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Romantic Minimalism Is the Trend That Brings Soft Energy to Your Home — It's Poetic and Elegant, Without Ever Feeling Too 'Pretty'
The next chapter in the story of pared-back interiors is not just about creating warmer, more lived-in spaces, but rooms that have emotion, too
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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How to Create Your 'Lore' in Your Home — This Is the Rise of Hyper-Personal Decorating
Do 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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"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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Okay, Habitat’s New-In Lighting Looks So Expensive, Yet Almost All of My Favorites Cost Under £50 — Talk About a Designer Look for Less
With modern, sculptural silhouettes starting at just £16, Habitat has failed to disappoint with its latest lighting drop
By Debbie Black Published
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10 Bathroom Trends for 2026 That Take the Design of This Space Everywhere but to a Boring White Box
Feature 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 2026
Feature 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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I’ve Always Loved This Garden From the Livingetc Archives for Its ‘Designer-Lamp’ Style Patio Heater — It’s Such a Design Statement, and Practical Too
This patio heater isn't only a practical spring must-have, it also doubles as a sculptural piece of outdoor furniture
By Lilith Hudson Published
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With Their Kids Grown Up, This Couple Sold Up and Moved to a New, Three-Bed Apartment in Sydney, Taking None of Their Existing Furniture With Them
Working with a totally clean slate, the challenge was to infuse this brand-new home with a sense of history
By Hanna Marton Published
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Wall Shelf? Wall Light? This Habitat Design Is Actually Both, and Might Just Be the Cleverest Idea for a Tiny Hallway or Bedroom
Available in three different colors, it's the perfect fix for smaller spaces
By Olivia Emily Published
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You'd Never Guess This Sleek £150 Outdoor Dining Table Is From IKEA — And It Conveniently 'Grows' With Your Guest List
With a slated wooden top and modern powder-coated metal legs, this outdoor dining table looks way more expensive than it is
By Olivia Emily Published
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This Homewares Brand Is Where Seriously Stylish French People Shop — And It's Been Sitting Right Under Our Noses for Too Long
Here's what you need to know about La Redoute, and, more importantly, what to shop for
By Emma Breislin Published
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All the Comforts of Staying Home with the Design Drama of a Hotel? Edinburgh's House at The Hoxton Feels Like the Next Big Thing in City Breaks
Who needs suites when you can vacation with your family in a house-like setting dripping in comfy minimalism?
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Faux Fur Bedframe From Next Looks So Much Better Than It Sounds — There's Something So Comforting, but Design-Forward, About It
Instead of sleeping with a teddy bear, what if you slept on one?
By Olivia Emily Published
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This Aussie Family Home Offers Sunshine All Year Round, Thanks to a Rich, Considered Palette That Casts the Warmest Glow
This feel-good Melbourne beachside abode is the epitome of comfort and calm — it's also an interior designer's most personal project to date
By Leanne Amodeo Published
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These Wooden Stovetop Covers Are a Simple, Stylish, and Affordable Way to Add More Countertop Space to a Small Kitchen
I've officially hit the jackpot in my small kitchen with these genius wooden stovetop covers — they're a genius way to add more space for prep
By Maya Glantz Published
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This Open-Plan Kitchen in a Period Property in Chislehurst Was Designed to Feel Like A 'True Room' In The Home
The team at Studio Braw approached this modern, open-plan kitchen and living area as a natural extension of the home
By Maya Glantz Published
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The Future of Your Home Might Look Like This — 15 Interior Design Trends That Will Define the Rest of 2026
These 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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I'm Not a Gardener, Which is Why IKEA's 'Self Watering Inserts' Are Now My New Favorite Thing — Plus, It Doesn't Hurt That They Look Pretty, too
These watering globes offer a stylish and sculptural solution for staying on top of watering your indoor plants
By Georgia Lockstone Published
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This Theatrical Spanish Apartment Is What Happens When a Designer Designs for Themselves — "Do Not Look for Right Angles or Square Plans Here"
Dramatic drapes, handcrafted flooring, and vintage finds collide throughout Kristina Busko's maximalist home
By Keith Flanagan Published
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There's Life Beyond Soho House — How London's New Private Members' Clubs Are Re-Imagining What Luxury Looks Like, By Risking It All for Out-of-the-Box Design
Turns out, a coherent, distinctive look isn't always synonymous with long-term success, especially when high-street copycats start undermining its exclusivity
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I've Found a Stylish, Low-Effort, and Low-Cost Way to Create an Instant Garden Path, Without Calling the Landscape Designers — This Roll Out Wooden Walkway Is a Game Changer
This chic and versatile garden pathway can be easily rolled out or stored away, depending on your needs — and the best part? It’s super affordable, too
By Debbie Black Published
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Striking Lines, Elevated Crafts, and Unusual Flooring — Field Notes From Our NYC Editor for March
An edit of happenings from the streets of New York this month
By Keith Flanagan Published
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I Bought This 'Sliding Appliance Board', and It Made Using (and Storing) My Bulky Ninja CREAMi So Much Easier
It's such a simple idea, and it works for all kinds of appliances, whether it's an espresso maker or a stand mixer
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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If You Buy One Thing for Your Garden This Year, Make It This 5-Star Rated Modular Outdoor Sofa & Table Set From Next — It Looks As Chic as It Is Versatile
Furniture picking for your garden made simple — this set has it all
By Debbie Black Published
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Border Rugs Are My Favorite Trend Right Now for Creative, Elevated Living Rooms — Here's My Edit of the Best, Narrowed Down From Hundreds of Options
Rough around the edges? Not anymore. We're ditching decorative tufting and trims on our rugs for a bolder border right now
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Sunny Colors, Spring Aesthetics, and Seriously Stylish Decor Pieces — I'm Predicting March's New-In Homewares Are Sure to Sell Out
These are 24 home decor pieces I'm shopping for in preparation for the new season
By Olivia Wolfe 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 Custom
I 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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This Boston Condo in an 1865 Brownstone Is a Subtle Love Affair With Teal — Designed for Comfort, It's "Relaxed Sophistication" at Its Finest
With quiet pops of color, every corner of this renovated historic property invites you to relax
By Debbie Black Published
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'Downsized' Restaurants, Friendship Bracelets, and Croissant-Footed Chairs — 6 Design Moments for March From the Editor's Desk
From 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
