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How to Create Your 'Lore' in Your Home — This Is the Rise of Hyper-Personal DecoratingDo you want your home to feel so personal to you that nobody else could have ever, conceivably, designed it? This is the decorating trend you'll want to explore
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I'm Calling It, 'Tobacco' Is the Color Trend for 2026 That's Darker, Richer, and More Sophisticated Than Classic TerracottaIt's an earthier take on the prevailing color trends of the moment, but one that feels as elegant and sophisticated as it does grounding
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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5 Rooms With Mosaic Floors That Have Convinced Me, Without a Doubt, That This Is the Most Incredible Idea for Floors in 2026Dare I say it, but these mosaic flooring ideas have become my Roman empire this year
By Kiera Buckley-Jones Published
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"It's Very Sexy, and Very Refined" — How Designers Have Started Using Leather to Make Rooms Look More Textured (and More Expensive)We might call it a trend, but leather is one of those materials that's pretty timeless in the grand scheme of things
By Pip Rich Published
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10 Bathroom Trends for 2026 That Take the Design of This Space Everywhere but to a Boring White BoxFeature No longer the home's blandest spots, the best bathrooms of 2026 embrace a bold whimsy in their design that will make them your favorite rooms in the house
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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The 12 Kitchen Trends You'll See in the Most Exciting Homes in 2026Feature From dynamic modern materials like sanded steel to Roman-era mosaic floors, this year's biggest kitchen trends flourish in their contrasts
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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Controversial Opinion? Stop Designing Your Small Home Just Around Storage — You Shouldn’t Make Your Decisions Because You've Got Too Much ‘Stuff’Giving every inch of space to storage is an interior design no-no that does nothing for the look, feel, or function of a compact home
By James Cunningham Published
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I'd Usually Avoid Pastels for a Kitchen, but These 5 Projects Make This Palette Look Surprisingly Fresh and SophisticatedDo you think pastels are too sweet for a kitchen? These five spaces may just change your mind (they did mine!)
By Portia Carroll Published
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I'll Be Styling Blooming 'Påskris' This Easter — The Swedish Tradition Feels Like a More Meaningful Way to Decorate for the HolidayIt's a seasonal decorating idea that is rich with tradition and delicate spring aesthetics
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Kitchen Cabinet Trends Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — Put These On Your Radar NowFrom dark wood to skinny Shaker frames, the experts are going eclectic this year
By Lara Sargent Published
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I'm Seriously Considering Replacing My Home's Doors With Japanese 'Noren' — They're Beautiful, Great for Small Spaces, and Give a Softer Sense of SeparationNoren have long been used by businesses and homes in Japan; they are traditional, but still adaptable to contemporary homes
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Future of Your Home Might Look Like This — 15 Interior Design Trends That Will Define the Rest of 2026These ideas are the guiding force behind how the best designers are creating interesting, exciting interiors this year
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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10 Oscar-Worthy Cinema Rooms That Elevate the Screen-Watching Experience, and the Lessons to Bring to Your HomeYes, not everyone has the space or budget for a dedicated 'cinema room', but these schemes offer a rich vein of inspiration, whatever your set up
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Went to Test a New 'Invisible' Induction Hob — I Was Skeptical at First, but Now I Think It Might Just Be the Future of Kitchen DesignI set out to see if 'The Undercover' invisible hob by Novy was more than just a gimmick, and I have to say, it won me over
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Easter Decor Rituals From Around the World to Inspire Your Spring SeasonThese traditions will inspire your home's design over the upcoming holiday (and perhaps even after)
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Bought My Kitchen Extractor From Amazon so I Could DIY My Own Minimalist Range Hood — Here's How It Turned OutWhen I couldn't get an option that worked for my space from my kitchen maker's range, I found a way to do it with some easy carpentry and a purchase from Amazon
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Bought IKEA's Tiny Island for My Small Kitchen — And Hacked It in This Clever Way to Make It Look Expensive and CustomI had buyer's remorse after not adding an island to my small kitchen, but with a little DIY, I made this one from IKEA look like it always belonged here
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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'Downsized' Restaurants, Friendship Bracelets, and Croissant-Footed Chairs — 6 Design Moments for March From the Editor's DeskFrom the advent of the tiny restaurant to finding a sofa with neck support that actually looks good, these are the things inspiring our editor this month
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Seriously Low-Cost, Seriously Low-Effort Hack Using an IKEA Tabletop Ends Up as the Most Stunning Magazine Display — I Will Be Trying ThisI wanted a stylish place to store my many, many magazines (Livingetc mostly), and then I found this design-forward DIY
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Backlit Stone Is the Left-Field, Luxe Surface to Know That's Perfect for Everything From Kitchens to Home Bars — Even SaunasThe ethereal radiance of backlit stone isn’t just for show and ambience — these surfaces also offer practical light
By Roddy Clarke Published
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4 Nostalgic Colors That Are Making a Comeback in Modern Design — "For 2026, That Means Shades That Feel Quieter and More Sincere," Experts SayAvocado green? Millennial pink? These evocative colors each have their place in modern design
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Ways to Do Wood Kitchens in 2026 — They May Be the Year's Biggest Trend, but They're Far From All the SameOverwhelmed with options? The experts break down their favorite ways to do wooden kitchens and which they think will be the most popular this year
By Maya Glantz Published
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Disco, Occasionally — How Finding Two Glitter Balls Inspired My Love Affair With Disco Era of InteriorsHarry Styles is heralding the return of big disco energy with his album release. This is how we’ll be decorating, accordingly
By David Lawson Published
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Wait, I've Never Heard of a ‘Sofa Island’ Before — Here's Why Designers Are Choosing This Unusual Layout Right Now, and Why You’ll Want It, tooComfort, flexibility, and style — who wouldn’t want to take a seat on a sofa island? Here's what it is, why it works, and where to buy it
By James Cunningham Published
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Forget Baby Blue and Pastel Pink, This Spring-Friendly Color Feels Way Fresher and More Grown-up to Decorate WithBold but with enveloping warmth, this shade of peach is a new favorite of mine
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This ‘Naked' Hack for IKEA's BACKSTÖRN Looks So Cool — And Actually Saves You All the Fuss of Flat-PacksWith this DIY, Danish creator Denise (@sirlig) proves that sometimes less really can be more
By Olivia Emily Published
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I'm Calling It — This Fiery, Sexy, yet Surprisingly Comforting Shade is the New 'It' Color for Bedding in 2026I'm convinced red will be the new go-to for a style-forward bedroom, but it's all about how you use it
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Wait, There's a Bedding Color You Should Choose to Match Your Birth Month? Here's Where to Find It and Hyper-Personalize Your BedroomWhether you are born in summer or relate more to the moodiness of winter, these are the bedding colors that align best with your birth month
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Here's How Designers Are Making Bamboo Blinds Feel Effortlessly Cool Again in 2026 — That's So 'Chik'Is that a curtain call on fabric dressings? Bamboo blinds are rolling back the clock when it comes to reinventing window treatments for modern homes
By Nicky Rampley-Clarke Published
