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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"Don't Let Consumer Culture Take Over" — 5 Organizing Products That Actually Make Homes Look Worse, According to Professionals
An organized home should always be a more stylish home, but you'll need to steer clear of these gimmicky products
By Lilith Hudson Published
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6 Flooring Choices That Always Make a Room Look More Expensive (Even When They’re Actually Budget-Friendly)
Whether you choose luxe timber planks or budget-happy vinyl, these flooring ideas will always make your room look high-end, say the experts
By Lara Sargent Published
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I Couldn't Put Underfloor Heating in My Kitchen, so I Added This Alternative Heating Idea to Ward Off Cold Floors
Having lost the kitchen's radiator during the remodel, I needed to find an easy way to boost the space's warmth on cold mornings. Here's what we designed in
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Asked Interiors Designers What 'Layering' Actually Means in Interior Design — Here's Why They Said It's What Stops a Space "Feeling Flat"
It's more than just adding more 'stuff' to a space; layering builds intention and personal style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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15 Minutes in This Genius 'Floatation Tank'-Inspired Wellness Chair Convinced Me That This Is the Most Relaxing Way You Could Ever Sit
From the mind of DavidHugh comes this innovative furniture concept that goes so much deeper than being just a chair
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Trendy Design Ideas That Just Don’t Work in Small Bathrooms — So, No, Don’t Try to Squeeze Them in
The experts reveal what trends to avoid in small bathrooms — and the design swaps that create maximum style in a mini space
By Lara Sargent Published
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Why Do My Walls Feel Cold? Experts Reveal the 3 Main Culprits, and What You Need to Do to Fix Them
If your walls feel cold and are leeching the warmth from your home, then you may have an issue that needs to be sorted out sooner rather than later — this is what you need to know
By Maya Glantz Published
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4 Things to Know About Decorating With Neutrals in 2026 — It's Not Necessarily What You Think It Is: "We've Seen a Shift," Say Designers
The neutral color spectrum has expanded, and with that, so have the possibilities
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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This Small Bedroom Layout Will Make Your Space 'Feel Twice as Big', but It's Not Without Its Drawbacks
A corner bed placement may feel unconventional, but designers agree it’s the smartest solution for small spaces, creating a cozy, well-balanced bedroom
By Aditi Sharma Published
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5 Design Mistakes Making Your Heating Less Effective in Your Home — And the Easy Ways to Fix Them
Before you invest in a new heating system, it might be worth checking out whether you've fallen for any of these common design mistakes first
By Maya Glantz Published
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How Do You Dispose of Your Kitchen Renovation Waste Sustainably? 4 Expert-Approved Approaches
As sustainability becomes a mainstay in our interior design process, we're all looking to ramp up our eco-credentials in every aspect of a renovation. Here's how to deal with all that waste efficiently and responsibly...
By Ruth Doherty Published
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5 Things People With Tidy Kitchens Always Have in Them to Help Keep Clutter and Mess at Bay
We're uncovering the secrets behind a clutter-free kitchen, and they're simpler than you may think
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Tried Pattern Clashing in My Home, but Failed Miserably — So I Asked Interior Designers How They Get This Tricky Skill So Right
Color, scale, and size are a few easy tricks to ensure your prints pair perfectly
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Ways to Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets, If Replacing Them Isn't in the Budget for 2026
Dreaming of a new kitchen look, but the bank balance says no? Don’t worry, our experts have ideas that will transform your space with no compromise on style
By Lindsay Blair Published
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I Asked Lighting Experts: 'Does Turning on Your Home's Lighting Actually Make You Feel Warmer?' — It Comes Down to Reducing "Visual Cues"
As the weather drops, we're searching for ways to find warmth in our homes — can lighting help? Experts explain its effects
By Maya Glantz Published
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'Massage Candles' Seem Crazy to Me, But This Masseuse Explains Why They're About to Be the Next Big Thing for Wellness
These scented candles are the perfect accompaniment to your next at-home massage, and here's how it works
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Outdated Types of Kitchen Storage Experts Are Urging You to Avoid in Your 2026 Renovation Projects — "They're Increasingly Impractical"
Kitchen experts share the outdated ideas to leave behind this year, and what to choose instead
By Maya Glantz Published
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3 Things Minimalists Would Never, Ever Have in an Entryway so That These Busy Spaces Never Feel Overwhelmed
A guide to getting back to the basics, as a streamlined entry is both calming and functional
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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These Are the 6 Major Houseplant Trends For 2026 That You'll Soon Notice Making a Splash in the Most Stylish Biophilic Homes Around
According to the experts, the theme for this year is statement interior gardens that give back
By Amiya Baratan Published
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11 Bedroom Layout Mistakes You Might Be Unknowingly Making (and Their All-Important Fixes)
Feeling cramped? Is your bedroom not living up to its full potential? You may be making common layout mistakes. Here’s how to easily fix them
By Aditi Sharma Published
