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How to Remove 'Bad Energy' From Your Home in 2026 — 6 Tips to Reverse Your Luck From Qualified Feng Shui PractitionersEnter a year of auspiciousness by fixing the Feng Shui faux pas that are far from lucky
By Amiya Baratan Published
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7 Bathroom Features That Will Actually Add Value to Your Home — These Are the Things Future Buyers Will Want to SeeUpgrades that balance everyday living with realistic resale appeal
By Portia Carroll Published
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A 'Prosperity Bowl' Is the Feng Shui Good Luck Ritual to Get to Know Before Lunar New Year — Here's Where You Should Place OneWith the special occasion soon approaching, knowing where to place this good luck feature is crucial
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Types of Clutter You'd Simply Never, Ever Find in a Minimalist's Home — For Living Spaces That Feel Calm and CollectedThese are the secrets to steal for a truly minimalist home, void of any unflattering messes
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Let's Talk Double Vs Triple Glazing — Is the Upgrade Really Worth the Extra Cost? The Answer: It Might Be Overkill for Your HomeIf you're debating whether to make the change from double to triple glazing in a bid for a warmer home and lower heating bills, it really might not be worth it, according to the experts we spoke to — here's why
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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5 Reasons People Aren't Buying Double Beds Anymore, According to Sleep Experts, Even in Smaller BedroomsAfter all, why compromise on comfort when you can starfish in style?
By Amiya Baratan Published
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3 Mistakes That Are Making Your Bathroom Feel Stressful to Use — And Make You Not Want to Even Spend Time in ThemYour bathroom should be a place of relaxation, not a room that gives you an instant headache — these are the mistakes to avoid, so that you can create a calmer, more restful space
By Maya Glantz Published
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How Do You Wallpaper a Room With Awkward Walls? Designers Reveal the Tricks That Help Create "Standout Features"It may be hard, but it's not impossible — especially with a few insider tips and tricks
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The 'Upside-Down' Decluttering Method Is a Genius Way to Harness Visual Cues While Decluttering Your Kitchen — Here’s How It WorksIf you tend to lose your focus while paring back your culinary cabinets, this trick will solve your problem
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 'Anti-Winter' Paint Colors That Interior Designers Decorate With to Create Rooms That Beat the Seasonal SlumpIn winter, our homes become all the more vital to lifting our moods out of the darkness
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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5 Ways to Tweak Your Living Room Lighting to Make It Feel Warmer — Expert Advice for a Space That's Both Snug and ElevatedA good lighting scheme is the key to a cozy and warm living room, and the experts share exactly how to do it
By Maya Glantz Published
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The 6 'Types' of Minimalism — And How to Find the Version of It That Will Actually Help Your Home Be Less ClutteredThis guide will help you identify the aspect of your lifestyle that's a little too cluttered and help you overcome it, too
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Colors You Should Never, Ever Paint Your Kitchen — And the Ways Interior Designers 'Solve' Troublesome ShadesWhen it comes to the colors you should never use in the kitchen, the experts had some pretty strong opinions — and some of them might surprise you
By Maya Glantz Published
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Sorry 'Big Light', but These Alternatives to Overhead Lighting Are the Strategies the Best Designers All Use for Cozy, Well-Illuminated SpacesA little mood lighting and ambiance are all a room needs to feel more luxurious
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Warm Light vs Cool Light — What Really Is the Difference? We Asked Experts Where You Should and Shouldn't Use ThemBoth have their benefits; it comes down to understanding the right situations to use each of them in
By Maya Glantz Published
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8 Things Making Your Bathroom Look Cheap — Designers Say What to Avoid, and What They Do Instead for a Truly Luxurious FeelYou don't need an unlimited budget for an elevated space — experts share the key areas you might be overlooking that are unknowingly cheapening your bathroom
By Portia Carroll Published
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I Swapped From a Gas to an Induction Hob, and I Finally Understand Why Designers Keep Recommending ItMy only regret is not making the swap sooner
By Linda Clayton Published
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The 5 Most Common Glazing Mistakes Architects See When Specifying Windows and Doors — And How to Get Yours Spot onGetting windows and doors just right is key to a successful design scheme yet all too often mistakes get made — here are the top 5 to swerve at all costs
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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4 Dated Living Room Layouts That Simply Don't Work Anymore in 2026, According to DesignersOur living rooms are a place of conversation, rest, and movement, and a modern layout should help to promote this
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Does Minimalism Help You Sleep? We Asked Experts If Stripping Back Your Bedroom Is the Secret to Better RestA visually calm, clutter-free bedroom does more than just look good — it could make falling asleep a lot easier, too
By Lilith Hudson Published
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3 Farrow & Ball Colors Designers Say Work Great for Cabinets in a Small Kitchen — They Explain It's About Finding "Warmth Without Heaviness"The right paint shade for your cabinets can transform any small kitchen — these are the Farrow & Ball colors the experts turn to every time
By Maya Glantz Published
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3 Common Problems Minimalists Often Experience With the Design of Their Homes, but Never Talk About — Until NowSlapping a coat of white paint on a wall and calling it day will only lead to a flat-feeling design; true minimalism requires layers and nuance
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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These Are the 5 Bedroom Colors Interior Designers Use When Clients Ask for Better SleepWhen better sleep is the brief, these are the shades interior designers rely on to set the tone
By Lilith Hudson Published
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3 Colors Interior Designers Love to Use in a Period Kitchen — They're Shades That "Feel Historically Rooted and Material-Driven,” They Tell MeDecorating a period kitchen requires a careful balancing act, of which color plays a key role; these are the three shades interior designers say work best for these spaces
By Maya Glantz Published
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How Can I Make My Coffee Machine Work Better? 4 Tricks That Will Give You Better Flavor and Elevate Your Morning BrewSmall steps like grinding your own beans and opting for filtered water all contribute to an elevated coffee-making experience
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Organizing Mistakes That Tip the Balance From a Home Looking Beautiful to Messy (Again)The line between a beautiful home and a messy one is thinner than you think, so steer clear of these pitfalls if you want your space to stay organized
By Lilith Hudson Published
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7 Neutral Paint Color Recommendations to Steal Straight From Designers' Sourcebooks for Your Own SpaceChoosing paint is especially tricky if you’re sticking to a limited palette where the distinctions between shades can be minimal (but make a very big difference)
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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5 Things Sleep Experts Will Always Notice About Well-Designed BedroomsTo make a true sleep sanctuary, a bedroom should always feature these key elements
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Neuroaesthetics Can Help You Understand How Your Home Makes You Feel — "When a Space Engages Your Senses, It Feels Alive"Design can have a huge impact on your mood, and never more so than in your home — here's why neuroaesthetics is the buzzword (that's backed by a whole lot of scientific research) to know
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
