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Small Rooms Deserve Big Design Moments, too — And These 5 Designer-Approved Small Space Trends Reward Boldness"Small spaces actually reward boldness. They're contained enough that one strong choice can carry the whole room"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Designers Say These Four Rug Styles Will Always Look Timeless, No Matter How You Decorate Your HomeA timeless rug will include both high-quality materials and a clear sense of personal taste
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Would You Put a Pond Inside Your Home? This Might Just Be the Most Captivating Way to Subtly Cool Your SpaceIt may seem an unexpected choice, but it's actually quite common in Asian homes, and the effect is breathtaking
By Emma Breislin Published
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This 'Dimpled' Wood Trend Proves That, When Done Right, Texture Can Replace Color in a RoomThe carved surface adds instant character and a sense of craft that AI will never be able to generate, say designers
By Emma Breislin Published
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8 Design-y Kitchen Wallpaper Ideas That Prove Patterned Paper Absolutely Belongs in This SpacePattern has officially left the powder room — and these kitchens show exactly where it should land
By Linda Clayton Published
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Ever Heard of the ‘Wrong Color’ Theory? Here's Why Every Room Needs One 'Ugly' HueVisual tension makes a space look and feel memorable — here’s how to navigate this unexpected design concept
By James Cunningham Published
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Okay, Gradient Painting Is the Coolest New Trick to Completely Transform Your Space — It's Like Ombre, but So Much BetterGradient balcony floors today, a gradient interior wall tomorrow? Here's why this new trend is so exciting for interiors
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Bathroom Color Drenching Ideas Designers Love That Prove It's Not Just About PaintThe most stylish color-drenched bathrooms layer color, tiles, joinery, and architectural details to create spaces that feel immersive, sophisticated, and full of depth
By Ruth Doherty Published
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Forget Quiet Luxury, 'Quietly Dramatic' Kitchens Are the Style Everyone's Talking About in 2026Balance, contrast, and restraint are the key ingredients to this understated yet memorable kitchen style
By Maya Glantz Published
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It’s Not as Simple as ‘Light Uppers, Dark Lowers’ Any More — This Is How Designers Are Doing Two-Tone Kitchens in 2026Think less matchy-matchy, more strategic color placement, when it comes to using dual shades in a kitchen
By Linda Clayton Published
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What Color to Paint Your Dining Room, According to Color Psychology — To Encourage Conversation, Connection, and CelebrationAn expert guide to how color psychology affects the vibe of your dining room, so you can select the shades that set the scene for your space
By Karen Haller Published
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Painted Walls Are So Basic in 2026 — Here’s What Designers Are Replacing Them With in BedroomsMatte paint tends to feel flat, so why not consider alternatives? These six dreamy ideas will make your bedroom look cool, calm, and oh-so contemporary
By James Cunningham Published
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Londoners Are Adding These Hidden 'Sinking' Pools to Their Gardens — But Are They Actually Worth It?No, it's not a magic trick — these retractable designs actually transform your basic patio into a swimming pool at the press of a button
By Maya Glantz Published
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Caramel and Bronze Tones Are the "Complex and Atmospheric" Alternative to Pale Neutrals That Designers Are All Over Right Now — Here's WhyLight beige tones can fall flat, but these bronzed neutrals fill rooms with mood and depth
By Emily Moorman Published
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White is Boring — This Is the One Ceiling Color Designers Wish More People Would TryIt's grounding, calming, and much more visually interesting than white, according to these color experts
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Design Barometer for July — What's on the Rise, and What's on the Way Out in Interiors, Culture, and Wellness This MonthIn our monthly Zeitgeist Edit, our editor runs through the big stories and moments happening now
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Interior Designers Don't Use White Trim Any More — Here’s What They’re Doing InsteadWhen it comes to baseboards and window casings, why go for the default? Decorative finishes and colorful paints create a bolder, far less ordinary look
By James Cunningham Published
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4 Color Drenched Entryways That Show Why This Is the Perfect Space to Go All-In on One ShadeCozy, cocooning, and surprisingly perfect for small spaces, these color-drenched entryways are our new design obsession
By Maya Glantz Published
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7 Shower Trends Defining Bathrooms for 2026 — The Looks Designers Can't Get Enough OfFrom statement niches to cocooning enclosures, these are the ideas turning an everyday necessity into the most beautiful part of the bathroom
By Ruth Doherty Published
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Sorry Beige, Interior Designers Are Calling This Warm, More Characterful Color the New Neutral to Know in 2026"It feels relevant right now because it brings warmth without feeling dated"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Okay, I'm Stealing Drew Barrymore's Characterful Way of Styling Art on a Bookcase — It's Perfect for Small SpacesYou need storage but want wall space for art? This way, you can have both
By Annalise Smith Published
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7 Brilliant Brown Kitchen Ideas That’ll Make You Rethink How This Color Can Actually Work for Your CabinetsBrown kitchen cabinets are back — here's how designers make the earthy shade feel fresh again
By Linda Clayton Published
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The New Rule of Entryway Storage? It Has to Look Like Architecture, Not Furniture — Here's How to Make Built-ins Feel Like They've Always Been ThereWave your cluttered entryway goodbye — the newest trend is all about sleek, discreet entryway storage that doesn't look like storage at all
By Maya Glantz Published
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Dedicated 'Ice Fridges' Have Become the Newest Kitchen Luxury — And in 2026, They're Designed Using Data on What Makes the Perfect Ice CubeA dedicated ice fridge is set to be the must-have appliance for every hostess with the mostest in 2026
By Maya Glantz Published
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Okay, Let's Talk Rope Outdoor Furniture — When to Use It, How to Style It, and, of Course, Where To Shop For ItIt's a durable material that can be as traditional or contemporary looking as you wish
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Not a Black Kitchen, Not a Gray Kitchen — This 'Espresso' Shade Is Way More Subtle and ForgivingDelve into the deep, dark shades of a brown-black kitchen for total sophistication in the most-used space of the home
By Portia Carroll Published
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5 Bathroom Color Combinations That Feel Right for 2026 — These Are the Hues Top Designers Are ChoosingThe bathroom color combinations designers are backing for 2026, and they're softer, warmer, and far more sophisticated than classic white
By Ruth Doherty Published
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5 'Cold Appliance' Trends to Add to Your New Kitchen That Will Help You Survive Summer Heatwaves in Cool, Crisp StyleIt may be the middle of a heatwave, but thanks to this new appliance trend, your kitchen can be cooler than ever
By Maya Glantz Published
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Hold the Boring Room Colors — This Juicy Orange Is the Shade Creative Designers Are Using for Energetic, Modern SchemesMango Swirl is bold, saturated, and will instantly make any room you use it in more memorable
By Olivia Wolfe Published
