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3 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang a Wall Sconce to Avoid "Disrupting Symmetry, Creating Strange Shadows, or Visually Reducing the Space"
Here are the biggest designer 'don'ts' when it comes to stylish sconce lighting
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Kitchen Cabinet Colors Designers Predict Will Dominate Homes in 2026 and How They Will Elevate Your Upcoming Reno Projects
It's time to say goodbye to your sage green kitchen. These are all the cabinet colors experts are expecting to see in the year ahead, and why they're making a statement
By Maya Glantz Published
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The ‘Finish What You Started’ List — Professional Project Managers on How to Tie Up Unfinished Renovation Jobs in 2026 in 6 Easy Steps
There is no excuse for half-finished renovation jobs with our expert guide to sorting out that snagging list fast
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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5 Clever Kitchen Gadgets That Will Help You Stop Throwing Out So Much Food — Every Good Kitchen Should Have These in 2026
From vacuum sealers to 'steam regeneration' functions, here's my wishlist for making leftovers last a lot longer
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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7 Kitchen Planning Mistakes That Amateurs Always Make When Designing Their Space, According to London's Best Kitchen Designers
Plan your kitchen like a pro by avoiding these common planning mistakes. Here’s how the experts plan every new kitchen, and why you should do the same
By Lara Sargent Published
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5 Offline Rituals to Take With You Into 2026 That Experts Say Will Help You to De-Stress Away From Screens
If your screen time is embarrassingly high, let these activities help you build healthier habits
By Amiya Baratan Published
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My Festive Dinners Won’t End at Dessert, I’m Carving Time Out for 'Sobremesa' — And Here’s Why (and How) You Should Too
This cherished Spanish tradition extends celebrations in a beautiful and thoughtful way
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Wait, Should I Have Got a 'Double Oven' for My Kitchen? Here Are the Pros and Cons Vs a Single Oven, and Why It Actually Matters Less in 2026
From everyday meals to hosting large feasts, here’s a lowdown on single and double ovens, and which one might be right for your needs
By Aditi Sharma Published
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These Are The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make During Their Bathroom Renovation — According to Experts
These slip-ups are the difference between a bathroom you look forward to walking into every day, and one you'll be desperate to rip out in two months
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Asked 11 Interior Designers: 'How Do You Style a Coffee Table?' These Are Their Top Tips for an Elegant and Characterful Display
Coffee tables are often the anchor of a living room, so it's important to get the styling right; to help you do just that, this is how to style a coffee table the way an interior designer would
By Debbie Black Published
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How Can I Save Money on a New Kitchen? 5 Tips That Experts Know Will Help to Keep Costs Down
Want a new kitchen without having to take out a second mortgage? Our experts have all the tips for how to keep costs down during your kitchen renovation
By Maya Glantz Published
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Design, Debated: Is It Ever Okay to Remove Original Details From a Home?
Painting over hardwood floors may seem like a crime, but there's a line between preference and punishable offence
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Plan a More Sustainable Kitchen Project, While Avoiding These 'Greenwashing' Traps
What exactly constitutes a sustainable kitchen, plus tips on how to avoid greenwashing during the design process?
By Portia Carroll Published
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I've Only Got Room for One, so Is a Dining Table or Kitchen Island More Useful? I Asked Experts to Find Out
Torn between a dedicated dining area and a stylish kitchen island with ample prep space? I asked designers for their opinions on the smartest option
By Lilith Hudson Published
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I Asked a Professional Organizer How I Should Use the Thoughtful 'Strangers, Acquaintances, and Friends' Decluttering Method At Home
Decuttering a home is no easy feat, which is why I'm always on the hunt for methods and techniques to make this often rigorous task as easy as possible
By Faiza Saqib Published
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5 Genius Ways Interior Designers Know How to Adapt Your Living Room’s Layout When You’re Hosting a Lot of People
The position of your furniture is just as important as the cocktails and conversation — here’s how to make entertaining a crowd effortless
By James Cunningham Published
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I'm a Sentimentalist, but This Cobwebbing Method Might Just Be What I Need to Clear the Clutter I Haven’t Been Able to Shake so Far
It's an emotional cleansing and a decluttering reset in one efficient organizer-approved technique
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Should I Buy a Rectangular or Round Dining Table? Interior Designers Reveal Which Shape Works Best Where, and When
Your dining table is so much more than just a place to sit for mealtimes — here’s how to decide which shape best suits your space and style
By James Cunningham Published
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Crisis Averted — Here's How to Convert Any Sofa Into a Comfortable Temporary Bed This Festive Season When You've Got One Too Many Guests
There's no excuse for an uncomfortable bed setup on the sofa with these simple tips and tricks
By Emily Moorman Published
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Zooey Deschanel Just Revealed a Brilliant Trick to Quickly Make Your Home Smell Amazing That's Perfect for a Last-Minute Save when Christmas Hosting
And the one thing you need is probably sitting in your spice pantry right now...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Asked My Furniture-Maker Dad How to Remove Water Stains From a Wooden Table — These Are His 3 "Tried and Tested" Tricks
One of hosting's biggest stresses is worries about stains and spills ruining wood furniture, but these tips offer some comfort, knowing will not be lost
By Ruby Smith Published
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I Made This Trending Fruit Centerpiece as a Last-Minute, Easy Idea That Will Make My Christmas Table Look Amazing — Here's How
A cone, some cocktail sticks, and your choice of festive fruit is all is required for this year's trendiest Christmas table centerpiece
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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How to Keep Your Home Organized Over the Christmas Period — 6 Tips to Retain a Sense of Visual Calm Amidst the Holiday Hustle
Don't lose the functionality of your living spaces to clutter as you host this festive season
By Amiya Baratan Published
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4 Fragrances That Bring in Negative Feng Shui — And Why They Should Be Avoided at All Costs
Hosting these smells in your home could be a recipe for bad luck
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Is Your Sofa Going to Survive the Season? How to Child-, Pet-, and Generally Winter-Proof Your Couch to Avoid Festive Nightmares
With kids, pets, and snow, celebrations can get quite messy. Here's how you can protect your couch from the merry madness
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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I Spent Days Trying to Perfect How to Dry Oranges for Christmas Decor — This Is the Trick That Finally Worked for Me
Turns out, creating your own dried oranges isn't quite as easy as it'd first seem, but this is the method that got me the best results
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Which Christmas Tree Smells the Best? There's a Clear Winner for the Most Christmassy Scent at Home for the Season, Say Experts
The right tree can naturally fragrance your home for Christmas, and this variety of focal foliage is by far the most nostalgic
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Appliance Position Mistakes That No Good Kitchen Designer Would Ever Make, Unless They Had a Very Good Reason
The experts share all the most common appliance mistakes that are holding your kitchen back from being functional and stylish
By Maya Glantz Published
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Forget Flat Doors, Textured Kitchens Feel Way More Expensive — These Are the 8 Types Designers Are Reaching for in 2026
From mesh panels to fluted wood, these are the textured kitchen doors tipped to elevate your kitchen reno in 2026. Over to the experts…
By Lara Sargent Published
