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6 Rules for Staircases in Feng Shui You Should Know About for Better Chi in Your Home
Where this ancient Chinese philosophy, this stepped design feature, can either elevate or knock down the energy in your home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Common Landscaping Feature Can Actually Help Your Garden Feel Cooler in Hot Weather — Here’s How
A little bit of science you need to know as to how a water feature can ease high temperatures in your outdoor space
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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This One Unexpected Piece of Decor Is Absorbing Heat and Making Your Home Feel Even Hotter in Warm Weather
If you’re struggling to cool down your home, maybe take a look underfoot
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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This Couple Performed a 'Wabi-Sabi' Ritual When They Moved Into Their New Home — By Purposefully Denting Their Ceiling
This sweet housewarming custom will have you reaching for the champagne, and reframing what it means to live in a house
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Can't Sleep in the Heat? 10 Things to Try Tonight That'll Help You Stay Cooler at Night
The temperature can be one of the main reasons you may struggle to sleep in the warmer months. Here’s what you need to do to combat this during a heatwave
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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Bored of Neutrals? Here's Why (and How) You Should Be Decorating with Olive Green
Neither loud nor plain, olive green has an understated presence that makes it both unerringly timeless and coolly composed
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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Your Blackout Blinds and Curtains Might Actually Be Making Your Bedroom Hotter — Here’s What You Should Have Chosen for Your Windows instead
Try these window treatments to cool down your bedroom for a better night’s sleep, say the experts
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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7 Outdoor Hosting Mistakes to Avoid, and What to Do Instead for a Successful Summer Soirée
Having a garden get-together? These are the hosting missteps to be mindful of if you want to guarantee your guests' enjoyment
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Shower Vs Bath Water Usage — What to Know, and How Modern Designs Can Make a Difference
Keen to save water and money? Your daily bathroom habits are key
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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7 Houseplants You Should Have in Your Home If You Love the Scandi-Inspired Look
If you're looking to complement Scandinavian style decor, these are the houseplants biophilic designers and plant experts would pick
By Amiya Baratan Published
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You Hung the Art — Now Light It Like a Curator Would (Here's How)
Even the best piece falls flat in bad lighting. Here’s how to light art like you actually know what you're doing
By Julia Demer Published
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Should a Kitchen Island Be Centered? "There Is No One-Size-Fits All" Solution, Say the Experts
When it comes to the position of your kitchen island, centering might seem the best option, but it's not always ideal
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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9 Staircase Regulations You Need to Keep in Mind for Homes in the UK
From height and pitch to handrails and headroom, here are all the building regulations you need to know to ensure your stairs are safe and accessible
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How Does Lighting Affect What Your Paint Colors Look Like? Here's What You Need to Know to Strip Out the Guesswork
Understanding undertones and sampling with paint swatches is the easiest way to work out exactly how a paint will look in your space
By Tash Bradley Published
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10 Creative Ideas for Your Staircase's Flooring — Because Carpet Runners Aren't the Only Option
Make every step count with these bold, beautiful, and clever stair flooring ideas to try right now
By Linda Clayton Published
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8 Types of Shower Heads — Just Design, or Do They Actually Make a Difference to How You Shower?
Shower heads come with all kinds of bells and whistles these days — but do all these new technologies and design flourishes add to the experience? We asked the experts for their advice
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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I Asked Designers What Rug Colors They Don't Want to See Anymore in 2025 (and What They'd Style Instead)
Your space deserves more than a stale gray rug or a dated geometric pattern that drags down the whole room
By Devin Toolen Published
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The 'Last Step' Trend Is the Way to Use Luxury Materials to Elevate Your Home's Design, Without Totally Blowing the Budget
This surprising style has been popping up all over our feeds, and each staircase is another step closer to design perfection.
By Maya Glantz Published
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10 Outdated Kitchen Island Trends to Avoid in 2025 Remodels — And What Designers Are Doing Instead
Planning a kitchen renovation? Here are a few outdated styles of island that the experts are giving a miss in their schemes right now
By Lara Sargent Published
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How to Reset Your Home for Summer — 8 Tasks for the Next Month to Bring Calm Back to Your Rooms
Get your home back in neutral gear ahead of the busy summer months with this easy checklist of what to prep ahead of the holidays
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Should You Include a Wine Fridge in Your Kitchen? Experts Are Divided On Whether This 'Valuable' Feature Is Really Worth It
A suave and sophisticated kitchen feature, or peripheral and passé? We explore whether or not a wine fridge deserves a place in your kitchen plans
By Lilith Hudson Published
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The Best Colors for West-Facing Rooms That Will Help You Make the Most of That Warm Evening Light
Designers share five of the best shades (including specific paint colors) to decorate with in west-facing rooms
By Emily Moorman Published
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The 20mm or 30mm Debate — Which of These Common Worktop Thicknesses Looks Better in a Modern Kitchen?
It's incredible to think how one centimeter can change the entire feel of your space — but these design experts say it absolutely can
By Kelly Hushin Published
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How to Plan An Outdoor Kitchen — 5 Things to Do to Nail Down Effortless Entertaining
From location and layout, to budgets and design details, bring your outdoor kitchen to life with this expert advice
By Jacky Parker Published
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I'm Following This Interior Designer's Method for Growing Supermarket Basil Into Giant Plants — They Look Incredible in Her Kitchen
When it comes to getting basil plants to grow big and bushy, it's all about hydrating it the right way
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Thought I'd Seen Every Kind of Marble Island as a Kitchens Editor, But Number 9 on This List Is a New (and New Favorite) Idea
Cool, classic, and dripping in drama — marble is still the ultimate way to give your kitchen island a Roman Empire–grade glow-up
By Linda Clayton Published
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How Much Will It Cost to Landscape My Garden This Year? Advice on Budget, Design Details, and the Factors to Consider
Here's everything you need to know about budgeting before you plan to landscape your garden in 2025
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Lessons in How to Hang Scarves Aesthetically From Closet Organizers That Will Make Your Wardrobe Feel So Much More Elevated
These clever tips will keep your scarves in shape for the perfect finishing touch to your summer outfits
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Wait, What Actually Is a 'Digital Shower System'? The Pros and Cons of Tech-Enhanced Showering, Explained
Is this the shower of the future? Or just another way to waste your money? The experts are here to let you know
By Maya Glantz Published