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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 This
I 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 Saunas
The 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 Say
Avocado 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 Same
Overwhelmed 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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5 of the Biggest Outdoor Furniture Trends for 2026 That You Should Know Before You Even Consider Buying a New Patio Set This Year
Here's what designers from some of the top outdoor furniture brands want to see more of in gardens this season
By Olivia Wolfe 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, too
Comfort, 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 With
Bold 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-Packs
With 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 2026
I'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 Bedroom
Whether 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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8 Garden Trends That Experts Suggest Should Guide Your 2026 Projects — What to Plant, How to Style Yours, and Ways to Help Nature Thrive
Don't wait until June to get your garden in order; we've already figured out this year's biggest trends, so you can be ahead of the curve
By Maya Glantz 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
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'Sleep Vacations' Are Trending Right Now — How Hotels Are Making a Good Night's Rest an Art Form, and the Lessons I'm Taking Home With Me
From 'sleep concierges' to mandatory WiFi cut-offs, hotels dedicated to offering restful repose are having a moment that needn't stop just because your holiday is over
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Forgotten Surface Is Now My Absolute Favorite Place to Paint a Bright, Unsuspecting Color — And Designers Agree
A pop of color or coat of paint in a closet interior takes it from basic to beautiful
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Bedding Trends That Interior Designers Are Actually Choosing in 2026 Projects — The Colors, Fabrics, and Flourishes to Make Your Bedroom Beautiful
From decorative detailing to punchy patterns, experts share bedding ideas to make your sleep go from restful to ‘right now’
By James Cunningham Published
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5 Expensive-Looking Dark Bathrooms That Feel Like Spas and Will Make You Never Consider Boring White Spaces Again
Think moody, dramatic, and all-around deep for this selection of striking dark bathrooms
By Portia Carroll Published
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I'm Not Surprised Everyone's in Love With Cafe Curtains in Kitchens Right Now — Interior Designers Share 3 Things That Make Them Work So Well
If Parisian bistro style sounds appealing to you, this is going to be your new favorite kitchen trend
By Maya Glantz Published
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"There's a Collective Fatigue With Overstimulation" — How 'Listening Rooms' Became a Sign of 2026's Biggest Trends, and How to Design Yourself a Good One
In a world of relentless pace, these 'analog' spaces offer a chance to slow down and hang out
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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8 Bedroom Trends That Set the Tone for Relaxing, Cozy Spaces in 2026 — And Rooms That Are Too Good Just for Sleeping
To get the bedroom of your dreams, look to trends that make you feel cocooned in the space, these interior designers say
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Don't Throw Out Your Leftover Wallpaper Scraps — Here's How to Use It to Set Your Next Dinner Party Table, Instead
And at the end of the night, you can just throw it away — no washing required
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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"Let Them Take Up Room" — How to Bring 'Houseplant Maximalism' to Your Home, Master the Art of Abundant Greenery
If you like your plants to stand out and make a bold statement, this is the style you need to try
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Is It Just Me, or Is It Cool to See the Cords on Your Lights Now? Here's How to Make This Style Feel Intentional, According to a Designer
Swag pendants are back, and plug-in wall lights are on the rise, so we asked an industry expert for some tips on how to elevate the trend
By Tessa Pearson Published
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3 Brilliantly Bold Bathroom Sink Color Ideas That Just Make So Much Sense in Design Right Now
We're saying goodbye to boring bathrooms in 2026, and hello to these fun sink shades, instead
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Spotted This Incredible 'Sampler' Marble Floor Idea — It's Like a New Take on Checkerboard Floors That's So Full of Personality
'Sampler' floor tiling is the grown-up, and far more stylish, version of pick'n'mix for your bathroom flooring
By Maya Glantz Published
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Practical, Versatile — and a Design Moment? Here's How Built-in Storage Can Be Beautiful, As These 10 Decorative Ideas Show
Dreamed up by designers, these savvy ways to use built-in furniture make for a home that’s beautifully organized
By Ellen Finch Published
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2026 Is the Year for Gothic Romance Lovers — Here Are 5 Ways to Make Your Interior Scheme Brontë-Approved
Suddenly I'm planning all the ways to bring lace, chainmail, and tented drapery into my apartment
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Bathroom Tile Trends I Think You’ll See in the Most Exciting Projects This Year
From gentle glazes to muted checkerboards and striking stripes, these seven bathroom tile trends will be everywhere in 2026, say the experts
By Lara Sargent Published
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4 Painted Door Ideas That Deliver "Quiet Moments of Surprise" to Your Scheme, Say Designers — And They're Perfect Even for the Color-Averse
Internal doors are the under-appreciated canvas for creative ideas that bring big personality to a home
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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5 Kitchen Countertop Finishes, Colors, and Styles That Are Going to Feel Outdated in 2026, According to Designers
Experts caution against these specific looks that could leave your kitchen feeling drab in 2026
By Aditi Sharma Published
