Advice Archive | September 2025

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September 30th
- I Asked Interior Designers How to Layer Fabrics to Make My Living Room Cozier for Autumn — These Are the Tricks They Lean on Most
- Is Dark Showering the Secret to Better Sleep? Here’s My Verdict After Trying It for 10 Days
September 29th
- 5 Tricks to Maximize Your Home's Natural Light on Darker Autumnal Days Using Artificial Lighting
- What Countertops Actually Go With Gray Kitchen Cabinets? 5 Materials to Consider, Plus Which You Should Avoid
- 5 Things Wellness Experts Always Have in Their Bedrooms to Keep a Calm Space and Mind
September 28th
- Wooden vs Plastic Utensils — Does It Actually Matter Which Ones You Choose for Your Kitchen? Yes, One's More Stylish, but There's Practical Things to Consider, too
- What Is the Standard Depth of Kitchen Countertops? Plus, When You Can Break This Golden Measurement to Make Your Kitchen Work Better for You
- I'm Obsessed With Arched Showers — But Are They Actually Worth the Extra Work and Expense? Here's What to Know Before You Put One on Your Pinterest Board
- How to Fall Asleep in 10, 60, or 120 Seconds — It's Not Always Realistic, But It Can Help You Learn to Easily Quit Wasting Time Wide Awake in Bed
September 27th
- Are You Getting Your Tidying Advice From the Wrong Place? 4 TikTok Organization Trends That Make Professional Organizers Want to Scream
September 26th
- Flower Season Isn't Over Yet — These 7 Fragrant Autumn Flowers Will Make Your Home Look and Smell Amazing at This Time of Year
- You Might Not Know About the 'Neutral Color Wheel', but Understanding How It Works Can Help You Decorate Your Home While Avoiding a Scheme That Falls Flat
- 'Smellmaxxing' Is the Secret Behind Those Homes That Smell Amazing as Soon as You Go Inside — Here's the Recipe to Harnessing the Power of Scents in Your Space
September 25th
- I Can't Remember the Last Time I Had an Uninterrupted Slumber — Seemingly, These Are the 7 Main Reasons Behind Not Sleeping Through the Night
September 24th
- I Picked Quartz Countertops for My New Kitchen, but Was It the Right Choice? Experts Weigh Up the Pros and Cons
- 10 Switches You Can Make in Your Bathroom Remodel That'll Save Energy (and Money) in the Long Run
- The Difference Between 'Wall Washing' and 'Wall Grazing' Is the Accent Lighting Trick That Totally Changes the Feel of Your Home
September 23rd
- Does Your Home Need a 'Stopgap' Color? This Paint Technique Could Be the Key to a Successful Interior Palette in the Long Run
- I Asked a Plant Artist How to Style Lucky Bamboo Spirals — These Are Their Top Tips to Make the Most of This Prosperous Plant in Your Space
September 22nd
- This Kitchen Stool Trend Is What You'll See in the Coolest Renovations in 2026
- We're Heading Into Libra Season — These Are the Houseplants to Choose to Match Your Home If This Is Your Star Sign
September 21st
- Do Gray and Beige Go Together? Here's How This Pairing Can Make Neutral Schemes Richer and More Interesting
- How to Hang Curtains the Way an Interior Designer Would — To Balance, Blur Lines, and Bring Impact to a Room
- I'm Calling It, Porcelain Is the Most Underrated Material for Countertops — These Are the Pros and Cons to Know
- So, What's the Big Deal With Memory Foam Sofas — Are They Really More Comfortable?
September 20th
- Stay Away From These Plants! According to Experts, These 5 Indoor Varieties Are Known to Be 'Bad Luck'
September 18th
- This Interior Designer's Trick for Lighting a Home Office Is Something Everyone Should Do During the Darker Autumn Days
- If You're Not 'Moodscaping', You're Missing Out — Here's How I Change My Home's Ambiance Through Scent, Based on How I'm Feeling
September 17th
- Are Black Countertops Still in Style? Here's How Designers Are Using Them That Feel Right for 2026-Ready Kitchens
September 16th
- Should You Actually Paint a Small Kitchen in a Dark Color? Yes, but Only If You Follow This Advice
September 15th
- Should I Use a Plastic or Wooden Chopping Board? There's a Clear Winner, but Also a Good Reason You Might Want to Keep Both
- 5 Scents Fragrance Experts Say You Should Steer Clear Of — And That Can Ruin the Overall Vibe of Your Home
- Stainless Steel Worktops Make Me Nervous — Can You Really Live With This Trendy Surface at Home? The Pros and Cons, Explained
- Forget Fake-Smelling Pumpkin Spice Candles — Try These 7 Ways to Make a Home Smell Like Autumn, Naturally
September 14th
- Gloss or Matte? How to Choose the Right Countertop Finish Before Remodeling So You're Not Stuck With Surfaces You Regret
- 5 Countertop Colors That Are Going Out of Style, and What You Should Choose Instead — According to Kitchen Designers
- So, I Changed My Mind on a Paint Color Halfway Through Decorating My Room — Now What?
September 13th
- Should You Choose Your Bathroom Paint Color or Tiles First? The Designers I Asked Have This Trick to Creating a Space That Flows Well
- Can I Put a Hot Pan on My 'Heat-Resistant' Countertops? What to Know About the Different Materials, and the Catastrophic Mistake to Avoid
- How to Design a 'Conversation Room' — The Space Everyone in Design Is Talking About
September 12th
- "I'm Not Sure I'd Choose Them Again" — Should I Get Sink Draining Grooves Cut Into My Countertop? The Pros and Cons, Explored
- This Fragrance Expert Gave Me the Easy Recipe for DIY Reed Diffusers Refills and I'm About to Make My Own
- How Much Space Should There Actually Be Between a Kitchen Countertop and Upper Cabinets? A Small Detail That Makes a Big Design Difference
- 5 Secrets of Japanese Sleep That Might Help You Get a Better Night's Rest
September 11th
- From Arches to Orbs, Circles Are the Most Important Shape in Modern Interiors — Here's Why, and How to Decorate With Them Now
- All My Favorite Interior Designers Keep Using 'Soapstone' Countertops in Their Projects — But What Actually Are They?
- Forget Flat Veneer Cabinets — Sawn Timber Kitchens Are the 'Unpolished' Material Trend That Makes Your Space Feel More Soulful
September 10th
- These Clever 'Light Wells' Are the Trick to Make Your Bathroom Feel Bright and Filled With Natural Light, Even When There Are No Windows
- 5 of the Most Uncomfortable Colors to Live With — And How to Harness Them to Make Your Home's Design More Daring
- 6 'Lucky' Houseplants That People Always Decorate With to Bring a Sense of Prosperity Into Your Home
September 9th
- "Your Eye Doesn't Know Where to Land" — Yes, You Can Have Too Much Tile in Your Bathroom, Here's the Rule to Get the Balance Right
September 8th
- Is Knocking Through Walls Still the Right Choice? When and Where You Should, and Shouldn't, Do It for 2026 Projects
- Now, That's Genius — These 'In-Frame Effect' Cabinet Doors Give Standard Doors the Look of a Much More Expensive Kitchen
- Turns Out, 'Dopamine Anchoring' Is the Anti-Procrastination Trick You Need to Cross Off Your Decluttering and Organizing Home Chores
September 7th
- What Color Kitchen Cabinets Actually Go Well With Wooden Countertops? Designers Share Their Perfect Pairings
- 5 Sustainability Mistakes You're Probably Making in Your Bathroom That Are Undermining Your Eco-Conscious Efforts
September 6th
- Avoiding the Void — How to Work Around the 'Dead Space' in the Middle of a Large Living Room
- 3 Rooms It Doesn't Make Sense to Put Blackout Window Treatments in, According to Designers — Especially at This Time of Year
- How Do Reed Diffusers Actually Work? Their Secrets Explained, and How to Get Them to Smell Stronger
September 5th
- The Art of £3,000 Sheets — What Goes Into the World's Most Expensive Bedding to Justify Its Price Tag?
- "Candle Sand" Is the Easy Way to Turn Your Favorite Vessels Into Candles — Without Ever Having to Melt Wax on the Hob
- An Outdoor Heater the Size of a Table Lamp? This Compact Design Makes Your Garden Autumn-Proof, and Looks Good While Doing It
- What Difference Will Painting My Room Off-White vs White Actually Make? And a Warning Against 'Sterile' Neutrals
- How to Reset Your Home for Autumn — 8 Things to Do to Usher Out Summer and Welcome in a Cooler, Cozier Season
September 4th
- Are Dark or Light Curtains Better for My Room? How to Answer This Question and Make the Right Choice Every Time
- My Bedroom Feels Empty — What Can I Add for a Warm, Fuller Feel? Designers Share 6 Things Your Room May Be Missing
September 3rd
- It's Virgo Season — These 7 Astrologer-Approved Houseplants Will Match the Vibe of Your Home If It's Your Sign
- What Are the Most Eco-Friendly Kitchen Countertops? 6 Materials to Explore for Your Kitchen Plans
- 5 Crimes Against Kitchen Knives That Any True Cook Would Never Do — And How to Keep Yours Sharp and Shiny
September 2nd
- The 'New Neutrals' Designers Are Choosing for Their 2026 Schemes — 4 Stylish Shades to Use Instead of White, Gray, and Beige
- I Thought a TV in the Corner of Your Room Was an Old-Fashioned Layout — But Here Are 5 Times Where It Actually Works Best
- How Humid Should My House Be? The Big Guide to Getting It Right for Each Season, Each Room, and for Your Houseplants
September 1st
- How to Mount Blinds Like an Interior Designer — 5 Tricks That Elevate This Window Dressing in Any Modern Home
- I'm a Neat-Freak and These 7 Tidying Tips Are How I Keep My Desk Drawers Organized