gardens and landscapes

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3 Outdated Bedroom Trends to Avoid in 2026 for Spaces That Feel "More Elegant, Effortless, and Livable," Says This Designer

It's about promoting 'comfort and atmosphere over decorative excess' this designer says

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Where to Place Aloe Vera in the Home for Good Energy — 4 Spots That Make Its Infamous 'Spiky' Energy Work in Your Favor

With this particular plant, proper placement is crucial to prevent bad energy

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9 Things You Find in Scandinavian Homes That Make Them Feel More Peaceful Than Houses Anywhere Else in the World

Dreaming of a serene, Scandi-style space? Designers share the secrets behind the calming aesthetic that continues to captivate homeowners

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Habitat's Folding Garden Side Table Will Make Even the Tiniest Outdoor Space Hosting Ready in Seconds, in Style

This easy-to-assemble side table not only has a near-perfect rating, but it's super affordable, too

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How to Make Your Home Feel Calmer — 6 Designer-Approved Tricks to Dial Down the Chaos and Create a More Restorative Space

As modern life grows louder and more chaotic, our homes have never mattered more. Follow these designer tricks to turn yours into the calming and serene haven you crave

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3 Outdoor Lighting Choices That Are Making Your Garden Feel Tacky and Cheap

These outdated lighting styles will drag your garden down this summer, say the experts

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Is the 60-30-10 Rule Outdated? Here's How Rebellious Designers Break the Color Rule to Create More Sophisticated Rooms

From instinctive design to a tonal approach and drenching, experts reveal the alternatives to the tried-and-trusted formula — with fabulous results

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This 120-Year-Old Villa's Modern Color Palette Works Wonders — "We Let the House Speak to Us, and That’s What Made It Come to Life"

Logical and creative thinking came together on this Berlin project for a home full of smart and bold design

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The Best Indoor Planters to Buy This Year — What to Shop So You Can Nurture Your Green Thumb Without Losing Style Points

From minimalist to maximalist and the in-between, these 15 plant pots are just too good to pass up on

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Got a Stash of Sample Pots to Hand? 4 Genius Details You Can Create With Small Amounts of Paint That Will Totally Transform a Room

You don’t need liters and liters of emulsion to completely change the feel of a room — just the right idea

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At This Art-Led Hotel Just Outside Nice, Mediterranean Warmth Balances Modern Minimalism for a Stay That Feels Like a Retreat From the World

Unique art, exquisite design, beautiful food, and stunning landscapes all come together to create an inspiring stay at Toile Blanche

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I Tested Ooni’s Newest Pizza Oven That You Don’t Need an Outdoor Space For — the Volt 2 Is a Game Changer and Fits Neatly on Your Kitchen Countertop

Ooni's Volt 2 electric indoor pizza oven is compact, stylish, and doesn't rely on the weather being nice to get cooking

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12 IKEA Storage Buys That'll Make It Feel Like You've Got a Much, Much Bigger Bathroom

These IKEA finds will transform your bathroom storage, so your toothbrush never has to lie next to your makeup brush again

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3 Colors That Just Work Brilliantly for Outdoor Kitchens, and Go Beyond Basic Timber Finishes

Take your outdoor kitchen to the next level this summer and opt for one of these expert-approved shades

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