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Collected, Not Cluttered — 10 Lessons From Living Rooms That Get the Balance Just RightFrom display ideas to styling rules, interior designers share tricks to make your belongings look curated rather than messily chaotic
By James Cunningham Published
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Hiding in London's Coolest Neighborhood, This Wellness Garden Is Kitted Out With a Natural Pool and SaunaStep into North London's true secret garden, where lush plants and paved paths lead the way towards an enchanting wellness area
By Maya Glantz Published
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The End of the ‘Statement Sofa’? Why Designers Say Shape Is So Much More Important Than Color in 2026Bold isn’t always brilliant — “stylish seating is now all about form rather than finish,” says one expert
By James Cunningham Published
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The Rise of the 'Slow Shower' — How Bathrooms Are Being Designed for Longer, More Mindful MorningsReacting to the intensive water usage and anti-hygiene rhetoric surrounding baths, the shower has become the next frontier of relaxation
By Lara Sargent Published
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6 Unexpected Accents Designers Are Pairing With Neutrals to 'Punch Up' These Simple Palettes in 2026These neutral schemes are far from boring with these surprising but endlessly stylish accents
By Emily Moorman Published
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Why Extroverts and Introverts Tend to Choose Totally Different Paint Colors for Their Walls, According to Color ExpertsStart with the individual and how they want to experience that space — "From there, color can help create the atmosphere that feels right for them"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Mistakes That Make Your Living Room Feel 'Loud' — And How to Remedy Them for a Little More Visual QuietIt's more than just clutter that's causing the chaos
By Lucy Lindfield Published
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Interior designers are using this in-between hue to bring a nuanced look to living spacesSorry Beige, Sorry Gray — ‘Peige’ Sofas Are the Color Trend That Feels New, Exciting, but Still Neutral
By James Cunningham Published
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5 Design Tricks Stylish New Yorkers Do in Their Small Apartments That Everyone Else Should Be CopyingWith a creative approach, space-restricted apartments can be just as functional and stylish as larger homes
By Emily Moorman Published
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Why Are We All Hating on White Ceilings? Here's How the 'Cloud Capping' Paint Technique Makes the Familiar Style Feel so Right for 2026Why white ceilings have never been out of style, they just shouldn't be a stark or harsh shade
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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People Who Always Feel Calm in the Morning Tend to Have These 5 Bathroom Design HabitsCool, calm, and collected, here's how the designers create Zen-like bathrooms for stress-free mornings
By Lara Sargent Published
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Rooms That Give 'Big City Energy' — Sorry, Small Towns, but This Is How Designers Bring Urban Sophistication to Their Most Metropolitan SchemesSix designers share their insights on how to create sleek schemes that also have plenty of personality — even when you're working with a blank canvas
By Hayley Spencer Published
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5 Headboard Trends Anyone Planning a Bedroom Makeover Needs to Know, Because "a Good Headboard Gives a Bedroom Its Identity"A headboard should define the room, both as an anchor and as a stylish design statement — here's what designers are doing this year
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Sorry, Painted Doors — These 5 Unexpected Kitchen Cabinet Materials Are What Designers Want You to Take a Chance on InsteadFrom sculptural timber to patinated metals, these surprising material choices prove texture and craftsmanship are replacing paint as the definitive kitchen choice
By Ruth Doherty Published
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Minimalism Is Dead — Maximalist Layering Is Becoming the New Status Symbol in InteriorsHere's why interior designers are elevating rooms with layers of color, pattern, and art, and why you should too
By Emily Moorman Published
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4 'Transitional' Colors That Feel Perfect for Bedrooms in 2026 — They Create the Ideal "Bit-of-This, Bit-of-That Atmosphere"It's about finding the balance between contemporary and timeless style, as well as a shade that promotes restfulness
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The 7 Lighting Trends Setting the Tone for the Best-Designed (and Illuminated) Homes for Next YearTaking inspiration from the past as well as the world around us, these trends show a desire to slow down and look around
By Maya Glantz Published
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Not Color Drenching, Not Accent Walls — The ‘Soft Contrast’ Trend Is the Calm Yet Rich Way to Decorate Your Home Right NowAccording to interior designers, nuanced palettes are the richest and most refined
By James Cunningham Published
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Sorry, but That Trendy Brown and Light Blue Color Combination Is So Overdone — Here's the Tweak to Make so That It Feels FresherBurgundy and light blue are the color combination for the coolest of homes; it's classic yet so contemporary
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Stop — Before You Buy Your Next Sofa, Interior Designers Warn These 4 Colors Have Fallen Out of Favor in 2026It's not that these colors are necessarily 'outdated', but to feel right for 2026 interiors, they require more nuance
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This ‘Closet Curtain’ Might Be the Best Way to Make Your Wardrobe Look More Expensive Right NowIt’s a simple addition to glass-fronted doors, but one that allows for introducing color, pattern, and texture that elevate your design
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Watched an Iconic Chair Being Made, and It Changed How I Think About Good FurnitureA visit to Ligne Roset’s archive, factory and family home gave me a much deeper appreciation of the craft and quiet precision behind the Togo’s enduring appeal
By Miaad Latoof Published
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The New Rules of 'Transitional Style' Aren't About Playing It Safe — They're About Mixing Eras With ConfidenceDesigners give us the new rules to live by to make transitional style work in any space
By Becks Shepherd Published
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Forget Millennial Pink, This Is the Exact Shade the Most Exciting Designers Are Using Instead in 2026It's bold, characterful, and undeniably fun — here's how to use it in your home
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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"They've Reached a Fever Pitch" — 5 Trends That Are So Big Right Now Designers Are Convinced They'll Be Out of Style Very SoonThey aren't quite 'outdated', but they're best used with restraint and intention
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The 10 Sofas Worth Designing Your Home Around in 2026, According to Some of the Coolest DesignersBy starting with the biggest piece in the room, the rest of the design ought to just flow. These are the 10 sofas designers used to create entire schemes
By Pip Rich Published
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5 'Quiet' Colors to Paint Your Living Room That Are 2026-Approved (and No, They're Not All Neutrals)These are the exact paint shades interior designers use for setting a calm backdrop
By Emily Moorman Published
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5 Design Lessons to Bring to London Homes From Mediterranean Climates, According to a Cypriot DesignerWarm colors, natural materials, and more — our expert knows exactly how to bring the Mediterranean home with you
By Maya Glantz Published
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Livingetc Style Awards 2026 — AccessoriesIncluding beautifully woven rugs and sculptural mirrors to handcrafted tableware, tactile textiles and mood-setting scents, these are the pieces that turn a house into a home
By Livingetc Published
