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"Choose a Color That Makes You Smile" — Farrow & Ball's Color Curator Joa Studholme's 10 Lessons in Decorating a Home That Feels GoodThe color consultant gave her masterclass in choosing your next paint shade at this year's Livingetc Unlocked — here's what we learned
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I Asked a Former British Vogue Editor About How to Develop Your Eye for Interior Design — "Style Is Something You Can Learn", She SaysStyle icon and founder of Collagerie Lucinda Chambers spoke to visitors at Livingetc Unlocked on how to learn from your design mistakes
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Sophie Paterson Is One of the UK’s Most Successful Interiors Founders — These Are the Things She Wishes Anyone Who Wants to Start a Creative Business KnewThe interior designer and entrepreneur talked to visitors at this year's Unlocked to impart the lessons learned through her career so far
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“I Just Want to Be Present” – Yotam Ottolenghi’s Hosting Rules Aren’t About What to Cook, They’re About How You Want to FeelSpeaking to Livingetc at this year's Unlocked event, the chef gave some insight into how to host like a pro, from the right plates to dishes that work best to allow you to attend to your guests
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Whether You're an Introvert or Extrovert Might Decide If You're Pro or Anti Big Light — And Other Ways You Experience Lighting at HomeDo you gravitate towards low-lights that regulate the senses, or statement fixtures that grab your guests' attention?
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The Death of Warm Minimalism? Decorating With Earth Tones for 2027 Will Need You to Go Bolder and Out of Your Comfort ZoneOur walls are ready to be embraced with intensified, earthy hues — here's how the designers are doing it
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How to Make Your Home Smell Like Autumn — 7 Tips to Create a Cozy Scentscape IndoorsAnd not one of them includes lighting fake-smelling pumpkin-scented candles
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5 Overdone Kitchen Trends Designers Say You'll Probably Regret in 5 Years’ TimeFrom too many statement features to extreme minimalism, these are the overdone trends experts recommend thinking twice about
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The Secret to an Expensive-Looking Rug Is Actually What Lies Underneath — Here's How to Pick the Right Rug PadThink of choosing a rug pad like investing in a solid base to build upon — material, thickness, size... all of these things matter
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Living On-Site With Our Kids While We Renovated Almost Broke Me — These Are the 8 Pieces of Advice I'd Give Anyone Thinking of Doing the SameLiving in the middle of a construction site with kids can be stressful at times but, with the right approach, it can also be a lot of fun
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The New Rules of Designing a TV Into Your Home — And What to Never, Ever Do, According To Smart Tech ProsFrom giving some thought to cables to asking yourself whether a room actually needs a TV — interior designers share tips for creating a stylish space that’s fit for purpose
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Bay Windows Can Make Your Living Room Layout So Awkward — These Are Designers' Dos and Don'ts for Arranging These SpacesFind out all you need to know about designing with this stylish architectural feature, including whether or not a sofa should go in front of it
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Can't Install A Pendant Light Above Your Dining Table? The Experts Have the Perfect Solution, And It's Even More StylishA centrally hung pendant light may be the classic choice, but it's far from the only one
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Tsukimi Is the Japanese Practice of Autumnal Moon-Viewing — Here's How to Bring This Grounding Ritual to Your Space and Let Your Home Host the SeasonBy honoring the season's harvest moon, this ritual thoughtfully sets the tone for fall
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Should I Lose the Bathtub in a Tiny Bathroom? The Case for Making a Shower Feel More Spaciously Luxurious InsteadIf ditching the tub seems daunting, here's how the experts create luxury showers that never feel like a compromise — even in the smallest of bathrooms
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4 Things All Extroverts Should Have in Their Kitchens, According to Kitchen DesignersSimple design ideas experts use to create a space designed for socialization
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We Ask Design Experts How to Choose a Sofa — And Get It Right the First Time AroundFrom interior designers to a furniture consultant and a specialist upholsterer, the professionals weigh in on what to consider when buying a sofa that’ll sweep you off your feet — quite literally
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Find Working From Home Uncomfortable? It's Probably Your Desk Size, Say Ergonomics ExpertsA stylish home office may be fun, but when you can't get comfortable, then working from home will never be as productive
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5 Bulb Switches Everyone Should Make Today in Their Home — These Color Temperature and Brightness Fixes Will Instantly Elevate Your SpaceAs we head into autumn, these are the bulb switches that will give your home a literal glow-up
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Japanese Minimalism Proves That Pared-Back Interiors Don't Have to Feel Cold — Here's How It Embraces Warmth InsteadThe intermeshing of subtle textures and strong colors is what makes this design style so comfortably compelling
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'Low-Light' Rooms Are the Vibe for Homes This Autumn, but What's the Difference Between 'Atmospheric' and Stumbling Around in the Dark?Find the right balance between glow and glare with this expert advice from lighting designers
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Should Your Sofa Have Arms? How This One Detail Will Always Affect How Enjoyable Your Living Room Is to UseAs interior designers experiment with contemporary silhouettes, modular sofas without arms have become surprisingly popular
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5 Ways to Squeeze More Storage Into Your Bedroom Without Ruining Your Interior AestheticThese designer-approved tricks will help you make a big impression with your bedroom scheme
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My Home's Open Plan Layout Made Sense Before the Toddlers Turned Into Teens — Now the Lack of Walls Seems Like a Really, Really Bad IdeaI'm starting to think I need some division within our open-plan layout — I'm certain it will make for a happier household
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The Coffee Maker 'Triangle' Is the Kitchen Layout That Makes Your Morning Run Like You're a BaristaYou need plenty of space, access to water, and a power source to ensure proper coffee-making flow — here are a kitchen designer's best layout tips
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Clever Drawer Features You'll Always See in Expensive Cabinetry That Every Kitchen DeservesWant to know what makes expensive cabinetry worth the price? It's all about these surprising little features
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Where to Put a Pergola or Awning in Your Garden If You Want to Make Sure It's in the Right PlaceA stylish canopy offers much-needed shade during the summer, but there are some important factors to consider before installing your new structure
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No Good Kitchen Would Ever Have 'Grid Lighting' in 2026 — Lighting Designers All Swear by This Technique InsteadUnless you want your kitchen to feel like a dentist's office, grid lighting is not the way to go; here are the experts' alternatives to 'anti-mood' lighting
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5 Simple Design Details Experts Always Include in Their Own Bathrooms That Make It So Much Easier to UseHere are five expert-approved design rules every bathroom needs, however big or small your space
