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A Quick-Hit List of the 10 Biggest and Most Exciting Homeware Launches, Events, and Updates to Know From May

From design weeks to decorative details, there is a lot to unpack this month — let's get into it

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How Interior Designers Display Family Photographs in Ways That Actually Feel Elevated, Never Tacky

Interior designers share ways to showcase photos and make them look elevated, creative, and beautifully curated

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Sorry Trellis, but This Landscape Designer Found a More Stylish Way to Add Screening to Grow Plants Up for This Beautiful London Garden

A designer used an inexpensive building material to give this garden's climbing plants a modern screen to take over, making the dining area more secluded at the same time

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Wait, Did 'Backrooms' Just Ruin This Yellow Trend Forever? How A24's New Sci-Fi Horror Made Color Feel Creepy

Kane Parsons' directorial debut turns the beloved shade into a mind-bending theater for trauma, delirium, and obsession

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"It's How the Europeans Do It" — This Bedding Hack Is an Editor's Secret to Sleeping Soundly When It's Hot

The natural fiber is moisture-wicking, thermoregulating, and as breathable as it comes. Plus, it helps that it looks good, too

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Sorry, but You Should Never Buy These Everyday Items in Plastic Because They Look Inexpensive — Here's What to Replace Them With

From laundry hampers to kitchen utensils, the smallest utility items can quietly ruin the feel of a room

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Muji's Pretty Pink Mini Desk Fan Is So Quiet, It's Open-Plan Office-Approved

With 'no noise' claims and a trending, barely-there color, there is a lot to love about this little fan

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5 Outdoor Kitchen Trends That Will Take Your Al Fresco Dining to the Next Level for 2026, and Beyond

A step up from that rusting old barbecue — these outdoor kitchen trends are stylish, functional, and perfect for summer hosting

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Which Coffee Machines Make the Best Iced Coffee? A Coffee Expert Picks the Ones That Do Amazing Cold Beverages, Quickly

Cold brew, iced Americanos, iced lattes...you can have it all, and from a machine that will look good on your counter

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The Japanese Philosophy of 'Komorebi' Is the Inspiration You Need to Make Your Home Feel More Dreamy and Romantic in Summer

The beauty of dappled light is a design detail you can bring into your interior design

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Should Wooden Floors Match Wooden Cabinetry? There's a New Answer in 2026 for How to 'Wood Match' in a Way That Feels Elegant and Elevated

Why a mixed timber palette, along with other complementary materials, creates a richer kitchen that feels softer and much more luxurious

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This Chic 'Half Dining Table' Is a Dream for Small Kitchens — It's Compact but Doesn't Feel Apologetic in Style

This petite table could just be the answer to your small kitchen problems — it's chic, simple, and surprisingly affordable

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These 7 Hotels' Breathtaking Gardens Will Keep You Cool Amid Sweltering Temperatures — And Set the Mood for Just-as-Dazzling Interiors

Immerse yourself in greenery with our edit of heatwave-proof stays, from Cape Town to Hollywood and Provence

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Forget Burning Candles in Summer, Incense Is So Much Better — I Found 15 Contemporary Holders to Elevate This Fragrance Ritual

Don't let aesthetics be an afterthought to this cleansing moment, I beg

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No Air Conditioners Left in Stock? Here are 3 Ways You Should Be Using a Fan in a Bedroom to Actually Keep You Cool at Night

These HVAC experts explain how to properly reduce the heat and enjoy undisturbed sleep

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24 Seriously Good Homewares to Buy This Payday That Will Help You Romanticize Even the Smallest Moments

Whether it's as simple as lighting a candle, pouring a drink, or making the bed, the pieces in this month's Payday Edit make it feel more special

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These 'Planter Feet' Make Your Pots Look So Much More Stylish, While Improving Air Flow and Preventing Water Rings

These stylish raisers might seem like a small spruce, but they'll make your houseplants look so much nicer

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This Clever 'Wedge' Transforms Your Big Green Egg Grill Into This Season's Most Stylish Pizza Oven

It's another versatile way to use your ceramic grill, but this time, you can create pizza al fresco

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Sorry, but Basic Islands Are Out — These 7 Dynamic Kitchen Island Trends Are Defining Luxury Kitchens in 2026, Instead

Just when we thought we’d seen every possible island upgrade, this year’s trends knock it out of the park

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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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5 Space-Saving Tricks You Always See in Loft Conversion Bathrooms — These Ideas Will Make the Most of Even the Tiniest Ensuites

Squeezing an ensuite into your loft conversion can be a tricky affair, but our expert tips are here to make it easier

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Ninja Just Launched a Brand-New, Fully Automated Coffee Machine — And Our Coffee Expert's Early Verdict? It'll Come So Close to Café Quality

It automatically calibrates grind settings, has two bean hoppers, and lets you save exactly how you like your coffee made

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12 IKEA Bathroom Buys That Look Seriously Expensive (But Really Aren't)

The right soap dispenser, the right mirror, the right vanity — and suddenly your bathroom looks professionally fitted

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3 Outdoor Furniture Color Trends That You'll See in the Gardens of People With Great Taste This Summer

Perhaps a pink accent chair or a green bistro set to spice up your garden ahead of the summer season

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Where to Place a Pothos Plant in Your Home for Good Luck — 4 Spots That Will Work in Your Favor, According to a Feng Shui Expert

Also known as 'epipremnum aureum', these plants can be lucky, provided you style them in auspicious spots

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