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How to Design a Good Patio — 6 Ways to Elevate Your Outdoor Living Space Without Having to Do Too Much
Garden designers and architects share their top tips for designing this outdoor space. Here's what they had to say about it
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'Moonlighting' Is the Beautiful, Subtle Way to Light Your Garden at Night That All the Best Landscapers Use
Keen to extend your garden's allure after dark? Imitate a natural moonlit effect in your outdoor space after hours by moonlighting your garden with these expert-led tips and tricks.
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Undressed Water Features Are Boring — So, Here Are 5 Aquatic Plants to Add to Your Water Feature to Up Its Style Points
Adding plants into your water feature is the next level of elevating your garden — here are the ones experts recommend to try out
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Oh, so This Nature-Inspired Color Rule Is the Reason Your Home's Scheme Isn't Working
Bring the essence of the forest indoors with this calming three-layered color trick
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Here's How a Clever Choice in Flooring Can Make Any Room Feel Bigger, Brighter, and Way More Beautiful
Want to make your space feel more expansive? Start from the ground up — here’s which flooring creates the illusion of extra square footage
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5 Design 'Dirt Magnets' That Professional Cleaners Tell Me They'd Never Have in Their Own Homes
Here's how to rework these dust-attracting design mistakes or adjust them to help your home stay consistently clean
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No More of These, Please — 4 Outdated Window Treatments Designers Don't Want to See You Using Anymore
Because windows deserve the same curated attention that the rest of the house receives
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So It Turns Out, I Suffer From ‘Design Fixation’ — Psychologists Explain What It Is, Why It's Holding Your Interiors Back, and How to Get Over It
Have you ever been fixated on an idea and can't get it out of your head? Even if it's not the best idea? It's a thing. Experts tell me why
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No Shame, These 5 Types of Mess Are Prevalent in Most Homes — Here's How You Can Turn It Around for a Neater Space
Although these messes are extremely common, that's not to say they shouldn't be dealt with at some point, and here's how
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4 Front Door Design Mistakes You've Made That Are Probably Ruining Your Home's Curb Appeal
Your front garden and the exterior of your home can end up looking a little dated if you choose the wrong design elements and features for your front door. So take notes now on what the experts have to say about it
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Design, Debated — Is It Ever Considered Acceptable to Paint Antique Furniture?
You may have big DIY plans, but sometimes a little restraint goes a long way, especially when it comes to paint
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'Sleep Divorce' Might Be the Saviour of Your Sleep (and Relationship) — Here's How It Can Be Done, Even If You Don't Have Separate Bedrooms
This might well be the answer to your disrupted sleep, but don't worry, it's not as doomsday as it sounds!
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Decking Too Hot to Walk on Barefoot? These 4 Hacks Will Solve This Problem for Good
Don't let the hot weather keep you from enjoying your outdoor space. If the heat is getting too much underfoot, there's always a solution — according to the experts
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5 Common Kitchen Cabinet Problems Experts Always See, and What You Should Do Instead
Don't fall victim to one of these cabinetry mistakes — kitchen experts advise the main issues they see time and again, and how to avoid them
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Why Your Garden Lounger Always Feels Better Positioned If It's Under a Tree — Hint: There's Science Behind It
Most designers will locate their al fresco living rooms below a garden canopy, and here's why
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4 Garden Designs That Look Great on Pinterest, but Just Don't Work With the UK's Climate
The unpredictable weather changes can impact your garden and its features, which is why making the right design choices is crucial — here's why
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Afraid of Color, but Want to Incorporate More of It in Your Home? Here's How to Get Over Your 'Chromophobia'
A color and design psychology expert shares how she went from gasping at the thought of wearing pink to drenching her wall in it
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What to Put in Your Sun Trap — 5 Seamless and Elegant Ideas for Your Garden's Sunniest Spots
Make the most of your garden's hot spot with these expert-led ideas
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Should Doors and Trim be the Same Color? In 2025, Here's What Designers Are Doing
Gone are the days of strictly matching color schemes — it's time to have fun with the details
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Wait, What? Interior Designers List an Off-White in Their Cheat Sheet of the Best Farrow & Ball Green Paint Colors — Here's Why
Green is way more than just green; there's an art to finding the perfect shade, and these designers have mastered it with these specific colors
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5 Possible Reasons You're Not Decluttering — And How to Overcome Your Specific Roadblock
If you find it tough to pare back your living spaces, here are some factors that could be standing in your way and how to move past them confidently
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Wait, There's a Difference Between a Hue, Tint, Tone, and Shade? Here's How to Talk About Color the Right Way
I'm a specialist in behavioural color and design psychology, and here's what most people get wrong when describing colors
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Suddenly, Short Curtains Have Got My Attention in the 'Long vs Short Curtain' Debate
When it comes to curtains, a sharp design eye is required to make them feel intentional, not an afterthought
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How to Master 'Sleep Hygiene' — And Plan Your Way Into a Healthy Rest Routine
Everything you need to know about proper sleep hygiene to get comfortable, clean sleep on a regular basis
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How to Keep Your Pantry Cool During Sweltering Weather — And Keep Your Fresh Produce Its Best In Spite of the Heat
A humid pantry is one of the significant downsides of hot summer days, but with these tricks, you can learn to keep things cool without worrying about your larder's upkeep too much
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How to Organize a Six-Drawer Dresser — A Blueprint to Follow on What You Should Store in Each Compartment
If you have a classic six-drawer dresser, this will help you allocate a strategic storage space for every garment in your wardrobe
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I've Just Discovered the Concept of 'Digital Minimalism' — Now, I Want to Rid My Life of Its Virtual Clutter
The tech in your home also needs a regular purge. So, take this as a sign to finally tackle the chaotic screens in your possession
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5 Exterior Paint Mistakes to Avoid If You Don't Want Your House to Become the Worst-Looking on the Street
Sun exposure, poor planning, and even the temperature you paint in can all affect the way paint settles on your home's exterior, and not in a good way
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Bought Something New, Now Hate Everything Else in Your Home? You're Not Alone — It's Called the 'Diderot Effect'
If your home is cluttered with lamps, rugs, and decor of varied aesthetics, with more to come in the mail, this clutter-inducing problem might be in effect
