Design Ideas

Everyone Knows (and Loves) the Wishbone Chair, but, Trust Me, These Lesser-Known Dining Chairs Are Just as Good

The appeal of the Wishbone chair is undeniable, but there are so many other designs out there that are just as classic yet nowhere near as expected

By Pip Rich Published 23 January 26

Is It 2016 Again? 5 Decade-Old Trends From the Magazine Archives That Might Be Just as Relevant in 2026

While we might not quite be on board with chevron-everything (yet), there are plenty of decorating trends we're still loving from 2016

By Olivia Wolfe Published 23 January 26

Interior Designers Are Using Tiles in This Small Way to Elevate a Home's Thresholds — And It's Even a Weekend Project You Could Do Yourself

Decorate backsplashes, kickboards, even doorways with this design hack — it's a designer-worthy look you can DIY

By Luke Arthur Wells Published 22 January 26

7 Curtain Trends That Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — The Looks, Colors, and Finishes to Elevate Your Windows Furnishings This Year

From statement drapery to light-maximizing solutions, designers share the curtain trends that will make your windows 'wow'

By James Cunningham Published 21 January 26

Are Minimalist Interiors Out of Style in 2026? Everyone Seems to Be Doing 'More Is More' but Here's How This Aesthetic Has a Place

Don't count this sleek, paired-back design style out just yet. Instead, it's getting a warmer, layered upgrade

By Olivia Wolfe Published 20 January 26

I've Just Come Back from Paris Déco Off 2026, and These Are the 3 Big Trends I Can't Stop Thinking About

Déco Off, Paris' annual city-wide showcase of interior design brands, returned last week. These are the trends for the year to come that I saw in all the best showrooms

By Emma Breislin Published 19 January 26

How to Hang Wallpaper Like an Interior Designer — 12 Tips and Tricks for a Style-Led Look

From wallpapering the ceiling to fully wrapping a room, here's how the pros are hanging wallpaper in 2026

By Emily Moorman Published 19 January 26

What Are ‘Bauhaus Colors’? How This Famous Design School Used Color to Emphasize Craft and Clarity (so You Can Recreate It at Home, too)

The Bauhaus color palette may be the primary colors we've known since childhood, but they represent a modern approach to art and design

By Olivia Wolfe Published 18 January 26

Everyone Knows Eero Saarinen's Tulip Dining Table — So Why Not Try These Lesser-Known, but Just as Brilliant Designs Instead?

The Tulip table is a design icon for a reason, but a new generation of tables is enhancing its classic form and bringing its central pedestal bang up to date

By Pip Rich Published 16 January 26

Introducing the 'Shelf Skirt' — The Aesthetic Way to Hide Your Clutter and Add Softness That You Can Make in a Weekend

This quick and easy project brings a softer side to your home’s shelving, while hiding away anything that hurts your home's style

By Luke Arthur Wells Published 14 January 26

I Asked Interiors Designers What 'Layering' Actually Means in Interior Design — Here's Why They Said It's What Stops a Space "Feeling Flat"

It's more than just adding more 'stuff' to a space; layering builds intention and personal style

By Olivia Wolfe Published 13 January 26

No Sharp Corners! Everybody Is Including This Soft, Subtle Kitchen Design Detail That Makes Your Space Feel Calmer 

Curves remain big news in kitchens, but this year they’re softer and more subtle, used to round out graphic lines and create a sense of comfort

By Ruby Smith Published 12 January 26

High Gloss Is Hot in Interiors Right Now, but It Can Be an Unforgiving Finish — I Asked Designers How to Keep It Stylish

High gloss paint is high risk, but high reward — it's all about how you use it

By Olivia Wolfe Published 12 January 26

5 Designer-Approved Ways to Make Your Living Room Look More Interesting, Without Completely Redecorating It

Small, thoughtful shifts can completely change how a space feels and how you experience it. Here are a few designer-approved tweaks to get you started

By Olivia Wolfe Published 11 January 26

A Better Night's Sleep Starts With a Good Mattress — Here's How to Choose One That's Right for You

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A considered mattress guide for better sleep.

By Sasha Mironer Published 9 January 26

7 Traditional Kitchen Features That Are Making a Comeback in 2026 — Experts Are Saying 'the Older, the Better'

These are all the traditional features you can expect to see in all the coolest kitchens this year

By Maya Glantz Published 8 January 26

IKEA Has Collaborated With Designer Sabine Marcelis (Again) to Give Its Viral 'Donut Lamp' a Cool Color-Shifting Rebrand

The new design is set to land online and in stores in early April

By Emma Breislin Published 7 January 26

5 'Appliance Garage' Ideas That Help Keep Kitchen Countertops Minimalist and Clear of Toasters, Mixers, Coffee Machines, and More

This nifty design feature prioritises counter space and clutter free cooking

By Ruby Smith Published 6 January 26

Surprise — This Electrifying 'Sour Lime' Green Is the Unexpected Color People With Seriously High Taste Levels Are Decorating With

"It's breath-takingly sharp, a shock of zest and energy and punch." This cool, acidic green shade is setting the tone for the new year — it's going to be fun.

By Olivia Wolfe Published 6 January 26

"I Believe Great Design Tells a Story and a Room Should Feel Authentic, Lived-In, and Deeply Personal" — Nate Berkus on Choosing Color Schemes and Designing a Meaningful Home

The award-winning designer shares how it all began, his key influences, and his go-to colors and accessories

By Debbie Black Published 6 January 26

5 Things Every 'Timeless' Kitchen Design Gets Right, Without Ever Feeling Old-Fashioned

Achieving a timeless scheme for your kitchen isn't as easy as you might first think, especially if you want to avoid tired design clichés

By Portia Carroll Published 6 January 26

Designers Say to Skip These 6 'Outdated' Wallpaper Styles in 2026 — And Share What They'd Do Instead

While wallpaper will never be completely off the cards, certain colors, styles, and applications can date your home

By Rory Robertson Published 5 January 26

7 of the Very Best Small Bathroom Color Ideas to Bring a New Lease of Life to a Tiny Space — Bold Tones Are In, Muted Styles Are Out

Neutrals are being pushed out of the frame, and these are the seven hues to know for decorating your space in 2026

By Aditi Sharma Published 5 January 26

8 Outdated Flooring Trends You Should Leave in 2025 — They're Not the Way Forward for Cool, Design-Led Homes

Why these familiar flooring choices are falling out of favour as interiors move towards warmth, texture, nature, and longevity

By Portia Carroll Published 4 January 26

How to Make Your Bathroom Look Bigger — 5 Designer-Approved Tricks To Create a More Balanced Space

A capacious bathroom might be a pipedream for most of us, but you can still create the illusion of more space with a few genius design ideas

By Lilith Hudson Published 4 January 26

5 Small Bathroom Rules Designers Always Break to Make Spaces Feel Exciting, Not Just Functional

Feeling limited by your bathroom's square footage? Experts break some myths and suggest you embrace boldness

By Aditi Sharma Published 4 January 26

I Featured 100s of Kitchens Last Year — These 10 Were the Best, With Ideas I Can't Wait to Take Forward Into 2026

Last year, kitchen design took some bold swings. These are the kitchens that stuck with me, and are informing the big ideas of 2026, too

By Hugh Metcalf Published 3 January 26