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This IKEA hack creates a super-chic wireless mushroom lamp for less than $20
Mushroom lamps have been one of the biggest lighting trends of 2022. With this simple IKEA hack you make one yourself
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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There's a brand new sofa trend and it's tricky to get right - design experts explain how
Bold piping against a colorful fabric is big news for sofas in 2023. Our experts explain how to make them look gorgeous, not garish
By Kate Hollowood • Published
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The internet is going wild for the 'satisfying' tech feature on this new vacuum
Social media is obsessed with this vacuum cleaner that shows up every last speck of dirt, and so am I
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This simple flooring trick makes a narrow space seem wider – the architect behind it explains how
This simple tiling idea tricks the eye into thinking a narrow living space is larger than it really is. This architect explains how it's done
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Accent sofas are the big living room trend for 2023 – this is how to pick a color you won't be sick of after a few months
Statement sofas continue to be the best way to inject color into neutral or lackluster living rooms. Here's how to embrace the trend and pick the right color
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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Do the Dyson Zone 'air-purifying' headphones have anything going for them?
Pricey, chunky and with a comic book supervillain vibe, the Dyson Zone headphones look like a tough sell
By Alan Martin • Published
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How much does it cost to stay at the real White Lotus in Sicily? Plus, the differences to the show's hotel
It might not be known as the White Lotus in the real world, but this Sicilian resort is equally as luxurious
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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It's official – the world's best interior designers have decided on their favorite color for the coming year
Rich and opulent, this is the it-color the world's greatest designers say they'll be embracing in 2023, and how you can, too
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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These are the four organizers to buy that professional declutterers say will actually change your life
Don't be swayed by novelty buys - these quick-fix organizers that are actually worth your money will help you really clear clutter
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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This $7 Amazon buy is the easiest way to plug in your outdoor Christmas lights without the need for extension cords
If you're fed up with relying on extension cables for your Christmas lights, this budget lighting hack has you covered
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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You heard it here first - the rainbow bookshelf trend is over. Designers on what to do instead
The rainbow bookshelf trend has been beloved for years...but the design world is fickle. Here are 5 new book curation ideas to try instead
By Ruth Doherty • Published
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We've just discovered what those extra red-tipped bulbs that come with Christmas lights are for...
Now we know about this super simple lighting hack that promises more magical Christmas decorations
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This IKEA PAX hack adds sliding doors to a built-in closet, complete with budget-friendly DIY shiplap
Soft grey paint, sliding shiplap doors, and a bespoke built-in design give this modern closet a relaxing feel fit for a bedroom
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This countertop idea is trending for beautifully textured kitchens – but is it worth sacrificing practicality for?
Designers are embracing tiled countertops for the most beautiful kitchens, but there are question marks over how practical they are
By Luke Arthur Wells • Published
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This inconspicuous clothes airer that's trending online is my new favorite idea to maximize a small laundry space
Fed up of your bulky drying rack taking up floor space and ruining your room's design? This compact clothes airer might be the answer...
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This viral $10 Amazon buy will change how you organize your home's storage forever
You can now keep your storage organized using a clever bit of tech and your phone, and we're slightly obsessed with the idea...
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Are IKEA kitchens any good? This architect, who has completed over 100 kitchens, has the answer
Cheap, modern, and easy to assemble, there's a lot to love about IKEA kitchens, but are they a false economy? An expert weighs in
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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'Diagonal dining' is the one-minute table trick experts say can help seat more people for Christmas lunch
Do you struggle to fit the whole family around the dining table at Christmas? This simple solution maximizes space so there's room for everyone
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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8 new architecture trends for 2023 that will change how you're going to live
Architecture trends are here to answer the problems faced by us all today, from sustainability to cost, time and space
By Keith Flanagan • Last updated
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This viral $25 tool will fix the 'broken' bulbs in your Christmas tree lights in a matter of seconds
Broken Christmas tree lights? Fix them instantly using this $25 tool that's taken TikTok by storm!
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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How to set up a Christmas chime for a Ring doorbell, plus other festive hacks to try
Offer a warm festive greeting to your guests this Christmas using this Ring doorbell hack
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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Architects love this new living room trend that makes the space way more social, comfy and cozy
Architects are embracing a new trend for living room design which is turning the space into a haven of hospitality and comfort
By Keith Flanagan • Last updated
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Have you got your Christmas tree in the wrong place? These experts reveal where it should really go
Should your Christmas tree always go in the corner of your living room? These experts don't think so... Here's all you need to know about your tree's proper placement
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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7 genius Alexa tricks for Christmas that will help your household get in the festive spirit this year
Try out these voice commands on your Alexa device to help make your Christmas season more magical
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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5 easy DIY jobs you can do right now to get your home Christmas-ready in less than a day
Do you have a never-ending snagging list that you're desperate to tick off before Christmas? These 5 jobs are a good place to start
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This clever IKEA hack combines two different units for a stylish built-in that looks bespoke, but doesn't cost it
It's hard to believe that the bespoke shelving in this living room is an IKEA hack and not an expensive, custom design
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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A$AP Rocky says he's launching a home decor line – starting with this 5ft mushroom-covered cactus
The artist is launching a design studio at Design Miami, along with this surreal decor collaboration with Gufram
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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The 7 best Christmas flowers and plants to gift loved ones this holiday – and not a poinsettia in sight
If you're looking for flowers or plants to gift for Christmas that florists think you should choose over a poinsettia
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Pantone just announced its Color of the Year for 2023 – I have some thoughts on this 'fearless' choice
Pantone's Color of the Year is one of the biggest trend predictions from forecasters, but it doesn't always translate when it comes to interiors. This year, I think it does...
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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