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How to Make Your Home Smell Japanese — These 5 Fragrance Notes Are More Common in Japanese Homes, and Feel Fresh, Clean, and CalmingThese light, refined scents make a home smell clean without the sterility of pure citrus
By Amiya Baratan Published
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So, Are Sage Green Kitchens Still in Style in 2026? They Can Be, but Only If You Know How to Make Them Not Feel DatedThe go-to shade for the past decade - are we finally seeing the end of the sage green kitchen? Perhaps not, according to our experts
By Maya Glantz Published
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Are Shutters Out of Style in 2026? Designers Say "Not if the Proportions and Materials Are Right"Experts share the design details that make interior shutters a timeless and trend-proof investment
By Tessa Pearson Published
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How to Make Your Loft Conversion Feel So Much More Cozier — 5 Tricks That Help These New Spaces Feel It's Always Been Part of Your HomeThere's no reason your loft conversion can't be just as inviting as the rest of your home. Our experts share all their top tips for making your attic the coziest part of your home
By Maya Glantz Published
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Mixed Metal Kitchens Are the Next Big Thing in Design — Here's How to Do Them in 2026The ultimate 'cool-girl' kitchen trend, this style shows a quiet confidence that will make your home feel irresistibly chic
By Maya Glantz Published
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Which Interior Design Style Fits Your Zodiac Sign? Every Star Sign Matched With an Aesthetic for Your HomeIf you find yourself typically aligned with your star sign, then this might be your ideal match for indoor styling
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Is Green Overdone? Designers Weigh in on the Color Everyone Loves, and How to Make It Feel FreshGreen isn't going anywhere, but there are certain ways to decorate with it to keep things feeling modern and design-led
By Emily Moorman Published
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How to Make a Kitchen Smell Good All the Time — 5 Tips That Offer 'Passive Scenting' Without Compromising Your Sense of Taste While You CookInstead of overwhelming your olfactory sense, these tricks will ensure your cooking space is pleasantly perfumed
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Is Bouclé Officially "Uncool" in 2026? I Asked Designers to Settle the Debate, Once and for AllBouclé definitely hasn't disappeared completely - we just aren't overusing it like we were back in 2020.
By Georgia Lockstone Published
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What Color to Paint Your Living Room, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Place to Unwind, or a Cheerful, Energizing SpaceAn expert guide to how color psychology affects the feeling of your living room, for a hue that sets the tone for your space
By Karen Haller Published
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If You Don't Have At Least One Statement Structural Houseplant in Your Home, You're Missing Out on a Major Style Moment — Here Are the Top 5These gorgeous green plants offer visual interest to your indoor spaces without even trying
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Scandi Wellness Rituals to Know, and How to Bring Them Home If You Don't Live by a FjordAs spring approaches, I'm bringing these intentional practices into my routine
By Amiya Baratan Published
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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
