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Sorry, but Traditional Laundry Baskets Aren't Chic — This 'Invisible' Option Makes This Necessity a Design Moment, and Is Ideal for Small Spaces

No one wants an ugly laundry basket cluttering up their bathroom — this design is so chic, you'd never even know your dirty washing is inside it

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This IKEA Plant 'Console' Is a Subtle Way to Divide Your Small Patio Without Overwhelming It — Here's How

Bulky garden dividers can do more harm than good in small spaces, but not this one

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The Final Trick to Help Your Houseplants Stop Drooping During a Heatwave? An Aspirin — Here's Why Some Plant Doctors Say It'll Help

But before you medicate your indoor garden, here's when mixing aspirin into your plant's water actually works

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This Hotel Room Trick Is the Idea to Steal If You've Got a Very Small Bedroom

Limited square footage in the bedroom? This popular hotel feature is the ultimate space-saver

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The Best Indoor Planters to Buy This Year — What to Shop So You Can Nurture Your Green Thumb Without Losing Style Points

From minimalist to maximalist and the in-between, these 15 plant pots are just too good to pass up on

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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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The 5 Pretty Garden Plants That Look Great, but Actually Lack Scent — What to Pick Instead for a Fragrant Patio

These lush alternatives will make your garden smell invigorating and look beautiful

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7 Standout Ideas That Make Gardens Feel More Immersive and Interesting From This Year's Chelsea Flower Show

From an abundance of outdoor kitchens to maximalist sculptures, sensory design, offline wellness spaces, and more...

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4 Colors That Are Good for Your Garden, According to Feng Shui — It's All About Balancing the Elements in Your Landscape's Palette

And as Feng Shui experts tell us, there's at least one element and its color that will surprise you...

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Sorry Citronella Candles, but These 3 Fragrances Are Much More Enjoyable to Burn in Your Garden to Keep Pests at Bay

These blends will keep bugs at bay without overwhelming your al fresco atmosphere

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5 Scandi Wellness Rituals to Know, and How to Bring Them Home If You Don't Live by a Fjord

As spring approaches, I'm bringing these intentional practices into my routine

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Wait, This Might Just Be the Chicest Fire Pit I've Seen This Year — Minimalist, Sophisticated, and Sleek, It Will Prolong Your Summer Evenings Outdoors

Everyone knows a good fire pit is an outdoor hosting essential, and this one from Ferm Living is my top pick for summer 2026

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5 Things That Will Make Your Garden Smell Expensive — These Are the Rich, Evocative Scents You Get in the Most Luxurious Outdoor Spaces

From planting ideas to al fresco fragrance formats, these additions will lure you into spending more time in your backyard

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5 Feng Shui Rules for Your Front Garden You Should Really Learn to Make Sure Your Home Has a Welcoming Energy

As a focal point for harmony in the home, the way you design this space is crucial

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What's Hot in Design in April? An Editor's Zeitgeist Guide to the What's Capturing Our Imagination This Month

In this month's Zeitgeist edit, we're talking furry textures, sitting on the floor, and why CDs are being romanticized again

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This One Type of Furniture Will Help You Avoid Feng Shui 'Poison Arrows' in Your Home

Here's why rounded edges and smooth curves in furniture soothe the energy in your living spaces

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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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This Kelly Wearstler-Designed Restaurant Proves Brutalist Interiors Don't Need to Feel Hostile — Its Nature-Inspired, Textural Look Captures the Edgy Face of Alpine Style

The powerhouse's debut hospitality venture across the ocean takes her signature Cali-cool style to the French Alps. Enter L'Apogée Courchevel's Beefbar

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'Double Coasters' Are the Trend at the Chicest Cocktail Bars — And This Way of Serving Up Drinks Might Just Make Cluttered Dining Tables Yesterday's Problem

We're taking lessons from top-of-the-class and Instagram-famous establishments alike to help you craft soirées that make room for style

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I Wasn’t a Fan of Canvas Garden Chairs, Until I Saw This Cretan Villa We Featured Last Summer — Now I Think They’re Prime Mediterranean Chic

Even if your backyard isn't a sun-soaked beachside terrace, these chairs bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your outdoor space

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Move Over Stainless Steel — 'Sanded Steel' Is the Kitchen Finish Designers Want for 2026 Instead

"It can soften something that can otherwise feel quite industrial" — why designers are loving this interpretation of the stainless steel kitchen

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"Don't Let Consumer Culture Take Over" — 5 Organizing Products That Actually Make Homes Look Worse, According to Professionals

An organized home should always be a more stylish home, but you'll need to steer clear of these gimmicky products

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Make the switch: Best statement lighting for 2026 interiors, from high-end to high street

The right lighting can make all the difference. Nicky Rampley-Clarke presents spotlights the best to buy now

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Is It Actually Worth Upgrading to a 'Steam Shower'? Here’s What It Actually Means, and What Wellness Benefits It Brings

Rather than lose space to a dedicated sauna room, perhaps steam showers are the space-friendly spa approach you'd prefer — let's help you find out

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I've Only Got Room for One, so Is a Dining Table or Kitchen Island More Useful? I Asked Experts to Find Out

Torn between a dedicated dining area and a stylish kitchen island with ample prep space? I asked designers for their opinions on the smartest option

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