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What's the Difference Between a Manual and an Electric Coffee Grinder? Here's What to Use Depending on Your Coffee-Making Preferences
Freshly ground beans are the key to better coffee, but there are a few different grinders to consider
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Trends You're Using in Your Home That Are Actually Creating Bad Feng Shui in 2026
These aesthetic concepts might look pretty, but they won't do the energy of your space any favors
By Amiya Baratan Published
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11 Happy Colors to Paint a Bedroom — The Uplifting Shades That'll Give You a Dopamine Boost This Winter (and Beyond)
Sunshine yellows, peachy pinks, and uplifting greens — these are the colors to paint your bedroom to bring joy to your sleep space
By Emily Moorman Published
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Before We Enter the Year of the Horse, Change These 5 Feng Shui Mistakes in Your Home That Don't Mesh With This Lunar New Year
Don't get caught out — make these interior Feng Shui changes and harness the energy of the fire horse
By Matilda Bourne Published
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Designers Say These Decor Mistakes Are Making Your Living Room Feel 'Cold' — Here's What to Change for a Warm and Welcoming Space
Ever wondered why your living room feels cold? From angular sofa styles to color schemes that feel washed out, these are the things to switch up
By Emily Moorman Published
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The 6 Most Common Milk Frothing Mistakes That Might Be the Cause of Your Lackluster Coffees, According to an Ex-Barista
Steaming milk for a latte is harder than it looks, but there are a few tips to help awake your inner barista
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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8 Things Minimalists Would Never Include in a Bathroom — And You Shouldn't Either If You Want Yours to Feel Uncluttered and Spa-like
The features to avoid if you want to envelop yourself in your very own spa-like sanctuary
By Portia Carroll Published
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I Renovated While Still Living in the House — There's an Emotional Toll That No One Really Talks About, but These 5 Things Helped Us Get Through It
Builders before 7 am, no dishwasher, and dust absolutely everywhere — 1-star, do not recommend — this is what actually made the process endurable
By Linda Clayton Published
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Just a Friendly Warning — These Outdated Bathroom Trends Probably Aren't the Best Choice for Your 2026 Project
From all-over white to black taps, these are the five bathroom trends to avoid in 2026 — and what designers are doing instead for warm, inviting spaces you’ll love for years
By Lara Sargent Published
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How to Remove 'Bad Energy' From Your Home in 2026 — 6 Tips to Reverse Your Luck From Qualified Feng Shui Practitioners
Enter a year of auspiciousness by fixing the Feng Shui faux pas that are far from lucky
By Amiya Baratan Published
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7 Bathroom Features That Will Actually Add Value to Your Home — These Are the Things Future Buyers Will Want to See
Upgrades that balance everyday living with realistic resale appeal
By Portia Carroll Published
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A 'Prosperity Bowl' Is the Feng Shui Good Luck Ritual to Get to Know Before Lunar New Year — Here's Where You Should Place One
With the special occasion soon approaching, knowing where to place this good luck feature is crucial
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Types of Clutter You'd Simply Never, Ever Find in a Minimalist's Home — For Living Spaces That Feel Calm and Collected
These are the secrets to steal for a truly minimalist home, void of any unflattering messes
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Let's Talk Double Vs Triple Glazing — Is the Upgrade Really Worth the Extra Cost? The Answer: It Might Be Overkill for Your Home
If you're debating whether to make the change from double to triple glazing in a bid for a warmer home and lower heating bills, it really might not be worth it, according to the experts we spoke to — here's why
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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5 Reasons People Aren't Buying Double Beds Anymore, According to Sleep Experts, Even in Smaller Bedrooms
After all, why compromise on comfort when you can starfish in style?
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Where to Buy Kitchen Taps — 10 of the Best Brands to Know for Good Looks and Great Quality
You might not have paid attention to kitchen tap brands before starting your renovation, but getting to know them is the secret to finding the best styles
By Lara Sargent Published
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3 Mistakes That Are Making Your Bathroom Feel Stressful to Use — And Make You Not Want to Even Spend Time in Them
Your bathroom should be a place of relaxation, not a room that gives you an instant headache — these are the mistakes to avoid, so that you can create a calmer, more restful space
By Maya Glantz Published
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How Do You Wallpaper a Room With Awkward Walls? Designers Reveal the Tricks That Help Create "Standout Features"
It may be hard, but it's not impossible — especially with a few insider tips and tricks
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The 'Upside-Down' Decluttering Method Is a Genius Way to Harness Visual Cues While Decluttering Your Kitchen — Here’s How It Works
If you tend to lose your focus while paring back your culinary cabinets, this trick will solve your problem
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 'Anti-Winter' Paint Colors That Interior Designers Decorate With to Create Rooms That Beat the Seasonal Slump
In winter, our homes become all the more vital to lifting our moods out of the darkness
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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5 Ways to Tweak Your Living Room Lighting to Make It Feel Warmer — Expert Advice for a Space That's Both Snug and Elevated
A good lighting scheme is the key to a cozy and warm living room, and the experts share exactly how to do it
By Maya Glantz Published
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The 6 'Types' of Minimalism — And How to Find the Version of It That Will Actually Help Your Home Be Less Cluttered
This guide will help you identify the aspect of your lifestyle that's a little too cluttered and help you overcome it, too
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Colors You Should Never, Ever Paint Your Kitchen — And the Ways Interior Designers 'Solve' Troublesome Shades
When it comes to the colors you should never use in the kitchen, the experts had some pretty strong opinions — and some of them might surprise you
By Maya Glantz Published
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Sorry 'Big Light', but These Alternatives to Overhead Lighting Are the Strategies the Best Designers All Use for Cozy, Well-Illuminated Spaces
A little mood lighting and ambiance are all a room needs to feel more luxurious
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Warm Light vs Cool Light — What Really Is the Difference? We Asked Experts Where You Should and Shouldn't Use Them
Both have their benefits; it comes down to understanding the right situations to use each of them in
By Maya Glantz Published
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8 Things Making Your Bathroom Look Cheap — Designers Say What to Avoid, and What They Do Instead for a Truly Luxurious Feel
You don't need an unlimited budget for an elevated space — experts share the key areas you might be overlooking that are unknowingly cheapening your bathroom
By Portia Carroll Published
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I Swapped From a Gas to an Induction Hob, and I Finally Understand Why Designers Keep Recommending It
My only regret is not making the swap sooner
By Linda Clayton Published
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The 5 Most Common Glazing Mistakes Architects See When Specifying Windows and Doors — And How to Get Yours Spot on
Getting windows and doors just right is key to a successful design scheme yet all too often mistakes get made — here are the top 5 to swerve at all costs
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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5 Ways to Make Radiators Actually Look Good — Designers Share How to Turn These Eyesores Into Design Moments (and Some Are So Easy to Do)
Interior designers explain how this (often) unsightly necessity can become an intentional part of your home's decor
By Maya Glantz Published
