advice
How-to guides and expert advice for creating a home you'll love
Latest
-
5 Sustainability Mistakes You're Probably Making in Your Bathroom That Are Undermining Your Eco-Conscious Efforts
We all want to do our bit for the planet, but designers say these common mistakes are making your bathroom less environmentally friendly
By Lilith Hudson Published
-
Avoiding the Void — How to Work Around the 'Dead Space' in the Middle of a Large Living Room
Does that barren spot in the middle of your living room throw your whole design off-balance? Here are seven ways to fill the gap for a more harmonious home
By Lilith Hudson Published
-
3 Rooms It Doesn't Make Sense to Put Blackout Window Treatments in, According to Designers — Especially at This Time of Year
There's a time for restful darkness, and there's a time for letting the light in; here's how to get it right
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-
How Do Reed Diffusers Actually Work? Their Secrets Explained, and How to Get Them to Smell Stronger
You might be familiar with this flameless fragrance format, but do you really know how it works to transform the mood of your home?
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
The Art of £3,000 Sheets — What Goes Into the World's Most Expensive Bedding to Justify Its Price Tag?
This luxury bedding brand has me rethinking how much to invest in a good night's sleep
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-
"Candle Sand" Is the Easy Way to Turn Your Favorite Vessels Into Candles — Without Ever Having to Melt Wax on the Hob
If you've ever tried to make your own candles, you'll know it's not as easy as it seems. Well, until you try using candle sand instead
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
An Outdoor Heater the Size of a Table Lamp? This Compact Design Makes Your Garden Autumn-Proof, and Looks Good While Doing It
All the style and elegance of a table lamp, paired with all the power of a top-of-the-range heater, this one fabulous buy does it all
By Maya Glantz Published
-
What Difference Will Painting My Room White vs Off-White Actually Make? A Warning Against 'Sterile'-Looking Neutrals
One's warm and layered, and the other is a crisp, dependable neutral; here's how to use each in your interior
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-
How to Reset Your Home for Autumn — 8 Things to Do to Usher Out Summer and Welcome in a Cooler, Cozier Season
Before you settle into the coziness of autumn, direct your attention to these tasks for a home that's completely reset for the season
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
Are Dark or Light Curtains Better for My Room? How to Answer This Question and Make the Right Choice Every Time
To settle the debate once and for all and weigh up the pros and cons, experts share the hard and fast rules they live by and when to bend them, too
By Becks Shepherd Published
-
My Bedroom Feels Empty — What Can I Add for a Warm, Fuller Feel? Designers Share 6 Things Your Room May Be Missing
A comfy and curated space is just a few finishing touches away
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-
It's Virgo Season — These 7 Astrologer-Approved Houseplants Will Match the Vibe of Your Home If It's Your Sign
Merge your passion for gardening with your love for all things zodiac with this selection of gorgeous indoor plants
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
What Are the Most Eco-Friendly Kitchen Countertops? 6 Sustainable Surfaces For a Greener Kitchen
From recycled glass to compressed paper, discover five eco-friendly countertop materials you’ll love for decades
By Lara Sargent Published
-
5 Crimes Against Kitchen Knives That Any True Cook Would Never Do — And How to Keep Yours Sharp and Shiny
You deserve more than blunt, chipped knives, so here's how to make these kitchen essentials work to the end of their shelf life
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
I Thought a TV in the Corner of Your Room Was an Old-Fashioned Layout — But Here Are 5 Times Where It Actually Works Best
Positioning a TV in the corner of a room might not seem intuitive, but it can work to your advantage, say designers
By Lilith Hudson Published
-
The 'New Neutrals' Designers Are Choosing for Their 2026 Schemes — 4 Stylish Shades to Use Instead of White, Gray, and Beige
Here are the most on-trend 'neutral' colors that you need to know about for the year ahead
By Emily Moorman Published
-
How Humid Should My House Be? The Big Guide to Getting It Right for Each Season, Each Room, and for Your Houseplants
There is a specific humidity level you should be maintaining at home, and this is your guide to why and how you can benefit from this practice
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
How to Mount Blinds Like an Interior Designer — 5 Tricks That Elevate This Window Dressing
According to those in the know, choosing the design of the blinds and color is just one half of the battle — discover the tips for fitting them that can make all the difference
By Becks Shepherd Published
-
I'm a Neat-Freak and These 7 Tidying Tips Are How I Keep My Desk Drawers Organized
There's no space for productivity in a cluttered study, so instead of losing time to untidy drawers, adopt these helpful ideas now
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
Your Questions, Answered by an Interior Designer — The Perfect Blue Paint, Balancing Deep Browns and the Golden Rule for Colors
Tom Morris of Morrisstudio is known for his love of rich, earthy tones, so we posed him the color questions you ask us most
By Pip Rich Published
-
5 Back-To-School Organizing Tasks to Reset Your Home After the Summer Holidays
Summer chaos begone, it's time to get your home back in order so you can get through the season in a peaceful, tidy space
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
Here's Why Your Open Plan Layout Isn't Actually Working — 5 Mistakes You're Probably Making and How to Fix Them
A cohesive floor plan starts with good spatial design, but architectural designers say these common errors often throw off an open concept home
By Lilith Hudson Published
-
These 7 Everyday Problems With Kitchen Cabinets Drive People Crazy — Here's Which of Them You Can Fix Yourself
Sick of creaky drawers and slamming doors? Our experts are too. These are their best tips for remedying these common problems
By Maya Glantz Published
-
I Write About Sleep for a Living, This Is the One Surprisingly Common Thing I’d Never (Ever) Do in My Bedroom After Talking to Sleep Experts for Years
Hint: It has to do with your WFH setup and its proximity to your sleeping spot...
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
5 Unexpected Exterior Wall Colors That Will Bring a Dull Garden to Life — And Extend the Feeling of Summer a Little Longer
When it comes to giving your exterior walls a lick of paint, bold is the new black
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-
I Asked Professional Home Organizers for Their 'Organizing Icks' — These Are the 9 That They Say They Can't Stand
You might be losing style points to these common organizing faux pas, but these experts are here to tell you how to fix them for a clutter-free home
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
The ‘Hidden Hue’ Rule Is Possibly Why Your Neutral Color Scheme Doesn’t Look Right — And It’s So Easy to Fix When You Know How
Matching undertones transforms neutrals from background shades into a beautifully considered palette
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-
Wait, Why Do My Plants Move at Night? 10 Houseplants That Do It, and the Reason Why
These striking plant varieties might seem fairly regular by day, but as night falls, they wake up and subtly shift, curl, and sway all on their own
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
How Interior Designers (Secretly) Use Curtains to Make a Room Look Bigger
Turns out, curtains could be the most underrated design tool for creating an optical illusion in your home
By Oonagh Turner Published