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Garden Seating Has Gone Soft — Here's Why Super-Plump Outdoor Seating Is the Biggest Trend This YearOutdoor furniture is steadily becoming bigger, bolder, and more comfortable, and we are here for it
By Tessa Pearson Published
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I've Found the Ultimate Way to Create a Spa-Style Luxury Retreat in My Own Backyard — An Outdoor Sauna Is 2026's Hottest Wellness-Inspired TrendThe latest wellness-inspired trend sees the Brits taking a page from the Scandi's book — outdoor saunas are bringing some much-needed year-round heat to the garden
By Maya Glantz Published
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Is 'Hairy' Furniture a Hot New Trend or Totally Heinous? Please, Settle Our DebateLove to hate it or hate to love it, this decorating style is definitely stirring up some mixed feelings
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Rooms With Patterned Curtains That Prove Sticking With Plain Is Limiting Your Space's PotentialThey bring "personality and movement to a room, often feeling more expressive and curated than plain fabric"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Kitchen Extension Trends Industry Experts Say Will Define 2026 — And They All Come Back to Feeling More 'Connected'Considering a kitchen extension this year? These ideas will be making waves according to the industry experts...
By Rachel Christie Published
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8 Kitchen Tile Trends for 2026 That Perfectly Balance Form and Function — From Contemporary Twists on the Classics to Unexpected ApplicationsThese are the kitchen tile trends the experts predict will take over this year — and they're as beautiful as they are practical
By Maya Glantz Published
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'Contrast Window Frames' Are a Simple Yet Effective Way to Make Your Windows Feel More Considered, Stylish, and Simply More Fun — Here's HowThis pop of color makes a statement out of a traditionally underutilized surface and will also "introduce a sense of architecture"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Home Storage Trends for 2026 That Look As Good as They Are Practical for Your HomeOrganizing your home doesn’t have to be a chore — here’s how interior designers are making spaces work harder now
By James Cunningham Published
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5 Things Not Enough People Change In Their Homes Come Springtime, According to DesignersIt's not enough to just pop a vase of flowers out — properly preparing for the new season calls for a refresh in several spaces throughout the home
By Lucy Lindfield Published
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This Gutsy Farrow & Ball Color Is the One Interior Designers Love for Kitchen Cabinets — It "Gives You a Hug Every Time You Walk Into the Room", They SayThis muted, warm yellow tone sparks instant joy, and we could all do with a bit more of that
By Maya Glantz Published
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Skip the Stereotypes — These Are the Colors Interior Designers Actually Like to Decorate With for Rooms That Feel Like SpringThese are the hues the experts are loving this season
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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9 Budget-Friendly Privacy Ideas for Your Garden That Look More Expensive Than They Actually ArePrivacy screening doesn't have to come at a high cost — and these 9 expert-approved choices will show you how to stay stylish and stick to the budget at the same time
By Ruth Doherty Published
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This Interior Designer's Genius 'Separating Blind' Idea Gives You Privacy Only Where You Need It — Preserving Light, and Looking Good, tooIt's all the function, but with spectacular form as well
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This 'Grounded' Color Is the One I See Cropping Up All the Time in Interior Designers' Kitchens — It Adds "Richness While Still Feeling Timeless"Burgundy is the color that keeps popping up in countless designer kitchen projects — and we can absolutely see why
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Asked Interior Designers: "How Do You Make Your Home Feel Like Spring?" Here's What They SaidFrom springtime sleepovers to the colors to watch, readying your home for the new season is all about looking for subtle changes
By Lucy Lindfield Published
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This 'Peek-a-Boo' Paint Theory Makes Decorating With Contrasts Easier and "It Makes Color Feel Much More Personal"Because using color in your interior shouldn't be scary
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Is Your Home Too Serious? 'Neotenic' Design Is the Wonderfully Whimsical Decorating Trend That Feels Effortlessly ‘Grown-Down’Interior designers are embracing this look to create spaces that are charming, creative, and oh-so-cool
By James Cunningham Published
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12 Bright Paint Colors Interior Designers Turn to When They Want Rooms That Feel Daring, but Still Design-ForwardFrom fresh minty greens to warming and vibrant reds, these are the paint shades designers use when bright and colorful is the brief
By Emily Moorman Published
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'Soft Celeste' Is the Gentle, Ethereal Color That Interior Designers Use to Make Contemporary Spaces Feel SofterIt's a light blue you know and love, but with a touch of soft purple to give it some edge — here's everything you need to know
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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It's True, Good Things Do Come in Small Packages — And These 5 Space-Saving Design Ideas for Compact Rooms Are GeniusDealing with a small footprint doesn’t have to mean compromising on style, as these solutions show
By Roddy Clarke Published
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The Japanese-Inspired 'Bento' Garden Trend Is the Best Way to Bring Structure and Definition to a Small GardenIt's all about multiple, individual compartments coming together to create one cohesive whole, making it perfect for smaller, urban gardens
By Maya Glantz Published
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12 'Zodiac Power Colors' to Paint Your Home — What to Choose Based on Your Star SignChannel your star sign through the color of paint and decor in your home for a space that feels truly personal
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The 'Marble Architrave' Trend Is the Idea That Makes Your Bathroom Look Incredibly Elevated and Expensive, and Gives It Main Character EnergyRooted in classical architecture, this contemporary take on the trend is a luxurious way to make a statement
By Maya Glantz Published
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'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' Is My New Favorite Netflix Series — And There's Something Very Good About Its Rooms' Lighting SchemesIt's spooky, sexy, and a little bit witchy... but it's also proof that there's honestly nothing scarier than using the 'big' light
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Kitchen Tap Trends to Elevate Your Sink Station in 2026 — These Are What the Experts Are Using, and Why You Should Be, tooFrom dedicated pet taps to feel-good finishes, these are the kitchen taps that will be everywhere in 2026
By Lara Sargent Published
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21 of the Most Beautiful Gardens, Selected From Our Favorite Home Tours, to Inspire Your Outdoor Space This SeasonFrom Californian courtyards to London rooftop terraces — these are the designer-styled outdoor spaces from the Livingetc archives to bookmark
By Debbie Black Published
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I Never Have Anywhere to Store My Prayer Mat — But This Genius IKEA DIY I Just Found Is So Simple and Makes It Look Like a Work of ArtAnd decoration aside, this solves my ongoing struggle to find somewhere suitable to store my prayer mat
By Abla Fahmi Published
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'Nature-Drenching' Is Going to Be the Big Gardening Trend for 2026 — This Is How to Let Your Space Be 'Thoughtfully Taken Over' By Your PlantsIt's about harmonizing your furnishings with lush vegetation for a more serene space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Make Attracting Birds Feel Design-y, and Not Ruin the Look of Your GardenThere are a surprising number of benefits to enticing birds to your garden, and it doesn't have to come at a cost to its design
By Emma Breislin Published
