Latest articles by Lara Sargent
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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
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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
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7 Kitchen Planning Mistakes That Amateurs Always Make When Designing Their Space, According to London's Best Kitchen Designers
Plan your kitchen like a pro by avoiding these common planning mistakes. Here’s how the experts plan every new kitchen, and why you should do the same
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Forget Flat Doors, Textured Kitchens Feel Way More Expensive — These Are the 8 Types Designers Are Reaching for in 2026
From mesh panels to fluted wood, these are the textured kitchen doors tipped to elevate your kitchen reno in 2026. Over to the experts…
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6 Things You Should Never Put in a Guest Bathroom — And What Designers Do Instead to Create a Five-Star Experience
From half-used toiletries to harsh lighting, here’s an expert-approved checklist of what NOT to put in your guest bathroom, and simple switches that make a lasting impression
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9 Kitchen Layout Myths Designers Say You Can (Sometimes) Actually Ignore
Is it time to break some rules when it comes to the perfect kitchen layout? The experts are saying yes…
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Let There Be Light — 10 Lighting Tricks That Will Transform Any Dark Room Into A Warm and Inviting Space
Want to learn ways on how you can light a dark room? Here are a few ways designers brighten up the home during the winter
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This Style of Mirror Is the One Designers Love Best for a Small Bathroom — It's Functional and Makes Your Space Look Bigger
Big mirrors are better in small bathrooms, and the experts are here to show you why
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5 Mirror Trends You Can Expect to See in All the Coolest Bathrooms in 2026, According to Design Experts Who Know What’s Coming Next
From curvy shapes to mirrored walls, here are the bathroom mirror designs tipped to transform your eau zone (and they’re ideas anyone can use)
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Gloss or Matte? How to Choose the Right Countertop Finish Before Remodeling So You're Not Stuck With Surfaces You Regret
Should I choose matte or glossy countertops? Our kitchen experts settle the debate between the two…and reveal how to choose the right finish every time
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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
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I Looked Inside 9 Real Chefs' Kitchens to Find the Key Ingredients for a Restaurant-Worthy Cooking Space at Home
Top chefs reveal the ultimate recipe for planning a kitchen fit for a pro. Ready, steady, cook!
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How to Keep a Kitchen Cool — And the Reasons Yours Is Overheating in the Summer
From cool-touch materials to easy-breezy layouts, here’s how to beat the heat in the kitchen when the mercury begins to rise
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What Are the Different Types of Tiles? Use This as Your Glossary When Planning Your Bathroom Renovation
Do you know the difference between terrazzo and terracotta? Ceramic from cement? Learn from the experts on how all the different tile types compare
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14 Wet Room Ideas Soaked in Style — These Are the Designs That Might Convince You to Give Up Your Bath Forever
From candy-stripe tiles to curved walls, discover expert-approved design rules to make a splash in your wet room. Dive in…
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11 Ways to Make Islands Work in Small Kitchens — So They Both Function Brilliantly and Look Amazing
Think you can't squeeze in an island? Let these beautiful and innovative small kitchen island ideas prove you wrong...
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10 Outdated Kitchen Island Trends to Avoid in 2025 Remodels — And What Designers Are Doing Instead
Planning a kitchen renovation? Here are a few outdated styles of island that the experts are giving a miss in their schemes right now
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'Curved' Showers Are the Emerging Trend in Bathrooms That Makes Your Space Feel Softer and More Welcoming
Designers are using sweeping tiled curves in bathrooms to make for more comfortable, welcoming showering spaces. Here's how
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It's Settled: Curved Islands Look Good, Feel Expensive, and Save Space — These Are the Ideas You'll Want to Use in Your Remodel
Straight lines, be gone! For a warm, welcoming kitchen, curved islands are taking center stage, say the designers
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Quiet Luxury Is Still King in the Kitchen — These Are 10 Design Lessons to Make the Understated yet Elegant Trend Work
Want the quiet luxe look in the kitchen? Here’s how the experts transform this busy room into a calm and classy space
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10 Kitchen Handle Trends for 2025 — This Is What to Choose for Your Cabinets Right Now, According to Designers
Looking to elevate your kitchen cabinets? Here’s what handles designers are using right now
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10 Kitchen Tap Ideas That Will Upgrade Your Sink — Who'd Have Thought Doing the Dishes Could Look This Good?
From pot fillers to pull-out hoses, these are the kitchen taps that the experts are lusting over right now…
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How to Light Your Bathroom Like a Spa — 11 Ideas That Will Take Your Space From Everyday to Luxurious Retreat
From soft, glowing wall lamps to dimmable bulbs, experts share their top lighting tips for a spa-style bathroom at home
