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12 Things You'll Find in Japanese Homes That Just Make So Much Sense

These are some practical and beautiful items that will make your home move better and feel calmer

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Backlit Stone Is the Left-Field, Luxe Surface to Know That's Perfect for Everything From Kitchens to Home Bars — Even Saunas

The ethereal radiance of backlit stone isn’t just for show and ambience — these surfaces also offer practical light

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The Minimal Kitchen Decor Pieces I’m Loving Right Now — Proof That Simple Doesn’t Always Mean Safe

These are the products I’d use to soften clean lines and bring subtle character to a pared-back space

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5 Design Mistakes You're Making With Your Washing Machine That Are Making It Way Less Functional — And What Designers Do Instead

Discover the essential elements designers include to ensure ease and elegance in a laundry zone

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3 Ways to Apply the Japanese Concept of "Ma" to Your Kitchen — Experts Say It's About Leaving Intentional Space in Your Design to "Create Lightness and Rhythm"

My kitchen used to be a cluttered mess, but this Japanese philosophy has completely shifted my perspective

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Whatever You Do, Designers Say to Absolutely Avoid These 3 Curtain Colors in Bedrooms

Because using the wrong color can impact sleep and overall relaxation — and no one wants that, ever

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I Want a California-Inspired Garden — These Are the 5 Things a Los Angeles-Based Landscaper Says Are a Must-Have, and How to Adapt Them Even If You Live in the City

I asked a California-based landscape designer to share the key components of this style of outdoor space, so that I could turn mine from chaotic to calm

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5 Kitchen Color Myths I've Never Actually Bought Into — They're Clichés That Are Holding Back Your Design From Its Full Potential

The color "rules" designers are calling tall tales — and why you can likely break them without compromising your space

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6 Ways to Introduce Lighter Fabrics Into Your Home for Spring and Get Rid of That Winter 'Heaviness'

Your wardrobe gets a seasonal refresh, so why shouldn't your home? We asked the experts for some simple textile tips to switch things up for spring

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Less, but Better — The Minimalist Living Room Decor Pieces That Do More With Less, Selected by a Discerning Stylist

An elevated take on minimalist living room decor where texture, proportion, and breathing space do all the talking

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4 Nostalgic Colors That Are Making a Comeback in Modern Design — "For 2026, That Means Shades That Feel Quieter and More Sincere," Experts Say

Avocado green? Millennial pink? These evocative colors each have their place in modern design

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Watching Japanese Chefs Changed the Way I Think About Kitchens — These 24 Pieces Capture That Philosophy

Inspired by the quiet precision of Japanese cooking rituals, this stylist-led edit explores the tools, materials, and thoughtful simplicity behind these kitchens

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I'd Never Organize a Closet by Color — There's a Reason Why It Doesn't Work, and a Much Better Alternative

Here's a case for why all the tidiest closets are organized by category and use instead...

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IKEA Came Out With This Smart Water Leak Sensor, so I Bought Some to Test — They're Discreet, Budget-Friendly, and So Good for Peace of Mind

I've had problems with bathroom pipes, sinks, washing machines, and radiators in my time as a homeowner, so this is something I've been desperate for in my smart home

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How Did I Not Know This? An Induction Hob Adapter Plate Is the Clever Buy That Will Help Make Normal Pans and Moka Pots Induction-Compatible

I thought my induction hob had destroyed my morning Moka pot coffee ritual, but this genius adaptor plate has solved my problems

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6 Common Problems With Bifold Doors You Need to Know Before You Think About Installing Them, and How to Overcome Them

There are some potential issues to navigate with bifold doors — our experts share what they are and how best to avoid them for total project success

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Kitchen Handles — Get This Wrong, and Your Whole Kitchen Will Look, and Feel, Off

Don't overlook the importance of these kitchen finishing touches — they can completely elevate your design, so long as you don't make one of these mistakes

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No Wires, No Electrician Needed — 12 Rechargeable Wall Sconces and Lamps That Look Really, Really Expensive (but Won't Break the Bank)

There are options for your tables and floors, but have you ever considered how wireless lighting could transform your walls?

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I've Fallen in Love With a Few Design-y Coffee Pod Machines Over the Last Few Months — But It's Meant Finding the Right Pods to Use Them With

Coffee pod machines may bring convenience to your morning routine, but flavor is still important

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How to Spring Clean Like a Minimalist — 5 Things to Get Rid of This Season That'll Make Your Home's Design Feel Calm and Uncluttered

Consider this your guide to non-negotiables that need to be out of your home by the time the season sets in

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I Picked These Modern Slatted Fence Panels for My Garden — Here's 5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Did

If you're planning a garden makeover, these slatted panels might seem like the most contemporary, stylish option, but they come with some downsides, too

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Japanese Bedrooms Prove That Less Really Can Be More — 24 Curated Bedroom Pieces an Interior Stylist Loves

From low-slung beds to thoughtfully crafted pieces, this edit explores the pieces that bring calm, balance, and thoughtful simplicity to the bedroom

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I Used the Japanese Art of "Danshari" to Declutter My Living Room — Here's Why It Works So Well, and How You Can Use It to Transform Your Space, too

If you're looking to reshape your relationship with what you own instead of simply clearing out clutter, this Japanese decluttering technique should be on your radar

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5 Ways to Do Wood Kitchens in 2026 — They May Be the Year's Biggest Trend, but They're Far From All the Same

Overwhelmed with options? The experts break down their favorite types of wooden kitchens and share which they think will be the most popular this year

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A Kaleidoscope of Color, Texture, and Pattern, Africa's First "Designer Suite" Just Called It: Minimalism Is Dead — Long Live Boldly Eclectic Interiors

Inspired by the multifacetedness of South African craftsmanship, the Thebe Magugu Suite has landed at Cape Town's Mount Nelson resort alongside shop-cum-gallery Magugu House

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