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They're Not Just White Walls — These 12 Neutral Color Schemes, Taken From Richly-Layered Real Spaces, Are Pure Inspiration for Pared-Back Palettes
From chocolate brown layered with ochre to plaster pink rooms, these are the neutral color palettes to try in 2026
By Emily Moorman Published
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6 Nostalgic Decorating Trends Making a Cool Comeback in 2026 — Have You Heard? What's Old is Now New, Again
These are the once-loved styles that design experts are ready to welcome back with open arms
By Lilith Hudson Published
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These Are the Biggest 6 Rug Trends to Know in 2026 — From Tufted Textures to Graphic Prints and Solid Hues
Don’t overlook the decorative power of your floors; the latest rug trends prove they can be a design highlight as well as a functional foundation
By James Cunningham 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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4 Warm Color Schemes to Decorate With That Bring the Heat (Even in the Middle of Winter)
From obvious reds and yellows to more nuanced shades, there are plenty of ways to add warmth to your space through color
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Kitchen Hack Uses a Budget IKEA Cabinet to Make an Expensive-Looking Coffee Station
A spare spot on your countertop can be completely transformed with this clever bathroom cabinet hack
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Everyone Knows (and Loves) the Wishbone Chair, but, Trust Me, These Lesser-Known Dining Chairs Are Just as Good
The appeal of the Wishbone chair is undeniable, but there are so many other designs out there that are just as classic yet nowhere near as expected
By Pip Rich Published
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Is It 2016 Again? 5 Decade-Old Trends From the Magazine Archives That Might Be Just as Relevant in 2026
While we might not quite be on board with chevron-everything (yet), there are plenty of decorating trends we're still loving from 2016
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Interior Designers Are Using Tiles in This Small Way to Elevate a Home's Thresholds — And It's Even a Weekend Project You Could Do Yourself
Decorate backsplashes, kickboards, even doorways with this design hack — it's a designer-worthy look you can DIY
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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7 Curtain Trends That Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — The Looks, Colors, and Finishes to Elevate Your Windows Furnishings This Year
From statement drapery to light-maximizing solutions, designers share the curtain trends that will make your windows 'wow'
By James Cunningham Published
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Are Minimalist Interiors Out of Style in 2026? Everyone Seems to Be Doing 'More Is More' but Here's How This Aesthetic Has a Place
Don't count this sleek, paired-back design style out just yet. Instead, it's getting a warmer, layered upgrade
By Olivia Wolfe 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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What Are ‘Bauhaus Colors’? How This Famous Design School Used Color to Emphasize Craft and Clarity (so You Can Recreate It at Home, too)
The Bauhaus color palette may be the primary colors we've known since childhood, but they represent a modern approach to art and design
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 'New Neutral' Kitchen Colors Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — They're Tones "That Feel Earth-Anchored, Sensorial and Quietly Elevated"
Neutral kitchens in 2026 couldn't be further away from the bright white kitchens of the past — now, more than ever, there is a desire for spaces that promote warmth and comfort
By Lara Sargent Published
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Introducing the 'Shelf Skirt' — The Aesthetic Way to Hide Your Clutter and Add Softness That You Can Make in a Weekend
This quick and easy project brings a softer side to your home’s shelving, while hiding away anything that hurts your home's style
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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No Sharp Corners! Everybody Is Including This Soft, Subtle Kitchen Design Detail That Makes Your Space Feel Calmer
Curves remain big news in kitchens, but this year they’re softer and more subtle, used to round out graphic lines and create a sense of comfort
By Ruby Smith Published
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High Gloss Is Hot in Interiors Right Now, but It Can Be an Unforgiving Finish — I Asked Designers How to Keep It Stylish
High gloss paint is high risk, but high reward — it's all about how you use it
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Designer-Approved Ways to Make Your Living Room Look More Interesting, Without Completely Redecorating It
Small, thoughtful shifts can completely change how a space feels and how you experience it. Here are a few designer-approved tweaks to get you started
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Traditional Kitchen Features That Are Making a Comeback in 2026 — Experts Are Saying 'the Older, the Better'
These are all the traditional features you can expect to see in all the coolest kitchens this year
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 'Appliance Garage' Ideas That Help Keep Kitchen Countertops Minimalist and Clear of Toasters, Mixers, Coffee Machines, and More
This nifty design feature prioritises counter space and clutter free cooking
By Ruby Smith Published
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Surprise — This Electrifying 'Sour Lime' Green Is the Unexpected Color People With Seriously High Taste Levels Are Decorating With
"It's breath-takingly sharp, a shock of zest and energy and punch." This cool, acidic green shade is setting the tone for the new year — it's going to be fun.
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Designers Say to Skip These 6 'Outdated' Wallpaper Styles in 2026 — And Share What They'd Do Instead
While wallpaper will never be completely off the cards, certain colors, styles, and applications can date your home
By Rory Robertson Published
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7 of the Very Best Small Bathroom Color Ideas to Bring a New Lease of Life to a Tiny Space — Bold Tones Are In, Muted Styles Are Out
Neutrals are being pushed out of the frame, and these are the seven hues to know for decorating your space in 2026
By Aditi Sharma Published
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8 Outdated Flooring Trends You Should Leave in 2025 — They're Not the Way Forward for Cool, Design-Led Homes
Why these familiar flooring choices are falling out of favour as interiors move towards warmth, texture, nature, and longevity
By Portia Carroll Published
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5 Small Bathroom Rules Designers Always Break to Make Spaces Feel Exciting, Not Just Functional
Feeling limited by your bathroom's square footage? Experts break some myths and suggest you embrace boldness
By Aditi Sharma Published
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I Featured 100s of Kitchens Last Year — These 10 Were the Best, With Ideas I Can't Wait to Take Forward Into 2026
Last year, kitchen design took some bold swings. These are the kitchens that stuck with me, and are informing the big ideas of 2026, too
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Kitchen's 'Tetris' Backsplash Has Become My New Favorite Tiling Idea for Quiet Pattern
A warm, earthy color palette, geometric forms, and a puzzle-like tiled backsplash bring a surprising touch to this cozy kitchen design
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Design Trends That Will Feel Outdated in 2026, and the Tweaks That'll Save Them
Some trends just don’t stand the test of time — we asked top interior designers to share their views on what’s out and what’s in
By James Cunningham Published
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Total Interiors Eye Candy — These 6 Rooms Make Mixed Marble the Hero, and I Want to Copy Them All for My Home
Deftly layering multicolored stone helps designers create pattern-rich schemes — here's how they do it
By Ellen Finch Published
