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These Are the Best Things to Buy From Castlery If You're Furnishing a Small Space, According to an Interior Designer
The most common mistake? Playing it too safe
By Olivia Emily Published
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"I Like to Call This Home a Charming Collision of Color, Character, and Considered Design," Says the Designer of This Federation Home That Combines Postmodern Italian Design With Memphis-Inspired Color
Italian postmodern design — and Greg Natale's vision — has brought new life to this heritage Sydney home
By Mary Weaver Published
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Okay, Whoever Is Designing the Lighting at M&S Right Now Deserves a Raise — 12 Styles to Shop Before They Inevitably Sell Out
If you're after artisanal touches, textural finishes, and sculptural silhouettes, we've got you covered
By Tessa Pearson Published
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The Internet Keeps Saying IKEA is Selling This Viral Desk Leg Warmer (But It's Not) — This is Where You Can Actually Get the Trending Product
You may not be able to get this viral under-desk heater at IKEA, but we've found where you can, and plenty of other options to keep you cozy while you work
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Need a Way to Store Electric Toothbrushes in My Bathroom That Actually Looks Good — What Should I Pick?
These clever electric toothbrush holders are the organization upgrade that your bathroom counters have been needing
By Maya Glantz Published
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Jo Malone Has a New 'AI Scent Advisor' — I Used It to Get Suggestions on How to Fragrance Each Room in My Home for an Inviting Ambiance
I tested the iconic London brand's new tool for personalized recommendations, and the final result was pretty impressive
By Amiya Baratan Published
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24 Accessories I’d Use as a Stylist to Make a Bathroom Feel Spa-Like — For a Calmer, More Grounded Space
The quiet upgrades that soften a bathroom visually and emotionally, turning daily routines into moments of pause.
By Miaad Latoof Published
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Sorry, Bouclé — Here's Why Chenille Accent Chairs Are My New Roman Empire in 2026
It's just as soft and snuggly as bouclé, but just "without the visual noise"
By Ella Kipling Published
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"Blue Has a Wonderful Versatility, It’s Calming but Still Full of Energy" — How This London Kitchen Balances Classic Good Looks and Feel-Good Color
With a healthy mix of Americana kitsch and classic British charm, this Kensal Rise kitchen acts as a timeless backdrop for family life
By Maya Glantz Published
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Go On, Test Yourself — 7 Iconic Coffee Tables Every Design Buff *Should* Know by Heart
No sign of the Noguchi — these are iconic coffee tables that designers always choose, that have flown under the radar for a little too long
By Pip Rich Published
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How to Pick Valentine’s Day Gifts Based on Astrological Signs — The Guide to Romantic Shopping Using the Zodiac
Trust me, I’m a Gemini stylist — and I’ve overanalyzed these zodiac-inspired home decor gifts so you don’t have to.
By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published
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How to Stay in the Charming Country Lodge Where the 'Wuthering Heights' Cast Slept While Filming in Yorkshire
You can step into Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's shoes with a picturesque sojourn at Hawes's Simonstone Hall
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Tiny Tableware Detail Has Been Around for Nearly 3,000 Years, but I Bet It's Still Missing From Your Table Setting
Need a little something extra to elevate your dinner party table? This could be just the piece you've been looking for
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This IKEA Speaker Deserves Its Near-Perfect Rating — I Bought It Months Ago and Continue to Be Impressed by Its Style, Ease-of-Use, and Affordable Price Tag
This small but mighty Bluetooth speaker packs a punch, both with sound and style — and for the price, it's an absolute steal
By Debbie Black Published
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Patchwork Quilts Are All Over the High Street — Here's How a Stylist Would Use Them so That They Never Feel Too Twee
Patchwork is having a moment on the high street, but styling it well is all about balance. These are the three rules I always come back to.
By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published
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Sorry, but Your Bathroom Isn't Really Spa-Like Unless You've Got This One Thing in the Shower — Why Everyone Should Have a Footrest
I'd always thought there was no way to make shaving your legs in the shower feel relaxing — until I discovered these genius shower footrests
By Maya Glantz Published
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I'm a Big Fan of This Flexible, Banquette-Style Dining Bench Set — It's Space-Saving, Can Work With Your Existing Pedestal Table, and Dining Has Never Looked So Comfortable
If you're looking for sophisticated seating that's as functional as it is stylish, then look no further
By Debbie Black Published
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The Easiest, Most Effective Bedroom Upgrade? These Are the 24 Best Headboards You Can Buy Right Now — No New Bed Required
Finding a headboard that feels timeless and actually adds character to your space can be overwhelming — so as a stylist, I’ve gathered the best ones out there for you, so you don’t have to.
By Miaad Latoof Published
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I'll Say It — This £40 M&S Table Lamp Really Is the Next Best Thing to Spending £600 on a Similar Style from Soho Home
The golden-amber glass is the secret to instantly warming up a space
By Emma Breislin Published
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IKEA's New Limited-Edition Cast Iron Pot Is as Good (and Good-Looking) as the 'Big' Kitchenware Brands, but So Much More Affordable
Made from enamelled cast iron, this casserole is a winter cooking essential
By Emily Moorman Published
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I Previewed the Makeover of the Orient Express — These Are the 5 Design Tricks I'm Taking to Make Small Rooms Feel "Clever, Refined, and Elegant"
Ahead of its 2027 grand relaunch, I boarded the Art Deco rail icon for an exclusive conversation with Creative Director Maxime d'Angeac and cracked the secret to spaces that exude sophistication, whether intimate or vast
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Okay, There Have Been Plenty of Morris & Co. Collaborations Lately, but Zara Home's Makes the Patterns Feel So Effortlessly Modern
This has to be our favorite new iteration of William Morris' iconic 19th-century botanical patterns
By Olivia Emily Published
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Habitat Just Quietly Launched a Super Sleek, Mid-Century-Style Sofa Bed That Feels Anything but Clunky
It's affordable, comfortable, and stylish — all in a small-space-approved size
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Why Art Deco Makes Sense in Bedrooms Right Now — 24 Pieces I’d Use as a Stylist
A softer interpretation of Art Deco, where its presence feels moodier and more atmospheric in today’s bedrooms — expressed through depth rather than glamour
By Miaad Latoof Published
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IKEA Has Taken the Hacks In-House With SKÅLSTA, It's Cool New Customizable Dining Room Furniture Collection
Choose from a range of seat shells, tabletops, and legs to design your own dining room furniture — it's custom, made affordable
By Ella Kipling Published
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This Joy-Filled, Multi-Generational Home Is a Masterclass in Layering Hues, Yet There's Barely a Colorful Wall in Sight — "It's Full of Delight"
Designer Lonika Chande has played with a palette of nearly every shade going, yet still manages to make this home feel put together
By Pip Rich Published
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I Went Through Marks & Spencer’s Home Collection Like a Stylist — These Are the Pieces You Should Buy Right Now
A 2026-ready home edit of warm woods, soft silver accents, and affordable statement pieces I’d actually style into a real home
By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published
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I’m Officially Done With Plain Bedding — Pattern Is Taking Over My Bedroom in 2026, and This Is What I'd Pick
Pattern on pattern, personality on full volume, and zero beige apologies — I’m layering prints, color, and texture in the bedroom to make it feel expressive, intentional, and anything but boring.
By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published
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This London Home Taps Into The Japanese Concept of Yūgen For Its Dreamy, Sunset-Inspired Aesthetic — "Subtle Beauty, Nothing Too Vocal"
The sands of Burning Man were the unlikely reference point for this project, where it now always feels like golden hour
By Pip Rich Published
