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Shower Vs Bath Water Usage — What to Know, and How Modern Designs Can Make a Difference
Keen to save water and money? Your daily bathroom habits are key
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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7 Houseplants You Should Have in Your Home If You Love the Scandi-Inspired Look
If you're looking to complement Scandinavian style decor, these are the houseplants biophilic designers and plant experts would pick
By Amiya Baratan Published
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You Hung the Art — Now Light It Like a Curator Would (Here's How)
Even the best piece falls flat in bad lighting. Here’s how to light art like you actually know what you're doing
By Julia Demer Published
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9 Staircase Regulations You Need to Keep in Mind for Homes in the UK
From height and pitch to handrails and headroom, here are all the building regulations you need to know to ensure your stairs are safe and accessible
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How Does Lighting Affect What Your Paint Colors Look Like? Here's What You Need to Know to Strip Out the Guesswork
Understanding undertones and sampling with paint swatches is the easiest way to work out exactly how a paint will look in your space
By Tash Bradley Published
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8 Types of Shower Heads — Just Design, or Do They Actually Make a Difference to How You Shower?
Shower heads come with all kinds of bells and whistles these days — but do all these new technologies and design flourishes add to the experience? We asked the experts for their advice
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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I Asked Designers What Rug Colors They Don't Want to See Anymore in 2025 (and What They'd Style Instead)
Your space deserves more than a stale gray rug or a dated geometric pattern that drags down the whole room
By Devin Toolen Published
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How to Reset Your Home for Summer — 8 Tasks for the Next Month to Bring Calm Back to Your Rooms
Get your home back in neutral gear ahead of the busy summer months with this easy checklist of what to prep ahead of the holidays
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Should You Include a Wine Fridge in Your Kitchen? Experts Are Divided On Whether This 'Valuable' Feature Is Really Worth It
A suave and sophisticated kitchen feature, or peripheral and passé? We explore whether or not a wine fridge deserves a place in your kitchen plans
By Lilith Hudson Published
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The Best Colors for West-Facing Rooms That Will Help You Make the Most of That Warm Evening Light
Designers share five of the best shades (including specific paint colors) to decorate with in west-facing rooms
By Emily Moorman Published
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Everyone's Swapping Their Cotton and Linen Bedding for Bamboo — This Is Why, and Where to Buy the Sets That Look Just as Good
Design-forward brands are launching bamboo bedding, a 'smart fabric' that might just make you sleep more soundly across the seasons
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The 20mm or 30mm Debate — Which of These Common Worktop Thicknesses Looks Better in a Modern Kitchen?
It's incredible to think how one centimeter can change the entire feel of your space — but these design experts say it absolutely can
By Kelly Hushin Published
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I'm Following This Interior Designer's Method for Growing Supermarket Basil Into Giant Plants — They Look Incredible in Her Kitchen
When it comes to getting basil plants to grow big and bushy, it's all about hydrating it the right way
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How Much Will It Cost to Landscape My Garden This Year? Advice on Budget, Design Details, and the Factors to Consider
Here's everything you need to know about budgeting before you plan to landscape your garden in 2025
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Lessons in How to Hang Scarves Aesthetically From Closet Organizers That Will Make Your Wardrobe Feel So Much More Elevated
These clever tips will keep your scarves in shape for the perfect finishing touch to your summer outfits
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Banister vs Balustrade vs Railing — The Experts Guide to Understanding Stairs Lingo
The experts explain the differences between all the options, so you can make sure you're taking the right steps for your home.
By Maya Glantz Published
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What Are the Best Paint Colors for East-Facing Rooms? Choose These to Balance the Morning Sun and Afternoon Light, Just Right
Color experts share the five shades you need to know when painting east-facing rooms
By Emily Moorman Published
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What to Declutter for Summer — 7 Areas That Need Your Attention Now
These seasonal decluttering tasks will help restore freshness to your home as you head into the summer season
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Is How Londoners Store Their Bikes in Front Gardens, Without Them Being Stolen or It Looking Cluttered
For design-loving city dwellers, their mode of transport can't come at the cost of their home's good looks. This might just be the solution for a beautiful front garden that packs in storage, too
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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How Much Extra Will a Kitchen Island Cost Your Remodel? Starting Prices and the Factors That Stretch the Budget
Budget for the centerpiece of your kitchen with advice from kitchen design experts on size, style, materials, and appliances
By Amy Reeves Published
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5 Mistakes Interior Designers Always Notice in Showers — And What They Recommend That Their Clients Do Instead
Our experts share all the most common slip-ups to avoid for a perfect shower design, as well as their tips for what to do instead
By Maya Glantz Published
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The 10 Secrets Behind 'Biophilic Colors' That Bring Nature's Power Into Your Home — And It's Not All Just About Green
There are certain colors that can blur the line between indoors and out, and their impact on space can be transformative
By Marianna Popejoy Published
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This Classic Hallway Layout Could Be Ruining Your Home's Feng Shui — Hint: It's All to Do With Your Stairs
If you value the energy of your home, this is a crucial space to pay attention to
By Amiya Baratan Published
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What Are the Best Graham & Brown Paint Colors? Here's 8 Stunning Shades Hand-Picked by Interior Designers
With loads of nearly-neutrals and more saturated shades that add instant glamour, there's something for everyone in this list
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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5 Container Garden Design Mistakes Spoiling Your Planting Efforts — And How to Fix Them for a Beautifully Potted Display
Don't let these common faux pas take away from your green-thumbed skills if you're working with a potted garden
By Amiya Baratan Published
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14 Colors You Should Pair With Beige to Make This Neutral Pop in Your 2025 Decorating Schemes
The most exciting color combinations with beige right now aren't just other neutrals, they're bold shades that bring vibrancy to this neutral tone
By Ruth Doherty Last updated
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What Colors Go With Burgundy? 15 Pairings for Palettes That Work in 2025
This increasingly-popular color might be bold, but it's surprisingly easy to find a complementary palette for — here, designers and color experts suggest 15 you could use
By Emma Breislin Last updated
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3 Problems With Matte Paint That People Never Talk About — Because Super Flatt Finishes Are Popular, Not Perfect
No paint is without its disadvantages. Here's what experts have to say about using matte paint, and how to overcome its potential downsides
By Devin Toolen Published
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Is Decking or Patio the Better Choice for Good-Looking Gardens in 2025?
Weigh up the pros and cons of these different styles and work out which is best for your backyard with advice from experts
By Jacky Parker Published