By
Hugh Metcalf
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We believe in making a home — and a life — that embraces great design and personal style. We're here to unlock the world of interiors and make it accessible to all. Our insider interviews, color guides, trend reports, curated shopping, and lifestyle stories let you in on the best in modern homes. Design should be fun — playful self expression starts here.
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This Surprising Color Combination Is Becoming a Huge Trend in 2026 — It Feels Modern, Balanced, and Brings a Sense of Joy to Homes, too -
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4 Spring Trends Shaping the Way We Style Our Homes for the New Season — And We're Not Just Talking About Pastel Shades and Flowers -
4 Colors I Spotted Everywhere in Milan This Year, and How I Think They'll Play a Role in Interiors as a Trend Forecaster
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"We Were Deliberate About Not Going Fully Open-Plan" — This 1930s Apartment Just Outside Paris Balances a Search for Light With a Sense of Progression -
Forget Flat White Kitchens — This Designer's Nuanced Take on All-White Cabinets Looks So Much More Considered and Luxurious Than a One-Tone Design -
3 Pergola Trends That Won't Just Make Your Garden Look More Expensive in 2026, but Actually Add Value to Your Home, too
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CLEANING
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12 Cleaning Tools That Are Actually Beautifully Designed — These Are Perfect for the Tidy Aesthetic Home -
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5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your Efforts
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I Used the Japanese Art of Oosouji to Deep Clean My Apartment — This Is How to Do It, and How It Worked Brilliantly for Me
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This Scandi Trick for Beating Your Rugs, Duvets, or Pillows Outside in Winter Is Wildly Underrated — Everyone Should Add It Into Their Deep Clean Routine
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Decluttering
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5 Things With 'Negative Energy' to Declutter From Your Home — It's Not Too Late to Add to Your Spring Clean -
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How to Reset Your Home for Spring — 8 Things to Do Today to Properly Embrace the Bright New Season
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5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your Efforts
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I Believe in the 'Anti-Minimalist' Approach to Spring Cleaning Your House — Because You Really Don't Need to Purge Everything
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DIY
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I Asked Professional DIYers the Secret to Painting IKEA Furniture So That It Doesn't *Look* Like IKEA Furniture -
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This Seriously Low-Cost, Seriously Low-Effort Hack Using an IKEA Tabletop Ends Up as the Most Stunning Magazine Display — I Will Be Trying This
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Don't Throw Out Your Leftover Wallpaper Scraps — Here's How to Use It to Set Your Next Dinner Party Table, Instead
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I've Been Inspired by This IKEA Hack to Put a Medicine Cabinet in My Living Room — It Makes So Much for Hosting Once You've Seen It
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Outdoor Living
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No, It's Not Just All IKEA — These Are the Best Affordable Garden Furniture Buys for This Summer, According to a Stylist -
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5 Types of Outdoor Lighting That'll Make Your Garden Look More Elevated — and How to Use Them, According to Landscaping and Lighting Experts
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I Thought Outdoor Egg Chairs Were Dated, but This Garden Designer Proved They Can Look so Elevated With Some Easy Design Tricks
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Outdoor Bean Bags Might Sound Unstylish, But in 2026, They've Suddenly Become the Best-Looking Seat of Summer
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You Can Now Shop Cult Restaurant Group Big Mamma's Iconic Crockery — And It's the Easiest Way to Get Your Hands on Truly Artisanal Italian Plates for Less -
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Forget Layout: "A Meaningful Home Starts With People and Pieces That Carry Presence" — Designer and Gallery Owner Kate Swanson on Curation as the Secret to Intentional Spaces -
The Tables at This Popular London Resto-Wine Bar Feature a Genius Built-in Organizer for Cutlery — Here’s Why Your Dining Room Needs One, too
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Soho House Tokyo Just Showed Us How to Mix Japanese Minimalism With British Maximalism — It's Design Magic You'll Want to Recreate at Home -
Liberty's Just-Dropped Marrakech Homeware Edit Makes Morocco's Vibrant, Artisanal Ceramics and Textiles Yours From as Little as £17 -
At This New Hotel in Sardinia, 'Folkloristic' Design Details Meet Futuristic Elements for a Fresh Take on Coastal Italian Style
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KITCHENS
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So, Are Sage Green Kitchens Still in Style in 2026? They Can Be, but Only If You Know How to Make Them Not Feel Dated -
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Forget Flat White Kitchens — This Designer's Nuanced Take on All-White Cabinets Looks So Much More Considered and Luxurious Than a One-Tone Design
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Mixed Metal Kitchens Are the Next Big Thing in Design — Here's How to Do Them in 2026
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How to Make a Kitchen Smell Good All the Time — 5 Tips That Offer 'Passive Scenting' Without Compromising Your Sense of Taste While You Cook
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Bathrooms
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8 Essential Measurements for Designing a Bathroom Experts Say You Need to Know for a Successful Space -
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Did Soho Home Just Quietly Release The Chicest Bathroom Vanity... Ever? It's the Type of Piece You'd Design Your Entire Room Around
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Such a Genius Trick — Professional Organizers Say Buying This One Style of Towel Will Help You Fold Them Into Perfect Stacks Every Single Time
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This Chic New Under-Sink Storage Cabinet Is Such a Great Way to Elevate a Pedestal Bathroom Basin That You Can't Change
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Living Rooms
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What Color to Paint Your Living Room, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Place to Unwind, or a Cheerful, Energizing Space -
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M&S's Burl Nesting Coffee Tables Look So Design-y — But Its Price Tag Would Suggest Otherwise
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I Love the Trend for Tiling Coffee Tables, but Probably Wouldn't DIY One Myself — This Designer-Look Style Does the Hard Work for You
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4 Styling Tricks That Instantly Elevate Any Living Room — The Difference Between Flat and Thoughtfully Designed Spaces
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Latest
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After Almost a Decade of Waiting, IKEA's PS Collection Is Back — and This Time, It's All About 'Playful Functionality' -
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Should You Leave Garden Lights on All Night? Experts Warn Against It for Some Serious Reasons
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This Surprising Color Combination Is Becoming a Huge Trend in 2026 — It Feels Modern, Balanced, and Brings a Sense of Joy to Homes, too
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4 Spring Trends Shaping the Way We Style Our Homes for the New Season — And We're Not Just Talking About Pastel Shades and Flowers
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