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This 'Grounded' Color Is the One I See Cropping Up All the Time in Interior Designers' Kitchens — It Adds "Richness While Still Feeling Timeless"
Burgundy is the color that keeps popping up in countless designer kitchen projects — and we can absolutely see why
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Asked Interior Designers: "How Do You Make Your Home Feel Like Spring?" Here's What They Said
From springtime sleepovers to the colors to watch, readying your home for the new season is all about looking for subtle changes
By Lucy Lindfield Published
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Which Farrow & Ball Colors Go Together Best? 10 Instant 'Room Recipes' You Can't Get Wrong
Whether you're looking for a soft, harmonious paint pairing or something more colorful and vibrant, these are designers' go-tos from the much-loved paint brand
By Emily Moorman Published
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5 Japanese Homes That Are Uniquely Expressive, Creative, and Effortlessly Grounded — They're "Rooted in Tradition Yet Designed for Modern Life"
In excerpts from gestalten's book 'A House in Japan', these homes teach us how to embrace constraints
By Debbie Black Published
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This 'Peek-a-Boo' Paint Theory Makes Decorating With Contrasts Easier and "It Makes Color Feel Much More Personal"
Because using color in your interior shouldn't be scary
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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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
By James Cunningham Published
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12 Bright Paint Colors Interior Designers Turn to When They Want Rooms That Feel Daring, but Still Design-Forward
From fresh minty greens to warming and vibrant reds, these are the paint shades designers use when bright and colorful is the brief
By Emily Moorman Published
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'Soft Celeste' Is the Gentle, Ethereal Color That Interior Designers Use to Make Contemporary Spaces Feel Softer
It's a light blue you know and love, but with a touch of soft purple to give it some edge — here's everything you need to know
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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It's True, Good Things Do Come in Small Packages — And These 5 Space-Saving Design Ideas for Compact Rooms Are Genius
Dealing with a small footprint doesn’t have to mean compromising on style, as these solutions show
By Roddy Clarke Published
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12 'Zodiac Power Colors' to Paint Your Home — What to Choose Based on Your Star Sign
Channel your star sign through the color of paint and decor in your home for a space that feels truly personal
By Amiya Baratan Published
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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