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5 Simple Curtain Hacks That Will Make Your Windows Look Expensive, but Don't Cost That Much More to Do
Elevate your curtains without breaking the bank with these clever ideas for making them more luxurious-looking
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Should I Half Tile or Fully Tile My Bathroom? I've Got the Answer, and the Pros and Cons to Each
Deciding how to tile your bathroom isn't just a case of choosing the right pattern, color, and configuration
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Should All Your Window Treatments Match? Here's How Designers Decide, and Make It Work Either Way
Matching window treatments throughout your home seems like the no-fail option, but the experts say that's not always the case
By Sarah Warwick Published
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My Friends Keep Asking Me If Curtain Tie-Backs Are Old-Fashioned — Here's How I Explain the Best Options for Windows in 2025
Curtain tie-backs have their uses, but are they cool enough for a modern home? I've got some thoughts, and so do the experts I asked about it
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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13 Housewarming Rituals From Around the World You've Probably Never Heard of — And Thoughtful Ways to Gift Them
Take inspiration from this list of the most wonderful ways to commemorate your new chapter in a beautiful abode
By Amiya Baratan Published
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'Should I Move Home?' Architects Explain How to Decide Whether Your House Has Potential to Improve, or You Need to Find a New One
If you're questioning your need to move to a fresh space, read this before you come to a decision
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I've Had Ooni Pizza Nights Every Saturday for Years — These Are My 5 Golden Rules for Using This Outdoor Oven I Think Everyone Should Know
There's nothing quite like homemade pizza, and after a lot of trial and error, I have some helpful tips and tricks to help you master your at-home setup
By Debbie Black Published
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Scandinavian vs Mid-Century Modern — These Celebrated Design Styles Are More Similar Than You Might Think
Both are enduring favorites and iconic in their own right, but do a little digging and you may discover they also share quite a few similarities, too
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to Declutter a Small Kitchen — 10 Tips for Clearing Out You Need to Make Every Inch of Space Count
If you're a small-space dweller with a compact cooking space, here's what you need to know about making it look clutter-free
By Amiya Baratan Published
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11 Small Kitchen Trends That Need to Be on Your Radar If You're Planing a Reno This Year
From space-saving layouts to hidden designs, these trending small kitchen updates will make your design process more stylish, functional, and future-ready
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Decorating with Mint Green Works For Way More Than Just Your Bathroom — Here's How to Use the "Spatial Palette Cleanser"
It's bright and zingy, but can also fade effortlessly into the background when it needs to. Here's how designers like to use it
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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"I'm a Hot Sleeper and It's Ruining My Night's Rest" — What to Do, and What Never to Do, to Regulate Your Temperature and Get Better Sleep
If you're a hot sleeper, you've come to the right place. Here's everything you need to beat the heat for a comfortably cool night of slumber
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Make More Counter Space in a Small Kitchen? Expert-Approved Tips You'll Want to Take Note Of
Find the counter space you didn't think you had...
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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4 Problems With Color-Matching Paint That Not Enough People Talk About — "Complex Pigments Are Nearly Impossible To Replicate"
Getting the perfect paint color is integral to perfecting your interior design, but experts say color-matching could be hindering you rather than helping
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Trends for Home Swimming Pools That Make for Cool Dips, but Even Cooler Landscape Design
Is there a better way to spend a summer's day than splashing about in the pool? If there is, we haven't found it yet. This year, do it in style with the hottest pool trends of 2025.
By Maya Glantz Published
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10 Types of Spider Plants That Take This Popular Pick Beyond the Basics
Flex your green thumb by bringing home one of these beautiful, alternative spider plant varieties
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I’m Staying in my Mum's Converted Loft While Visiting a Sweltering London — Here’s What I’ll Be Doing to Keep Cool
I've learnt some much-needed tricks to cool down a loft when we come to visit during the summer heat
By Debbie Black Published
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Can You Put a Washer and Dryer in a Kitchen? 'Yes', Say Designers, and Here Are 5 Ways to Make It Work
If a designated utility room remains a pipe dream, here are all the nifty, space-saving solutions to make your laundry appliances work in your kitchen
By Lilith Hudson Published
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8 Types of Tile Shapes to Consider For Your Next Bathroom Reno — Number 4 Is Our Favorite Pick for 2025
These tile shapes bring a fresh design edge to your next renovation, perfect for backsplashes, floors, or feature walls
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Your Zodiac Can Help You Decorate for Better Feng Shui — And Here's How
Cocktail carts for Capricorns and tufted velvet rugs for Taureans.. How should your star sign manifest itself in your home?
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Asked Bedding Experts the Most Searched Questions on 'Thread Count' — Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying New Sheets
What's the best thread count for sheets? Does it actually matter? Let's demystify this often misunderstood quality of bed sheets
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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10 Outdated Kitchen Rules You Can Ignore When Designing a Small Kitchen
Struggling to master the spatial design of your small kitchen? You can safely dismiss these inapplicable rules, say designers
By Lilith Hudson Published
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What Actually Is Super Matte Paint? This Trending Finish Is What All the Brands Are Launching — Here's What It Means
"It’s not just a paint, it’s an interior design tool in itself" — here's why you should ditch a standard matte for something more intense
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Front Yard Mistakes That Could Be Making Your Home Look Outdated — Plus, What to Do Instead
These are the pitfalls that are making your home's front garden set the very worst first impression, according to landscape designers
By Maya Glantz Published
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Is It Better to Buy or Build Your Own Pergola? Experts Discuss the Most Cost-Effective Way to Embrace Those Shady Summer Days
A pergola is the perfect solution to scorching summer days — but is this a fun DIY project, or something you should leave to the experts?
By Maya Glantz Published
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Flat vs Fitted Sheets — Do You *Actually* Need Both?
One is essential to making the bed; the other tends to hotly divide people — where do you stand on the debate?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Have You Ever Thought How Your Choice of Cup Could Be Changing the Way Your Coffee Tastes? Hint: It's Massively
Color, material, shape, or size — all of these factors matter when it comes to the quality of your morning brew. Here's what the experts have to say
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Signs You're Underwatering Your Houseplants — Especially in the Heat of Summer
If you're unsure of when your plants are overdue for a drink of water, these tell-tale signs will help you out
By Amiya Baratan Published
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"Do You Want Your Garden to Look Like Las Vegas?" — Landscape Designers Reveal the Biggest Outdoor Lighting Mistakes
Lighting your outdoor area isn't always straightforward. Here are the common pitfalls that the designers always notice
By Oonagh Turner Published