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5 Things People With Tidy Living Rooms Always Have in Them — They Keep Spaces Feeling Lived-in, but Clutter-FreeForget last-minute cleaning and adopt these reliable tips for a clutter-free space instead
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Is It Actually Okay to Store Food in Plastic Containers? The Experts' Verdict and the (More Aesthetic) Alternatives They Recommend for Kitchen Storage InsteadWhile the internet is convinced that plastic food containers are health hazards, the truth may be a bit less clear-cut. I asked the experts to lay it all out
By Maya Glantz Published
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"I Just Removed the Pebbledash From My House — This is Everything I Wish I’d Known Beforehand"Want to restore your period property to it's original glory? A pebbledash removal may just be the key to achieving that
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 'Secrets' Your Home Gives Away in January That You Can’t See the Rest of the Year — So Now's the Time to Fix ThemAddressing these minor issues is easy, according to experts, and will make your home feel so much more comfortable and inviting
By Jacky Parker Published
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It’s the Year of the Horse — These 6 Feng Shui Rules Will Help You Tap Into This Auspicious Energy Within Your HomeBefore February begins, make these small switches to your living spaces to welcome auspicious energy in 2026
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Things That Make Your Home Feel Depressing at This Time of Year — And How to Overcome Them, According to an 'Interiors Therapy' ExpertAre the January blues taking their toll? Your decor choices may be influencing your mood more than you realize
By Lilith Hudson Published
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It's Time — 6 Things to Finally Fix in Your Home to Set the Right Tone for Life in 2026Sort these minor tasks and start the new year with a fully functioning home that feels stress-free
By Jacky Parker Published
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The 5 Kitchen Appliance Trends You'll Regret Not Choosing in 2026 — This Is How to Futureproof Your Cooking SpaceThe latest kitchen appliance trends are not just design-forward, they're planet- and health-forward, too
By Maya Glantz Published
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I'm Stuck on a Late Night Sleep Cycle, How Can I Reset It? 6 Things You Can Do to Get You Back on Track for 2026Struggling to sleep at a reasonable hour? Here's how to shift your sleep pattern to reclaim your bedtime
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Look More Interesting, Without Completely Redecorating It — Simple Swaps That Make All the DifferenceYou don't have to have an unlimited budget and a professional contractor to elevate your sleeping space — here's how
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Lucky Colors for 2026 — These Shades Feel Right for the Year to Come, According to a Feng Shui ExpertIf you want to usher in good fortune this new year, these are the colors you should be using in your home
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Should I Buy a Used Kitchen? Here's How You Find Them, How Much You Could Save, and the Finer Details You Need to KnowDesigners break down the pros and cons, from cost savings and sustainability to layout limits, so you can decide if it’s right for your home.
By Aditi Sharma Published
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5 Things People With Tidy Bathrooms Always Have in Them — Easy (and Budget-Friendly) Ways to Create a More Stylish, Clutter-Free SpaceWe're taking the mystery out of those luxurious, organized bathrooms and revealing the items they all have in common
By Maya Glantz Published
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This Scandi Trick for Beating Your Rugs, Duvets, or Pillows Outside in Winter Is Wildly Underrated — Everyone Should Add It Into Their Deep Clean RoutineIt may seem extreme, but this traditional Scandinavian cleaning method has a host of benefits for your soft textiles
By Lilith Hudson Published
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6 'New Neutral' Kitchen Colors Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — They're Tones "That Feel Earth-Anchored, Sensorial and Quietly Elevated"Neutral kitchens in 2026 couldn't be further away from the bright white kitchens of the past — now, more than ever, there is a desire for spaces that promote warmth and comfort
By Lara Sargent Published
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5 Reasons You Shouldn't 'Aggressively' Declutter at the Start of the YearThe new year might seem like the perfect time to tackle clutter head-on, but experts say going in on the attack can do more harm than good
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Freezing Cold Floors? From Materials to Drafts, These Are the 5 Main Causes, and How to Make Things Feel CozierOur experts break down the causes of floors that feel frosty underfoot, and troubleshoot how you can fix them
By Maya Glantz Published
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6 Things That Are Making Your Home Look 'Cheap' — Designers Say What to Ditch for a More Expensive-Looking HomeA refined interior means careful curation — here's what may be making your space look cheap
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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4 Color Rules for Neutral Rooms That Designers Don't Want You to Forget — Or Else "Things Can Start to Feel a Bit Flat"Remember: neutrals can't feel just as dynamic as high chroma colors, if you know the decorating rules to live by
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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"Don't Let Consumer Culture Take Over" — 5 Organizing Products That Actually Make Homes Look Worse, According to ProfessionalsAn organized home should always be a more stylish home, but you'll need to steer clear of these gimmicky products
By Lilith Hudson Published
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6 Flooring Choices That Always Make a Room Look More Expensive (Even When They’re Actually Budget-Friendly)Whether you choose luxe timber planks or budget-happy vinyl, these flooring ideas will always make your room look high-end, say the experts
By Lara Sargent Published
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I Couldn't Put Underfloor Heating in My Kitchen, so I Added This Alternative Heating Idea to Ward Off Cold FloorsHaving lost the kitchen's radiator during the remodel, I needed to find an easy way to boost the space's warmth on cold mornings. Here's what we designed in
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Asked Interiors Designers What 'Layering' Actually Means in Interior Design — Here's Why They Said It's What Stops a Space "Feeling Flat"It's more than just adding more 'stuff' to a space; layering builds intention and personal style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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15 Minutes in This Genius 'Floatation Tank'-Inspired Wellness Chair Convinced Me That This Is the Most Relaxing Way You Could Ever SitFrom the mind of DavidHugh comes this innovative furniture concept that goes so much deeper than being just a chair
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Trendy Design Ideas That Just Don’t Work in Small Bathrooms — So, No, Don’t Try to Squeeze Them inThe experts reveal what trends to avoid in small bathrooms — and the design swaps that create maximum style in a mini space
By Lara Sargent Published
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Why Do My Walls Feel Cold? Experts Reveal the 3 Main Culprits, and What You Need to Do to Fix ThemIf your walls feel cold and are leeching the warmth from your home, then you may have an issue that needs to be sorted out sooner rather than later — this is what you need to know
By Maya Glantz Published
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4 Things to Know About Decorating With Neutrals in 2026 — It's Not Necessarily What You Think It Is: "We've Seen a Shift," Say DesignersThe neutral color spectrum has expanded, and with that, so have the possibilities
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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This Small Bedroom Layout Will Make Your Space 'Feel Twice as Big', but It's Not Without Its DrawbacksA corner bed placement may feel unconventional, but designers agree it’s the smartest solution for small spaces, creating a cozy, well-balanced bedroom
By Aditi Sharma Published
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5 Design Mistakes Making Your Heating Less Effective in Your Home — And the Easy Ways to Fix ThemBefore you invest in a new heating system, it might be worth checking out whether you've fallen for any of these common design mistakes first
By Maya Glantz Published
