Latest articles by James Cunningham
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9 of the Biggest Sofa Trends for 2026 — The Shapes, Colors, and Materials That Will Define Seating This YearFrom interactive modular to better-than-ever design classics, interior designers share their pick of the latest sofa trends to make your space contemporary, chic, and ever so comfortable
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4 Winter Color Palettes That Feel Magical for This Season, but Also Work All Year RoundDarker, richer hues are perfect for now and can look just as stylish on lighter, brighter days too
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Forget Chairs — This Dining Room Seating Trend Takes Your Space From Casual to Comfortable, Convivial, and CuratedInterior designers are going beyond simply arranging chairs around the dining table — here’s how to make your seating setup firmly on trend
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How Interior Designers Host — The Style-Forward (and Often Forgotten) Details That Make Guests Feel Instantly at HomeThrowing a party? Take note of these stylish ideas and make sure your invitees have a night to remember
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Hosting Overnight Guests? Here’s How to Style a Sofa Bed That’s as Chic as It Is ComfortableIf guests are sleeping over, a sofa bed doesn’t have to be a barrier to a good night’s sleep — we asked the experts how to make them dreamy
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Sorry Minimalists, but Fringed Sofas Are the Next ‘Old-Fashioned’ Style to Have a Design RenaissanceInterior designers are once again making the case that what’s old can look and feel irresistibly new
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Skip the Classic Sofas You're Seeing Everywhere in Design Right Now — Here's 5 Up-and-Comers, Primed to Steal the SpotlightWhile design icons will always have their place, interior designers are increasingly using more under-the-radar pieces to anchor living rooms
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10 Ways to Use Architectural Moldings That’ll Make Even a Characterless Home Suddenly Feel Storied and Full of CharmArchitectural moldings are so much more than just a detail — they add a sense of classic charm to even the most contemporary spaces
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Do Gray and Beige Go Together? Here's How This Pairing Can Make Neutral Schemes Richer and More InterestingSubtle though they are, these two hues can make any space all the more stylish. Here’s how to make this color combination work in your home
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How to Hang Curtains the Way an Interior Designer Would — To Balance, Blur Lines, and Bring Impact to a RoomCurtains do more than just frame your view; they’re a powerful decorative element in any space (if you know how to hang them well)
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How to Design a 'Conversation Room' — The Space Everyone in Design Is Talking AboutNot quite a living room and far more than just a nook, the conversation room is enjoying a moment in the spotlight — here’s how to create one yourself
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What Colors Make a Room Look Bigger? 5 That Designers Reach for to Make Walls 'Visually Expand'Color can have a transformative effect on how we perceive spaces — here’s how the experts make small rooms look more expansive
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Here's How a Clever Choice in Flooring Can Make Any Room Feel Bigger, Brighter, and Way More BeautifulWant to make your space feel more expansive? Start from the ground up — here’s which flooring creates the illusion of extra square footage
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10 Colorful Scandinavian Interior Design Ideas That Prove The Style Is So Much More Than Pared-BackBelieve it or not, there’s no shortage of colorful decorating ideas coming out of the Scandinavian region
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Scandi by the Sea — Discover the Secret to the Easy, Breezy 'Scandinavian Coastal' Summerhouse StyleAll about effortless chic and relaxed comfort instead of nautical decorating clichés, here’s how to achieve this breezy look wherever you live
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Scandinavian People Don't Just Do Neutrals — Here's What You Can Learn From Their Take on Maximalism to Hone Colorful, Pattern-Filled RoomsInteriors full of bold patterns and vibrant colors are thriving in a region typically known for a more muted, minimal approach to design
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10 Ways Scandinavian Lighting Ideas Can Make Illuminating a Space Feel SculpturalFrom design icons to modern classics, Scandi lighting is adored by interior designers all over the world — here's how to bring the look home
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10 Mid-Century Modern Lighting Ideas That Bring Design History to Your Room, But Still Feel Right for TodayInterior designers love to reference this classic era — here’s how to shed new light on the look
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I'd Have Never Thought Mid-Century Modern Style Would Work So Well for a Bathroom — But These 10 Examples Prove They're a Match Made in HeavenThe mid-century look gets a modern makeover in these stunning bathroom projects, all handpicked by the experts
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10 Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Ideas That Prove the Look Is Tranquil, Timeless, and Still Totally NowInterior designers love creating spaces influenced by this iconic era — here’s how the experts give the look a cool, contemporary edge
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9 Green and Gray Living Rooms That Feel Modern and Mesmerizing, and Far From 'Millennial'A favorite color combination among interior designers, green and gray living rooms can be cozy, cool, and full of character
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10 Pink and Green Living Room Ideas That'll Make You Think Again About This Color CombinationThis iconic pairing can be as sophisticated as it is playful — here’s how the experts create contemporary pink and green living rooms
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8 Green Marble Bathroom Ideas That Are Bold, Beautiful, and Anything but BasicGreen marble bathroom surfaces create a sense of drama — now is the time to embrace this material for a bold, contemporary look in your space
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9 Colorful Dining Room Ideas That Are the Shortcut to a Stylish SoiréeA palette of delicious hues is an easy way to spark conversation, but it's not always an easy style to get right — so, let these designer ideas help
