Latest articles by James Cunningham
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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
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Should I Buy a Rectangular or Round Dining Table? Interior Designers Reveal Which Shape Works Best Where, and WhenYour 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 YearFrom 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 RoundDarker, 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 CuratedInterior 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 HomeThrowing 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 ComfortableIf 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 RenaissanceInterior designers are once again making the case that what’s old can look and feel irresistibly new
