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More Bedding Layers in Hot Weather? It May Be Extra, But in a Heatwave This Bed Styling Trick Can Be a Cooling Saviour
The struggle of keeping a top sheet tucked in is real, but experts share that it may be a struggle worth enduring, especially during the summer heat
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Rules for Staircases in Feng Shui You Should Know About for Better Chi in Your Home
Where this ancient Chinese philosophy, this stepped design feature, can either elevate or knock down the energy in your home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Common Landscaping Feature Can Actually Help Your Garden Feel Cooler in Hot Weather — Here’s How
A little bit of science you need to know as to how a water feature can ease high temperatures in your outdoor space
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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This One Unexpected Piece of Decor Is Absorbing Heat and Making Your Home Feel Even Hotter in Warm Weather
If you’re struggling to cool down your home, maybe take a look underfoot
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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What Comes First, the Sofa or the Rug? Designers Say the Decision Can Make or Break a Space, but the Answer Changes With the Room
Are you looking for an accent piece or a grounding neutral? Design experts say that knowing your room can help when starting from a blank slate
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Couple Performed a 'Wabi-Sabi' Ritual When They Moved Into Their New Home — By Purposefully Denting Their Ceiling
This sweet housewarming custom will have you reaching for the champagne, and reframing what it means to live in a house
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Can't Sleep in the Heat? 10 Things to Try Tonight That'll Help You Stay Cooler at Night
The temperature can be one of the main reasons you may struggle to sleep in the warmer months. Here’s what you need to do to combat this during a heatwave
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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Bored of Neutrals? Here's Why (and How) You Should Be Decorating with Olive Green
Neither loud nor plain, olive green has an understated presence that makes it both unerringly timeless and coolly composed
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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Your Blackout Blinds and Curtains Might Actually Be Making Your Bedroom Hotter — Here’s What You Should Have Chosen for Your Windows instead
Try these window treatments to cool down your bedroom for a better night’s sleep, say the experts
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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7 Outdoor Hosting Mistakes to Avoid, and What to Do Instead for a Successful Summer Soirée
Having a garden get-together? These are the hosting missteps to be mindful of if you want to guarantee your guests' enjoyment
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Shower Vs Bath Water Usage — What to Know, and How Modern Designs Can Make a Difference
Keen to save water and money? Your daily bathroom habits are key
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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7 Houseplants You Should Have in Your Home If You Love the Scandi-Inspired Look
If you're looking to complement Scandinavian style decor, these are the houseplants biophilic designers and plant experts would pick
By Amiya Baratan Published
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You Hung the Art — Now Light It Like a Curator Would (Here's How)
Even the best piece falls flat in bad lighting. Here’s how to light art like you actually know what you're doing
By Julia Demer Published
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9 Staircase Regulations You Need to Keep in Mind for Homes in the UK
From height and pitch to handrails and headroom, here are all the building regulations you need to know to ensure your stairs are safe and accessible
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How Does Lighting Affect What Your Paint Colors Look Like? Here's What You Need to Know to Strip Out the Guesswork
Understanding undertones and sampling with paint swatches is the easiest way to work out exactly how a paint will look in your space
By Tash Bradley Published
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8 Types of Shower Heads — Just Design, or Do They Actually Make a Difference to How You Shower?
Shower heads come with all kinds of bells and whistles these days — but do all these new technologies and design flourishes add to the experience? We asked the experts for their advice
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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I Asked Designers What Rug Styles They Don't Want to See Anymore in 2025 (and What They'd Choose Instead)
Your space deserves more than a stale gray rug or a dated geometric pattern that drags down the whole room
By Devin Toolen Published
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How to Reset Your Home for Summer — 8 Tasks for the Next Month to Bring Calm Back to Your Rooms
Get your home back in neutral gear ahead of the busy summer months with this easy checklist of what to prep ahead of the holidays
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Should You Include a Wine Fridge in Your Kitchen? Experts Are Divided On Whether This 'Valuable' Feature Is Really Worth It
A suave and sophisticated kitchen feature, or peripheral and passé? We explore whether or not a wine fridge deserves a place in your kitchen plans
By Lilith Hudson Published
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The Best Colors for West-Facing Rooms That Will Help You Make the Most of That Warm Evening Light
Designers share five of the best shades (including specific paint colors) to decorate with in west-facing rooms
By Emily Moorman Published
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Everyone's Swapping Their Cotton and Linen Bedding for Bamboo — This Is Why, and Where to Buy the Sets That Look Just as Good
Design-forward brands are launching bamboo bedding, a 'smart fabric' that might just make you sleep more soundly across the seasons
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The 20mm or 30mm Debate — Which of These Common Worktop Thicknesses Looks Better in a Modern Kitchen?
It's incredible to think how one centimeter can change the entire feel of your space — but these design experts say it absolutely can
By Kelly Hushin Published
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I'm Following This Interior Designer's Method for Growing Supermarket Basil Into Giant Plants — They Look Incredible in Her Kitchen
When it comes to getting basil plants to grow big and bushy, it's all about hydrating it the right way
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How Much Will It Cost to Landscape My Garden This Year? Advice on Budget, Design Details, and the Factors to Consider
Here's everything you need to know about budgeting before you plan to landscape your garden in 2025
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Lessons in How to Hang Scarves Aesthetically From Closet Organizers That Will Make Your Wardrobe Feel So Much More Elevated
These clever tips will keep your scarves in shape for the perfect finishing touch to your summer outfits
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Banister vs Balustrade vs Railing — The Experts Guide to Understanding Stairs Lingo
The experts explain the differences between all the options, so you can make sure you're taking the right steps for your home.
By Maya Glantz Published
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What Are the Best Paint Colors for East-Facing Rooms? Choose These to Balance the Morning Sun and Afternoon Light, Just Right
Color experts share the five shades you need to know when painting east-facing rooms
By Emily Moorman Published
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What to Declutter for Summer — 7 Areas That Need Your Attention Now
These seasonal decluttering tasks will help restore freshness to your home as you head into the summer season
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Is How Londoners Store Their Bikes in Front Gardens, Without Them Being Stolen or It Looking Cluttered
For design-loving city dwellers, their mode of transport can't come at the cost of their home's good looks. This might just be the solution for a beautiful front garden that packs in storage, too
By Hugh Metcalf Published