Advice Archive | November 2025

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November 30th
- 4 Festive Decorating Tricks to Steal From This Year's Claridge's x Burberry Christmas Tree — According to Interior Stylists
- I Learned to Fold These 4 Different Types of Napkins (in About 5 Minutes) — They're Each Such a Simple Way to Elevate Your Basic Christmas Table
- 3 Areas in Your Home You Should Never Add Underfloor Heating — Here's Why and the Impact It Can Have If You Do
November 29th
- "The Level of Care Can Feel Demanding" — Before You Choose That Dreamy-Looking Marble Kitchen Sink, Here's Some Things I Think You Should Know
- 'Nagame' Is My Japanese Architecture Philosophy of Crafting Meaningful Views — Here Is Everything You Need to Know About Framing in Interiors
November 28th
- I'll Never Decorate a Tree Again Without Using One of These 6 Christmas Tree Lighting Hacks That Designers Swear By to Get a Beautifully Even Glow
- How to Make Your Fake Christmas Tree Smell Real — 4 Tips That Will Help Your Home Feel Authentically Festive, Even If Your Tree Is Artificial
November 27th
- Should You Give Up Your Bedroom for Guests When They Visit? Etiquette Experts Settle This Dilemma for Good
November 26th
- The 'Soft Kitchen Trend' Brings in a More Elegant and Calming Atmosphere to the Home, and Here's Why Designers Are Embracing It
- How to Decorate Based on Your Aura Color — Here's the 101 on Personalizing Your Home to Match Your Vibe
November 25th
- 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Trying to Add a Paneling Backsplash (and Before Pulling Apart My Kitchen in the Process)
- How Interior Designers Host — The Style-Forward (and Often Forgotten) Details That Make Guests Feel Instantly at Home
- How to 'Stock' Your Guest Room — What to Fill Nightstand Drawers With, So Friends and Family Always Feel at Home
November 24th
- Okay, I Think Every Home Needs a 'Hyggekrog' This Autumn — Here’s What it Is and How to Curate Your Own
- 6 Things You Should Never Put in a Guest Bathroom — And What Designers Do Instead to Create a Five-Star Experience
- I Should Have Known That Light Gray Kitchen Cabinets Would Be the Wrong Choice — Why This Color Didn't Work, and What I Should Have Picked Instead
November 23rd
- Hosting Overnight Guests? Here’s How to Style a Sofa Bed That’s as Chic as It Is Comfortable
- 4 Ugly Organizers and Storage Items You Should Never Buy for Your Bathroom, and What to Swap Them for
November 22nd
- Conservatory Too Cold? 5 Tips to Beat the Chill and Make Your Space More Usable During Winter
- Don't Ask AI, Ask an Interior Designer — Decorating With Reds, Seasonal Coziness and Pattern Tips
- Feeling the Chill? These 7 Hygge Rituals Will Make Your Home Feel Warm and Comforting Throughout the Winter Months
November 21st
- I've Been Tricked — 4 Ultra-Realistic Tile Finishes (You Won’t Believe Aren’t the Real Thing) That Bring an Unexpected Look to Your Bathroom
- 13 Brands That Will Help You Customize Your IKEA Furniture (and Make It Look Way More Expensive — From Sofa Covers to Marble Tabletops)
- 5 Houseplants That Just Don't Like Winter — And How to Keep Them as Happy as Possible During the Colder Months
November 20th
- 7 Farrow & Ball Colors That Interior Designers Swear Are Perfect for Kitchens — In Case You're Stuck With 'Decision Paralysis'
- I Just Learned About the '8:10 Rule' for Scented Candles When Hosting — And I’m Swearing Off All Other Fragrance Guidelines Until Further Notice
November 19th
- 10 Easy-to-Make Dining Room Mistakes That Are Killing the Vibe — And How to Fix Them Before Your Next Dinner Party
- These Clever 'Meditation Candles' Burn for Only 20 Minutes to Help You Through This Wellness Ritual — Here’s Why It Works
November 18th
- 7 Outdated Lighting Trends to Avoid in 2026 Renovations — And What You Should Be Doing Instead
November 17th
- This Is the One Golden Rule for Bathroom Layouts Designers Say They Always Follow — Hint: It's All About Zoning
- Forget One-Color Kitchens, The 'Tri-Color' Kitchen Rule Is the Way People Are Choosing Sophisticated Schemes for Their 2026 Projects
November 16th
- Oh Wow, This Secret TV Storage Is the Genius Idea Everyone With a Living Room With Fireplace Alcoves Will Want to Copy
- 5 Quick Jobs to Spruce Up a Lackluster Guest Bathroom Before Hosting Season Kicks Off
- I Tried the 5/7 Rule in My Kitchen Before Guests Came to Stay — Here's Why This Decluttering Trick Works So Well to Keep My Space Well Organized
November 15th
- 'I've Picked Stylish Copper Pans for My Kitchen, but I'm Worried They're Hard to Clean' — A Guide to Keep Them Looking Their Best
- 3 Simple Ways to Arrange Kitchen Appliances on the Counter Before Guests Arrive — Because No One Wants to See Clutter
- Forget 'Perfect Geometry' and Working Triangles — This Is How Designers Lay Out Kitchens for the Way You Actually Move Around the Room
November 14th
- 5 Reasons Your Decking Is Slippery During the Winter, and How to Resolve It
- This Is the One Thing I Wish I'd Known Sooner About Watering Houseplants in Winter — It Can Ruin Your Growing Efforts Over One Season
November 13th
- 9 Kitchen Layout Myths Designers Say You Can (Sometimes) Actually Ignore
- How to Style a Guest Bathroom Counter to Feel Like a Boutique Hotel — Tips That Will Help You Pamper Friends and Family
November 12th
- Forget Florals — The Chicest Home Fragrance Trend for This Season Comes Straight From the Forest
- 6 Design Mistakes You're Making Around a Fireplace That May Be Disrupting Your Room's Flow — And What You Should Be Doing Instead
- I Spoke With London's Most In-Demand Christmas Wreath Designer — These Are His Styling Secrets for Your Front Door
November 11th
- Do Houseplants Feel the Cold? The Ideal Temperature for Your Home so Your Indoor Garden Doesn't Suffer in Winter, Explained
- 5 Genius Things Wine Fridges Can Do in 2025 You Need to Know About — Especially If You're a Serious Connoisseur
- 4 Ways Organizers Use Rolling Carts As Stylish Storage Options to Make A Guest Bathroom Feel Like a Luxury Suite
- Why Are My Candles 'Ghosting'? This Burning Problem Might Be Damaging Your Paintwork — Here's the Reasons Why
November 10th
- 6 Common Kitchen Mistakes When You've Got a Peninsula That Designers Warn Against, And What You Should Be Doing Instead
- You'll Want to Copy This Genius Bathroom Design That Has 'Hidden' Mirrors and Cabinets to Retain the Beautiful View From the Window
- 'Visual Decluttering' Might Be a Big Beauty Trend Right Now, But I’m Predicting It’ll Be Taking Over Your Pantry Soon, too
November 9th
- "Can I Get Rid of My Fireplace? How Easy Is It?" Here's What You Need to Know, From Regulations to Cost, Before You Consider It
- The 4 Most Common Problems for Houseplants in Winter — And How to Head Them Off Before They Happen
November 8th
- "Not a Compromise, or an Afterthought" — The 5 Things You Should Design Around a Sofa Bed That'll Make Guests Feel Way More Comfortable
- Okay, That Makes It Easy — These 3 'Bauble Ratio' Rules Give You a Guide to Follow on How Many Ornaments Your Christmas Tree Should Have
- You Need to Start Now — This Is the 6 Week Organizing Schedule to Follow to Get Your Home Ready for Christmas
November 7th
- 5 Underrated Ways to Use Room Spray That'll Fragrance Your Home Properly, for Longer, and Are Super Easy to Do
November 6th
- What Color Light Will Help Me Sleep Better? The Lighting You'll Want to Bring Into Your Bedroom and the Best Ways to Do It
- One Year Later, I'm Already Having to Replace the Peel-and-Stick Tiles I Tried on My Kitchen Floor — Here's 5 Things I Wish I Knew First
- How Do You Make a Guest Bathroom Feel More 'Private'? It's About More Than Just Doors, Say These Interior Designers
November 5th
- 7 of the Best Yellow Paint Colors, According to Designers, That Will Brighten Even the Gloomiest Days
- Should You Buy Vintage Lighting? Experts Explain the Risks And Rewards of Adding These Antique Features to Your Home
- Don't Ask AI, Ask an Interior Designer — Layered Neutrals, Accent Colors, and Patterned Headboards
- Now's the Time to Get Your Home Prepared for Hosting, So Here's What You Need to Organize in November to Get You Started
November 4th
- How to Layer Lighting — Designers Share The Secrets Behind Building a Dynamic Scheme That Doesn't Feel "Vanilla"
- When Breaking the Right Angle Makes a Kitchen Work Better — and How It Affects Function and Flow
- I Asked 5 Architects How to Create a Home That Helps Us Switch Off — These Are Their 7 Top Tips
November 3rd
- 5 Vintage Kitchen Items Making a Comeback in Homes and Why They're Worth Every Penny, According to Designers
- Should You Pick Your Kitchen Cabinets or Backsplash First? Designers Reveal What They Do During Home Projects
- What Bedding Is Best for a Guest Room? The Duvets, Pillows, and Sheets to Choose That Will Please the Widest Range of People
- 5 Bathroom Backsplash Materials Designers Tend to Avoid for Practical Reasons — And What They're Choosing Instead When Renovating
- 7 Routine Changes That'll Make All the Difference When It's Dark in the Mornings — The Productivity Hacks to Know for Winter
November 2nd
- Let There Be Light — 10 Lighting Tricks That Will Transform Any Dark Room Into A Warm and Inviting Space
- There's Hanging Art, and Then There's Hanging Art Like an Interior Designer — Here's How to Do the Latter
- 5 Landscaping Features That Might Be Great for Summer, But That You'll Always Regret Come Winter
- Light Therapy but for Your Houseplants — Here's How to Keep Yours Happy As the Days Get Shorter and Darker
November 1st
- 6 Candle Burning Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Fragrance Less Effective, and Might Even Cause Damage to Your Walls