Latest articles by James Cunningham
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These Are the Biggest 6 Rug Trends to Know in 2026 — From Tufted Textures to Graphic Prints and Solid Hues
Don’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 Year
From 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5 Design Trends That Will Feel Outdated in 2026, and the Tweaks That'll Save Them
Some 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 Answered
Interior 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 People
The position of your furniture is just as important as the cocktails and conversation — here’s how to make entertaining a crowd effortless
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Should I Buy a Rectangular or Round Dining Table? Interior Designers Reveal Which Shape Works Best Where, and When
Your dining table is so much more than just a place to sit for mealtimes — here’s how to decide which shape best suits your space and style
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9 of the Biggest Sofa Trends for 2026 — The Shapes, Colors, and Materials That Will Define Seating This Year
From interactive modular to better-than-ever design classics, interior designers share their pick of the latest sofa trends to make your space contemporary, chic, and ever so comfortable
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4 Winter Color Palettes That Feel Magical for This Season, but Also Work All Year Round
Darker, richer hues are perfect for now and can look just as stylish on lighter, brighter days too
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Forget Chairs — This Dining Room Seating Trend Takes Your Space From Casual to Comfortable, Convivial, and Curated
Interior designers are going beyond simply arranging chairs around the dining table — here’s how to make your seating setup firmly on trend
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How Interior Designers Host — The Style-Forward (and Often Forgotten) Details That Make Guests Feel Instantly at Home
Throwing a party? Take note of these stylish ideas and make sure your invitees have a night to remember
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Hosting Overnight Guests? Here’s How to Style a Sofa Bed That’s as Chic as It Is Comfortable
If guests are sleeping over, a sofa bed doesn’t have to be a barrier to a good night’s sleep — we asked the experts how to make them dreamy
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Sorry Minimalists, but Fringed Sofas Are the Next ‘Old-Fashioned’ Style to Have a Design Renaissance
Interior designers are once again making the case that what’s old can look and feel irresistibly new
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10 Ways to Use Architectural Moldings That’ll Make Even a Characterless Home Suddenly Feel Storied and Full of Charm
Architectural moldings are so much more than just a detail — they add a sense of classic charm to even the most contemporary spaces
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Do Gray and Beige Go Together? Here's How This Pairing Can Make Neutral Schemes Richer and More Interesting
Subtle though they are, these two hues can make any space all the more stylish. Here’s how to make this color combination work in your home
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How to Hang Curtains the Way an Interior Designer Would — To Balance, Blur Lines, and Bring Impact to a Room
Curtains do more than just frame your view; they’re a powerful decorative element in any space (if you know how to hang them well)
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How to Design a 'Conversation Room' — The Space Everyone in Design Is Talking About
Not quite a living room and far more than just a nook, the conversation room is enjoying a moment in the spotlight — here’s how to create one yourself
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What Colors Make a Room Look Bigger? 5 That Designers Reach for to Make Walls 'Visually Expand'
Color can have a transformative effect on how we perceive spaces — here’s how the experts make small rooms look more expansive
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Here's How a Clever Choice in Flooring Can Make Any Room Feel Bigger, Brighter, and Way More Beautiful
Want to make your space feel more expansive? Start from the ground up — here’s which flooring creates the illusion of extra square footage
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10 Colorful Scandinavian Interior Design Ideas That Prove The Style Is So Much More Than Pared-Back
Believe it or not, there’s no shortage of colorful decorating ideas coming out of the Scandinavian region
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Scandi by the Sea — Discover the Secret to the Easy, Breezy 'Scandinavian Coastal' Summerhouse Style
All about effortless chic and relaxed comfort instead of nautical decorating clichés, here’s how to achieve this breezy look wherever you live
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Scandinavian People Don't Just Do Neutrals — Here's What You Can Learn From Their Take on Maximalism to Hone Colorful, Pattern-Filled Rooms
Interiors full of bold patterns and vibrant colors are thriving in a region typically known for a more muted, minimal approach to design
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10 Ways Scandinavian Lighting Ideas Can Make Illuminating a Space Feel Sculptural
From design icons to modern classics, Scandi lighting is adored by interior designers all over the world — here's how to bring the look home
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10 Mid-Century Modern Lighting Ideas That Bring Design History to Your Room, But Still Feel Right for Today
Interior designers love to reference this classic era — here’s how to shed new light on the look
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I'd Have Never Thought Mid-Century Modern Style Would Work So Well for a Bathroom — But These 10 Examples Prove They're a Match Made in Heaven
The mid-century look gets a modern makeover in these stunning bathroom projects, all handpicked by the experts
