Latest articles by Ellen Finch
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8 dark trim paint color schemes from interior designers that nail the look - 'they're cozy, cocooning and dramatic'
These dark trim paint color schemes demonstrate just how versatile this decorating trick is – it’s perfect for making any room feel cozy and grand
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Where to spend, and where to save, when re-designing a living room according to designers
Budgeting for your next makeover? Here's where to spend and save on your living room redesign (and still get a luxe look regardless)
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6 tricks people with brightly-colored homes use to make bold schemes work - 'these rooms give you color courage!'
These mood-brightening schemes prove the effectiveness of decorating with color – they’re seriously uplifting
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How to make your couch look classy – 8 designer tips to elevate even the most basic of sofas
From throw pillows to drinks tables, tap into the trend for expensive-looking interiors and make your couch look classy in an instant
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5 things minimalists do to add texture to a room - 'it makes all the difference'
Texture is the essential piece of the puzzle for a minimalist design scheme – here are 5 designer-recommended ways to incorporate it into your space
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What's replacing marble? Designers agree on the next big design trend we'll all be using instead
Limestone is set to be big news in the design world as the ‘new marble’ – interior designers explain how to use it
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5 things Gwyneth Paltrow's designer does to make a home feel expensive, that aren't about buying expensive things
Focused around spaces that make you feel good, livable luxe – coined by designer to the stars Brigette Romanek – is all we’re thinking about. Here’s how to make the look your own
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'Breathtakingly beautiful' - 6 fireplace trends designers are loving for 2024
If you're looking to upgrade your hearth, try these fireplace trends on for size: they're all statement-making in their own way
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Kitchen island trends – 8 shapes, materials and finishes designers are choosing for elevated spaces
Why opt for boring when you could take inspiration from one of these? We’re obsessed with top designers' takes on the latest kitchen island trends
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Living room ceiling trends – 5 decorative ways designers are embracing the 'fifth wall'
Cozy, cocooning and downright stylish, these living room ceiling trends make a feature of an underused surface
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8 minimalist design trends for 2024 to take pared-back schemes to a new level
New ways with texture and a cool new furniture style – these minimalist design trends are calling to us…
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5 outdated color rules designers are breaking for 2024 – how many are you still following?
It's time to throw these color design rules out the window – here's what designers are doing instead
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10 living rooms that have perfected the "quiet luxury" trend, for homes that feel effortlessly expensive
Add these quiet luxe living rooms to your interiors moodboard – and read top interior designers' tips for achieving the look
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10 genius ways to use "decorative trims" that will instantly elevate any room in the house
From fringing and piping to wallpaper and tile borders, decorative trimmings are the interior designer’s secret weapon
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Gold who? Cool metals are a trend for 2024 – this is how designers are using them
Steel, nickel and polished chrome are the metallics of the moment – designers show us the best ways to use them now
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5 front yard mistakes landscape designers say you should avoid – and what to do instead
From planting to hardscape, these common errors are best avoided – instead take note of these kerb-appeal-friendly ideas
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These are the 5 entryway trends top designers are embracing now for a seriously elevated first impression
Give visitors the chicest welcome with these entryway trends straight from the schemes of interior designers
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Are shutters outdated? Here’s what interior designers say, and how they're decorating for 2023 and beyond
Is it time to close the curtain on shutters? We asked interior designers to weigh in and offer their advice on how to create the most modern and on-trend decor
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How to entertain in a small backyard – 8 tips from landscape designers to make alfresco hosting on a tiny scale so easy
Small backyard? No problem – these designer tips will help transform your garden into a space fit for entertaining
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10 outdated rules you can break when decorating small spaces, according to interior designers
'No more white walls' – designers say these small-space decorating rules are made to be broken
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These 9 tips from designers on how to entertain in a small apartment will make hosting so much easier
It's one of the trickier sides to apartment living – but these tips for small-space entertaining will make your life that little bit simpler
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How to feel soothed the moment you walk into your bedroom - 11 interior design ideas for a restful scheme
Make your bedroom the most soothing space in your home with these tips from top designers – you can tick some of them off right away
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5 colors you should never buy bedroom furniture in – and what to choose instead for a restful space
Steer clear of these shades when you're furnishing your bedroom and you'll reap the reward of a better night's sleep
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10 reasons you should be decorating with terracotta right now – and they're all incredible rooms that use this color
A softer, warmer alternative to black, terracotta accents are the perfect decorating trick – this is how the designers use them
