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Brise Soleil Might Just Be the Most Beautiful Overheating Prevention Method Around — Experts Demystify This Stylish Shading FeatureWe all love spaces flooded with natural light, but they can be tricky to keep cool — step forward brise soleil
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Taru O Shiru (足るを知る) Translates to the 'Luxury of Enough' — This Japanese Design Principle Will Change the Way You Curate a SpaceInstead of loud, performative interiors, this discerning design trait reveals a home whose opulence is rooted in genuine taste
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If Your Kitchen Only Makes You Want to Order Takeout, Psychology Says the Layout Could Be Partly to BlameIf you constantly find yourself struggling to fight the urge to order a takeaway, you're not lazy; your kitchen just isn't designed correctly
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People Who Have Homes That Always Feel 'Finished' Plan These 5 Things Into Room RenovationsThese elements pull a scheme together and shouldn't all be left until last, according to interior designers
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How to Light Any Room Really Well — Interior Designers Who Create the Most Atmospheric Homes Teach You Their TricksThese 6 designers know that lighting is about more than a bulb, it's about creating an atmosphere, and this is how they do it
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What Color to Paint Your Entryway, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Space That Calms, or Bursts With EnergyFirst impressions matter, for you and your guests — this is how to use color psychology to help you set the right tone for your space
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These 5 Small Design Lessons from Japanese Homes Will Transform Your Space into a Soothing SanctuaryThese nuanced gems of advice will result in a home that feels well-rounded and earnest in its mission to comfort
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The Rise of the 'Slow Shower' — How Bathrooms Are Being Designed for Longer, More Mindful MorningsReacting to the intensive water usage and anti-hygiene rhetoric surrounding baths, the shower has become the next frontier of relaxation
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"Now It Looks Amateur" — But If People Don't 'Karate Chop' Throw Pillows Anymore, How Are You Actually Supposed to Style Them?The exaggerated chop has debatably reached its design apex; now, "it looks amateur"
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Apparently, Your Garden Gate Could Be Letting Good Luck 'Escape' From Your Home — Feng Shui Experts ExplainThese tips will help you identify if your outdoor entrance is blocking positive energy from entering or letting it slip out of the space
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The Rug Rulebook — Everything You Really Need to Know First Before You Ever Buy Another Rug AgainWe talk to interior designers, rug restoration specialists, and more, to understand how style, materials, and budget all intersect in your investment
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I Implore You — Stop Painting Every Kitchen Island a Different Color and Embrace These More Timeless Styles InsteadThe two-tone kitchen has fallen from grace — here's how designers are creating kitchens that still feel unique and characterful, but with more cohesion
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5 Storage Mistakes People Only Ever Notice Over the Summer Break — And How to Fix Them by SeptemberProfessional organizers tell me that these common faux pas set you back by the time autumn rolls around
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Why Extroverts and Introverts Tend to Choose Totally Different Paint Colors for Their Walls, According to Color ExpertsStart with the individual and how they want to experience that space — "From there, color can help create the atmosphere that feels right for them"
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5 Mistakes That Make Your Living Room Feel 'Loud' — And How to Remedy Them for a Little More Visual QuietIt's more than just clutter that's causing the chaos
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I've Started Doing a Nightly 'Turndown' Just Like a Hotel Bedroom When the Sun Goes Down — Here's Why It's Good for Atmosphere and Better SleepSetting the mood for sleep as I wind down has changed the way I drift off at night
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People Who Always Feel Calm in the Morning Tend to Have These 5 Bathroom Design HabitsCool, calm, and collected, here's how the designers create Zen-like bathrooms for stress-free mornings
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Okay, Should a Rug Be Lighter or Darker Than Your Floors? Here's What Designer's Say for Achieving the Most Cohesive SpaceThere is no hard and fast rule, but considering your room as a whole will always make the decision process easier
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Patterned Quilts Are the Underutilized Heroes of Bed Styling — Here's How to Do It, and the Styles That WorkDesigners love this cozy finishing touch that makes your bed feel more intentionally styled
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5 Ways to Fake Interesting Architectural Details With Paint When Your Home Is Just a Boring, Featureless BoxThese clever paint techniques prove there's no need to retrofit architectural details in order to add more character to your home
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4 Ways Designers Make a Narrow Garden Feel Twice As Wide — "I Like to Create a Sense of Journey," Says One ExpertDesigners reveal the clever layout, planting and perspective tricks they use to make narrow gardens feel dramatically wider
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Re-thinking White Walls — How to Make These Schemes Feel Rich, Modern, and Design ForwardSponsor Content Created With Dulux Heritage
There’s a difference between making white a default and carefully choosing a white paint colour with purpose, says Dulux Heritage’s Creative Director Marianne Shillingford
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People Who Display a Lot of Books in Their Homes Tend to Also Have These 3 Traits in CommonAccording to psychologists, this interior characteristic ties into their penchant for storytelling through design
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Is Your Outdoor Seating Facing the Wrong Direction? Feng Shui Says It MattersAccording to this practitioner, it's less about finding a compass and more about easing the flow
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3 Things You Should Never, Ever Buy for Your Home If You Want It to Feel Personal, Collected, and Different From Everyone Else'sTo let someone into your home is an act of vulnerability. "Instead of shying away from that openness with an armor of tastefully curated objects, embrace it."
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How to Clean Linen Sofas and Chairs Without Worrying About Causing Nightmare Water MarksThese simple expert tips will save you from losing face over stubborn washing stains
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5 Things People With Older Homes Are Modernizing in Their Renovations to Stop Them From Feeling DatedNot all features are worth preserving when you're renovating a property, and these are fine to strip out
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This Very Common Table Lamp Placement Mistake Is Flattening (Not Flattering) Your Living Room's Lighting Scheme — Here's the FixTurns out, this common mistake could be holding your living room back from looking its best, and it's all down to your table lamp
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As a Japanese Interior Designer, These Are My 5 Non-Negotiables When Designing a Bedroom so That It 'Breathes'These design principles transform an overstimulating atmosphere into a cocooning space
