Latest articles by James Cunningham
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8 Scandi-Inspired Window Treatments That Will Make Your Home Feel Calmer, Brighter, and More GroundedFrom cafe curtains to full-length drapes, interior designers love taking their cues from “light-worshipping” Scandinavians
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How Interior Designers Display Family Photographs in Ways That Actually Feel Elevated, Never TackyInterior designers share ways to showcase photos and make them look elevated, creative, and beautifully curated
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Designers Say These 5 Dining Room Clichés Are Going Out of Style in 2026 — And Share What to Serve Up InsteadInterior designers explain the looks falling out of favor, plus how to make your dining room bang up to date
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Don't Just Pick Basic Beige — These 5 Carpet Color Trends for 2026 Are More Stylish, Dynamic, and VersatileFrom elevated neutrals to bolder shades, these colorful carpet ideas will build your decorating scheme from the ground up
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This Wall Color Is Quietly Replacing Beige and Gray as a Go-to 'Neutral' for Interior Designers in 2026 — And It Doesn't Feel "Flat and Predictable"This understated shade has all the versatility of a neutral, but with enough presence to make your space look and feel more layered
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Curved Outdoor Seating Is the Trend Defining the Coolest Gardens in 2026 — And Suddenly Straight-Lined Patios Feel WrongAre you sitting comfortably? This summer, sweeping sofas and sculptural chairs are the trending spots to relax al fresco
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Watch Out — These Are the 6 Color Mistakes Professionals Always See in Small SpacesA compact room makes the perfect decorating canvas — just take note of these easy mistakes before you pick up a paintbrush
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These Are the 6 Best Farrow & Ball Colors to Paint Small Rooms, According to Interior DesignersCompact spaces deserve as much color as their more expansive counterparts — here are the Farrow & Ball paint shades you need to know
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5 Home Storage Trends for 2026 That Look As Good as They Are Practical for Your HomeOrganizing your home doesn’t have to be a chore — here’s how interior designers are making spaces work harder now
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Interior Designers Warn That These 5 Trends for 2026 Just Don’t Work Well in a Small HouseInterior designers know that not every ‘now’ look is right for every space — here are the trends to skip in a smaller home (and what to do instead)
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Is Your Home Too Serious? 'Neotenic' Design Is the Wonderfully Whimsical Decorating Trend That Feels Effortlessly ‘Grown-Down’Interior designers are embracing this look to create spaces that are charming, creative, and oh-so-cool
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They Sound Amazing in Theory, but These Are 5 Problems That Rooms With High Ceilings Have That People Never Talk AboutTall spaces might look impressive, but interior designers often have practical and decorative challenges to solve before they really shine
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In My Opinion, Emptiness Doesn’t Equal Spaciousness — 5 Reasons I Don’t Think Minimalism Is Really the Answer to Small Space LivingSparse rooms feel unwelcoming, so it’s no wonder interior designers agree that ‘more is more’ in spaces with limited square footage
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Controversial Opinion? Stop Designing Your Small Home Just Around Storage — You Shouldn’t Make Your Decisions Because You've Got Too Much ‘Stuff’Giving every inch of space to storage is an interior design no-no that does nothing for the look, feel, or function of a compact home
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Sorry, but Please Stop Painting Small Rooms White — It’s Making Them Look WorseWhen square footage is tight, why do we instinctively reach for a tin of white paint? Interior designers are now thinking much bigger in small spaces
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Wait, I've Never Heard of a ‘Sofa Island’ Before — Here's Why Designers Are Choosing This Unusual Layout Right Now, and Why You’ll Want It, tooComfort, flexibility, and style — who wouldn’t want to take a seat on a sofa island? Here's what it is, why it works, and where to buy it
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6 Bedding Trends That Interior Designers Are Actually Choosing in 2026 Projects — The Colors, Fabrics, and Flourishes to Make Your Bedroom BeautifulFrom decorative detailing to punchy patterns, experts share bedding ideas to make your sleep go from restful to ‘right now’
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'Visual Weight' Might Be the Most Important Rule in Interior Design If You Want a Room That Feels Naturally Comfortable — Here's How It WorksBalancing heavier furniture with lighter pieces, and vice versa, can bring a sense of visual clarity to your space — designers share how to solve this all-important formula
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10 Important Measurement Rules Designers Say You Really, Really Need to Know for a Better Bedroom LayoutFrom the length of your curtains to the height of your headboard, every fraction of an inch matters
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These Are the Biggest 6 Rug Trends to Know in 2026 — From Tufted Textures to Graphic Prints and Solid HuesDon’t overlook the decorative power of your floors; the latest rug trends prove they can be a design highlight as well as a functional foundation
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7 Curtain Trends That Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — The Looks, Colors, and Finishes to Elevate Your Windows Furnishings This YearFrom statement drapery to light-maximizing solutions, designers share the curtain trends that will make your windows 'wow'
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5 Design Trends That Will Feel Outdated in 2026, and the Tweaks That'll Save ThemSome trends just don’t stand the test of time — we asked top interior designers to share their views on what’s out and what’s in
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How to Plan a Bedroom Around Awkward Angles, Sloped Ceilings, and Weird Windows — 5 Design Dilemmas AnsweredInterior designers explain why architectural quirks don’t have to cause sleepless nights
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5 Genius Ways Interior Designers Know How to Adapt Your Living Room’s Layout When You’re Hosting a Lot of PeopleThe position of your furniture is just as important as the cocktails and conversation — here’s how to make entertaining a crowd effortless
