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Forget Dry January, This Year I'm Doing 'Analog January' — Here’s How This New Wellness Trend Helps You Put Your Best (Tech-Free) Foot Forward
Take the challenge with me and disconnect from your devices for a peaceful start to the new year
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Did You Know a Snow Forecast Could Actually Be the Perfect Time to Clean Your Vintage Rug? Here's Why
Cleaning rugs in the snow has been a tradition across European countries for centuries now
By Emma Breislin Published
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5 Kitchen Appliances You Really Don't Need to Spend Money on If Your Budget Is Stretched — Designers Reveal Where to Scale Back
The experts share what to skip if you want to maximize your budget and make your kitchen effortlessly stylish
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Things Every 'Timeless' Kitchen Design Gets Right, Without Ever Feeling Old-Fashioned
Achieving a timeless scheme for your kitchen isn't as easy as you might first think, especially if you want to avoid tired design clichés
By Portia Carroll Published
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5 Things to Prioritize in Your Kitchen Renovation If You Want to Add Value to Your Home
Experts suggest you focus on these elements for a kitchen that will seal any property deal...
By Ruth Doherty Published
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How to Make Your Home Feel New This Year, Without Actually Buying Anything New
This is the way to freshen up your home for 2026, without having to break your spending resolutions for the new year
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Wide Plank vs Narrow Plank Flooring — Which Should I Pick for My Project This Year?
The decision between wide or narrow plank flooring shouldn't be taken too lightly. Let us steer you towards the right choice
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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How to Make Your Bathroom Look Bigger — 5 Designer-Approved Tricks To Create a More Balanced Space
A capacious bathroom might be a pipedream for most of us, but you can still create the illusion of more space with a few genius design ideas
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 Things People Always Regret Skipping During a Renovation — They Might Seem Small but They Make All the Difference
Take note of what the experts had to say on common renovation oversights to make sure you end your project on a high
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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5 'Anti-Resolutions' for Your 2026 Home Projects — Stop Doing These From Today
5 'Anti-Resolutions' for Your 2026 Home Projects — Stop Doing These From Now If You Want a Home That's Better (and More Stylish) to Live in
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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How to Plan a Bedroom Around Awkward Angles, Sloped Ceilings, and Weird Windows — 5 Design Dilemmas Answered
Interior designers explain why architectural quirks don’t have to cause sleepless nights
By James Cunningham Published
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7 Things That Are Making Your Bathroom Feel Infinitely Smaller — Most of Which Are Easy Design Mistakes to Avoid
If using your bathroom feels like a squash and a squeeze, do check it’s not self-inflicted — here's what to ditch
By Linda Clayton Published
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Is It Actually Worth Upgrading to a 'Steam Shower'? Here’s What It Actually Means, and What Wellness Benefits It Brings
Rather than lose space to a dedicated sauna room, perhaps steam showers are the space-friendly spa approach you'd prefer — let's help you find out
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Outdated Color Trends Designers Warn Will Go Out of Fashion in 2026 — "They're Rarely Flattering"
From butter yellow to chartreuse, are these once-popular colors starting to fade? Here's what we know
By Emily Moorman Published
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This Kitchen Renovation Timeline Will Help Guide Your Project in 2026 — Experts Take Us Through the Entire Process, Month-by-Month
Dreading a kitchen remodel and unsure where to start? Kitchen experts break down the process so that you can plan with confidence
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Can You Put a Double Vanity in a Small Bathroom? This Is the Trick to Make It Work — According to Designers
If you've always dreamed of a his-and-hers basin in your small bathroom, there's a chance you can actually make it a reality thanks to these designer tips
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How Many Sockets Does a Kitchen Need? Plus, Where, and How High Above Your Countertops It Needs to Be
Consider this your ultimate guide to all things kitchen sockets, straight from the experts, to your home
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Hidden Costs of Kitchen Remodels That Not Enough People Know About — Yet Could Send Your Budget Totally Off Track
Cabinets, worktops, and appliances all budgeted for? Don't forget to account for these 5 less obvious kitchen essentials, too
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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Wait, What Exactly Is a Conservatory-Style Shower? And Why This Trend Could Become the Next Spa Bathroom Staple
Taking inspiration from the Victorian-era home extension style, these showers have plenty of vintage-inspired charm
By Maya Glantz Published
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10 Habits Interior Designers and Architects Want You to Adopt in Your 2026 Renovations
From starting with a masterplan to focusing on finishing details, these are the design habits the experts suggest you take on board for your next big project...
By Ruth Doherty Published
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8 Banquette Seating Design Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Built-ins and What Designers Say You Should Be Doing Instead
Avoid these rooky errors, with this advice from interior design experts, and enjoy more comfortable and stylish built-in seating
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Declutter Your Christmas Decorations When Taking Down Your Tree
Decluttering your Christmas decorations doesn't have to feel stressful or heartbreaking. It can start simply — at the moment you're taking down your tree
By Ciéra Cree Published
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How to Choose Kitchen Flooring for Your 2026 Renovation Projects — What to Pick Based on Durability, Maintenance, and Good Looks
These kitchen flooring suggestions will help you choose surfaces that balance practicality and aesthetics, ensuring the space suits everyday life beautifully
By Aditi Sharma Published
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What Were the Most Popular Houseplants in 2025? According to These Experts, This Is What Everyone Was Growing This Year
This list reads as a who's who in the plant world this year, and the clear theme across the board was personality
By Amiya Baratan Published
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10 Resolutions to Set for Your 2026 Renovations to Make Them More Sustainable
How your green credentials can help make a renovation more efficient and more stylish...
By Ruth Doherty Published
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How High Should You Hang Art? I Consulted an Art Advisor, and They Told Me This Answer That I'm Always Going to Remember Going Forward to Get It Right
Turns out, hanging art can be an art in itself...
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Don't Ask AI, Ask an Interior Designer — Color Drenching, Limewash Paint, and How to Decorate With Black
Interior designer Amy Stoddart is this month’s interiors agony aunt, answering the questions we get asked the most
By Pip Rich Published
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Cabinetry 101: Frames, Doors, Hinges, and What Actually Matters When Planning Your Kitchen
A no-nonsense guide to the mechanics of kitchen cabinets and why the boring bits matter
By Linda Clayton Published
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How to Safely Store Your Christmas Decorations Until Next Year — From the Tree to the Lights, Wreaths, and Ornaments
Future you will be so grateful
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
