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5 Types of Lighting Designers Would Never Use —They're Harsh and Unflattering and Here's Why

For the most welcoming, beautiful home, lighting is key. These are the designs the experts say to avoid at all costs

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The Best Way to Make Your Kitchen's Awkward Corners Work? This Open Idea Can Stop Your Cabinetry From Feeling "Heavy and Boxed In"

Could this be the latest trend in kitchen design? This sleek and seamless feature has its advantages, according to the experts

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I'm Seeing Sofas With Contrast Piping Everywhere Right Now and It Feels Like the Minimalist's Way to Play with 'Pattern'

Piped sofas create an elegant border that makes your sofa look seriously high-end. Here's where to shop the look

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10 Ways to Use Architectural Moldings That’ll Make Even a Characterless Home Suddenly Feel Storied and Full of Charm

Architectural moldings are so much more than just a detail — they add a sense of classic charm to even the most contemporary spaces

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Modernist and Brutalist Influences Converge in This Industrial London Apartment Designed for a Well-Traveled Collector

Set in a former factory, this duplex had no internal walls, stairs, or style – until a highly skilled designer got her hands on it and worked her magic

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Side, Back, or Front — What’s the Best Position For Sleep? Experts Put the Debate to Rest Once and for All

This might be your wake-up call to change positions and sleep the right way, let's find out...

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5 Design Tricks for Autumn Gardens to Make Sure They Look Amazing, Even When Your Best Planting Dies Back

One of the best design tricks for autumn gardens is learning how to extend the flowering season by choosing the right plants

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IKEA Just Dropped a Collection Designed for Diwali — It's a Colorful, Hand-Crafted Celebration of Culture

We’ve picked out the most charming, eye-catching products that deserve a spot on your wishlist this festive season

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Could You Sleep in a Red Bedroom? How Every Design Psychologist's Worst Nightmare Became the New Cool Color Scheme in Interior Design

Because nothing signals a sharp design eye quite like a daring color palette

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It Caught Me by Surprise, but Lace Might Just Be the Material Trend for Modern Interiors That Brings the 'Soul' Homes Need Right Now

In a world that's getting increasingly faster, in our homes, we're turning to techniques that feel slower, hand-crafted, and more human

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Should Curtains Cover Radiators? The Dilemma of Floor-Length Curtains vs Blocking Your Room's Heat Source, Solved

If you've opted for beautiful, long curtains, you might be fighting against your home's thermal efficiency, say the experts

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This New Bathroom Storage From Habitat Fits Around Your Existing Pedestal Sink, but Will Make It Look 100 Times More Expensive

Affordable, stylish, and practically no installation required, this clever bathroom cabinet is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your small bathroom

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Two Minutes Into Victoria Beckham's Netflix Documentary and the First Thing I Spot in Her Kitchen Is Her Amazing Countertops — But What Are They?

The new Netflix documentary offers a good look around some of the Beckhams' property portfolio, but it's this kitchen detail that captured my attention

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The 90s Design Revival Has Brought Back the Nostalgic 'Big Pattern' Sofa — But in a Way that Works Much Better this Time Around

Get ready for bold color combinations, wide stripes, maximalist florals and even a dash of animal print

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This Dulwich Home Takes Inspiration From Ritual, Not Trends — Including an Outdoor Balcony Bathroom That's a "Daily Luxury" and Elevates Everyday Routine

What happens when an architect designs his own home? Lots of natural materials, curving forms, and an outdoor bath. That's what happens

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9 Christmas Plants That Make Great Gifts (and When to Start Growing Them Yourself in Time for the Festive Season)

The festive season is thawing, and I'm already looking for themed foliage to wrap up for my fellow green-thumbed loved ones. Here are the best and the prettiest

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Frieze London Is Coming, but Forget the Art for Just a Moment — This Is Where Top Gallerists Will Be Eating, Drinking, and Unwinding Next Week

As the Frieze fairs return, alongside PAD London, to the British capital, we have asked our favorite art insiders to spill the beans on the addresses not to miss

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You'll Never Guess Where This Charming Bobbin Wardrobe Is From (Hint: It Might Look Like Soho Home, but It's Not — And Costs Less Than £300)

Looking for stylish homeware that's kind to your wallet? Start here

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Wait, What Type of Cookware Material Is Actually Best? I Asked Chefs, so That You Can Invest in Your Kitchen Essentials Confidently

If it's good enough for decorated culinarians, it's good enough for me...

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Roger Vivier's Just-Unveiled Mansion Is the 'Transitional Style' Masterpiece You Need to See — It Shows How Heritage, Mid-Century, and Contemporary Decor Can Coexist

Developed in collaboration with model, designer, and perfumer Inès de La Fressange and creative director Gherardo Felloni, Maison Vivier, the brand's new HQ and archive, delivers a time-traveling immersion in Parisian savoir-faire

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The 13 Types of Wall Paneling That Interior Designers Are Using in Their Projects Right Now, Ranked in Order of Style

From classic tongue and groove to contemporary slatted paneling, here's all you need to know about the most stylish types of wall paneling

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IKEA's Christmas Collection With Designer Evelina Kroon Is the Whimsical, Wonderful, Modern Festive Drop of My Dreams — Here's What's Already in My Cart

Modern patterns, colorblocked designs, and affordable prices? We're ahead of schedule, but I'm already feeling the Christmas spirit

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Forget the Working Triangle, This 'Zoned' Approach Might Be the Best Way to Lay Out a Kitchen for a High-Functioning Space

For an easy-going and seamless kitchen design, here's how you can divide your space

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Forget Bare and Bleak —This Is How Designers Do 'Cozy Minimalism' in 2025 and It's Anything but Boring

Who said minimalist spaces were void of warmth? This fall, they're loaded with coziness, character, and charisma. Discover how designers do cozy minimalism in 2025.

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I’m a Home Wellness Writer, and This Is My Sleep Coach-Approved Wind Down Routine for Improved Rest

Before you settle into your bed for the night, imbibe these five practices into your pre-sleep routine for a smooth transition into rest mode

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