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Decorating with Mint Green Works For Way More Than Just Your Bathroom — Here's How to Use the "Spatial Palette Cleanser"
It's bright and zingy, but can also fade effortlessly into the background when it needs to. Here's how designers like to use it
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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"I'm a Hot Sleeper and It's Ruining My Night's Rest" — What to Do, and What Never to Do, to Regulate Your Temperature and Get Better Sleep
If you're a hot sleeper, you've come to the right place. Here's everything you need to beat the heat for a comfortably cool night of slumber
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Make More Counter Space in a Small Kitchen? Expert-Approved Tips You'll Want to Take Note Of
Find the counter space you didn't think you had...
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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4 Problems With Color-Matching Paint That Not Enough People Talk About — "Complex Pigments Are Nearly Impossible To Replicate"
Getting the perfect paint color is integral to perfecting your interior design, but experts say color-matching could be hindering you rather than helping
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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10 Types of Spider Plants That Take This Popular Pick Beyond the Basics
Flex your green thumb by bringing home one of these beautiful, alternative spider plant varieties
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I’m Staying in my Mum's Converted Loft While Visiting a Sweltering London — Here’s What I’ll Be Doing to Keep Cool
I've learnt some much-needed tricks to cool down a loft when we come to visit during the summer heat
By Debbie Black Published
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15 of the Best New York Hotels — See Inside the Design-Forward Stays We Can't Wait to Tick Off Our Hotlist This Year
Heading to the Big Apple? Our edit of must-visit boutique hotels in New York is back to help you discover it the interior enthusiast's way
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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Can You Put a Washer and Dryer in a Kitchen? 'Yes', Say Designers, and Here Are 5 Ways to Make It Work
If a designated utility room remains a pipe dream, here are all the nifty, space-saving solutions to make your laundry appliances work in your kitchen
By Lilith Hudson Published
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8 Types of Tile Shapes to Consider For Your Next Bathroom Reno — Number 4 Is Our Favorite Pick for 2025
These tile shapes bring a fresh design edge to your next renovation, perfect for backsplashes, floors, or feature walls
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Your Zodiac Can Help You Decorate for Better Feng Shui — And Here's How
Cocktail carts for Capricorns and tufted velvet rugs for Taureans.. How should your star sign manifest itself in your home?
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Asked Bedding Experts the Most Searched Questions on 'Thread Count' — Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying New Sheets
What's the best thread count for sheets? Does it actually matter? Let's demystify this often misunderstood quality of bed sheets
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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10 Outdated Kitchen Rules You Can Ignore When Designing a Small Kitchen
Struggling to master the spatial design of your small kitchen? You can safely dismiss these inapplicable rules, say designers
By Lilith Hudson Published
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What Actually Is Super Matte Paint? This Trending Finish Is What All the Brands Are Launching — Here's What It Means
"It’s not just a paint, it’s an interior design tool in itself" — here's why you should ditch a standard matte for something more intense
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Front Yard Mistakes That Could Be Making Your Home Look Outdated — Plus, What to Do Instead
These are the pitfalls that are making your home's front garden set the very worst first impression, according to landscape designers
By Maya Glantz Published
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Flat vs Fitted Sheets — Do You *Actually* Need Both?
One is essential to making the bed; the other tends to hotly divide people — where do you stand on the debate?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Is It Better to Buy or Build Your Own Pergola? Experts Discuss the Most Cost-Effective Way to Embrace Those Shady Summer Days
A pergola is the perfect solution to scorching summer days — but is this a fun DIY project, or something you should leave to the experts?
By Maya Glantz Published
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Have You Ever Thought How Your Choice of Cup Could Be Changing the Way Your Coffee Tastes? Hint: It's Massively
Color, material, shape, or size — all of these factors matter when it comes to the quality of your morning brew. Here's what the experts have to say
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Signs You're Underwatering Your Houseplants — Especially in the Heat of Summer
If you're unsure of when your plants are overdue for a drink of water, these tell-tale signs will help you out
By Amiya Baratan Published
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"Do You Want Your Garden to Look Like Las Vegas?" — Landscape Designers Reveal the Biggest Outdoor Lighting Mistakes
Lighting your outdoor area isn't always straightforward. Here are the common pitfalls that the designers always notice
By Oonagh Turner Published
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How to Design a "Low-Cortisol Bedroom" — It Will Feel Calmer and Give You a Healthier Sleep
Let your space be a sanctuary that promotes healthy sleep and happy living with these expert tips
By Amiya Baratan Published
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WiFi Doesn't Cover Your Whole Backyard? Here's What You'll Need to Do to Get Better Coverage and Sync Up Your Outdoor Smart Tech
A sizeable backyard is ideal for hosting and entertaining, but it can be a blessing and a curse due to a weak WiFi connection — here’s what to do to fix it
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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How to Host a Dinner Party — 10 Tips to Design an Evening of Style
Advice from hosting experts for a memorable soirée that delivers on every front
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Mistakes in Your Garden's Design You'll Only Notice When Temperatures Soar in the Summer
Summer-proof your garden with our expert's top tips for creating an outdoor area that will thrive all year round.
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to Hack Your Outdoor Lighting's Settings for a Beautifully Illuminated Yard That's Practical Too
Get your yard party season ready by making sure your outdoor lighting is in check
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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How to Feng Shui a Patio with Plants — 4 Things to Consider for a Lush Space That’s Enriched with Energy
Make sure your container garden is enriching your patio with the help of these simple yet efficient steps
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Genius 'Room Darkening Curtain Pole' Has a Surprising Feature That Helps Keep Light Out of Your Bedroom Even Better
Try this trending curtain rod to help you achieve a better night's sleep
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Turning Your Landscape Lighting Smart Is the Biggest Gamechanger for Entertaining Season — Here's What You'll Need to Do It
Hosting friends and family outdoors is one of the many joys of summertime. Transform your garden space with smart lighting thanks to this practical advice
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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How to Organize a Chest Freezer When You're About to Throw a Big Summer Party
Summer is the perfect time for hosting outdoors, and you’ll want to make sure your chest freezer is in the best shape possible — here’s how…
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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13 of the Best Paint Brands for Luxury-Looking Interiors, as Rated by Professional Painters and Serial Redecorators
As it turns out, the people who know which paint brands really are the best are the people who paint walls with them day in and day out
By Luke Arthur Wells Published