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These Trends, Straight From Milan Design Week 2026, Might Just Set the Tone for Interior Design for Years to Come

Our editors have been roaming the streets of Milan (and the halls of Salone) to find the innovations in design that speak to style now, and for the future. These are their takeaways

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"I Want My Home to Feel Subtly Expensive" — These Are the Quiet Upgrades I'd Recommend as a Stylist

It’s not about buying more, it’s about making smarter swaps. These subtle upgrades focus on light, materials, and texture to quietly make your home feel more elevated

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Umm, Okay — This Small-Space IKEA Hack Can Make a Desk or Dining Table Magically Appear (and Quickly Disappear)

Who thought IKEA's BILLY system could get any better? This is the new combination you need to know

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These Highly-Rated Outdoor 'Solar Tables' Are So, So Clever — They're Woven From Wicker, Weather-Resistant, and "Cast the Coolest Shadows"

Keep the lights on and clutter under control with these clever solar-powered outdoor tables

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Is 'Hairy' Furniture the Hot New Trend or Totally Heinous? Please, Settle Our Design Debate

Love to hate it or hate to love it, this decorating style is definitely stirring up some mixed feelings

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That 'New Home Smell' Isn't a Good Thing — This Wellness-Inspired Designer Explains Why Choosing Antiques Is Good for You

WELL-accredited designer Lisa Sternfeld explains furniture 'off-gassing' and how heritage is at the heart of home wellness

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Modular Garden Sofas Are the Secret to a More Functional Outdoor Space —These Are My Favorites This Year, as Someone Who Styles Spaces for a Living

If you want your outdoor space to feel more relaxed and actually work for how you live, these are the pieces I always suggest for easy, flexible styling — which, of course, also look great

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Everything We Love From Milan Design Week, As It Happens — This is Your Ultimate Livingetc-Curated Guide to What We're Obsessed With

We're on the ground in the design capital, taking in the launches, installations, and showrooms — and reporting on our favorites as they happen

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"Every Aspect of This Home is Joyful" — The Historic London Townhouse Is the Final Project From This Creative Duo, and a Masterclass in Layering Color

Scott Maddux’s final project as a design double act with creative partner Jo leGleud is a soaring success, filled with color that lifts the spirits

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5 Things People Always Ask Me to Find as a Stylist for Design Lab by Livingetc — From Statement Lighting to Sculptural Side Tables

As a stylist at Design Lab by Livingetc, these are the design-led pieces clients request time and time again to instantly elevate their homes.

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IKEA Is Having a Rare Sale on Outdoor Furniture Right Now — There Are Sun Loungers, Modular Sofas, and Armchairs on Discount

With prices so reasonable, the retailer rarely goes on sale, so now is the time to bag a bargain before summer hits

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12 of the Most Stylish Yet Reasonably Priced Luggage Buys for an Effortlessly Chic Look — A Travel Editor's 2026 Hit List

Trust us to point you in the right direction for a packing experience that doesn't go unobserved

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This Clever 'Shape-Shifting' Outdoor Sofa Set Is Essentially Three for the Price of One — Make It Into Sun Loungers, a Corner Sofa, or Bench Seat

If I had to choose just one new item to add to my garden this season, it would be this

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IKEA's New Design-y Table Lamp Doubles Up as a Bluetooth Speaker — It's Colorful, Connects to Spotify, and Costs Way Less Than Others on the Market

Part of the Tekla Evelina Severin collaboration, this £80 speaker-lamp is worth snapping up (and soon)

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What Does the Color of Your Front Door Say About You? Here's the Psychology Behind Four Popular Paint Colors

It's about setting intention and creating a good first impression

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How to Shop the 'Soft Celeste' Color Trend and Bring a Softer Kind of Blue Into Your Home

It settles in quietly, and somehow, the whole room feels lighter because of it

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Sorry Sofa Beds, but These 'Chair Beds' Are a Much Better Use of Space in a Small Home — They're More Versatile, and Don't Compromise on Style Either

I started noticing chair beds everywhere, and this is your solution if you need an extra bed without sacrificing how your space looks

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I'm an Ex-Barista, and Sage's Barista Pro Might Be My New Favorite Machine — It's So, So Easy to Use, and Its "Futuristic Retro" Style Is Very Easy on the Eye

It comes with all the accessories you'll need, and you'll get great coffee from the very first shot

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The Contents of This London Boutique Hotel Are Being Auctioned Off — So You Can Get a Deal on Designer Floor Lamps, Custom Sofas, and 'Sculptural' Wardrobes

I considered not sharing the intel, but there's no gatekeeping at Livingetc

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OMG, OMG, OMG — This Just In: West Elm x Emma Chamberlain Is Now Available in the UK

Trust me when I say, this is a playful, personal, and perfectly curated homewares collection

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I Bet You Wouldn't Guess This Expensive-Looking Stainless Steel Homeware Collection Is From IKEA — And That It's Actually Very Affordable

At first glance, I could have sworn this was a Georg Jenson campaign...

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I Just Scrolled Through Next’s New-In Home Section for Hours — These Are the Best Pieces I’d Actually Buy Now

As an interior stylist, these are the designs that stood out this month, from soft, sculptural seating to the kind of lighting and bedding that instantly makes a space feel more put together.

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I Spent Weeks Searching for the Right Scandinavian-Inspired Sofa Bed — These 12 Styles Actually Get It Right

After testing what really matters, from fit and fabric to long-term comfort, this edit brings together 12 Scandinavian sofa beds that are genuinely designed to live with

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What Exactly Is 'Traditional Interior Design'? This Is How You Can Bring It Into a Modern Home Without It Feeling Like a Pastiche

Equal parts heritage and contemporary, without falling victim to imitation — nailing traditional interior style all about balance

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6 Kitchen Tap Trends to Elevate Your Sink Station in 2026 — These Are What the Experts Are Using, and Why You Should Be, too

From dedicated pet taps to feel-good finishes, these are the kitchen taps that will be everywhere in 2026

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