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Sorry Minimalists, but Fringed Sofas Are the Next ‘Old-Fashioned’ Style to Have a Design RenaissanceInterior designers are once again making the case that what’s old can look and feel irresistibly new
By James Cunningham Published
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9 Architecture Trends That We'll Be Seeing in All the Best Renovation in 2026 — From Cutting-Edge Craft to Colorful GlazingNatural materials and intricate craftsmanship are amongst the trends featuring heavily in the work of architects from all over the world — these are the ideas to keep an eye out for
By Ellen Finch Published
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Skip the Classic Sofas You're Seeing Everywhere in Design Right Now — Here's 5 Up-and-Comers, Primed to Steal the SpotlightWhile design icons will always have their place, interior designers are increasingly using more under-the-radar pieces to anchor living rooms
By James Cunningham Published
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Wait, Why Aren't More People Talking About 'Panel Drenching'? It's the Way to Decorate That Works Well in Awkward Rooms and Adds All-Over CozinessIt's cozy, curated, and creates a sense of calm and cohesion that traditional wall treatments can't
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Natural Stone Is the Minimalist's Secret Weapon for Designing a Bathroom or Kitchen — And It's So Much More Exciting Than MarbleFirst the Colosseum, and now your bathroom... there's nowhere this striking stone wouldn't fit in, our experts share how they'd style it
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Wasn't Sure 'Colorful Quiet Luxury' Even Made Sense, but These Designers Have Me Sold — It's Not an Oxymoron, It's a VibeIt's the aesthetic you know and love, but with a little more color
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Front Door Trick Will Help Keep Your Home Much Warmer This Winter, and Don't Worry, It Looks Super Stylish, TooDitch the drafts this season with thermal door curtains
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Wabi-Sabi Curtain Trend Makes Dressing Your Windows Look Way Less Intimidating — "It's About the Honesty of Materials"The magic of adding a little fabric lies in the beauty of imperfections
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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'Comfort-Maxxing' Is All About Making Your Home the Place You Always Want to Spend Time in — Here's How Designers Do ItWhat is cozy season without a comfortable home to enjoy it in? Here are seven ways to maximize comfort in your space right now
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Wait, These Might Be the Most Creative, Interesting Ways to Store Your Books — Without Your Home Feeling Like a Stuffy LibraryForget old-school glass book boudoirs. There are so many other ways to show off the contents of your home library, and here's how
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Not Everyone Has Space for a Wellness Room, but Here's How You Can Create the Feel of One That Feels Intentional, but Not 'Forced'You need a calm space to focus your mind in a meditative state, so here are some thoughtful tips to bring your vision to life
By Amiya Baratan Published
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10 Ways to Use Architectural Moldings That’ll Make Even a Characterless Home Suddenly Feel Storied and Full of CharmArchitectural moldings are so much more than just a detail — they add a sense of classic charm to even the most contemporary spaces
By James Cunningham Published
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Could You Sleep in a Red Bedroom? How Every Design Psychologist's Worst Nightmare Became the New Cool Color Scheme in Interior DesignBecause nothing signals a sharp design eye quite like a daring color palette
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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Forget Bare and Bleak — This Is How Designers Do 'Cozy Minimalism' in 2025 and It's Anything but BoringWho said minimalist spaces were void of warmth? This autumn, they're loaded with coziness, character, and charisma. Discover how designers do cozy minimalism in 2025.
By Becks Shepherd Published
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Decorating with Primary Colors May Be Incredibly Intimidating, but That's What Makes It So Good When You Get It Right — Here's HowThink of primary colors as punctuation marks in a room: a full stop here, an exclamation mark there, a question mark over there
By Amy Moorea Wong Last updated
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I'm Calling It: Chandeliers Will Be Everywhere in 2026 — Here's How to Make the Castle-Coded Lighting Fixture Feel Fresh and ContemporaryYou heard it here first — so, discover how to make this once-outdated luminaire work in a modern setting
By Becks Shepherd Published
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18 Powder Rooms by Interior Designers That Are a Masterclass in Styling These Tiny Rooms, Whether You Want a Neutral Sanctuary or Something a Bit WilderThe Livingetc archives are a treasure trove for design inspiration, and these powder room ideas are straight from the homes of designers and architects
By Debbie Black Published
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Think Bouclé Is Overdone? These Are the Just-As Cozy Fabrics the World's Best Designers Are Using InsteadDon't worry, you’re not alone. We asked five design experts for some warm and textural alternatives that feel a little fresher
By Tessa Pearson Published
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How to Squeeze Seating Into a Galley Kitchen — 5 Clever Ways Experts Make it Work and How It Can Transform Your SpaceTurn your slim, narrow kitchen into the home’s most inviting hub with creative seating ideas you may never have considered before
By Aditi Sharma Published
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No Fireplace? No Problem — Here Are 10 Alternatives Designers Say to Try Instead, to Create a Cozy Focal Point in Your Living RoomThese clever and creative ideas from experts prove that you don't need a fireplace to have a cozy-looking space
By Emily Moorman Published
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5 Mirror Trends You Can Expect to See in All the Coolest Bathrooms in 2026, According to Design Experts Who Know What’s Coming NextFrom curvy shapes to mirrored walls, here are the bathroom mirror designs tipped to transform your eau zone (and they’re ideas anyone can use)
By Lara Sargent Published
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I've Written About Hundreds of Kitchens This Year Alone — I Think This Backsplash Material Is the Most Underrated in Design Right NowThis 'living material' brings a whole lot of warmth, shine, and personality to your kitchen design
By Maya Glantz Published
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Please, Forget Pumpkin Orange — This Is the Subtler, Way More Stylish Autumn Color I'm Seeing Absolutely Everywhere Right NowPink for fall? Now that really *is* groundbreaking
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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It Might Sound Medieval, but Chainmail Can Look and Feel Surprisingly Modern in Your Interiors — Here's How Designers Are Making This Unexpected Material WorkThough it throws back to medieval times, the shiny, almost fluid-like fabric also feels perfectly fitting for right now
By Emma Breislin Published
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To Hide the Sockets in This Kitchen's Backsplash, Its Designer Hired a Muralist Who Could Camouflage Them Into the MarbleUgly plug sockets destroying your dreams of a sleek, seamless kitchen design? This designer has figured out a way to solve that issue
By Maya Glantz Published
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Yes, They Save Space, but They Also Make Your Design Feel More Intentional — Why Designers Are Turning to 'Built-In Beds' for Hotel-Worthy SanctuariesThey can help navigate tricky spatial layouts and deliver hotel-style luxury — so make the dream a reality
By Roddy Clarke Published
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A Designer Gave These Doors an Incredibly Expensive-Looking "Jewelachite" Finish Using a Torn Piece of CardboardThe DIY paint trick adds instant drama with its gemstone-like effect
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This Color Forecaster Just Introduced Me to an Exciting Color Pairing I'd Never Considered for My Home BeforeInterior design with a side of dessert-inspired color? Don't mind if I do
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Designers Are Choosing This Material That Was Once Considered Dated for Even the Most Modern Bathroom Vanities Right NowA few years ago, you wouldn't have seen this type of wood anywhere near a modern bathroom — now, it's a favored choice
By Faiza Saqib Published
