Latest articles by Linda Clayton
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The 15 Best Uses of Bathroom Tile That Anyone Planning a Project Should Look at Before They BeginBecause you didn’t spend six weekends choosing tile for them to look better in the box
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The 13 Best Green Kitchens Defining How to Use This Color in Your Design Right NowFrom the timeless to the contemporary, green works for every kitchen. These are the designs you'll want on your moodboard
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10 Kitchen-Diner Ideas That Don't Compromise Space or Style — The Layouts That Work for Any Size and Shape Floor PlanThese arrangements allow you to cook up a storm and enjoy the fruits of your efforts with comfort and class
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8 Design-y Kitchen Wallpaper Ideas That Prove Patterned Paper Absolutely Belongs in This SpacePattern has officially left the powder room — and these kitchens show exactly where it should land
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It’s Not as Simple as ‘Light Uppers, Dark Lowers’ Any More — This Is How Designers Are Doing Two-Tone Kitchens in 2026Think less matchy-matchy, more strategic color placement, when it comes to using dual shades in a kitchen
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7 Brilliant Brown Kitchen Ideas That’ll Make You Rethink How This Color Can Actually Work for Your CabinetsBrown kitchen cabinets are back — here's how designers make the earthy shade feel fresh again
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Sorry, but Basic Islands Are Out — These 7 Dynamic Kitchen Island Trends Are Defining Luxury Kitchens in 2026, InsteadJust when we thought we’d seen every possible island upgrade, this year’s trends knock it out of the park
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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
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7 Things You Can Do to Get So Much More Storage Into a Loft Conversion and Make More Use of Your Extra SpaceBecause storing anything in a room shaped like a Toblerone requires more than a little creativity
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7 Design Moves That Turn Awkward Spots and Angled Roofs Into the Best-Looking, and Hardest-Working Part of a Loft ConversionIron out your attic’s architectural kinks with these pitch-perfect solutions
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I Was Convinced a Boiling Water Tap Was an Excessive Expense for My Kitchen — But Then I Lived With One, and Changed My MindI thought boiling water taps were bougie — here’s what living with one taught me
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I Bit the Bullet and Invested in Electric Blinds — Here’s the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Living With Them, and Whether I'd Ever Choose Them AgainNo messy cords, no jamming winders, no drama. Manual blinds are dead to me
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5 Things I Learnt After Choosing Dark Kitchen Cabinetry — They're What I Tell Anyone Who Is Considering ItI picked near-black cabinets with my heart, not my head — here’s how that went
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6 Outdated Kitchen Trends Designers Are Distancing Themselves From in 2026 — And What They Say You Should Replace Them WithDesigners reveal the looks and features dating your space and, crucially, what to do about it
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6 Kitchen Colors That Interior Designers Are Quietly Moving Away From in 2026 — And What They're Backing Now, InsteadFrom teal-inflected blues to layered material grays, these are the kitchen colors stepping in
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I Renovated While Still Living in the House — There's an Emotional Toll That No One Really Talks About, but These 5 Things Helped Us Get Through ItBuilders before 7 am, no dishwasher, and dust absolutely everywhere — 1-star, do not recommend — this is what actually made the process endurable
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I Swapped From a Gas to an Induction Hob, and I Finally Understand Why Designers Keep Recommending ItMy only regret is not making the swap sooner
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7 Things That Are Making Your Bathroom Feel Infinitely Smaller — Most of Which Are Easy Design Mistakes to AvoidIf using your bathroom feels like a squash and a squeeze, do check it’s not self-inflicted — here's what to ditch
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Cabinetry 101: Frames, Doors, Hinges, and What Actually Matters When Planning Your KitchenA no-nonsense guide to the mechanics of kitchen cabinets and why the boring bits matter
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7 of the Biggest Kitchen Color Trends That Are Set to Take Over 2026 — And Why Designers Are Choosing Them for Homes Next YearFrom bold teals to sensual browns, these are the kitchen colors designers are backing for the upcoming year
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10 Lighting Trends That Will Take Over Homes in 2026 and the Bright Ideas Shaping the Year AheadThese are the trends that are set that wash over our homes come the new year, and designers explain why
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6 Clever Designs That Get Your Dish Drying Rack Off Your Counters — It Will Free You From Counter Clutter in a Small Kitchen, While Looking GoodReady to liberate your countertops? Here's how to swap that un-aesthetic drying rack for something a little more intentional
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This Lighting Designer's Golden Rule for the Number of Switch Circuits Per Room Made Me Realize Why My Home Doesn't Feel CozyWho knew coziness could be this simple?
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10 Switches You Can Make in Your Bathroom Remodel That'll Save Energy (and Money) in the Long RunFrom low-flow showers to smarter heating, these energy-efficient upgrades will make your bathroom cheaper to run and kinder to the planet
