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5 Ways to Tweak Your Living Room Lighting to Make It Feel Warmer — Expert Advice for a Space That's Both Snug and Elevated
A good lighting scheme is the key to a cozy and warm living room, and the experts share exactly how to do it
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The 6 'Types' of Minimalism — And How to Find the Version of It That Will Actually Help Your Home Be Less Cluttered
This guide will help you identify the aspect of your lifestyle that's a little too cluttered and help you overcome it, too
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5 Colors You Should Never, Ever Paint Your Kitchen — And the Ways Interior Designers 'Solve' Troublesome Shades
When it comes to the colors you should never use in the kitchen, the experts had some pretty strong opinions — and some of them might surprise you
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Sorry 'Big Light', but These Alternatives to Overhead Lighting Are the Strategies the Best Designers All Use for Cozy, Well-Illuminated Spaces
A little mood lighting and ambiance are all a room needs to feel more luxurious
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7 Home Wellness Trends You Can Expect to See in 2026 — It's Less About 'Performative' Design and More About Intentional Rejuvenation at Home
It's time to beat digital fatigue and regain control over our spaces for a healthier abode that truly helps us flourish
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Warm Light vs Cool Light — What Really Is the Difference? We Asked Experts Where You Should and Shouldn't Use Them
Both have their benefits; it comes down to understanding the right situations to use each of them in
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8 Things Making Your Bathroom Look Cheap — Designers Say What to Avoid, and What They Do Instead for a Truly Luxurious Feel
You don't need an unlimited budget for an elevated space — experts share the key areas you might be overlooking that are unknowingly cheapening your bathroom
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I Swapped From a Gas to an Induction Hob, and I Finally Understand Why Designers Keep Recommending It
My only regret is not making the swap sooner
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The 5 Most Common Glazing Mistakes Architects See When Specifying Windows and Doors — And How to Get Yours Spot on
Getting windows and doors just right is key to a successful design scheme yet all too often mistakes get made — here are the top 5 to swerve at all costs
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4 Dated Living Room Layouts That Simply Don't Work Anymore in 2026, According to Designers
Our living rooms are a place of conversation, rest, and movement, and a modern layout should help to promote this
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Does Minimalism Help You Sleep? We Asked Experts If Stripping Back Your Bedroom Is the Secret to Better Rest
A visually calm, clutter-free bedroom does more than just look good — it could make falling asleep a lot easier, too
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3 Farrow & Ball Colors Designers Say Work Great for Cabinets in a Small Kitchen — They Explain It's About Finding "Warmth Without Heaviness"
The right paint shade for your cabinets can transform any small kitchen — these are the Farrow & Ball colors the experts turn to every time
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3 Common Problems Minimalists Often Experience With the Design of Their Homes, but Never Talk About — Until Now
Slapping a coat of white paint on a wall and calling it day will only lead to a flat-feeling design; true minimalism requires layers and nuance
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These Are the 5 Bedroom Colors Interior Designers Use When Clients Ask for Better Sleep
When better sleep is the brief, these are the shades interior designers rely on to set the tone
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3 Colors Interior Designers Love to Use in a Period Kitchen — They're Shades That "Feel Historically Rooted and Material-Driven,” They Tell Me
Decorating a period kitchen requires a careful balancing act, of which color plays a key role; these are the three shades interior designers say work best for these spaces
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How Can I Make My Coffee Machine Work Better? 4 Tricks That Will Give You Better Flavor and Elevate Your Morning Brew
Small steps like grinding your own beans and opting for filtered water all contribute to an elevated coffee-making experience
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7 Organizing Mistakes That Tip the Balance From a Home Looking Beautiful to Messy (Again)
The line between a beautiful home and a messy one is thinner than you think, so steer clear of these pitfalls if you want your space to stay organized
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7 Neutral Paint Color Recommendations to Steal Straight From Designers' Sourcebooks for Your Own Space
Choosing paint is especially tricky if you’re sticking to a limited palette where the distinctions between shades can be minimal (but make a very big difference)
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5 Things Sleep Experts Will Always Notice About Well-Designed Bedrooms
To make a true sleep sanctuary, a bedroom should always feature these key elements
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Neuroaesthetics Can Help You Understand How Your Home Makes You Feel — "When a Space Engages Your Senses, It Feels Alive"
Design can have a huge impact on your mood, and never more so than in your home — here's why neuroaesthetics is the buzzword (that's backed by a whole lot of scientific research) to know
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10 Important Measurement Rules Designers Say You Really, Really Need to Know for a Better Bedroom Layout
From the length of your curtains to the height of your headboard, every fraction of an inch matters
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What Makes Your Furniture Look Cheap? 6 Things Designers Urge You to Avoid If You Want Your Room to Look Expensive
Sometimes it's not the furniture itself, but the context. Here's what to avoid if you don't want your furniture to look cheap
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Redecorating After a Divorce Is About "Reclaiming Moments for Yourself" — Here, a Designer Shares How She Took the First Step
A fresh start doesn't have to mean completely starting all over again; making small, easy swaps to your space can bring a surprising level of comfort
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5 Things People With Tidy Bedrooms Always Have in Them — They All Work Together to Create a Truly Calming Space to Sleep
Improve sleep hygiene and the overall ambiance of this area by stealing these ideas for your own bedroom
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Don't Ask AI, Ask an Interior Designer — Perfecting Bespoke Shelving, the Key to Warm Whites, and How to Work With Chrome
Josie de Guzman and Jess Murphy of Studio Jey are here to answer your decorating dilemmas
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Move Over Stainless Steel — 'Sanded Steel' Is the Kitchen Finish Designers Want for 2026 Instead
"It can soften something that can otherwise feel quite industrial" — why designers are loving this interpretation of the stainless steel kitchen
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Can Minimalism Really Help ADHD? Here's How Intentional Design Can Calm the Mind, According to an Interiors Therapist
Minimalism is often considered the antidote to overwhelm, but does it actually help with ADHD? We spoke with a design therapist to find out
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Do Neutrals Make a House Feel More Expensive? Yes, Says Designers, but Only If You Do It Right
Neutral palettes can feel expensive because they shine a light on the costliest element of the home: the architecture
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How Does Your Home's Lighting Really Affect Your Mood? How to Boost Its Benefits, and Downplay the Bad Side
I asked the experts to break down how our body responds to light, and how it can affect our mood — and, more importantly, what we can do about it at home
