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When Is the Best Time to Move House? Moving Experts Reveal the Best Season to Plan Your Next Shift
Let's take a look at the moving compatibility for each season, so you can schedule your upcoming move for the easiest time
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Organize a Small Kitchen — 10 Tips Experts Swear By for a Well-Kept Compact Cooking Space
If you're a small-space dweller with a love for cooking, here's everything you need to know to make the most of your culinary space
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Hot Shower Before Bed — Is This Really the Secret to Sleeping Better?
Here's what the experts have to say about getting a steamy shower in before a snooze
By Amiya Baratan Published
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16 Different Styles of Curtains to Consider When Dressing Your Windows — Including Function, Fabric, and Fold
From different pleats to practicalities, our curated edit of the most elevated styles of curtains will help you choose with confidence
By Emily Moorman Published
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"I've Got No Room for a Fridge in My Small Kitchen" — Here's How the UK's Best Kitchen Designers Would Make Your Space Work
Tiny kitchen? You might be struggling to find space for your bulkiest appliance, but our experts have plenty of tips, so you never have to feel like you're making sacrifices in your home.
By Maya Glantz Published
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I'm Surviving the UK Heatwave Without Air Con — It's Not Perfect, but This £7 Amazon 'Cooling Bed Spray' Did Give Me Cool, Crisp Sheets
Reading the claims that this 'cooling bed spray' would actually make my bed linen feel less hot during the heatwave, I had to give it a try
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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What Are the Different Types of Tiles? Use This as Your Glossary When Planning Your Bathroom Renovation
Do you know the difference between terrazzo and terracotta? Ceramic from cement? Learn from the experts on how all the different tile types compare
By Lara Sargent Published
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Heatwave, Who? I Just Discovered the Difference Between a Bladed vs Bladeless Fan, and Now I'm Officially Ready for Summer
Factors including the size of your room, your design style, and your budget all weigh in on what's the most effective way to cool down your space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Wait, There's a Big Difference Between Floor and Wall Tiles You Have Got to Know About Before You Buy Them for Your Bathroom Remodel
Discover how to strike the right balance between tiling that elevates the design of your space, without forgetting practical essentials such as water-resistance and slip rating
By Rebecca Foster Published
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Here's What Our Home Editors Actually Buy on Amazon (and the 4 Things We Always Skip)
Amazon is the ultimate one-stop shop, but is it the place to shop for all your interior needs? Probably not. Here's what to shop and what to swap
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Which Tree to Plant in Your Garden, Based on Your Birth Month — A Tree Astrology Guide
We're honoring Celtic symbolism today with these beautiful trees tied to each month of the year
By Amiya Baratan Published
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"I've Never Used Packing Cubes Before" — 5 Ways Professional Organizers Make Them Work to Fit as Many Clothes as Possible Into a Suitcase
Yes, there's a right way to optimize these organizers, and here's how the professionals do it
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Turns Out, Three Isn't a Crowd — A Color Consultant Explains How Triadic Palettes Bring Balance to Bold Color
Choosing colors for your interiors can be daunting, but this theory helps you build dynamic schemes that still feel harmonious
By Harriet Slaughter Published
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Outdated Bathroom Flooring Trends to Avoid in 2025 — Plus the Ones the Experts Want to See More Of in Your Home
We've asked the experts: these are the flooring styles that will immediately date your bathroom design
By Maya Glantz Published
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Trust Me, This Genius Houseplant Humidity Trick Will Save Your Indoor Garden From the Draining Summer Heat
And, believe it or not, all it takes are three simple ingredients
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I’m a Color Psychology Expert — Here Are the 7 Things I’d Never Do With Color When Decorating
Because color is never just about looks, especially in the home
By Karen Haller Published
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10 Small Kitchen Problems — And How You Can Solve Them in Style
Small space not supporting your big ambitions? These expert-approved fixes tackle the most common small-space struggles, so every inch works harder and looks sharper
By Linda Clayton Published
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People With Great-Smelling Homes Are All Choosing These Fragrances Right Now — 5 Candle Scent Trends for 2025 You Should Know
With so much choice, what kinds of fragrances should you be choosing for candles, diffusers, and more? These are the coolest scents to try this year, and where to buy them
By Matilda Bourne Published
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A Detailed Guide to Decorative Plasterwork — Its Historical Roots and How It's Being Reimagined for Today
All you need to know before adding or updating moldings — and when to go modern or stay traditional
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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How to Unpack Your Suitcase Like a Pro — 5 Ways to Organize Your Hotel Room Closet to Feel at Home
Don't spend your vacation unorganized and living out of your suitcase — this is how professional organizers make themselves at home when traveling
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Room? 5 Things I Think Everyone Should Know Before Considering One
Don't get caught out before you build your garden room sanctuary. Here is everything you need to know regarding the planning of this outdoor space
By Amy Reeves Published
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Where to Shop for Table Lamps — 10 Spots an Editor Swears By for Great Finds
This is where our editors, and the designers we love most, turn to when they're looking for table lamps, artful curations of modern style
By Pip Rich Published
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5 Simple Curtain Hacks That Will Make Your Windows Look Expensive, but Don't Cost That Much More to Do
Elevate your curtains without breaking the bank with these clever ideas for making them more luxurious-looking
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Should I Half Tile or Fully Tile My Bathroom? I've Got the Answer, and the Pros and Cons to Each
Deciding how to tile your bathroom isn't just a case of choosing the right pattern, color, and configuration
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Should All Your Window Treatments Match? Here's How Designers Decide, and Make It Work Either Way
Matching window treatments throughout your home seems like the no-fail option, but the experts say that's not always the case
By Sarah Warwick Published
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My Friends Keep Asking Me If Curtain Tie-Backs Are Old-Fashioned — Here's How I Explain the Best Options for Windows in 2025
Curtain tie-backs have their uses, but are they cool enough for a modern home? I've got some thoughts, and so do the experts I asked about it
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Where Can I Find a Garden Shed That Actually Looks Good? The Best Ones I Could Find, Including a Brand in Farrow & Ball Colors
Don't waste your money on a disappointing shed; listen to our advice and invest in an outdoor structure that will last through the years.
By Maya Glantz Published
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13 Housewarming Rituals From Around the World You've Probably Never Heard of — And Thoughtful Ways to Gift Them
Take inspiration from this list of the most wonderful ways to commemorate your new chapter in a beautiful abode
By Amiya Baratan Published
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'Should I Move Home?' Architects Explain How to Decide Whether Your House Has Potential to Improve, or You Need to Find a New One
If you're questioning your need to move to a fresh space, read this before you come to a decision
By Amiya Baratan Published