Are You Actually a Minimalist, or Just Overwhelmed? 3 Layout Tweaks Designers Use to Calm a Chaotic Kitchen A calm kitchen doesn’t have to be minimalist; it needs a layout that works — here's how Livingetc · Aug 31
This flooring trick immediately makes a small bedroom look bigger, according to interior designers – 'it creates the illusion of space' It's the key to a more spacious sleep space Ideal Home · Aug 27
The End of the ‘Statement Sofa’? Why Designers Say Shape Is So Much More Important Than Color in 2026 Bold isn’t always brilliant — “stylish seating is now all about form rather than finish,” says one expert Livingetc · Aug 20
5 living room features that give interior experts the 'ick' – avoid these decor pet peeves to ensure a stylish, relaxing space The pet peeves the pros can't stand Ideal Home · Jul 29
This clever wall panelling trick can instantly make a small bedroom look larger, according to interior designers The secret to a bijou sleep space that looks bigger than it is Ideal Home · Jul 26
8 Ways Kitchen Designers Avoid Tricky Corner Cabinets in Their Design — And How They Make Up for Lost Storage Discover the clever kitchen layouts and storage solutions the experts use to avoid the dreaded corner cabinet Livingetc · Jun 22
Sorry pink bedrooms, interior designers say these 3 alternative 'grown-up' shades are the key to a stylish bedroom in 2026 This is how to do a pink bedroom 'right', according to the experts Ideal Home · Jun 7
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 Livingetc · May 31
Curved Outdoor Seating Is the Trend Defining the Coolest Gardens in 2026 — And Suddenly Straight-Lined Patios Feel Wrong Are you sitting comfortably? This summer, sweeping sofas and sculptural chairs are the trending spots to relax al fresco Livingetc · May 10
5 Kitchen Cabinet Trends Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — Put These On Your Radar Now From dark wood to skinny Shaker frames, the experts are going eclectic this year Livingetc · Mar 16
The secret 'rug rules' interior designers use to create the most elegant bedrooms – how to get sizing and placement right According to the experts, these rug styling tricks will make our bedrooms look more 'balanced and luxurious' Ideal Home · Mar 15
Interior experts say we'll be waving goodbye to these outdated bedroom colours in 2026 – these are the trends replacing them Goodbye cool whites, hello rich and earthy tones Ideal Home · Feb 26
I Honestly Hate White Kitchens — These Are the 3 Colors I'd Choose for the Same Vibe, Just Better, as Recommended by Interior Designers Can we all officially agree to leave stark white kitchens in 2025? These colors bring all the bright airiness, and none of the harsh sterility Livingetc · Feb 20
'Visual Weight' Might Be the Most Underappreciated Rule in Interior Design If You Want a Room That Feels Naturally Comfortable — Here's How It Works Balancing heavier furniture with lighter pieces, and vice versa, can bring a sense of visual clarity to your space — designers share how to solve this all-important formula Livingetc · Feb 17
Ideal Home · Feb 15 This is the flooring trend design experts say you *need* in your bedroom in 2026 – it's all about 'texture-maxxing' Indulgent and cocooning, it's one of this year's hottest micro-trends
Livingetc · Feb 13 5 Things Designers Say Feel 'Unwelcoming' in a Kitchen — They're What You Need to Fix to Create a Much Cozier Space No one wants a kitchen that feels cold and uncomfortable. The experts explain exactly what's causing that, as well as how to fix it
Livingetc · Feb 5 5 Ways to Tweak Your Living Room Lighting to Make It Feel Warmer — Expert Advice for a Space That's Both Snug and Elevated A good lighting scheme is the key to a cozy and warm living room, and the experts share exactly how to do it
Livingetc · Feb 4 5 Colors You Should Never, Ever Paint Your Kitchen — And the Ways Interior Designers 'Solve' Troublesome Shades When it comes to the colors you should never use in the kitchen, the experts had some pretty strong opinions — and some of them might surprise you
Ideal Home · Jan 31 I asked 5 interior designers if bedroom cushions and curtains should match – they all shared the same *very* strong opinion This is what *not* to do when mixing and matching bedroom fabrics
Livingetc · Jan 21 7 Curtain Trends That Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — The Looks, Colors, and Finishes to Elevate Your Windows Furnishings This Year From statement drapery to light-maximizing solutions, designers share the curtain trends that will make your windows 'wow'
Livingetc · Jan 17 6 'New Neutral' Kitchen Colors Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — They're Tones "That Feel Earth-Anchored, Sensorial and Quietly Elevated" Neutral kitchens in 2026 couldn't be further away from the bright white kitchens of the past — now, more than ever, there is a desire for spaces that promote warmth and comfort
Livingetc · Jan 12 6 Trendy Design Ideas That Just Don’t Work in Small Bathrooms — So, No, Don’t Try to Squeeze Them in The experts reveal what trends to avoid in small bathrooms — and the design swaps that create maximum style in a mini space
Livingetc · Dec 16, 2025 9 of the Biggest Sofa Trends for 2026 — The Shapes, Colors, and Materials That Will Define Seating This Year From interactive modular to better-than-ever design classics, interior designers share their pick of the latest sofa trends to make your space contemporary, chic, and ever so comfortable
Livingetc · Nov 30, 2025 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
Livingetc · Jul 3, 2025 Decorating with Mint Green Works for Way More Than Just Your Bathroom — Here's How to Use the "Spatial Palette Cleanser" It's bright and zingy, but can also fade effortlessly into the background when it needs to. Here's how designers like to use it