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Rooms That Give 'Big City Energy' — Sorry, Small Towns, but This Is How Designers Bring Urban Sophistication to Their Most Metropolitan SchemesSix designers share their insights on how to create sleek schemes that also have plenty of personality — even when you're working with a blank canvas
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5 Headboard Trends Anyone Planning a Bedroom Makeover Needs to Know, Because "a Good Headboard Gives a Bedroom Its Identity"A headboard should define the room, both as an anchor and as a stylish design statement — here's what designers are doing this year
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Sorry, Painted Doors — These 5 Unexpected Kitchen Cabinet Materials Are What Designers Want You to Take a Chance on InsteadFrom sculptural timber to patinated metals, these surprising material choices prove texture and craftsmanship are replacing paint as the definitive kitchen choice
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Minimalism Is Dead — Maximalist Layering Is Becoming the New Status Symbol in InteriorsHere's why interior designers are elevating rooms with layers of color, pattern, and art, and why you should too
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4 'Transitional' Colors That Feel Perfect for Bedrooms in 2026 — They Create the Ideal "Bit-of-This, Bit-of-That Atmosphere"It's about finding the balance between contemporary and timeless style, as well as a shade that promotes restfulness
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The 7 Lighting Trends Setting the Tone for the Best-Designed (and Illuminated) Homes for Next YearTaking inspiration from the past as well as the world around us, these trends show a desire to slow down and look around
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Not Color Drenching, Not Accent Walls — The ‘Soft Contrast’ Trend Is the Calm Yet Rich Way to Decorate Your Home Right NowAccording to interior designers, nuanced palettes are the richest and most refined
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Sorry, but That Trendy Brown and Light Blue Color Combination Is So Overdone — Here's the Tweak to Make so That It Feels FresherBurgundy and light blue are the color combination for the coolest of homes; it's classic yet so contemporary
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Stop — Before You Buy Your Next Sofa, Interior Designers Warn These 4 Colors Have Fallen Out of Favor in 2026It's not that these colors are necessarily 'outdated', but to feel right for 2026 interiors, they require more nuance
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This ‘Closet Curtain’ Might Be the Best Way to Make Your Wardrobe Look More Expensive Right NowIt’s a simple addition to glass-fronted doors, but one that allows for introducing color, pattern, and texture that elevate your design
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I Watched an Iconic Chair Being Made, and It Changed How I Think About Good FurnitureA visit to Ligne Roset’s archive, factory and family home gave me a much deeper appreciation of the craft and quiet precision behind the Togo’s enduring appeal
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The New Rules of 'Transitional Style' Aren't About Playing It Safe — They're About Mixing Eras With ConfidenceDesigners give us the new rules to live by to make transitional style work in any space
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Forget Millennial Pink, This Is the Exact Shade the Most Exciting Designers Are Using Instead in 2026It's bold, characterful, and undeniably fun — here's how to use it in your home
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"They've Reached a Fever Pitch" — 5 Trends That Are So Big Right Now Designers Are Convinced They'll Be Out of Style Very SoonThey aren't quite 'outdated', but they're best used with restraint and intention
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The 10 Sofas Worth Designing Your Home Around in 2026, According to Some of the Coolest DesignersBy starting with the biggest piece in the room, the rest of the design ought to just flow. These are the 10 sofas designers used to create entire schemes
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5 'Quiet' Colors to Paint Your Living Room That Are 2026-Approved (and No, They're Not All Neutrals)These are the exact paint shades interior designers use for setting a calm backdrop
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5 Design Lessons to Bring to London Homes From Mediterranean Climates, According to a Cypriot DesignerWarm colors, natural materials, and more — our expert knows exactly how to bring the Mediterranean home with you
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Livingetc Style Awards 2026 — AccessoriesIncluding beautifully woven rugs and sculptural mirrors to handcrafted tableware, tactile textiles and mood-setting scents, these are the pieces that turn a house into a home
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Meet the ‘Night Bathroom’ — How Designers Are Changing How They Plan Spaces Specifically for the Evening Wind-Down RoutineFrom dark color to moody lighting, here's how to create a night bathroom for the ultimate relaxation spot
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Small Rooms Deserve Big Design Moments, too — And These 5 Designer-Approved Small Space Trends Reward Boldness"Small spaces actually reward boldness. They're contained enough that one strong choice can carry the whole room"
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Designers Say These Four Rug Styles Will Always Look Timeless, No Matter How You Decorate Your HomeA timeless rug will include both high-quality materials and a clear sense of personal taste
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Would You Put a Pond Inside Your Home? This Might Just Be the Most Captivating Way to Subtly Cool Your SpaceIt may seem an unexpected choice, but it's actually quite common in Asian homes, and the effect is breathtaking
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This 'Dimpled' Wood Trend Proves That, When Done Right, Texture Can Replace Color in a RoomThe carved surface adds instant character and a sense of craft that AI will never be able to generate, say designers
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8 Design-y Kitchen Wallpaper Ideas That Prove Patterned Paper Absolutely Belongs in This SpacePattern has officially left the powder room — and these kitchens show exactly where it should land
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Ever Heard of the ‘Wrong Color’ Theory? Here's Why Every Room Needs One 'Ugly' HueVisual tension makes a space look and feel memorable — here’s how to navigate this unexpected design concept
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Okay, Gradient Painting Is the Coolest New Trick to Completely Transform Your Space — It's Like Ombre, but So Much BetterGradient balcony floors today, a gradient interior wall tomorrow? Here's why this new trend is so exciting for interiors
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6 Bathroom Color Drenching Ideas Designers Love That Prove It's Not Just About PaintThe most stylish color-drenched bathrooms layer color, tiles, joinery, and architectural details to create spaces that feel immersive, sophisticated, and full of depth
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Forget Quiet Luxury, 'Quietly Dramatic' Kitchens Are the Style Everyone's Talking About in 2026Balance, contrast, and restraint are the key ingredients to this understated yet memorable kitchen style
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It’s Not as Simple as ‘Light Uppers, Dark Lowers’ Any More — This Is How Designers Are Doing Two-Tone Kitchens in 2026Think less matchy-matchy, more strategic color placement, when it comes to using dual shades in a kitchen
