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Designers Say These 5 Dining Room Clichés Are Going Out of Style in 2026 — And Share What to Serve Up Instead

Interior designers explain the looks falling out of favor, plus how to make your dining room bang up to date

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Eva Mendes's 'Edenic' Wallpaper is Her Simple, On-Trend Technique for Adding Personality to a Kitchen

Garden motifs transform the actress's kitchen into a verdant escape, and her method is easy to recreate – interior designers explain her idea

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Don't Just Pick Basic Beige — These 5 Carpet Color Trends for 2026 Are More Stylish, Dynamic, and Versatile

From elevated neutrals to bolder shades, these colorful carpet ideas will build your decorating scheme from the ground up

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Have You Heard of ‘Peige’? It’s the Soft, Calming Neutral Designers Are Actually Embracing in 2026

A pink-meets-beige, designers swear by 'peige' for its light-changing qualities and ability to instantly ground any room

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What Storage Makes a House Look Expensive In 2026? Designers Say It's These 5 Luxury Styles

Want to make your home look more elevated? Interior designers swear by these 5 chic styles that almost always make a space look high-end

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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 Colors That Make Your Home Feel Fresh and Clean — They "Catch the Eye and Bring a Sense of Spontaneity"

We're all perennially trying to keep our homes feeling fresh, and your color choice is one of the easiest ways to do it

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I Asked Interior Designers What They'd Buy From Soho Home's New Outdoor Collection for "Garden Spaces That Feel as Considered and Layered as Interiors"

From outdoor sofas to tables, accessories, and dining chairs, these were the pieces that stood out to those who know best

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In My Opinion, Emptiness Doesn’t Equal Spaciousness — 5 Reasons I Don’t Think Minimalism Is Really the Answer to Small Space Living

Sparse rooms feel unwelcoming, so it’s no wonder interior designers agree that ‘more is more’ in spaces with limited square footage

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A Hidden Gem! This Designer-Look Side Table, That's Actually Also a Chess Board and Storage, Is From a Store You Might Never Expect

With 'analogue' rooms on the rise, games are becoming ever-so grown up, and this take is the perfect example

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I Always Thought Cool Blue Would Make My Rooms Look Cold and Uninviting – But This 2026 Trend Can Actually Create the Most Welcoming Spaces if You Know How to Use It

A blue so pale it feels like a neutral, here's why designers are loving cool blue

Homes & Gardens

No, You Don’t Have to Hire a Carpenter to Add Banquette Seating – These 15 Buys Create the Custom Look Without the Need for a Builder

Comfortable, stylish, and multi-functional, it's clear to see why a kitchen banquette is the most coveted feature in 2026

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'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

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The rise of ‘Regencycore’: how to achieve the Bridgerton look in a modern home

INTERIORS: As ‘Bridgerton home decor’ becomes a breakout Google search term, Adele Cardani asks leading interior design experts how to achieve the look

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These Are the 8 Small Kitchen Trends Shaping Compact Spaces This Year

They all follow the theme of personality-driven designs

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10 Important Measurement Rules Designers Say You Really, Really Need to Know for a Better Bedroom Layout

From the length of your curtains to the height of your headboard, every fraction of an inch matters

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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'

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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

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The 7 Biggest Bathroom Color Trends to Try If You Are Remodeling in 2026

From earth tones to deeper shades, these are the bathroom color trends to try if you are remodelling this year

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How to Design and Decorate a Guest Bathroom – Designer Advice to Create a Space Your Visitors Will Never Forget

If you're looking for guest bathroom ideas, these clever ways with décor, fixtures and clever color choices are an excellent starting point

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Should I Buy a Rectangular or Round Dining Table? Interior Designers Reveal Which Shape Works Best Where, and When

Your dining table is so much more than just a place to sit for mealtimes — here’s how to decide which shape best suits your space and style

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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

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Forget Boring White – Designers Say These Are the 5 Best Colors For Your Guest Bathroom for a Chic, Welcoming Look

Create a space that your guests won't stop thinking about with these designer-approved hues

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10 Kitchen Backsplash Trends Designers Say Will Be the Most Talked About in 2026

From patterns to materials, these are the trends to know about

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The 5 Kitchen Hosting Rules Everyone Gets Wrong — Avoid These Mistakes so That Everyone Can Actually Enjoy Christmas

A tablescape stylist and designers share the kitchen hosting mistakes to navigate if you want to impress guests this season

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