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I went behind the scenes of 4 kitchen designers' very own kitchens - these are the insider tips from the best designers in the game

This is how the pros do it

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I Used to Share One Tiny Bathroom with Two People – These Are the 4 Storage Mistakes I Learnt That I’ll Never Repeat Now I Live Alone

Learn from my missteps for a more functional design

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Wait, Did Bed Valances Just Become Cool Again? Why This 'Dated' Bedding Detail Is Definitely Back in 2026

A little extra fabric at the bottom of your bed may be the only thing you need to bring your bedding dreams to life

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Cool Blues Are Everywhere This Spring – But Farrow & Ball's Parma Gray Is the Color to Choose if You Want This Trend to Outlive 2026

A subdued pale blue, Parma Gray couldn't be more versatile – or soothing

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Stop Painting Your Small Rooms Light Colors – These Are the 5 More Interesting Shades Designers Say You Need to Try

For decades, light neutral shades have been the go-to in small space, but designers swear that going darker in tiny rooms can have a better pay off

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7 Outdated Small Kitchen Rules That Designers Say You Should Actually Break When Space Is Tight

These less-conventional approaches will maximize functionality as well as create a beautiful scheme

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I Found It — The 'Dreamy' Bathroom Color That Isn't as Stark as White but That You'll Still Love If You're Nervous of Bold Shades

This soft shade is anything but quaint — and in a bathroom, it feels soothing yet modern

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Pattern headboards are making a comeback – how to embrace the trend without making your bedroom look dated

This maximalist trend is taking over bedroom design

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These 3 Layouts Are Making Your Kitchen Look Dated – Why Designers Say They Don’t Want to See Them in 2026

And the layouts they prefer for a blend of endless style and functional flow

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These 3 Overdone Cabinet Trends Will Date Your Kitchen in 2026

Plus, the looks designers recommend replacing them with

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I Asked Interior Designers to Predict the Biggest Kitchen Cabinet Trends of 2026 – These are the 9 Looks They Say Will Take Over

There's plenty to be excited about, from unexpected colors to decorative designs

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Forget Chairs — This Dining Room Seating Trend Takes Your Space From Casual to Comfortable, Convivial, and Curated

Interior designers are going beyond simply arranging chairs around the dining table — here’s how to make your seating setup firmly on trend

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How Interior Designers Host — The Style-Forward (and Often Forgotten) Details That Make Guests Feel Instantly at Home

Throwing a party? Take note of these stylish ideas and make sure your invitees have a night to remember

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I took a risk and painted my bathroom dark red – a year on, this is everything I wish I'd done differently

Do I regret it? No.

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10 Staircase Runner Ideas That'll Convince You to Get More Creative With Hallway Carpet

Hitting the sweet spot between comfort and style, these runners for stairs will prove that carpet can be a great canvas for good design ideas

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10 Staircase Runner Ideas That'll Convince You to Get More Creative With Hallway Carpet

Hitting the sweet spot between comfort and style, these runners for stairs will prove that carpet can be a great canvas for good design ideas

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Unique ways to use tiles around the home – from unexpected placement to pattern ideas

From kitchen islands to matching with wallpaper, these clever ideas add a creative statement

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15 'Hidden Kitchens' That Conceal the Action (and Mess), Making for More Streamlined Schemes

Now you see it, now you don’t. Playing hide and seek with the hardworking heart of your kitchen is the fastest way to dial the mood to relax

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10 Small Bathroom Storage Ideas That Will Cull Clutter and Keep Even Tiny Spaces Feeling Calm

Unlock the storage potential hidden in your small bathroom and squeeze stashing space from every corner

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The 11 British interior design styles you are going to want to bring into your home – no matter which side of the pond you live on

Interior designers share their favorite British design trends and how to recreate them in your own home

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Flower room ideas – 8 dreamy spaces that will inspire you to create a sanctuary for creativity to bloom

As summer approaches, be inspired by these pretty yet practical flower room ideas – perfect for budding florists and flower growers

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10 Ideas Setting the Tone for the Best Side Return Extensions in 2025 — From Architecture to Beautiful Interiors

Make use of underutilized outdoor space and extend your property sideways — it’s amazing what you can achieve just by making your kitchen a little wider

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Should you stop flipping your thrift shop finds? 5 designers on when to upcycle a piece and when to leave it alone

Seasoned furniture flippers and interior designers weigh into the upcycling debate plus share their tips

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'Cupboard hats' are the next kitchen trend with tonnes of classic appeal - here's how to recreate the look

Don't let the tops of your cupboards become a dust zone, make them into a design feature instead

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We Think "Cabinet Hats" Could be the Simple Solution to Making Your Storage Actually Stylish

Don't cram stuff into awkward voids and odd gaps just because you can — add a decorative detail that says 'I've considered it all'

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