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Collected, Not Cluttered — 10 Lessons From Living Rooms That Get the Balance Just Right

From display ideas to styling rules, interior designers share tricks to make your belongings look curated rather than messily chaotic

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The End of the ‘Statement Sofa’? Why Designers Say Shape Is So Much More Important Than Color in 2026

Bold isn’t always brilliant — “stylish seating is now all about form rather than finish,” says one expert

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10 Important Measurement Rules Designers Say You Really, Really Need to Know for a Better Bedroom Layout

From the length of your curtains to the height of your headboard, every fraction of an inch matters

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What Color Is Indigo? Turns Out There's Some Heated Debate Around This In-Between Shade

Is it purple, blue, or something completely different? Color experts and designers help us define the confusing color, and share how to style it

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8 Japandi Bedrooms I Dream of Sleeping In — Minimalist and Cozy, They've Got to Be the Most Relaxing Spaces

Blending Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian practicality, this aesthetic creates bedrooms that not only look good, but are good for you

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5 Common Entryway Lighting Mistakes Designers Never Fail to Notice — I'll Always Avoid These Now

Good lighting in an entryway is about more than picking a pretty fixture. These are the pitfalls designers want you to watch out for

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"Seeing Red" Doesn't Have to Be a Bad Thing — Here's How Designers Are Decorating With Red in a Way That Still Feels Timeless

The 'Unexpected Red Theory' certainly put this fiery shade in the spotlight, but we're here to prove, when done right, it's here it stay

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Decorating with Brown Used to Feel Dated, But Those Days Are Over — Here's How Designers Recommend Using it

As a naturally-occurring hue, brown can be seamlessly worked into our spaces, but getting the shade, style, and scale right is essential

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What Colors Go With Silver? 5 Room Palettes That Showcase This Metallic in a Modern Way

You might be more team brass than team silver, but with the right color scheme complementing it, this finish can look surprisingly chic, as these real-life spaces go to prove

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What cabinets are best for an outdoor kitchen? 5 designs that are stylish and durable

These outdoor kitchen cabinet designs blend style and function for a seamless alfresco setting

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9 Contemporary Coastal Color Palettes Designers Love Which Make Rooms Feel as Relaxing as a Vacation

Coastal color palettes have come a long way from the world of the classic blue and white nautical stripe, and designers are embracing this look for modern and serene schemes

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5 Things Designers Are Doing With White Marble in Bathrooms Now That Feels So Modern and Beautiful

White marble means opulence, sophistication, and beauty, and it can still be a great choice for any modern bathroom

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8 Ways to Make a Minimalist Home Feel Comfortable — "It Doesn't Have to Mean Stark and Severe"

Minimalism in design can give your mind room to breathe, but many people worry it's something that is inherently uncozy — these designers want to show you that's not the case

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Designers Share the 5 Most Popular Sofa Colors for 2024 (and What Accent Shades to Pair With Them!)

What are the most popular sofa colors for 2024? These five are the designers' favorites

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Designers Pick the Colors That Make You Feel More Comfortable - and How to Use Them

Color is the key to comfort! Here are six shades to cozy up your home, hand-picked by the designers

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5 Ways Interior Designers Used Color This Year That Have Changed Decorating Rules for Good

Designers have been painting with increasingly bold strokes when it comes to their use of color — these spaces have changed how we're decorating with color from here on out

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10 Ways Designers Decorate Modern Walls To Create Homes That Feel Warm and Inviting

These modern wall decor ideas will help you create spaces that feel like home, elevated spaces you can relax and unwind in but that look good, too

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6 calming colors to create an instantly more restful scheme

The calming color schemes design experts say we all should know about to create a tranquil home – and what to avoid

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