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This Is the Rug-to-Coffee Table Ratio You'll Always Subconsciously Notice in the Most Expensive-Looking Homes

Designers agree that the size of your rug and coffee table is essential to a well-designed space

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4 Kitchen Colors That Could Devalue Your Home – and the More Timeless Shades Designers Recommend Instead

It's a simple swap that can make your home sell quicker

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These Are the 6 Popular Paint Colors Designers Say People Fall Out of Love With Fast in Their Homes — From Rich Reds to Cool Neutrals

You may want to think twice before painting a room one of these trending (but often longevity-lacking) colors

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This Is the Little-Known Secret Designers Use to Pick Paint Colors That Work With the Light – Why You Need to Always Consider the 10 AM vs 10 PM Palette

Here's how designers shift between light and dark color palettes in keeping with how and when rooms are used

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The 4 Paint Colors Making Homes Look Dated in 2026 – and the Modern Alternatives to Try

These paint colors are falling out of style in 2026, with designers turning to fresher, more timeless shades that feel more modern and elevated

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Designers Are Ditching These 5 Front Door Colors in 2026 in Favor of These More Timeless Alternatives

From navy blue to predictable neutrals, here's why designers are replacing these once-popular front door colors

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My Friends Thought I Was Mad for Keeping My Grandmother’s Vintage Wicker Garden Furniture – But Now It’s the Most On-Trend Detail on My Patio (and Designers Agree)

Wicker (in both its vintage and modern forms) is the material of the season, adding undeniable character and heritage charm to outdoor spaces

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Finally, Quiet Luxury Has Had the Characterful Update It Needed – Meet The 'Found Luxury' Trend That's 'More About How People Actually Live'

Say goodbye to quiet luxury in 2026. 'Found Luxury' is the more meaningful replacement that focuses on collection rather than careful curation

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How Designers Are Decorating With Nostalgic '70s-Inspired Colors in a Way That Feels Modern and Fresh, Not Dated

Here's how designers are bringing the warming and earthy shades of the '70s into their projects this year

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5 Vintage Decorating Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Look Stuck in the Past – And How Designers Stop the Time Capsule Effect

Avoid these five easy-to-make mistakes for a home that feels 'collected over time rather than recreated from a single moment in history'

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3 Design Trends From 2016 I Swore I'd Retire for Good – And Now I'm So Ready to See Back in Rotation

We rolled our eyes, we moved on – and now, a decade later, I'm circling back (with designer validation, of course)

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Your Grandmother’s Lace Drapes Are Back – Here’s How Designers Are Making This Once-Dated Dainty Detail Chic for 2026

Suddenly, lace is looking fresher than ever before. This fabric is just what you need to make your interiors feel both trendy and timeless in 2026

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'Stop Treating Your Kitchen Countertop Like an Overrun Coffee Table' – Here’s How Designers Balance Adding Character Without Adding Clutter

Countertops can be the perfect place to add some decor to your kitchen, but there's a fine line between character and clutter, and here designers explain how to toe it right

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7 Colors Designers Say You Should Bring Into Your Home to Make It Feel Fresher for 2026

From airy sky blues to uplifting lilacs, these are the colors to bring freshness to your home post-holidays

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10 Colors to Use Instead of Plain White, According to Interior Designers Who Want Your Home to Look More Interesting

Bored with decorating with white paint? These are the more exciting alternatives to try, from smoky green to pale blue

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I've Been Inspired by This IKEA Hack to Put a Medicine Cabinet in My Living Room — It Makes So Much for Hosting Once You've Seen It

Who says medicine cabinets are just for bathrooms? Here's how designers make it a functional and stylish addition to living spaces

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If You Are Sick of Red and Green at Christmas, Here Are the 5 Unexpected Holiday Colors Designers Are Using to Break Away from Tradition This Year

From icy blues to a pop of pink, these are the non-traditional hues designers are decorating with this festive season

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I Never Thought I Would See This Tacky Christmas Trend Make a Comeback, But Decades Later, We Are All Loving the Shimmering Charm of Tinsel – Here’s How Designers Say to Use It in 2025

With nostalgic Christmas interiors at the forefront of this year's holiday trends, tinsel decor is ready to reclaim its spot in our homes

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Designers’ Favorite Holiday Hosting Traditions – 7 Stylish and Sentimental Ideas for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year

Interior designers share their favorite hosting traditions for the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Christmas

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No One Decorates for the Holidays Quite Like the March Family – Here’s Why the Charming ‘Little Women’ Christmas Aesthetic Continues to Inspire Interiors Today

It's warm, nostalgic, and timelessly appealing. The 'Little Women' Christmas aesthetic ensures a characterful holiday display in your home

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If You Are Looking for a More Interesting Alternative to White Paint, This Is the Subtle Benjamin Moore Shade Designers Always Recommend

Explore designers' favorite ways to decorate with Benjamin Moore's Classic Gray, from kitchen cabinets to bedroom walls

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4 Countertop Materials to Avoid in a Bathroom and What to Use Instead in Your Next Renovation

According to the experts, there are a few materials that could make your bathroom look dated in no time if they're not taken care of properly, and here's why you should avoid them

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5 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang Art in Your Home — Unless You Want It to Look Awkward, Instead of Awe-Inspiring

Proper placement gives balance to a space and makes a room feel more intentional. Here's what not to do

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'They Carry a Sense of History and Artistry That Connects Generations' – Why a Vintage Persian Rug Is Enduringly Powerful and Every Home Should Have at Least One

Persian rugs are timelessly elegant, and here's why interior designers will always choose this historical flooring to add style and charm to any room

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‘Keep the Look Tailored and Welcoming’ – 5 Things Interior Designers Quietly Strip from Living Rooms in November to Prepare for Hosting Season

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