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7 'Toxic' Home Interior Design Mistakes to Fix ASAP — These Red Flags Could Be Compromising Your Health and the Wellness of Your Living Spaces, tooForget the frills. These basic errors in design set an unhealthy foundation and are best corrected now
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Designers Warn These 4 Colors Will Make Your Bedroom Look Dated in 2026 — "We're Making Way for a More Grown-Up Approach"Hint: it's anything too stark or flat. Here are the colors to avoid in the bedroom and what to decorate with instead
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Went to Google HQ to Learn How to Use AI to Visualize Your Home Renovations — Here Are the Tricks I LearnedAn architect specializing in AI image generation helped me understand better how to use Google Gemini as a tool in the design process
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Reed Diffusers vs Electric Diffusers — Which Are Best? There's Not a Clear Winner, but Each Format Has Its Place to Make a Home Smell IncredibleWhile one format sets a consistent foundation of fragrance, the other allows for a level of control that comes in handy when hosting
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Where to Shop for Tiles — The 10 Luxury Tile Shops You Shouldn't Start Your Renovation Without Knowing AboutDon’t start your kitchen or bathroom reno before reading (and saving) this
By Lara Sargent Published
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5 Colors That Make Your Home Feel Fresh and Clean — They "Catch the Eye and Bring a Sense of Spontaneity"We're all perennially trying to keep our homes feeling fresh, and your color choice is one of the easiest ways to do it
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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What Are the Best Fabrics for Curtains? These Are the Ones Designers Rely on for the Most Design-Forward DrapesDiscover industry insiders' go-to textiles, along with expert tips to ensure your curtains are beautiful, practical, and fit for purpose
By Tessa Pearson Published
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6 Houseplants That Flourish in Spring, and the Changes You Need to Make to How You Look After ThemIf you're looking for seasonal cultivars to add to your collection, here's all the indoor garden inspo you need
By Amiya Baratan Published
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4 Bedroom Design Questions I Always Get Asked as an Interior Stylist — and the Answers That Actually MatterFrom nightstands to pillows, these are the small decisions that quietly shape how your bedroom feels and why getting them right changes everything
By Miaad Latoof Published
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Every Pod Machine Owner Wants to Know — Can You Refill Coffee Capsules? I Tried It For Myself, and Found Some Top Tips for Success Along the WayBecause we all want low-effort ways to save a little money
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Why an Extension Isn't Always The Answer — 5 Renovation Projects That Architects Sometimes Wish You'd Consider FirstAn extension isn't always the best solution to get more space at home — experts show us five renovation ideas to consider instead
By Lara Sargent Published
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I Bit the Bullet and Invested in Electric Blinds — Here’s the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Living With Them, and Whether I'd Ever Choose Them AgainNo messy cords, no jamming winders, no drama. Manual blinds are dead to me
By Linda Clayton Published
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5 Things I Learnt After Choosing Dark Kitchen Cabinetry — They're What I Tell Anyone Who Is Considering ItI picked near-black cabinets with my heart, not my head — here’s how that went
By Linda Clayton Published
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These Are the Outdated Sofa Trends to Ditch in 2026 If You Want Your Living Room to Look More Timeless, Say DesignersHanging on to outdated sofa trends could be holding back your living room
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Reset Your Home for Spring — 8 Things to Do Today to Properly Embrace the Bright New SeasonI always look forward to de-winterizing my living spaces and readying them in time to enjoy every bit of the warmth to come, and here's how I'm doing it
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Small Kitchen Myths That the Interior Designers I Know Never Buy Into — So You Shouldn't Be Bound by ThemForget these old ideas that are working against your compact space, and not with it — experts share how to embrace a creative, thoughtfully designed approach instead
By Portia Carroll Published
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Uwabaki Is the Japanese Ritual of 'Indoor Shoes' That I Think More Homes in the West Could Learn FromThis concept will prevent you from bringing outdoor dirt into your beautiful home while feeling cozy as you go about your day
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your EffortsBefore you continue (or start, no judgment) your seasonal reset, take a look at what these professionals have to say
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Forget Losing an Hour of Sleep, I'm Trying This 'Gradual Adjustment' to My Routine When the Clocks Change This Weekend, and It Starts NowInstead of messing with your sleep schedule, prime it for an easy transition to spring with this simple formula
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Will Actually Make Your Room Feel Bigger — And How to Use Them in Your LayoutIf you want your compact kitchen to feel more expansive without altering your floor plan, these are the kitchen cabinet colors experts want you to know about
By Lilith Hudson Published
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They Sound Amazing in Theory, but These Are 5 Problems That Rooms With High Ceilings Have That People Never Talk AboutTall spaces might look impressive, but interior designers often have practical and decorative challenges to solve before they really shine
By James Cunningham Published
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5 Design Tricks That'll Make Your Kitchen Feel Calmer, Less Hectic, and More Like a Retreat at HomeIs your kitchen feeling chaotic? These expert-approved design tips turn this high-traffic space into the restorative heart of the home
By Lilith Hudson Published
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I Believe in the 'Anti-Minimalist' Approach to Spring Cleaning Your House — Because You Really Don't Need to Purge EverythingInstead of ruthlessly decluttering your home, focus your efforts on these five categories instead
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Kitchen Colors That Are Criminally Overlooked — I'd Love to See Way More People Embrace Them, and Designers AgreeWe rarely see these colors in kitchens, but look how well they work when we do
By Portia Carroll Published
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A Super-Detailed Guide to Sourcing Antique Artwork, from Someone Who's Spent Decades Combing France’s Brocantes and Flea MarketsIn an excerpt from her new book, Sharon Santori reveals the specific details to look for when sourcing antique art
By Sharon Santoni Published
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"The Flexibility That Comes From Renting Is a Freedom" — 6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Rental, According to an Interior DesignerDon’t put living beautifully on hold just because you’re renting — designer Charu Gandhi says bold design choices should still be on the cards
By Charu Gandhi Published
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In My Opinion, Emptiness Doesn’t Equal Spaciousness — 5 Reasons I Don’t Think Minimalism Is Really the Answer to Small Space LivingSparse rooms feel unwelcoming, so it’s no wonder interior designers agree that ‘more is more’ in spaces with limited square footage
By James Cunningham Published
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7 Ways to Maximize a Small Kitchen Extension so You Get As Much for Your Money As Possible — Architects Explain the Best Methods They Use"Generosity comes from flow and continuity rather than scale alone," the experts say
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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This Is How You Decorate With Pink in 2026 — The Ways Interior Designers Make This Color Feel Grown-Up, Grounded, and GentleThere are lots of stereotypes when it comes to the color pink, but these days, designers say that it's fertile ground for playful experimentation
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
