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Are You Actually a Minimalist, or Just Overwhelmed? 3 Layout Tweaks Designers Use to Calm a Chaotic Kitchen

A calm kitchen doesn’t have to be minimalist; it needs a layout that works — here's how

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How to Build a Home That Will Stay Cool During a Heatwave — According to an Award-Winning Architect

Beyond just decor, "the most comfortable homes combine orientation, insulation, ventilation, shading, and glazing to minimize heat gain in the first place"

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4 Overstimulating Things You've Designed Into Your Bedroom by Mistake

At the end of the day, our bedrooms should be the most relaxing room in our home

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Stop — Before You Buy Your Next Sofa, Interior Designers Warn These 4 Colors Have Fallen Out of Favor in 2026

It's not that these colors are necessarily 'outdated', but to feel right for 2026 interiors, they require more nuance

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Pack them up or drag it out? When to take down Christmas decorations

While some families box up on Boxing Day, others leave their tree up year round. Although the date may cause disagreement, there’s consensus on how to store decorations

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‘Deadly but unforgettable’: conversation pits make a comeback on and off screen

Sunken lounges were a popular feature in mid-century homes. Now the ‘nest-like’ spaces are featuring in science fiction and offering a solution to tech-reliant living

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Here's Why Your Open Plan Layout Isn't Actually Working — 5 Mistakes You're Probably Making and How to Fix Them

A cohesive floor plan starts with good spatial design, but architectural designers say these common errors often throw off an open concept home

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This 'Lazy' Way of Displaying Art, Conveniently, Also Happens to Be the Best Looking

We all know looking effortless is anything but, so here's how to make leaning art look intentional

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I asked interior designers which home products they always wait to buy on sale – here's what they said

Interior designers never pay full price for these items, and you shouldn't, either

Homes & Gardens

4 Times Designers Say You Should Ditch Curtains — There Are Good Reasons Why Even Luxury Homes Sometimes Have No Window Treatments

Oddly-shaped windows? An attention-worthy view? These are all the instances when designers say to skip window coverings

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I Asked Interior Designers to Share the Best IKEA Products They've Ever Bought — Here's What They Said

IKEA's catalogs are about as long as the iconic pathway through their stores, so save yourself the time, and shop this designer-edit instead

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What Is Compression and Release? The Secret to Frank Lloyd Wright's Architectural Technique That Can Make Homes Feel More Expansive

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3 Interior Designers Reveal the One Thing They Would Change About Their Homes — And Why

Even the experts have something they would do differently next time around! Here’s what to consider for your next project

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Modern vs Contemporary Design — Is There Actually a Difference? Interior Designers Outline These Two Styles

Though the two terms appear to be synonyms with one another, in interior design they refer to quite different styles

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3 Times You Should Never Paint a Room Blue, According to a Designer — "Sometimes, It's Harder to Work Around"

Though widely beloved, blue is not always best when it comes to your walls. Here's when not to choose it for a room

Woman & Home

Is the kitchen triangle still relevant? We asked design experts – and you might be surprised by their responses

Does the kitchen work triangle still work for modern living – or is there a better design layout?

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We Asked 15 Interior Designers for Their Favorite Tips, Tricks, and Trends for Decorating at Christmas

Some are elaborate, some could be easily replicated, but all of them come with an expert tick of approval when it comes to style

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We Know You Want One, But Do You Really *Need* a Kitchen Island? Chances Are You Don't — Here's How to Make the Call

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Are We Falling Out of Love With Waterfall Edges? Design Experts Suggest They're "Overused" and Going Out of Style — Here's Why

For many, waterfall countertops are a 'go-to' design choice in the kitchen, but perhaps that's exactly why they're falling out of favor?

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5 Kitchen Window Mistakes to Avoid, According to an Architect — Some May Seriously Surprise You

Whether it's how you dress your kitchen window, its shape and style, or where you decide to position it, these are the things to avoid at all costs

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Are Kitchen Pass-Through Windows Worthwhile? We Asked Designers for Their Honest Thoughts

Seamlessly connecting your indoor spaces with the outside, are kitchen pass-through windows actually the dream or a dated design gimmick?

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Small Living Room Fireplace Ideas — 11 Ways to Add This Architectural Feature Without Leaving Your Space Feeling Cramped

From layout considerations to style choices and more, just because you don't have a lot of space, doesn't mean you can't have a fireplace

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