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Why Copying Beautiful Homes Straight From Instagram Is Creating an Era of 'Identikit Homes' — And Why That's a Really Bad Thing
Here’s how to take inspiration from the interiors you ‘like’ on Instagram while still adding your own personality to the design
By Nicky Rampley-Clarke Published
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What Exactly Is 'Traditional Interior Design' in 2026? This Is How You Can Bring It Into a Modern Home Without It Feeling Like a Pastiche
Equal parts heritage and contemporary, without falling victim to imitation — nailing traditional interior style all about balance
By Lucy Lindfield Published
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The 'Marble Architrave' Trend Is the Idea That Makes Your Bathroom Look Incredibly Elevated and Expensive, and Gives It Main Character Energy
Rooted in classical architecture, this contemporary take on the trend is a luxurious way to make a statement
By Maya Glantz Published
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6 Kitchen Tap Trends to Elevate Your Sink Station in 2026 — These Are What the Experts Are Using, and Why You Should Be, too
From dedicated pet taps to feel-good finishes, these are the kitchen taps that will be everywhere in 2026
By Lara Sargent Published
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I Never Have Anywhere to Store My Prayer Mat — But This Genius IKEA DIY I Just Found Is So Simple and Makes It Look Like a Work of Art
And decoration aside, this solves my ongoing struggle to find somewhere suitable to store my prayer mat
By Abla Fahmi Published
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5 'Anti-Trend' Color Combos That I Think Will Always Feel Timeless — And How to Make Them Contemporary as Well as Future-Proof
When you first see the everlasting, I-was-meant-to-be-with-you palettes, it just feels inexplicably right
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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Sheer Roman Blinds Might Be the Simplest, Most Elegant, and Cost-Effective Way to Make Rooms More Private Without Blocking Out Spring Sunshine
A sheer fabric makes this classic window dressing feel more contemporary
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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"I Like an Element of Surprise" — How Sophie Ashby Uses Color, Texture, and Antiques for Her Instantly Recognizable Schemes
The interior designer tells us how she puts her richly layered rooms together — and the surprising place she finds color inspiration
By Pip Rich Published
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I'll Say It, Knocking Down Walls Is Sometimes a Lazy Renovation — Here's How to Embrace Your Home's Existing Layout
From rearranging furniture to better lighting, these expert-approved, space-enhancing design tricks will make you think twice before knocking down walls
By Lara Sargent Published
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These Are the Best Rooms Decorated in Farrow & Ball This Year — According to the Paint and Wallpaper Brand's New Design Competition
Farrow & Ball has just announced the winners of 'Iconic Spaces 2026' — a new global design competition that "celebrates the positive power of color"
By Debbie Black Published
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Okay, so a 'Day and Night Blind' Might Be the Cleverest Way to Get Privacy, Block Bright Mornings, and Still Look Stylish
Plus, they offer a slim and streamlined base, perfect for layering treatments on your window
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Forget Plain White Walls — I'm Calling Wood the New Base When It Comes to Creating a More Interesting Blank Canvas While Decorating
Why go for the safe option when you can have a neutral with way more character and warmth?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Design Lab by Livingetc: Your Shortcut to a Beautifully Styled Home
Introducing Design Lab by Livingetc: a new styling service that makes great design accessible
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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10 Spring Decor Ideas That Go Above And Beyond Sad Supermarket Flowers — This Is How to Embrace the New Season in Style
These expert-approved, designer-driven shifts bring in the new season in unexpected ways
By Lucy Lindfield Published
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If You Have A Record Player, Then You Need to be 'Vinyl Styling' — Here's How to Do It Like a Designer
It's more than a simple organizational tactic; it's about appreciating the art of vinyl as a whole
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Style Pulse AW26 — The Edit of the Most Important Trends for Next Season, in Context
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Romantic Minimalism Is the Trend That Brings Soft Energy to Your Home — It's Poetic and Elegant, Without Ever Feeling Too 'Pretty'
The next chapter in the story of pared-back interiors is not just about creating warmer, more lived-in spaces, but rooms that have emotion, too
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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How to Create Your 'Lore' in Your Home — This Is the Rise of Hyper-Personal Decorating
Do you want your home to feel so personal to you that nobody else could have ever, conceivably, designed it? This is the decorating trend you'll want to explore
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I'm Calling It, 'Tobacco' Is the Color Trend for 2026 That's Darker, Richer, and More Sophisticated Than Classic Terracotta
It's an earthier take on the prevailing color trends of the moment, but one that feels as elegant and sophisticated as it does grounding
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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5 Rooms With Mosaic Floors That Have Convinced Me, Without a Doubt, That This Is the Most Incredible Idea for Floors in 2026
Dare I say it, but these mosaic flooring ideas have become my Roman empire this year
By Kiera Buckley-Jones Published
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"It's Very Sexy, and Very Refined" — How Designers Have Started Using Leather to Make Rooms Look More Textured (and More Expensive)
We might call it a trend, but leather is one of those materials that's pretty timeless in the grand scheme of things
By Pip Rich Published
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10 Bathroom Trends for 2026 That Take the Design of This Space Everywhere but to a Boring White Box
Feature No longer the home's blandest spots, the best bathrooms of 2026 embrace a bold whimsy in their design that will make them your favorite rooms in the house
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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The 12 Kitchen Trends You'll See in the Most Exciting Homes in 2026
Feature From dynamic modern materials like sanded steel to Roman-era mosaic floors, this year's biggest kitchen trends flourish in their contrasts
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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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
By James Cunningham Published
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I'd Usually Avoid Pastels for a Kitchen, but These 5 Projects Make This Palette Look Surprisingly Fresh and Sophisticated
Do you think pastels are too sweet for a kitchen? These five spaces may just change your mind (they did mine!)
By Portia Carroll Published
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I'll Be Styling Blooming 'Påskris' This Easter — The Swedish Tradition Feels Like a More Meaningful Way to Decorate for the Holiday
It's a seasonal decorating idea that is rich with tradition and delicate spring aesthetics
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Kitchen Cabinet Trends Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — Put These On Your Radar Now
From dark wood to skinny Shaker frames, the experts are going eclectic this year
By Lara Sargent Published
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I'm Seriously Considering Replacing My Home's Doors With Japanese 'Noren' — They're Beautiful, Great for Small Spaces, and Give a Softer Sense of Separation
Noren have long been used by businesses and homes in Japan; they are traditional, but still adaptable to contemporary homes
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Future of Your Home Might Look Like This — 15 Interior Design Trends That Will Define the Rest of 2026
These ideas are the guiding force behind how the best designers are creating interesting, exciting interiors this year
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
