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Should Your Kitchen Tap Match the Rest of Your Kitchen? Not All Designers See Eye-to-Eye
We asked the experts for their opinions on whether a kitchen tap should match the rest of the kitchen, and they didn't all see eye to eye
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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6 Mistakes That Are Making Your Kitchen Tiles Look Cheap and Not Elevated — And What You Can Do Instead
From size and grout to color and configuration, here's where you're going wrong with your kitchen tiling
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Should a Living Room Be Painted Dark or Light? We Asked Design Experts to Settle The Age-Old Debate
The color of your living room can completely shift the mood of your entire home, so the question remains: should you go light or dark...?
By Devin Toolen Published
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3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Renovating My Small Kitchen — Number One? Always Be Prepared...
After taking on my own small kitchen project recently, here are the main takeaways I've learned for the next time I renovate one
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Good Cooks With Even Better Style Are All Putting French Butter Keepers on Their Kitchen Counters — Here's Why
The French way of storing butter will guarantee soft, spreadable deliciousness at any given moment. I present to you, the butter crock.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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These Are the Dos and Don'ts of Bamboo Plant Placement — Follow This to Avoid Bad Feng Shui
By following the experts' guidance on where to place this houseplant you can usher luck, wealth, and prosperity into your home
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 Sustainable Wall Finishes That Don't Negatively Impact the Environment, or Your Indoor Air Quality
The finishes you use in your home can have a substantial impact on air quality and the environment, so it's worth doing your homework
By Sarah Warwick Published
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What's the Actual Difference Between Antique vs Vintage vs Retro?
Though commonly confused, these styles are actually quite different. Here, an expert explains how age and aesthetic play a role in identifying a piece
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Kitchen Tap Mistakes You’re Making That Can Make Your Space Look Outdated – And What to Do Instead
Could it be that your choice of kitchen tap is causing your kitchen to look old-fashioned? Here's what the experts say
By Linda Clayton Published
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Is it Okay to Have a Mirror Facing a Door in Feng Shui? The Verdict is Out and It Just Might Surprise You
Decorating your home with mirrors calls for intention if you're dressing your space in accordance with Feng Shui. Here's what you should know.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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4 Things to Unpack as Soon as You Move House — For a Comfortable and Organized Fresh Start
If you have a major move in the works and you're looking to prepare in advance, this is the starter kit you need to properly set up your new home.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Make an Urban Garden More Private — 8 Easy Ways to Keep Prying Eyes Away When You're Overlooked in the City
Discover the stylish ideas and clever tricks garden designers use to create privacy, so you can enjoy your outside space without an audience.
By Jacky Parker Published
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The "Reverse Decluttering" Method Flips Everything You Thought You Knew About Getting Rid of Stuff on Its Head
This unconventional technique helps prioritize the items you actually love for a quicker and more effective sort-out, and it's being lauded by experts
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Sateen vs Percale Sheets — What's the Difference, and Which Are Better?
Who would have thought a simple weave pattern could make all the difference to your sleep
By Devin Toolen Published
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How Can I Make My Small Garden Look Expensive? 6 Luxurious Little Details That Make a Difference
From little things that add a touch of luxury to big things that make a grand statement, these are the best designer tricks to give your garden a high-end feel
By Sarah Wilson Published
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4 Kitchen Island Measurements That the Best Designers Always Use When Planning Spaces
Your cheat-sheet guide to getting clued up on all the basics of island measurements, straight from the experts.
By Maya Glantz Published
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Bunny Ears, Be Gone — 7 Easter Table Styling Mistakes That Will Take Your Setting from Tawdry to Tasteful
From fussy floral displays that disrupt conversation to over-relying on tacky tropes, don't fall victim to these errors when decorating your Easter table
By Lilith Hudson Published
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10 Hidden Kitchen Socket Ideas That Disguise Eyesores and Make Backsplashes Look More Minimalist
Discover innovative ways to hide those ugly outlets and claim a sleek, clutter-free space
By Linda Clayton Published
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I'm Sorry, But You Need to Know About 'Advancing and Receding Colors' If You Want to Get Your Home's Decorating Scheme Right
While some colors tend to pop and reach forward in a room, others draw back. Here, a color expert helps define these palettes and how to use them
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Asked Vinyl Experts — What's the Best Way to Organize Your Record Collection?
If you fancy yourself a vinyl record collector, it's only right that you learn how to organize them too. Here are five smart tips from the experts themselves.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Amethyst, Heather, Pansy, Plum — Turns Out Decorating With Purple Opens You Up to a World of Possibilities
Purple certainly isn't a color for the faint hearted, it's a shade that can smell your fear. Here's how to conquer it through your interiors
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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10 Kitchen Handle Trends for 2025 — This Is What to Choose for Your Cabinets Right Now, According to Designers
Looking to elevate your kitchen cabinets? Here’s what handles designers are using right now
By Lara Sargent Published
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5 Colors You Should Never Paint Your Bathroom — The Boring, Overstimulating, and Dating Shades These Designers Avoid
We're here to save you from the trap of a bad-taste bathroom. Listen to the experts, and stay away from these shades. You've been warned!
By Maya Glantz Published
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10 Decluttering Challenges to Have on Your Radar This Year — For a Tidier, More Mindful Home
If you're interested in transforming your home for the better, here are 10 decluttering challenges I recommend for a professionally tidy space.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Biophilic Decluttering — What to Take Out of Your Home (and What to Put in) for a More Natural Home
Try your hand at biophilic decluttering to ground your interiors, connect to the environment, and cure chronic clutter in one go. Here's how.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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What Is Compression and Release? The Secret to Frank Lloyd Wright's Architectural Technique That Can Make Homes Feel More Expansive
Popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright, this design philosophy may change how you look at your home forever
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Houseplant Humidity Myths That Might Be Wasting Your Time and Not Actually Helping Your Plants
Contrary to popular belief, these houseplant humidifying 'facts' aren't quite what they seem
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Bathroom Layouts That Look Dated in 2025 — Plus the Alternatives Designers Use Instead for a More Contemporary Space
For a bathroom that feels in line with the times, avoid these layouts and be more intentional with the placement and positioning of your features and fixtures
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Why Decorating With Mustard Yellow Helps Fill Your Interiors With a Sense of "Confident Calm"
There is so much more to decorating with this turmeric-tinted sauce-wiggled-on-a-hotdog not-quite-yellow shade than meets the eye
By Amy Moorea Wong Published