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"People Want to Celebrate Their Books" — Interior Designer Laura Stephens on Home Libraries, Hallway Wallpaper, and Pleated LampshadesInterior designer Laura Stephens steps in as our interiors agony aunt, solving your decorating dilemmas on lampshades, books, and hallway wallpaper
By Pip Rich Published
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8 Essential Measurements for Designing a Bathroom Experts Say You Need to Know for a Successful SpaceBefore you design your dream bathroom, you'd better learn these measurements, because the success of your design could lie in the difference of a few millimeters
By Maya Glantz Published
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Forget Candles and Diffusers for a Moment — Decorating With These Materials Will Make Your Home Smell Incredible, NaturallyIntroduce these materials through furniture, decor, or the actual framework of your living spaces for a firm olfactory foundation
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Asked Professional DIYers the Secret to Painting IKEA Furniture So That It Doesn't *Look* Like IKEA FurnitureBecause who wants their furniture to look the same as everyone else's?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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These 10 Design Ideas Will Make Your Kitchen Feel Bigger, Without Extending Your Home — These Tricks Open Up a Space 'Visually' InsteadIt all comes down to understanding how the eye reads the room — and these clever tricks from color to layout make a big difference
By Portia Carroll Published
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Sorry, but It’s Not as Simple as Putting a Plant in the Corner — A Biophilic Designer Shares How the Philosophy Actually Centers Around PeopleInstead of asking yourself whether a space looks "natural," you should really be asking yourself how it makes you feel
By Marianna Popejoy Published
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Based on Your Zodiac Sign, Here's the Clutter You Should Be Culling During Your Spring CleanThis isn't meant to call you out, but give you a gentle nudge to bring your home back together in style
By Amiya Baratan Published
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3 Things You Really Need to Know Before Using a Spray Gun to Paint Your Walls (Especially if You Want It to Look Like a Professional Job)This paint technique takes patience, practice, and a steady hand
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Get the Japanese Art of Ikebana Right and Make Flowers Look More Elevated and Expensive — Yes, It's More Than Just Putting Stems in a VaseI attended a workshop and spoke to ikebana practitioners about this intentional ritual and how it elevates interior spaces
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Beware of ‘Wellness Washing’, Warns This Biophilic Designer — How to Spot When It Has Been Reduced to Styling Rather Than a True Spatial PhilosophyWellness is supposed to make us feel better. But what if the very spaces marketed as "wellness-focused" are quietly doing the opposite?
By Marianna Popejoy Published
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5 Bedroom Feng Shui Mistakes You Need to Avoid — And How to Fix Them to Make Your Sleep Sanctuary Feel More RestfulThese red flags could be disrupting the calm energy in your space, and it's essential to resolve them for a harmonious ambiance
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Watch Out — These Are the 6 Color Mistakes Professionals Always See in Small SpacesA compact room makes the perfect decorating canvas — just take note of these easy mistakes before you pick up a paintbrush
By James Cunningham Published
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These Are the 5 Features That Dated Far Too Quickly After Renovating My Home — And What I Plan on Replacing Them With for a More Timeless LookThese are the features of my home that I can't wait to swap out for something more up-to-date
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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That 'New Home Smell' Isn't a Good Thing — This Wellness-Inspired Designer Explains Why Choosing Antiques Is Good for YouWELL-accredited designer Lisa Sternfeld explains furniture 'off-gassing' and how heritage is at the heart of home wellness
By Nicky Rampley-Clarke Published
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I've Been 'Dark Showering' for Months — These Are the 5 Mistakes You're Making That Disrupt This Calming Wellness RitualAmending them will help you curate a safe, soothing ritual that will ease you into rest mode
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Genius Things Kitchen Taps Can Do in 2026 — And Whether They're Worth the Extra ExpenseFrom chilled sparkling water to high-tech fingerprint settings, here are five cool kitchen tap features you may or may not need...
By Lara Sargent Published
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These Are the 6 Best Farrow & Ball Colors to Paint Small Rooms, According to Interior DesignersCompact spaces deserve as much color as their more expansive counterparts — here are the Farrow & Ball paint shades you need to know
By James Cunningham Published
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Wait, the Specific Angle and Height of Your Wall Light Makes a Massive Difference to the Mood of Your Bedroom? A Sleep Expert Explains WhyWhen it comes to your bedroom, lighting is important. Here, a sleep expert shares why wall sconces can do more than look good
By Ellen Morris Published
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8 Kitchen Tile Trends for 2026 That Perfectly Balance Form and Function — From Contemporary Twists on the Classics to Unexpected ApplicationsThese are the kitchen tile trends the experts predict will take over this year — and they're as beautiful as they are practical
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to Do a Feng Shui Spring Clean, and Reset Your Home's Energy — 4 Tips From a Professional PractitionerIt's not too late to refresh your living spaces for harmonious energy to flood through
By Amiya Baratan Published
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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating With Bright Colors — According to Designers Who Know How to Get It RightBrightly colored interiors are eye-catching, but curating a bold space that doesn’t overwhelm takes balance
By Lauren Jones Published
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Sorry, Timber Countertops, You Will Be the First Thing to Go When I Remodel — But Can They Still Be a Good Idea? I Asked Kitchen Designers to Break Them DownTimber countertops undoubtedly look beautiful, but they won't be the best option for every kitchen. Here, the experts explain where to use them and when to avoid
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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7 Genius Things to Include Inside Kitchen Drawers That Make Your Space So Much Better OrganizedThese are the quiet drawer details that work hard out of sight to make a kitchen feel effortless and satisfying every single day
By Portia Carroll Published
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5 Ways to Make a Kitchen Extension Feel More Expensive, Without Necessarily Spending Much MoreWant to avoid the ubiquitous plain white box? Elevate your kitchen extension without paying a premium — here's how
By Rachel Christie Published
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I Just Stumbled Across an Under-the-Radar Way to Get One of These Iconic (but Expensive) Range Cookers That Will Save You ThousandsI never thought I'd actually be able to own my dream range cooker, but this genius system makes them so much more affordable
By Maya Glantz Published
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6 Fence Rules to Remember in the UK Before You Specify a New Boundary Incorrectly (and Annoy Your Neighbors)Avoid costly mistakes and awkward disputes with this advice from property experts
By Jacky Parker Published
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Such a Genius Trick — Professional Organizers Say Buying This One Style of Towel Will Help You Fold Them Into Perfect Stacks Every Single TimeIt might seem like a small detail, but trust me, it'll make putting away your towels so much easier
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Should Kitchen Cabinets Go All the Way to the Ceiling? It's Not Just About Storage — Experts Share the Factors That Will Impact Your DecisionIt comes down to striking the right balance between the design of your space and how it functions
By Portia Carroll Published
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5 Subtle Room Painting Mistakes That Will Give Away That You're Not a Professional Decorator — And the Simple Fixes to LearnProper planning, preparation, and finding the perfect paint leads to a job well done every time
By Olivia Wolfe Published
