advice
How-to guides and expert advice for creating a home you'll love
Latest
-

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
By James Cunningham Published
-

What Makes Your Furniture Look Cheap? 6 Things Designers Urge You to Avoid If You Want Your Room to Look Expensive
Sometimes it's not the furniture itself, but the context. Here's what to avoid if you don't want your furniture to look cheap
By Aditi Sharma Published
-

Redecorating After a Divorce Is About "Reclaiming Moments for Yourself" — Here, a Designer Shares How She Took the First Step
A fresh start doesn't have to mean completely starting all over again; making small, easy swaps to your space can bring a surprising level of comfort
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-

5 Things People With Tidy Bedrooms Always Have in Them — They All Work Together to Create a Truly Calming Space to Sleep
Improve sleep hygiene and the overall ambiance of this area by stealing these ideas for your own bedroom
By Amiya Baratan Published
-

Don't Ask AI, Ask an Interior Designer — Perfecting Bespoke Shelving, the Key to Warm Whites, and How to Work With Chrome
Josie de Guzman and Jess Murphy of Studio Jey are here to answer your decorating dilemmas
By Pip Rich Published
-

Can Minimalism Really Help ADHD? Here's How Intentional Design Can Calm the Mind, According to an Interiors Therapist
Minimalism is often considered the antidote to overwhelm, but does it actually help with ADHD? We spoke with a design therapist to find out
By Lilith Hudson Published
-

Do Neutrals Make a House Feel More Expensive? Yes, Says Designers, but Only If You Do It Right
Neutral palettes can feel expensive because they shine a light on the costliest element of the home: the architecture
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
-

How Does Your Home's Lighting Really Affect Your Mood? How to Boost Its Benefits, and Downplay the Bad Side
I asked the experts to break down how our body responds to light, and how it can affect our mood — and, more importantly, what we can do about it at home
By Maya Glantz Published
-

How Often Do You Really Need to Clean Your Coffee Machine? Here's What the Experts Recommend
From cleaning all the gears and gadgets to washing down the machine itself, you can't underestimate the importance of proper maintenance
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-

5 Things People With Tidy Living Rooms Always Have in Them — They Keep Spaces Feeling Lived-in, but Clutter-Free
Forget last-minute cleaning and adopt these reliable tips for a clutter-free space instead
By Amiya Baratan Published
-

Is It Actually Okay to Store Food in Plastic Containers? The Experts' Verdict and the (More Aesthetic) Alternatives They Recommend for Kitchen Storage Instead
While the internet is convinced that plastic food containers are health hazards, the truth may be a bit less clear-cut. I asked the experts to lay it all out
By Maya Glantz Published
-

"I Just Removed the Pebbledash From My House — This is Everything I Wish I’d Known Beforehand"
Want to restore your period property to it's original glory? A pebbledash removal may just be the key to achieving that
By Maya Glantz Published
-

5 'Secrets' Your Home Gives Away in January That You Can’t See the Rest of the Year — So Now's the Time to Fix Them
Addressing these minor issues is easy, according to experts, and will make your home feel so much more comfortable and inviting
By Jacky Parker Published
-

It’s the Year of the Horse — These 6 Feng Shui Rules Will Help You Tap Into This Auspicious Energy Within Your Home
Before February begins, make these small switches to your living spaces to welcome auspicious energy in 2026
By Amiya Baratan Published
-

5 Things That Make Your Home Feel Depressing at This Time of Year — And How to Overcome Them, According to an 'Interiors Therapy' Expert
Are the January blues taking their toll? Your decor choices may be influencing your mood more than you realize
By Lilith Hudson Published
-

It's Time — 6 Things to Finally Fix in Your Home to Set the Right Tone for Life in 2026
Sort these minor tasks and start the new year with a fully functioning home that feels stress-free
By Jacky Parker Published
-

I'm Stuck on a Late Night Sleep Cycle, How Can I Reset It? 6 Things You Can Do to Get You Back on Track for 2026
Struggling to sleep at a reasonable hour? Here's how to shift your sleep pattern to reclaim your bedtime
By Lilith Hudson Published
-

How to Hang Wallpaper Like an Interior Designer — 12 Tips and Tricks for a Style-Led Look
From wallpapering the ceiling to fully wrapping a room, here's how the pros are hanging wallpaper in 2026
By Emily Moorman Published
-

5 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Look More Interesting, Without Completely Redecorating It — Simple Swaps That Make All the Difference
You don't have to have an unlimited budget and a professional contractor to elevate your sleeping space — here's how
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-

6 Lucky Colors for 2026 — These Shades Feel Right for the Year to Come, According to a Feng Shui Expert
If you want to usher in good fortune this new year, these are the colors you should be using in your home
By Lilith Hudson Published
-

Should I Buy a Used Kitchen? Here's How You Find Them, How Much You Could Save, and the Finer Details You Need to Know
Designers break down the pros and cons, from cost savings and sustainability to layout limits, so you can decide if it’s right for your home.
By Aditi Sharma Published
-

Ashley Tisdale French's 'Anti-Trend' Color Scheme Feels Brilliantly Calming on Social Media Feeds Filled With Oversaturated Spaces
Neutral colors don't have to be boring, instead they can be just what you need to relax in your space
By Ruby Smith Published
-

5 Things People With Tidy Bathrooms Always Have in Them — Easy (and Budget-Friendly) Ways to Create a More Stylish, Clutter-Free Space
We're taking the mystery out of those luxurious, organized bathrooms and revealing the items they all have in common
By Maya Glantz Published
-

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
It may seem extreme, but this traditional Scandinavian cleaning method has a host of benefits for your soft textiles
By Lilith Hudson Published
-

"I Put Up Secondary Glazing on My Old Sash Windows Every Year — These Are the Things I'd Tell Anyone Else Who Wants to Do It"
Interior designer Dan Lovatt takes on this DIY task in the colder seasons to keep drafts at bay, without requiring him to replace his original sash windows. Here's how
By Maya Glantz Published
-

5 Reasons You Shouldn't 'Aggressively' Declutter at the Start of the Year
The new year might seem like the perfect time to tackle clutter head-on, but experts say going in on the attack can do more harm than good
By Lilith Hudson Published
-

Freezing Cold Floors? From Materials to Drafts, These Are the 5 Main Causes, and How to Make Things Feel Cozier
Our experts break down the causes of floors that feel frosty underfoot, and troubleshoot how you can fix them
By Maya Glantz Published
-

6 Things That Are Making Your Home Look 'Cheap' — Designers Say What to Ditch for a More Expensive-Looking Home
A refined interior means careful curation — here's what may be making your space look cheap
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-

4 Color Rules for Neutral Rooms That Designers Don't Want You to Forget — Or Else "Things Can Start to Feel a Bit Flat"
Remember: neutrals can't feel just as dynamic as high chroma colors, if you know the decorating rules to live by
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
