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4 Colors That Are Good for Your Garden, According to Feng Shui — It's All About Balancing the Elements in Your Landscape's PaletteAnd as Feng Shui experts tell us, there's at least one element and its color that will surprise you...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Kitchen Backsplashes That Are Making Your Kitchen Look Cheap — and What Designers Say You Should Choose Instead for an Elevated DesignNot all backsplash materials feel luxurious — here’s what can make a kitchen look cheap, and what to choose instead, according to the experts
By Portia Carroll Published
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3 Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Look Great With Wood — These Combinations Feel So Right for 2026Give your wood a boost and pair it with one of our expert-picked kitchen cabinet colors — these fail-safe options are bound to impress
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to Make Sure Your Bathroom Always Smells Good — Including the 'Hidden' Hack That Keeps Things Feeling Fresh and CleanThese tips will make this space feel fresh, clean, and calming without disrupting aesthetics
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Very Important ‘60-Second’ Rule Prevents Clutter From Piling Up in Your Home — Because There’s Nothing Stylish About Having Stuff EverywhereThe 60-second rule that stops clutter from keeping your home effortlessly tidy, one small action at a time
By Eve Williams Published
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Should You Leave Garden Lights on All Night? Experts Warn Against It for Some Serious ReasonsFrom ongoing running costs to compromising your home's security, here's why you shouldn't leave your garden lighting on at all hours
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 Types of Outdoor Lighting That'll Make Your Garden Look More Elevated — and How to Use Them, According to Landscaping and Lighting ExpertsGive your garden a well-deserved upgrade with these landscaper-approved lighting choices
By Lilith Hudson Published
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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
