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Do I Really Need a Steam Oven? Experts Decide Whether This Upgrade Is a Nice-to-Have Luxury or a Modern Kitchen EssentialThey may be loved by chefs, but are they necessary in your home kitchen? The experts explain exactly what they think about these kitchen appliances
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Things People With Tidy Technology in Their Homes Always Do — To Help You Hide Cables, Wires, and RemotesAvoid disrupting your design by making these simple changes for a noticeable difference
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Mattress Myths That Are Quietly Ruining Your Sleep, and How to Fix These Mistakes for Great SleepThe experts break down these common misconceptions about the foundation of your bedscape
By Amiya Baratan Published
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3 Colors Designers Would Never Pick for Your Bedroom's Ensuite Bathroom, and Why They Don't Set the Right Tone — and What to Choose InsteadThese colors will make an ensuite feel smaller and less welcoming, say the experts
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Things That Will Make Your Garden Feel Like the Grounds of a Five-Star Hotel, From Planting Styles to Furniture ChoicesWater features, al fresco art, and glasshouses — here's how to bring the glamour of a hotel garden into your own home
By Nicky Rampley-Clarke Published
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The Japanese Philosophy of 'Komorebi' Is the Inspiration You Need to Make Your Home Feel More Dreamy and Romantic in SummerThe beauty of dappled light is a design detail you can bring into your interior design
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Should Wooden Floors Match Wooden Cabinetry? There's a New Answer in 2026 for How to 'Wood Match' in a Way That Feels Elegant and ElevatedWhy a mixed timber palette, along with other complementary materials, creates a richer kitchen that feels softer and much more luxurious
By Portia Carroll Published
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No Air Conditioners Left in Stock? Here are 3 Ways You Should Be Using a Fan in a Bedroom to Actually Keep You Cool at NightThese HVAC experts explain how to properly reduce the heat and enjoy undisturbed sleep
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Olive vs Sage Green — Which Is the Better Color to Decorate With in 2026? This Is the One You Should ChooseHere's everything you need to know about what's arguably the most stylish shade of green right now
By Emily Moorman Published
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5 Space-Saving Tricks You'll Always See in Loft Conversion Bathrooms — These Expert Tips Will Make the Most of Even the Tiniest EnsuitesSqueezing an ensuite into your loft conversion can be a tricky affair, but our expert tips are here to make it easier
By Maya Glantz Published
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Where to Place a Pothos for Good Luck — 4 Favorable Zones, According to a Feng Shui ExpertAlso known as 'epipremnum aureum', these plants can be lucky, provided you style them in auspicious spots
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Always Hide This Kitchen Leftover in My Bathroom Before Guests Come Over to Make Sure It Smells Amazing All the TimeThis homemade deodorizer takes half an hour and almost no effort to make, and it uses something you've probably got in abundance in your kitchen
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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"Too Bright, Too Cold, Too Flat" — Paint Experts Share 5 Garden Painting Mistakes They See Far Too OftenPrep, planning, and knowing your way around color theory will set your garden up for a more stylish summer
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Outdated Styles of Kitchen Flooring Designers Say They're Avoiding in 2026Want a kitchen with lasting appeal? These are the old and passé flooring choices to avoid, according to experts
By Lilith Hudson Published
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3 Bold Kitchen Choices Experts Urge You to Avoid — These May Hurt Your Home's Re-Sale Value When You Put Your Home on the MarketThese kitchen design choices won't just be a waste of money; they can actually impact the value of your home, say the experts
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Tricks to Make Your Garden Lighting Feel 'Layered' — It Will Feel Richer and More Stylish, but Never Over BrightLandscape designers reveal how to balance different types of outdoor lighting for an exterior that's as beautifully lit as the inside of your home
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Designers Say These 5 Dining Room Clichés Are Going Out of Style in 2026 — And Share What to Serve Up InsteadInterior designers explain the looks falling out of favor, plus how to make your dining room bang up to date
By James Cunningham Published
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A Daybed or a Sofa Bed? Here's Which One Is Actually Better to Buy for Your Home, According to Interior DesignersThey both add an extra place to lounge, but the difference lies in intentionality
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Color to Paint Your Kitchen, According to Color Psychology — And the Surprising Shade an Expert Says Actually Doesn't WorkWhether you want your space to feel restorative or high-energy, this is your expert guide to how certain shades can change the feel of your kitchen
By Karen Haller Published
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How to Make a Loft Conversion Feel Expensive, Without Blowing the Budget — 6 Designer-Approved Tricks for a Luxurious SpaceGet all the bougie feels with clever designer tricks that make a loft conversion look and feel seriously elevated
By Linda Clayton Published
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6 Things All Luxury Kitchens Used to Have 10 Years Ago, but That Designers Say You Should Skip in 2026Once part of a list of absolute “essential” luxuries, these items have now been scrapped by the designers
By Portia Carroll Published
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Interior Designer Lizzie Green's Genius Idea for Hiding a TV Is So Aesthetic — Plus Two Other Design Dilemmas SolvedLizzie Green answers your decorating dilemmas this month, advising on table colors, cloakroom wallpapers, and how to hide the TV
By Pip Rich Published
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5 Ensuite Bathroom Mistakes Experts See All the Time — Avoid These to Make Your Small Space Feel Luxe and ConsideredYour ensuite bathroom can easily be the most relaxing room in your home, so long as you avoid these common slip-ups
By Maya Glantz Published
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The 5 Pretty Garden Plants That Look Great, but Actually Lack Scent — What to Pick Instead for a Fragrant PatioThese lush alternatives will make your garden smell invigorating and look beautiful
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Is How You Should Rearrange Your Garden to Make the Most of the Sun — Your Layout Should Match the Journey of the LightA singular seating area in a garden isn't going to give you the best use of your space throughout the day, a landscape designer explains
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Designers Say These Are the Best Colors to Drench Your Room In — For Rooms That Feel "Immersive, Moody, and Transportive"We all know how cool color drenching is, but which are the best paint shades to use? Designers share their tried and tested favorites
By Emily Moorman Published
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How to Make Your Home Office Smell Good — 6 Fresh Tips that Elevate Your Workspace Without DistractionThe key is to keep it simple and perfume your workspace for a mood that boosts productivity
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Outdoor Furniture Mistakes That Are Making Your Patio Look Cheap — And What to Do to Make It Feel 'Rich' InsteadThe best patios for elegant entertaining avoid these rooky errors according to landscape designers
By Jacky Parker Published
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Can I Mix Handles and Handleless Cabinets in a Kitchen? Designers Debate and Give Their VerdictYou don't have to stick rigidly to kitchens with handles or totally handleless designs. Here's why the experts do both, and why you should too
By Lara Sargent Published
