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Belfast Zoo welcomes three ‘playful’ young lion brothers

Belfast Zoo is hoping to hold the lions until full maturity, which is four-and-a-half to five years old

The Independent UK

Interior experts say this overused style trick from the 90’s and early 2000’s could be making your bedroom look dated – here’s how to bring it into 2026

Make your bedroom look bigger, without losing style points

Ideal Home

Why everyone is going for pops of butter yellow in their homes this season

Yellow might be a tricky colour to wear clothing-wise, but when it comes to homewares and interiors, you can’t go wrong with buttery hues.

The Independent UK

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8 Ways Kitchen Designers Avoid Tricky Corner Cabinets in Their Design — And How They Make Up for Lost Storage

Discover the clever kitchen layouts and storage solutions the experts use to avoid the dreaded corner cabinet

Livingetc

7 Scandinavian Design Rules That Almost No One Else Follows in Their Homes, but Really Should

An effortless sense of simplicity defines the Scandi aesthetic — but which of the region’s decorating principles really matter? Top interior designers share their view

Livingetc

How to plan the perfect light-filled home – 3 experts share the tricks of the trade to create a home that's light, bright and welcoming

Rethink your decor choices and maximise the natural light

Ideal Home

Curved Outdoor Seating Is the Trend Defining the Coolest Gardens in 2026 — And Suddenly Straight-Lined Patios Feel Wrong

Are you sitting comfortably? This summer, sweeping sofas and sculptural chairs are the trending spots to relax al fresco

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This is the flooring trend design experts say you *need* in your bedroom in 2026 – it's all about 'texture-maxxing'

Indulgent and cocooning, it's one of this year's hottest micro-trends

Ideal Home

5 Colors You Should Never, Ever Paint Your Kitchen — And the Ways Interior Designers 'Solve' Troublesome Shades

When it comes to the colors you should never use in the kitchen, the experts had some pretty strong opinions — and some of them might surprise you

Livingetc

I asked 5 interior designers if bedroom cushions and curtains should match – they all shared the same *very* strong opinion

This is what *not* to do when mixing and matching bedroom fabrics

Ideal Home

4 simple styling tricks to put a stamp on your space

From ambient lighting to shelving and rug rules, pro tips to enhance your decor. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

These Are the Biggest 6 Rug Trends to Know in 2026 — From Tufted Textures to Graphic Prints and Solid Hues

Don’t overlook the decorative power of your floors; the latest rug trends prove they can be a design highlight as well as a functional foundation

Livingetc

7 Curtain Trends That Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — The Looks, Colors, and Finishes to Elevate Your Windows Furnishings This Year

From statement drapery to light-maximizing solutions, designers share the curtain trends that will make your windows 'wow'

Livingetc

I Asked 11 Interior Designers: 'How Do You Style a Coffee Table?' These Are Their Top Tips for an Elegant and Characterful Display

Coffee tables are often the anchor of a living room, so it's important to get the styling right; to help you do just that, this is how to style a coffee table the way an interior designer would

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Designers agree on the 5 best greens for kitchen cabinets, all of which create instantly more uplifting schemes

When it comes to kitchen cabinet colors, most people tend to sway towards green. But which specific green is cooking up a storm amongst homeowners and designers?

AAP

Escaping debt won't be easy in 2023

Many Australians are struggling with debt as the cost of living rises, with many hoping to get on top of their personal finances in the new year.

The Independent UK

Chimpanzee Lizzie celebrates milestone birthday at Belfast Zoo

Lizzie was born at the zoo in 1972.

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