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Out of the 56 Different Blue Paint Colors Farrow & Ball Has, These 8 Are the Ones Interior Designers Told Me They Love BestWe've made the decision a whole lot easier to bring a bit of blue into your home design scheme
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Meaning Behind Your Favorite Flowers So That You Can Gift Better Bouquets — "Floriography Isn’t About Rigid Rules — It’s About Intention"Here's a rundown of the most popular blooms in bouquets and the message they send across — from roses and peonies to hydrangeas and baby's breath
By Amiya Baratan Published
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These 7 Tricks Will Always Make Your Dining Room Smell Good — Without Overpowering This Space and Ruining Your AppetiteBesides whipping up an aromatic feast, these tips will help you set the mood for a bon appétit
By Amiya Baratan Published
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3 Kitchen Color Combinations You'd Never Expect to Go Together, but Actually Work Incredibly WellMove beyond green and cream, these surprising color combinations will bring new life to your kitchen design
By Maya Glantz Published
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When Is the Best Time to Buy Garden Furniture? The Experts Say There's a 'Golden Window', and It's Sooner Than You May ThinkIt's not just about knowing the hottest trends; this is what you need to know this year to make the most of your outdoor space
By Maya Glantz Published
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7 Colors Designers Use to Make a Room Look Effortlessly More Expensive — And No, They're Not All Just NeutralsFrom warm neutrals to rich ochre, these are the shades designers turn to to make rooms feel more polished
By Emily Moorman Published
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Your Laundry Room Will Always Be Tidy If You Include These 5 Features as Part of Its Design — They Look Good, and Are Space-Efficient, TooFrom clever storage to hardworking layouts, here’s how to organize your laundry room like a pro
By Lara Sargent Published
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How Do You Know If Your Pans Work on an Induction Hob? This Is the One Thing You'll Need to Test Them That Almost Costs Nothing — and You May Already Have It in Your KitchenIf you're switching from a gas to an induction hob, this one simple kitchen item can help you work out which of your cookware will be compatible
By Maya Glantz Published
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This Interior Designer-Approved 'Recipe' for Layering Window Treatments Is the Best Way to Block Bright Mornings Without Your Room Feeling Too HeavyTurns out three is the magic number when it comes to expertly layering window treatments in your home
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Patio Color Is the One Experts Told Me They'd Always Pick If You Hate the Idea of Having to Power Wash Your Paving Every Few MonthsNot only does it add to the visual appeal of your backyard, but it's super low-maintenance
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I'm Detoxing My Home — Here's Why I'm Doing It, How It's Helping, and the 10 Items That I Now Swear ByA few simple swaps can make our homes work towards our health and wellbeing, not against it — here's what I've learnt along the way
By Jacky Parker Published
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I Actually Don't Like Dark Blue Kitchens — These Are the Alternatives That Capture the Same Vibe, but Better in My OpinionDark blue had its moment— these are the colors I'd trust in now that look good and will feel more timeless
By Portia Carroll Published
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Now, I'd Never Do These 3 Things When Organizing My Kitchen Cabinets — Experts Say They'll Never Be Tidy as Long as You DoNo gatekeeping here — our experts share exactly why your cabinets don't look like theirs, and how to fix them
By Maya Glantz Published
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Houseplant Minimalism Is Like 'Quiet Luxury' for Your Indoor Garden — Here's How to Style the Verdant Trend at HomeTake it from the experts, you don't need vibrant colors and flashy textures to help your lush corners shine
By Amiya Baratan Published
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What Does Blue Represent in Feng Shui? Here's How to Understand Its True Meaning and Channel This Color for Good EnergyYou know it as calming and cool, but understanding the deeper meaning of blue will help you decorate with it more intentionally
By Amiya Baratan Published
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These 7 Home Organization Trends Will Shape How You Tackle Clutter in 2026 — From Digital Wardrobes to 'Less Aggressive' DeclutteringThink smart inventories, intentional ownership, built-in storage, organization as self-care, and more...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Don't Ask AI, Ask an Interior Designer — Picture Framing, Patterned Rugs, and How to Design Your Dream HallwayThe founder of Studio Peake is this month’s interiors agony aunt, solving your styling conundrums
By Pip Rich Published
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"I've Been Practicing Japanese 'Floor Sleeping' for 5 Months, Here's What Differences It Made to Me"It might be time to make the switch to these traditional firm mattresses in the name of sleep wellness
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Can You Use Normal Pans on an Induction Hob? Here's What You Need to Know About 'Magnetic' CookwareNot all cookware is compatible with induction, so make sure you invest in the right pans before you start to cook
By Lilith Hudson Published
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3 Colors Interior Designers Tell Me They'd Avoid in North-Facing Kitchens — And What They'd Use Instead for a Cozy and Inviting SpaceYou have to be even more careful with your kitchen color choice when your space is north-facing — these are the hues to steer clear of at all costs
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Ways to Bring Privacy to Street-Facing Windows (Without Blocking Out too Much Spring Light)From Venetian blinds to cafe curtains, here are all the ways to double up on form and function this season
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Winter Clothes Storage Mistakes You Should Know About Before You Even Consider Transitioning Your Closet to SpringUnless you want to have a cluttered closet or diminish the quality of your clothes to a silly oversight, these are the common errors you should be aware of
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 'Mood-Stabilizing' Colors to Paint the Walls That Will Keep You Feeling Balanced and Level-HeadedColor has power. It can be the difference between buzzing with energy and slumping on the sofa — here's how to use it to stabilize your mood
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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Wait, There's a Japanese Version of Feng Shui? This Is How 'Fusui' Is Different and the Lessons to Learn From ItCentered on creating alignment in living spaces, this design philosophy will lend your home an air of calm
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Things You Should Never Put on a Kitchen Island If You Want Your Room to Look Stylish and Uncluttered, According to ExpertsKeeping your kitchen island clutter-free is the key to a chic, stylish kitchen design — these are what you need to get rid of first
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Asked Kitchen Designers: 'What Are the Most Impractical Kitchen Cabinet Colors to Actually Live With?' These Are the 3 They PickedA durable, long-lasting kitchen is always the goal, but these cabinet colors could be keeping you from achieving it
By Maya Glantz Published
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6 Feng Shui Storage Mistakes That Are Ruining the Energy in Your Home — And What to Do Instead to Reset the BalanceOrganize your belongings to promote harmony within your spaces by avoiding these common oversights
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Chartreuse Paint Colors Are the Big, but Bold Trend of 2026 — Here Are 6 Specific Shades That You Can Actually Live With, Hand-Picked by DesignersWith the right paint shade, the yellow-green color trend can be a lot more livable than you might first think
By Emily Moorman Published
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I Used the Japanese Art of Oosouji to Deep Clean My Apartment — This Is How to Do It, and How It Worked Brilliantly for MeThis ancient Eastern philosophy is all about celebrating "out with the old, in with the new" to help restore order to your home
By Lilith Hudson Published
