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The Back Height of Your Sofa Really, Really Matters — For Ergonomics, Yes, but Also in How 'Old' Your Living Room Looks

Think it's time to invest in a new sofa? Choosing the perfect profile is key for a contemporary look — some of our favorite designers explain why

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Minimalism Is Dead — Maximalist Layering Is Becoming the New Status Symbol in Interiors

Here's why interior designers are elevating rooms with layers of color, pattern, and art, and why you should too

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5 Bathroom Color Combinations That Feel Right for 2026 — These Are the Hues Top Designers Are Choosing

The bathroom color combinations designers are backing for 2026, and they're softer, warmer, and far more sophisticated than classic white

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The most interesting paint colors are those that shift with the light, and these are the most stylish among them

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Olive vs Sage Green —Which Is the Better Color to Decorate With in 2026?This Is the One You Should Choose

Here's everything you need to know about what's arguably the most stylish shade of green right now

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From Navy to Indigo, These Are 8 Blues I'd Paint Over If You've Got Them — And the More Stylish Shades to Use Instead

Discover the shades of blue paint that are falling out of favor, and the fresher alternatives designers are using instead

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How to Hang Wallpaper Like an Interior Designer —12 Tips and Tricks for a Style-Led Look

From wallpapering the ceiling to fully wrapping a room, here's how the pros are hanging wallpaper in 2026

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Hosting Overnight Guests? Here’s How to Style a Sofa Bed That’s as Chic as It Is Comfortable

If guests are sleeping over, a sofa bed doesn’t have to be a barrier to a good night’s sleep — we asked the experts how to make them dreamy

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This Is the Best Paint for Dark Rooms — 6 Shades Interior Designers Swear By for Light-Limited Spaces

Discover the tried-and-tested paint shades that interior designers always turn to when decorating dark rooms

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10 Pink and Green Living Room Ideas That'll Make You Think Again About This Color Combination

This iconic pairing can be as sophisticated as it is playful — here’s how the experts create contemporary pink and green living rooms

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Little Greene paint colors in real homes – 19 rooms decorated by designers with tried and true paint shades and wallpapers

Gain fresh paint color inspiration with these timeless Little Greene shades, from rich greens to elegant neutrals

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100 Design Rules 2025: Bathrooms

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Everybody's Still Talking About Dopamine Decor — But Now This Joyful Trend Has Evolved

Dopamine decor has evolved to embrace neutral background and earthier pigments, but it's still as bright and sunny as ever

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5 things designers say aren't worth spending money on – and what they do instead

If anyone knows what's needed and what's not in a home, it's interior designers. So here we asked them what they rarely spend money on when renovating

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