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I Bought My Kitchen Extractor From Amazon so I Could DIY My Own Minimalist Range Hood — Here's How It Turned OutWhen I couldn't get an option that worked for my space from my kitchen maker's range, I found a way to do it with some easy carpentry and a purchase from Amazon
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Bought IKEA's Tiny Island for My Small Kitchen — And Hacked It in This Clever Way to Make It Look Expensive and CustomI had buyer's remorse after not adding an island to my small kitchen, but with a little DIY, I made this one from IKEA look like it always belonged here
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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'Downsized' Restaurants, Friendship Bracelets, and Croissant-Footed Chairs — 6 Design Moments for March From the Editor's DeskFrom the advent of the tiny restaurant to finding a sofa with neck support that actually looks good, these are the things inspiring our editor this month
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Seriously Low-Cost, Seriously Low-Effort Hack Using an IKEA Tabletop Ends Up as the Most Stunning Magazine Display — I Will Be Trying ThisI wanted a stylish place to store my many, many magazines (Livingetc mostly), and then I found this design-forward DIY
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Backlit Stone Is the Left-Field, Luxe Surface to Know That's Perfect for Everything From Kitchens to Home Bars — Even SaunasThe ethereal radiance of backlit stone isn’t just for show and ambience — these surfaces also offer practical light
By Roddy Clarke Published
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4 Nostalgic Colors That Are Making a Comeback in Modern Design — "For 2026, That Means Shades That Feel Quieter and More Sincere," Experts SayAvocado green? Millennial pink? These evocative colors each have their place in modern design
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Ways to Do Wood Kitchens in 2026 — They May Be the Year's Biggest Trend, but They're Far From All the SameOverwhelmed with options? The experts break down their favorite ways to do wooden kitchens and which they think will be the most popular this year
By Maya Glantz Published
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Disco, Occasionally — How Finding Two Glitter Balls Inspired My Love Affair With Disco Era of InteriorsHarry Styles is heralding the return of big disco energy with his album release. This is how we’ll be decorating, accordingly
By David Lawson Published
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Wait, I've Never Heard of a ‘Sofa Island’ Before — Here's Why Designers Are Choosing This Unusual Layout Right Now, and Why You’ll Want It, tooComfort, flexibility, and style — who wouldn’t want to take a seat on a sofa island? Here's what it is, why it works, and where to buy it
By James Cunningham Published
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Forget Baby Blue and Pastel Pink, This Spring-Friendly Color Feels Way Fresher and More Grown-up to Decorate WithBold but with enveloping warmth, this shade of peach is a new favorite of mine
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This ‘Naked' Hack for IKEA's BACKSTÖRN Looks So Cool — And Actually Saves You All the Fuss of Flat-PacksWith this DIY, Danish creator Denise (@sirlig) proves that sometimes less really can be more
By Olivia Emily Published
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I'm Calling It — This Fiery, Sexy, yet Surprisingly Comforting Shade is the New 'It' Color for Bedding in 2026I'm convinced red will be the new go-to for a style-forward bedroom, but it's all about how you use it
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Wait, There's a Bedding Color You Should Choose to Match Your Birth Month? Here's Where to Find It and Hyper-Personalize Your BedroomWhether you are born in summer or relate more to the moodiness of winter, these are the bedding colors that align best with your birth month
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Here's How Designers Are Making Bamboo Blinds Feel Effortlessly Cool Again in 2026 — That's So 'Chik'Is that a curtain call on fabric dressings? Bamboo blinds are rolling back the clock when it comes to reinventing window treatments for modern homes
By Nicky Rampley-Clarke Published
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This Forgotten Surface Is Now My Absolute Favorite Place to Paint a Bright, Unsuspecting Color — And Designers AgreeA pop of color or coat of paint in a closet interior takes it from basic to beautiful
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Bedding Trends That Interior Designers Are Actually Choosing in 2026 Projects — The Colors, Fabrics, and Flourishes to Make Your Bedroom BeautifulFrom decorative detailing to punchy patterns, experts share bedding ideas to make your sleep go from restful to ‘right now’
By James Cunningham Published
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5 Expensive-Looking Dark Bathrooms That Feel Like Spas and Will Make You Never Consider Boring White Spaces AgainThink moody, dramatic, and all-around deep for this selection of striking dark bathrooms
By Portia Carroll Published
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I'm Not Surprised Everyone's in Love With Cafe Curtains in Kitchens Right Now — Interior Designers Share 3 Things That Make Them Work So WellIf Parisian bistro style sounds appealing to you, this is going to be your new favorite kitchen trend
By Maya Glantz Published
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12 Iconic Designs by Verner Panton That Have Influenced Modern Design You Should Know AboutTo celebrate the Danish-born designer's 100th birthday, we delve into his furniture and lighting designs that are just as iconic as Mary Quant’s sartorial miniskirt or The Rolling Stones
By Rory Robertson Published
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"There's a Collective Fatigue With Overstimulation" — How 'Listening Rooms' Became a Sign of 2026's Biggest Trends, and How to Design Yourself a Good OneIn a world of relentless pace, these 'analog' spaces offer a chance to slow down and hang out
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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8 Bedroom Trends That Set the Tone for Relaxing, Cozy Spaces in 2026 — And Rooms That Are Too Good Just for SleepingTo get the bedroom of your dreams, look to trends that make you feel cocooned in the space, these interior designers say
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Don't Throw Out Your Leftover Wallpaper Scraps — Here's How to Use It to Set Your Next Dinner Party Table, InsteadAnd at the end of the night, you can just throw it away — no washing required
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Is It Just Me, or Is It Cool to See the Cords on Your Lights Now? Here's How to Make This Style Feel Intentional, According to a DesignerSwag pendants are back, and plug-in wall lights are on the rise, so we asked an industry expert for some tips on how to elevate the trend
By Tessa Pearson Published
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3 Brilliantly Bold Bathroom Sink Color Ideas That Just Make So Much Sense in Design Right NowWe're saying goodbye to boring bathrooms in 2026, and hello to these fun sink shades, instead
By Maya Glantz Published
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Practical, Versatile — and a Design Moment? Here's How Built-in Storage Can Be Beautiful, As These 10 Decorative Ideas ShowDreamed up by designers, these savvy ways to use built-in furniture make for a home that’s beautifully organized
By Ellen Finch Published
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2026 Is the Year for Gothic Romance Lovers — Here Are 5 Ways to Make Your Interior Scheme Brontë-ApprovedSuddenly I'm planning all the ways to bring lace, chainmail, and tented drapery into my apartment
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Bathroom Tile Trends I Think You’ll See in the Most Exciting Projects This YearFrom gentle glazes to muted checkerboards and striking stripes, these seven bathroom tile trends will be everywhere in 2026, say the experts
By Lara Sargent Published
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4 Painted Door Ideas That Deliver "Quiet Moments of Surprise" to Your Scheme, Say Designers — And They're Perfect Even for the Color-AverseInternal doors are the under-appreciated canvas for creative ideas that bring big personality to a home
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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5 Kitchen Countertop Finishes, Colors, and Styles That Are Going to Feel Outdated in 2026, According to DesignersExperts caution against these specific looks that could leave your kitchen feeling drab in 2026
By Aditi Sharma Published
