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These Are the 5 Bedroom Colors Interior Designers Use When Clients Ask for Better Sleep
When better sleep is the brief, these are the shades interior designers rely on to set the tone
By Lilith Hudson Published
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3 Colors Interior Designers Love to Use in a Period Kitchen — They're Shades That "Feel Historically Rooted and Material-Driven,” They Tell Me
Decorating a period kitchen requires a careful balancing act, of which color plays a key role; these are the three shades interior designers say work best for these spaces
By Maya Glantz Published
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How Can I Make My Coffee Machine Work Better? 4 Tricks That Will Give You Better Flavor and Elevate Your Morning Brew
Small steps like grinding your own beans and opting for filtered water all contribute to an elevated coffee-making experience
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Organizing Mistakes That Tip the Balance From a Home Looking Beautiful to Messy (Again)
The line between a beautiful home and a messy one is thinner than you think, so steer clear of these pitfalls if you want your space to stay organized
By Lilith Hudson Published
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7 Neutral Paint Color Recommendations to Steal Straight From Designers' Sourcebooks for Your Own Space
Choosing paint is especially tricky if you’re sticking to a limited palette where the distinctions between shades can be minimal (but make a very big difference)
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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5 Things Sleep Experts Will Always Notice About Well-Designed Bedrooms
To make a true sleep sanctuary, a bedroom should always feature these key elements
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Neuroaesthetics Can Help You Understand How Your Home Makes You Feel — "When a Space Engages Your Senses, It Feels Alive"
Design can have a huge impact on your mood, and never more so than in your home — here's why neuroaesthetics is the buzzword (that's backed by a whole lot of scientific research) to know
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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10 Important Measurement Rules Designers Say You Really, Really Need to Know for a Better Bedroom Layout
From the length of your curtains to the height of your headboard, every fraction of an inch matters
By James Cunningham Published
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What Makes Your Furniture Look Cheap? 6 Things Designers Urge You to Avoid If You Want Your Room to Look Expensive
Sometimes it's not the furniture itself, but the context. Here's what to avoid if you don't want your furniture to look cheap
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Redecorating After a Divorce Is About "Reclaiming Moments for Yourself" — Here, a Designer Shares How She Took the First Step
A fresh start doesn't have to mean completely starting all over again; making small, easy swaps to your space can bring a surprising level of comfort
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Things People With Tidy Bedrooms Always Have in Them — They All Work Together to Create a Truly Calming Space to Sleep
Improve sleep hygiene and the overall ambiance of this area by stealing these ideas for your own bedroom
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Don't Ask AI, Ask an Interior Designer — Perfecting Bespoke Shelving, the Key to Warm Whites, and How to Work With Chrome
Josie de Guzman and Jess Murphy of Studio Jey are here to answer your decorating dilemmas
By Pip Rich Published
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Move Over Stainless Steel — 'Sanded Steel' Is the Kitchen Finish Designers Want for 2026 Instead
"It can soften something that can otherwise feel quite industrial" — why designers are loving this interpretation of the stainless steel kitchen
By Maya Glantz Published
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Can Minimalism Really Help ADHD? Here's How Intentional Design Can Calm the Mind, According to an Interiors Therapist
Minimalism is often considered the antidote to overwhelm, but does it actually help with ADHD? We spoke with a design therapist to find out
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Do Neutrals Make a House Feel More Expensive? Yes, Says Designers, but Only If You Do It Right
Neutral palettes can feel expensive because they shine a light on the costliest element of the home: the architecture
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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How Does Your Home's Lighting Really Affect Your Mood? How to Boost Its Benefits, and Downplay the Bad Side
I asked the experts to break down how our body responds to light, and how it can affect our mood — and, more importantly, what we can do about it at home
By Maya Glantz Published
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How Often Do You Really Need to Clean Your Coffee Machine? Here's What the Experts Recommend
From cleaning all the gears and gadgets to washing down the machine itself, you can't underestimate the importance of proper maintenance
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Things People With Tidy Living Rooms Always Have in Them — They Keep Spaces Feeling Lived-in, but Clutter-Free
Forget last-minute cleaning and adopt these reliable tips for a clutter-free space instead
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Is It Actually Okay to Store Food in Plastic Containers? The Experts' Verdict and the (More Aesthetic) Alternatives They Recommend for Kitchen Storage Instead
While the internet is convinced that plastic food containers are health hazards, the truth may be a bit less clear-cut. I asked the experts to lay it all out
By Maya Glantz Published
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"I Just Removed the Pebbledash From My House — This is Everything I Wish I’d Known Beforehand"
Want to restore your period property to it's original glory? A pebbledash removal may just be the key to achieving that
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 'Secrets' Your Home Gives Away in January That You Can’t See the Rest of the Year — So Now's the Time to Fix Them
Addressing these minor issues is easy, according to experts, and will make your home feel so much more comfortable and inviting
By Jacky Parker Published
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It’s the Year of the Horse — These 6 Feng Shui Rules Will Help You Tap Into This Auspicious Energy Within Your Home
Before February begins, make these small switches to your living spaces to welcome auspicious energy in 2026
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Things That Make Your Home Feel Depressing at This Time of Year — And How to Overcome Them, According to an 'Interiors Therapy' Expert
Are the January blues taking their toll? Your decor choices may be influencing your mood more than you realize
By Lilith Hudson Published
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It's Time — 6 Things to Finally Fix in Your Home to Set the Right Tone for Life in 2026
Sort these minor tasks and start the new year with a fully functioning home that feels stress-free
By Jacky Parker Published
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The 5 Kitchen Appliance Trends You'll Regret Not Choosing in 2026 — This Is How to Futureproof Your Cooking Space
The latest kitchen appliance trends are not just design-forward, they're planet- and health-forward, too
By Maya Glantz Published
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I'm Stuck on a Late Night Sleep Cycle, How Can I Reset It? 6 Things You Can Do to Get You Back on Track for 2026
Struggling to sleep at a reasonable hour? Here's how to shift your sleep pattern to reclaim your bedtime
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Look More Interesting, Without Completely Redecorating It — Simple Swaps That Make All the Difference
You don't have to have an unlimited budget and a professional contractor to elevate your sleeping space — here's how
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Lucky Colors for 2026 — These Shades Feel Right for the Year to Come, According to a Feng Shui Expert
If you want to usher in good fortune this new year, these are the colors you should be using in your home
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Should I Buy a Used Kitchen? Here's How You Find Them, How Much You Could Save, and the Finer Details You Need to Know
Designers break down the pros and cons, from cost savings and sustainability to layout limits, so you can decide if it’s right for your home.
By Aditi Sharma Published
