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What Color is Magenta? How This Berry Hue "Adds Depth, Energy, and Most Importantly, Drama" to Your Home
A little bit pink, a little bit purple, sometimes even red; when styled properly, designers say this "intimidating" shade always pays off
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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'Cut-Out' Rugs Are the Emerging Trend That Designers Are Coveting — "They're Natural Conversation Starters"
No more settling for a boring, basic rug in your living room — this unconventional style adds artistry to your floors
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Curtain Closet Ideas — This Unexpected Door Front Will Make Your Closet Feel Bigger and Less Awkward
I'm calling it, traditional doors are done when it comes to our closets. Here, designers share how they're bringing curtains into clothes storage
By Maya Glantz Published
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6 Beautifully Eccentric Things You Need to See From Design Icon Iris Apfel's Weird and Wonderful Estate Sale
The late and great New York City designer was known for her eccentricities, and now you can be too
By Emma Breislin Published
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Lavender Bedrooms Are the Unexpectedly Modern Trend — Because Blue Schemes Have Been Done to Death
The forever-relevant lavender is a designer favorite; it's sophisticated, varied, and versatile, and sets the stage for a beautiful bedroom
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Is Green the New Neutral? Interior Designers Argue We Should All Be Using This Soothing Shade as Our Base Color
Neutral spaces needn't be void of color, it's just about picking the right shade — and green makes it easy
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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Mid Century Modern Homes Influence Most of the Designs We See Today, and This Mid-Century Enthusiast Can Explain Why
What characterizes a mid century modern home, and why is the style still so relevant to contemporary design? Here's everything you need to know
By Pip Rich Published
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9 Neutral Paint Colors Designers Constantly Reach For — "It's My Tried-and-True"
We asked designers for their favorite neutral paint shades, and they delivered – here's how they use them
By Ellen Finch Last updated
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This Wavy Room Divider May Be Everywhere Right Now, but It's Actually an Iconic Design That Dates Back to the '30s
Roll it up or let it wave, this wooden screen is reminiscent of a 1930s design and adds instant character to your room
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Color Is Chartreuse? Plus 4 Reasons Why You'll Soon Want to Add This "Acidic" Hue Into Your Home
There's a common misconception about what color chartreuse actually is — here, design experts explain this surprisingly versatile shade
By Caroline Reinstadtler Published
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What Is 'Friluftsliv'? Meet the Nordic Open Air Philosophy That Makes Your Home a Better Place to Disconnect
From natural textures to maximizing light, this Norwegian philosophy invites us to blur the boundaries between indoor comfort and outdoor serenity
By Kristen Flanagan Published
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You'd Never Think These Colors Go Together, but This Home's Living Room Makes Them Work — Here's How
Our resident color expert explores how the colors used in this family's cinema room create balance with an undercurrent of contrast
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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'Neutral Maximalism' Will Teach You How to Decorate Boldly Without Relying on Color
Personality-filled rooms using only cool, nuanced, and sophisticated neutrals? Count us as fans of this new decorating style for creative, un-colorful homes
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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Transitional-Style Kitchens — 13 Ideas to Blend the Best of Traditional and Modern Elements in Your Design
Taking the classicism of heritage cabinetry with materials and forms borrowed from contemporary style, this type of kitchen is taking over the design world
By Kate Hollowood Last updated
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Did Patterned Sofas Just Make a Comeback? Why This 'Dated' 80s Trend Has Become Designers' New Go-to
From classic stripes to full-on florals; Designers share their tips and tricks for incorporating this playful patterned seating into your interiors
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Fabric Trends Editors Want You to Use More in 2025 — Because There's More to Life Than Just Boucle
This season’s emerging upholstery trends combine comfort, texture, and more than a dose of glamour. These are our editors' favorite finds for the year ahead
By Ellen Finch Published
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6 Genius Ways to Design a Drying Rack Into Your Utility Room — So You're Not Always Tripping Over Wet Laundry
The worst thing about winter? Having to dry washing indoors — but these design-forward drying racks make laundry day chores a little easier
By Lilith Hudson Published
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10 Neutral Room Ideas That Are Calming, Sophisticated — And Full of Decorative Interest
Neutral rooms featuring a selection of soothing tones and beautiful textures are favorites for good reason
By Sarah Warwick Published
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A Trend Forecaster Just Told Me 2025's Most Sophisticated Color Scheme Is Inspired by This Type of Food
Brussels sprout lovers rejoice! From throw pillows to color-drenched rooms, this nature-inspired palette is serving up a hearty helping of style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Forget White Sheets — These Bedding Color Combinations Are What the Coolest Designers Are Doing Instead
It may feel hard to ditch the classic white duvet, but a little color goes a long way. These are designer-approved bedding color schemes to get you started
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Soothe You to Sleep and Energize You in the Morning? Yes, Yellow Bedrooms Can Do Both
The best way to combat the winter blues is to open your eyes to a bedroom with a sunny dose of yellow, say our design experts
By Aditi Sharma Published
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So, What Exactly Is a 'Boy Apartment'? Here's How to Tap Into the Surprisingly Sophisticated Internet Trend
Bachelor pads and man caves are out. This year, we're all about 'boy apartments,' the elevated and well-curated aesthetic anyone can embrace
By Devin Toolen Published
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The "Unusual Decision" to Trade Floor Space for a Fern-Filled Atrium Makes This London Terrace Feel So Much Bigger
A plant-filled internal courtyard, a wildflower roof and plenty of natural textures infuse this London terrace with an airy, tropical feel befitting of the nature-loving heritage of its owners
By Emma J Page Published
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An Easy-to-Digest Expert Guide to Terrazzo — The Splashy, Speckled Surface Designers Aren't Done With Yet
Originally dating back to ancient times, terrazzo is a versatile surface and design-world staple these days — here's everything you need to know
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I'm Putting Curtains Behind My Bed From Now On, and Here's 7 Ways to Do it
No window, no worries. This clever design idea adds instant softness and style to your space (and even scores points for functionality)
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Skirted Tables Usually Make Me Cringe, but This Interior Designer Found a Way That Looks Cool (and Hides Clutter)
This ain't your grandmother's old skirted table — this interior designer has found a fun way to reimagine the dated design detail
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Asked Color Experts Which Neutral They Think Is Replacing White in 2025 — This "Futuristic" Shade Caught Me by Surprise
Bored of white? Here are the shades to consider instead for the year ahead
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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The Bauhaus School May Have Been Short-Lived, but Its Influence on Design Has Endured — Our Editor Explores Why
The Bauhaus design movement may have been a short lived period, but it is still informing how we think about architecture and décor today
By Pip Rich Published
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'Niksen' Is the Dutch Design Philosophy You Really Need to Try If Your Home Always Feels Chaotic
Here's how this Dutch way of life, all about creating room to rest, reflect, and recharge, can be designed into the very being of your home
By Kristen Flanagan Published