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Should You Include a Wine Fridge in Your Kitchen? Experts Are Divided On Whether This 'Valuable' Feature Is Really Worth It
A suave and sophisticated kitchen feature, or peripheral and passé? We explore whether or not a wine fridge deserves a place in your kitchen plans
By Lilith Hudson Published
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3 Entertaining Trends for 2025 — What’s In, What’s Out, and How to Host Like a New Yorker
Event planner Cameron Forbes walks us through the entertaining trends taking over the last half of 2025 — and exactly how to pull them off
By Julia Demer Published
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'Curved' Showers Are the Emerging Trend in Bathrooms That Makes Your Space Feel Softer and More Welcoming
Designers are using sweeping tiled curves in bathrooms to make for more comfortable, welcoming showering spaces. Here's how
By Lara Sargent Published
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What Are the Best Paint Colors for South-Facing Rooms? 5 Shades Experts Love Using For These Light-Flooded Spaces
From vibrant yellows to earthy greens, these are the expert-approved paint colors to decorate with in south-facing rooms
By Emily Moorman Last updated
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How to Plan An Outdoor Kitchen — 5 Things to Do to Nail Down Effortless Entertaining
From location and layout, to budgets and design details, bring your outdoor kitchen to life with this expert advice
By Jacky Parker Published
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I Thought I'd Seen Every Kind of Marble Island as a Kitchens Editor, But Number 9 on This List Is a New (and New Favorite) Idea
Cool, classic, and dripping in drama — marble is still the ultimate way to give your kitchen island a Roman Empire–grade glow-up
By Linda Clayton Published
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This Genius 'Ladder Extender' Makes Painting Above Your Stairs So Much Easier
Finally, a solution to this age-old DIY issue. This clever ladder extender will save you from all the mess and backaches.
By Maya Glantz Published
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Outdoor Dining Ideas — 9 Inspiring Ways to Upgrade Your Al Fresco Setup
Designers spill the subtle styling choices that make all the difference for ultimate outdoor entertaining
By Julia Demer Last updated
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Now, Interiors Designers Aren't Just Buying Normal Sofas — They're Building Them Into the Architecture
Take living rooms to the next level with integrated sofas that are sculptural, comfortable, elegant — and more than a bit luxurious.
By Roddy Clarke Published
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10 Genius Ways to Include Sockets in Your Kitchen Island — From Good Placement to the Cleverest Hidden Designs to Disguise Eyesores
From hidden pop-ups to discreet side panels, discover sleek socket ideas that blend function and design seamlessly into your kitchen island
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Is Secret Linen Store's Luxury Bedding Worth the Price Tag? I Tested Its 100% Linen Bedding Comprehensively
Dive under the covers of Secret Linen Store's luxury linen bedding and see how it stood up to our testing process
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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What's Replacing Kitchen Islands? Meet the Stylish Alternatives Stealing the Spotlight
Discover the smart, stylish island alternatives that are redefining the heart of modern kitchens
By Linda Clayton Published
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Wait, What Actually Is a 'Digital Shower System'? The Pros and Cons of Tech-Enhanced Showering, Explained
Is this the shower of the future? Or just another way to waste your money? The experts are here to let you know
By Maya Glantz Published
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15 of the Most Important Bathroom Flooring Ideas You Need to Know When You're Planning a Makeover This Year
Style meets substance in these bathroom flooring picks, offering the perfect balance of durability, trend appeal, and everyday practicality
By Aditi Sharma Last updated
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Here's How to Bravely (and Boldy) Decorate With Color in the Home
A home without color risks feeling grayscale, desaturated, flat, boring — here's our expert advice on how to avoid that
By Amy Moorea Wong Last updated
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22 Kitchen Lighting Ideas That Feel Right for 2025 Projects — To Illuminate Islands, Cabinets, Countertops, and More
From task to mood lighting, elevate your kitchen’s glow with ideas that mix form, function, and a touch of designer flair
By Aditi Sharma Last updated
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10 Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Ideas That Prove the Look Is Tranquil, Timeless, and Still Totally Now
Interior designers love creating spaces influenced by this iconic era — here’s how the experts give the look a cool, contemporary edge
By James Cunningham Published
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It's Settled: Curved Islands Look Good, Feel Expensive, and Save Space — These Are the Ideas You'll Want to Use in Your Remodel
Straight lines, be gone! For a warm, welcoming kitchen, curved islands are taking center stage, say the designers
By Lara Sargent Published
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How Can I Dress My Bay Window? 11 Treatment Ideas That Make This Tricky But Beautiful Detail Feel Elevated
From full-length curtains to privacy blinds, interior designers share their favorite ways to dress a bay window
By Emily Moorman Published
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How Much Extra Will a Kitchen Island Cost Your Remodel? Starting Prices and the Factors That Stretch the Budget
Budget for the centerpiece of your kitchen with advice from kitchen design experts on size, style, materials, and appliances
By Amy Reeves Published
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5 Mistakes Interior Designers Always Notice in Showers — And What They Recommend That Their Clients Do Instead
Our experts share all the most common slip-ups to avoid for a perfect shower design, as well as their tips for what to do instead
By Maya Glantz Published
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An Editor Saw This Surprising 'Coquette' Table Styling Trick on a Recent Trip to Paris — It Uses a Hair Accessory You Wouldn't Expect
Substitute them for napkin rings, use them to identify wine glasses, or style them around small candles — the options are endless (and ever so stylish)
By Devin Toolen Published
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10 Staircase Trends We’re Seeing in 2025 — And Why They're Making a Step Towards a More Stylish Feel
Level up your stair game with 2025’s hottest trends — think bold finishes, sleek lighting, and next-level design twists
By Linda Clayton Published
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“Less Performative, More Present” — Why the Top 4 Table Setting Trends for 2025 Are Intentionally Unpolished
Overly styled is out. Off-kilter is in. Ro’Table founder Roshan Adam-Holslag explains why 2025’s top table setting trends aren’t trying too hard
By Julia Demer Published
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7 Greek Garden Ideas to Transform Your Backyard Into an Enchanting Haven — From an Award-Winning Garden Designer with Greek Heritage
Beyond just white and blue accents and olive trees...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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35 Elevated Outdoor Kitchen Ideas — for Spaces That Make Your Garden a Multifunctional Hosting Hotspot
Cook, host, and unwind in style with these stylish outdoor kitchen ideas built for modern entertaining and socializing
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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Kitchen Island vs Peninsula — Which Is Better and What Are Designers Choosing in 2025?
The experts debate whether you should choose an island or a peninsula, and they don't mean for your next holiday destination
By Maya Glantz Published
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IKEA x Gustaf Westman Is Coming This Autumn — Here’s What You Need to Know About the Brand’s Coolest Collab in Years
IKEA just announced a collab with the creator TikTok's favorite "chunky" plates — and it might just be its buzziest drop since Virgil
By Julia Demer Published
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4 Things Our Editors Would Never Buy From IKEA (and 4 Things They Regularly Do)
There is plenty of choice when it comes to shopping at IKEA, so how do you decipher what to add to your cart, and what to hold back on?
By Olivia Wolfe Published