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I’m Predicting This Editor-Favorite Cushioned Outdoor Armchair Set Will Sell Out Soon — And It Even Comes With a Matching Side Table

Garden seating is becoming just as comfortable as indoor sofas, and this set is a case in point

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5 Downsides to Your House Smelling 'Clean' That Not Enough People Talk About — They Can Be Sterile, Synthetic, and One-Dimensional

Instead of obsessing over tidying the scent profile in your home, it might be time to dip into other fragrance families for a more inviting vibe

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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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Where to Buy Garden Furniture Paint (Yes, It's a Specific Thing) — These Are the Best Brands, With the Best Colors

Upgrading your garden furniture this season may only be a coat of paint away

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Small, but Important — Every Bathroom Needs a Bin, and I've Found the Most Design-Forward Ones That Elevate Rather Than Distract

Don't treat your bathroom bin as an afterthought — the right design can elevate your whole space, and these are my 9 favorites

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4 Things Interior Designers Warn You Shouldn't Overlook in Your Garden Design — Think Sun Paths, Sounds, and How You'll Actually Get to the Sauna

A successful garden space is not just about decoration; it's about practicality, too. Knowing how to do both is the biggest trick in the book

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In This Santa Barbara Home, the Kitchen Backsplash Set the Tone for the Whole Property's Design — a Mediterranean-Inspired Nest Sculpted From Glaze, Textures, and Memories

A leak in the existing kitchen expanded the scope of the 1980s renovation, leaving room for interior designer Abbie Naber to create layered spaces and add depth through tiling and color

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The Japanese-Inspired 'Bento' Garden Trend Is the Best Way to Bring Structure and Definition to a Small Garden

It's all about multiple, individual compartments coming together to create one cohesive whole, making it perfect for smaller, urban gardens

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Nobody Wants "Uncool" Antiques in Their Home — These are the 3 Kinds of Vintage Pieces That Designers Say Are Better Left in the Past

It's about learning how to tell the trash from the treasure

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12 'Zodiac Power Colors' to Paint Your Home — What to Choose Based on Your Star Sign

Channel your star sign through the color of paint and decor in your home for a space that feels truly personal

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Wait, Is Eucalyptus Actually the Best Choice for Outdoor Furniture? Here's How It Weighs Up Against Its Teak and Acacia Counterparts

From weather resistance to maintenance and eco credentials, we break down how eucalyptus compares to two of its biggest rivals before you invest in your next garden set

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This Neglected Madrid Villa Was Once "on the Verge of Collapsing" — Now It's a Modernist Masterpiece With Socializing and Comfort at Its Heart

An exhausted building is given a new life through design studio Plutarco's modernist vision. Transforming a traditional Madrileño villa into a stylish social space that echoes its fellow European architectural movements

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Why Copying Beautiful Homes Straight From Instagram Is Creating an Era of 'Identikit Homes' — And Why That's a Really Bad Thing

Here’s how to take inspiration from the interiors you ‘like’ on Instagram while still adding your own personality to the design

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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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5 Clever Ways to Make Your Washing Machine Quieter Through Design — Here's to Never Being Disrupted by a Spin Cycle Again

From practical and discreet to elegant and attractive, discover the tricks experts employ to soften sound and reduce disruption

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The 'Marble Architrave' Trend Is the Idea That Makes Your Bathroom Look Incredibly Elevated and Expensive, and Gives It Main Character Energy

Rooted in classical architecture, this contemporary take on the trend is a luxurious way to make a statement

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Is Buying a Soundbar Actually Worth It in 2026? How Today's Tech Compares to TV Speakers, According to an Audio Reviewer

Considering upgrading your TV's audio? Here's what to know before you invest, says our home sound expert

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Want Your Garden to Look More Japanese? These 5 Plants and Trees Will Make It Feel Like Springtime in Tokyo

Taking inspiration from the zen garden style of planting is a beautiful way to fill your outdoor space while calming it with stunning textural foliage

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I Always Presumed That Wicker Planters Would Spell Disaster, but Then I Discovered This Clever Range With Removable Liners

Allowing for easy planting and upkeep, there's lots to love about these rattan planters that are perfect for spring

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Forget Whitewashed Walls and Beachy, Rustic Furniture — The New Balearic Style Is Brighter, Bolder, Odder, and 2026's Most Grounding Design Trend

We have spotted the style rising right on time for you to get on with stealing the feeling of the Spanish sun

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How to Hide AC in Your Kitchen Design — 5 Clever Ways to Keep Cool in the Summer, Without Introducing an Eyesore to Your Space

You don't have to pick between comfort and beauty. Our experts have all the tips for hiding your kitchen HVAC system, so you can stay cool while looking good

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'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' Is My New Favorite Netflix Series — And There's Something Very Good About Its Rooms' Lighting Schemes

It's spooky, sexy, and a little bit witchy... but it's also proof that there's honestly nothing scarier than using the 'big' light

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"If You Put Color and Rich Patterns Everywhere, It Becomes Overkill" — This Paris Apartment Is a Masterclass in White as a Balancing Force

Designed with a playful elegance through clever hits of color and pattern, this Parisian abode is one very chic and happy place

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How to Make an Olive Tree Look Expensive in a Garden — Advice From a Designer Who Nailed the Elevated Mediterranean Look at This London Home

This garden in North West London is the epitome of Mediterranean chic, and it's the olive trees that are the heroes of the planting scheme

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Anthropologie's New Collaboration With Fashion Label Farm Rio Has Confirmed It — Tropicals Just Became Cool Again

From banana platters to palm leaf-embroidered tablecloths, this homeware collaboration is luxurious, playful, and perfect for warm, sunny days

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