Latest articles by Maya Glantz
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These Are the 5 Types of Lighting Designers Would Never Use - They're Harsh and UnflatteringFor the most welcoming, beautiful home, lighting is key. These are the designs the experts say to avoid at all costs
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Should Curtains Cover Radiators? The Dilemma of Floor-Length Curtains vs Blocking Your Room's Heat Source, SolvedIf you've opted for beautiful, long curtains, you might be fighting against your home's thermal efficiency, say the experts
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This Dulwich Home Takes Inspiration From Ritual, Not Trends — Including an Outdoor Balcony Bathroom That's a "Daily Luxury" and Elevates Everyday RoutineWhat happens when an architect designs his own home? Lots of natural materials, curving forms, and an outdoor bath. That's what happens
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This Discreet 'Plinth' Vacuum Is the Low-Effort Addition to Your Kitchen That'll Help Keep Floors Clear and Uncluttered Between Deep CleansI never thought I'd say this, but I'm obsessed with a vacuum. And once you've seen this clever, hidden design, you'll feel the same
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My Kitchen Has Been So Disorganized Lately, So I Found These 6 Genius Inserts I Can Screw (or Stick) Into My Cabinets to Give My Storage a Budget OverhaulOrganizing your kitchen cupboards doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. These cabinet inserts make it easy, and here's exactly how
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Is Your Cutting Board Toxic? 3 Alternatives You Might Not Have Even Heard of That the Health-Conscious Crowd All UseKeep that toxic energy far, far away from your kitchen — it's time to chuck out your old chopping boards and bring in the new. Here are some of my favorites
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This 'Tonal' Paint Trick Is the Most Stylish Way to Paint Your Kitchen Right Now, and It Can Make a Small Space Appear Larger, tooYou've heard of color drenching, but what about color capping? This is the new paint technique that might just transform your kitchen
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This Drawer Insert Is Probably the Best Looking, Most Functional Way to Store Foil and Film Wrap in Your KitchenSay goodbye to wonky tears and cluttered drawers with this genius foil and cling film dispenser, and it looks good, too
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5 Bathroom Vanity Countertops That Designers Tend to Avoid for Practical Reasons — These Options Are Porous or Hard to Keep CleanYou need your bathroom to be practical, and for that, you need the right countertop. Here are the ones experts recommend you stay away from
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These Genius Hidden Bedside Reading Lamps Tuck Away When You're Not Using Them — They Don't Interfere in Your Design, and You're Never Left in the DarkBig lights, be gone! These clever reading lights provide all the glow you need, and can be completely hidden away afterward. Here are some of my favorites
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"I Can Never See Myself in My Bathroom Mirror Properly, It's a Nightmare" —This Is Probably the Reason Why, and How to Fix ItYou may not even realize it, but this is the number one reason you can't see yourself properly in your bathroom mirror
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Edwardian vs Victorian vs Georgian — The Giveaways That'll Help You Figure Out What Your Home Is (and How to Decorate Appropriately)Because simply describing a home as having 'period' features isn't going to cut it anymore... this guide is here to help you out
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I've Written About Hundreds of Kitchens This Year Alone — I Think This Backsplash Material Is the Most Underrated in Design Right NowThis 'living material' brings a whole lot of warmth, shine, and personality to your kitchen design
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What Countertops Actually Go With Gray Kitchen Cabinets? 5 Materials to Consider, Plus Which You Should AvoidGray cabinets don't have to be boring; all you need is to pair them with the right countertop, and here are our experts' picks
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I'm Obsessed With Arched Showers — But Are They Actually Worth the Extra Work and Expense? Here's What to Know Before You Put One on Your Pinterest BoardIt's become a spa bathroom staple, but is this trend a timeless classic, or just a straightforward fad?
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To Hide the Sockets in This Kitchen's Backsplash, Its Designer Hired a Muralist Who Could Camouflage Them Into the MarbleUgly plug sockets destroying your dreams of a sleek, seamless kitchen design? This designer has figured out a way to solve that issue
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The Designer of This New York Townhouse Gave the Backsplash a 'Surreal Twist' With This Modern Collage Idea Using Delft TilesPlayful explorations of color and geometry bring personality to this Park Slope, New York, townhouse renovation
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The Difference Between 'Wall Washing' and 'Wall Grazing' Is the Accent Lighting Trick That Totally Changes the Feel of Your HomeGive your home the glow it deserves with these clever lighting techniques, and lots of expert advice for getting it right
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This Kitchen Stool Trend Is What You'll See in the Coolest Renovations in 2026Organic, sculptural, and eye-catching, this trend will become the main character for your kitchen design. Just wait and see...
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I'm Calling It, Porcelain Is the Most Underrated Material for Countertops — These Are the Pros and Cons to KnowIt seems like there are endless uses for this ancient material, but what do the experts think about it for your kitchen countertops?
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This Clever Tap 'Insert' Fixes the Problem of Water Staining Around the Sink on Your Wood CountertopsIf you've got wooden countertops in your kitchen, you're going to want these clever tap inserts to solve one of the most frustrating problems with this material
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7 Sustainable Flooring Options Bathroom Designers Are Choosing to Make Their Projects More Eco-FriendlySurprising new finds and old classics combine in this list of bathroom flooring materials that are just as beautiful as they are sustainable
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This Interior Designer's Game-Changing Trick for Lighting a Home Office Is Something Everyone Should Do During the Darker Autumn DaysIt's time to level up your work-from-home setup with one small, simple switch
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Are Black Countertops Still in Style? Here's How Designers Are Using Them That Feel Right for 2026-Ready KitchensDark and heavy, or sleek and sultry? The experts share their design tips for taking this counter into the year ahead
