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The Rug Rulebook — Everything You Really Need to Know First Before You Ever Buy Another Rug Again

We talk to interior designers, rug restoration specialists, and more, to understand how style, materials, and budget all intersect in your investment

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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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What Color Countertops Go with a White Kitchen? The Failsafe Combinations Designers Recommend

These are the top kitchen work surface materials that interior designers choose time and time again to elevate white cabinets

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The 'Anti-Hotel' Bed Is Trending — These Are the Bedding Styles to Choose for a Less Bland, More Personal Style

The experts are stripping the bed of perfectionism in 2026 and introducing more character and flair

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Your Kitchen Needs More Art in It — Here's How Designers Make It Feel Personal, Not Out-of-Place

Mounted on your kitchen island, the back of a banquette, or on a shelf in your glass-fronted cabinets? Why not, say designers

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This Wall Color Is Quietly Replacing Beige and Gray as a Go-to 'Neutral' for Interior Designers in 2026 — And It Doesn't Feel "Flat and Predictable"

This understated shade has all the versatility of a neutral, but with enough presence to make your space look and feel more layered

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Designers Say These Decor Mistakes Are Making Your Living Room Feel 'Cold' — Here's What to Change for a Warm and Welcoming Space

Ever wondered why your living room feels cold? From angular sofa styles to color schemes that feel washed out, these are the things to switch up

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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

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4 Winter Color Palettes That Feel Magical for This Season, but Also Work All Year Round

Darker, richer hues are perfect for now and can look just as stylish on lighter, brighter days too

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The annual Homes & Gardens Design Awards shine a spotlight on the most inspiring projects – here are our winners

Featuring homes, hotels, gardens, and more

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Forget What Color You Paint the Walls, It's the Flooring That Does the 'Quiet' Work in Making Your Room Feel Bigger — Here's How

Want to make your space feel more expansive? Start from the ground up — here’s which flooring creates the illusion of extra square footage

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Desk chairs, butter and a striking 'fifth wall': the unexpected interiors must-haves you need right now

Here are the most surprising interiors styles we’ve seen on catwalks and in celebrity homes so far this year

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Forget Coastal Themes and Feature Walls — This Is How to Decorate With Blue in the Freshest, Most Exciting Ways

We've been underestimating the power of blue when it comes to our interiors. Here, we break down how to do it well

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Arched doorways are on the rise – here's why designers are ditching traditional doorways for captivating curves

Experts reveal why they love arched doorways and elegant curves, along with how and where to use them

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How do you make your interiors look effortless? I asked designers to help me make my home stylish but not styled

Effortlessly chic interiors are something I have always strived for, here some of my favorite interior designers talk me through how it's done

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7 entryway color combinations interior designers swear by

The entrance to your home is one of the most important spaces to get right, and color plays a big part in there. Here are the entryway color combinations designs say to always try out

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Inside London's WOW!house 2024 – explore the looks from one of the biggest designer showcases in the world

Take a look inside the biggest design showcase of the year at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour

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11 Colorful Kitchen Ideas That Ensure the Heart of Your Home Feels High-Energy (and High-End)

All white isn’t alright when it comes to the kitchen, say the designers of these fresh, envelope-pushing, and inspiring polychromatic spaces

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