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It's the Best Way to Dress Up a Living Room With a Boring Sofa — These Patterned Ottomans Bring Confidence, Color, and Creativity
If you're looking for a piece to elevate your living room from drab to fabulous, then you may just be missing a bit of fabric and a fashionable print
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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IKEA Came Out With This Smart Water Leak Sensor, so I Bought Some to Test — They're Discreet, Budget-Friendly, and So Good for Peace of Mind
I've had problems with bathroom pipes, sinks, washing machines, and radiators in my time as a homeowner, so this is something I've been desperate for in my smart home
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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How Did I Not Know This? An Induction Hob Adapter Plate Is the Clever Buy That Will Help Make Normal Pans and Moka Pots Induction-Compatible
I thought my induction hob had destroyed my morning Moka pot coffee ritual, but this genius adaptor plate has solved my problems
By Maya Glantz Published
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I've Fallen in Love With a Few Design-y Coffee Pod Machines Over the Last Few Months — But It's Meant Finding the Right Pods to Use Them With
Coffee pod machines may bring convenience to your morning routine, but flavor is still important
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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A Kaleidoscope of Color, Texture, and Pattern, Africa's First "Designer Suite" Just Called It: Minimalism Is Dead — Long Live Boldly Eclectic Interiors
Inspired by the multifacetedness of South African craftsmanship, the Thebe Magugu Suite has landed at Cape Town's Mount Nelson resort alongside shop-cum-gallery Magugu House
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Disco, Occasionally — How Finding Two Glitter Balls Inspired My Love Affair With Disco Era of Interiors
Harry Styles is heralding the return of big disco energy with his album release. This is how we’ll be decorating, accordingly
By David Lawson Published
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In 'Love Story', Calvin Klein's HQ Captures the Moody-Industrial Minimalism That's So In Now — Here's How to Make Your Home Look As Functional, Characterful, and Timeless
Because JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's "effortful effortless" elegance isn't the only thing to be back in vogue since the FX series took off
By Gilda Bruno Published
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3 of the Most Stylish London Restaurants to Break Your Fast In — A Design Lover's Ultimate Iftar Edit
Because there is still a while to go to the end of Ramadan, and knowing where to head for a feast is a must
By Abla Fahmi Published
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IKEA's 3-in-1 Privacy Screen Is a Small Garden Savior — With Storage That Becomes an Extra Seat, It Maximizes Space While Blocking Nosy Neighbors in Style
This versatile garden divider is ideal for any type of outdoor space, from balconies and terraces to larger backyards for clever zoning and privacy
By Debbie Black Published
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This Bathroom Renovation Turned 'Dated' Into Modern Luxury in This Mid-Century Family Home in LA — It's a "Natural Extension of Both the Home and the Outdoors"
With a conservatory-style shower and his-and-hers vanities, this bathroom is a masterclass in California-cool style
By Maya Glantz Published
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Habitat's Best-Selling £25 Garden Parasol Is Back in New Colors and Prints (but Probably Not for Long, It Sold Out Last Year)
It's our pick of the parasols this summer, and even though sunshine might seem far off, it's worth planning ahead
By Nicky Rampley-Clarke Published
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This Edwardian Villa in North London Nails 'Quiet Confidence' — "Where Understated Design Choices Are Lifted by Moments of Bold Expression"
Bold designs and a pared-back palette came together for a forever home that’ll easily evolve as its family grows
By Mary Weaver Published
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Okay, Dunelm's Expensive-Looking Orb Coffee Table Made Me Double-Take — For Real Marble, the Price Is Unbeatable
It looks way more pricey than it actually is. I'm predicting this to be an instant sell-out, so move quickly
By Emma Breislin Published
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Once You Walk Through the Doors of This Dallas Home, You'd Never Know It Was an 1980s Property — Its Design Feels So Rich and Soulful
Behind the traditional facade, this Dallas home reveals a surprisingly modern finish
By Maya Glantz Published
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I'm Convinced Everyone Should Have a 'Spring' and 'Winter' Jacket for Their Sofa — Here's How It Works
It's the genius way to never, ever get bored with your sofa again
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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If I Could Redesign My Kitchen, I’d Go Mediterranean — And These Are the Pieces I’d Choose First
The exact decor pieces I’d buy to create a warm, sun-washed, Mediterranean-inspired kitchen — layered, relaxed, and built around beautiful everyday essentials
By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published
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The First Review for Habitat's New £550 Mid-Century Style Sofa Says It's the "Most Comfortable Sofa" They've Ever Had
I'm not mad about mid-century design, but this new sofa design from Habitat has swept me off my feet (quite literally)
By Nicky Rampley-Clarke Published
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Breaking a Sweat Has Never Looked So Chic — I've Found Actually Aesthetic Weights That Double as Home Decor, Plus Tips on How to Style Them at Home
These gym equipment designs are so stylish, they'll make you actually look forward to working out
By Maya Glantz Published
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London's Sauna Scene Has Gone Design-y — These 3 Are the Best, and Serve Inspiration for Feeling Calm, Inspired, and Energized Even in Your Own Bathroom
We've rounded up our favorite relaxation addresses in the capital and spotlighted the interior details worth stealing to infuse a sense of peace in your home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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How Do You Make Bohemian Bedrooms Feel Calm, Not Cluttered? These 24 Pieces Strike the Perfect Balance
A softer, more considered take on bohemian style — where texture leads and the palette stays calm
By Miaad Latoof Published
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"They Help Me Handle Beautiful Ingredients Carefully" — Spring Street Pizza's Michelin-Starred Chef Tom Kemble on the 6 Utensils Your Kitchen Is Missing
A minimal yet curated set of cooking essentials may be the easiest way to take your food to the next level, suggests the seasoned culinarian behind London's instant hit
By Gilda Bruno Published
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ICYMI: An Edit of the Top 10 Homeware- and Interior-Related Things You Need to Know About From February
There is a lot of personality, playfulness, and spring colors to look forward to as February comes to a close
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I've Just Found These Clever Wall Lights That Are Rechargeable, Wireless, and Rotatable for an Effortless Bedroom Upgrade — They're Also Under £30
Never worry about the placement of your plug sockets again — these rechargeable wall lights solve all your irritating lighting issues
By Maya Glantz Published
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WatchHouse's Newest London Coffee Shop Might Be Its Best-Designed Yet — Here's Where It Is, and How to Capture Its "Ornate-but-Industrial" Style
Unveiled this week, the group's Millennium Bridge location is "a distillation of the Thames Embankment, its monumental architecture, its shifting light, and its fleeting atmospheres"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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A Butter-Scented Candle? This Slightly Mad-Sounding Home Fragrance Collab Is Straight Out of Your Supermarket's Dairy Aisle
This new and exclusive butter-scented candle smells so delicious, you're going to want it lit at breakfast, lunch, and dinner
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I'll Say It, I Think the Mediterranean Bedroom Look Helps Me Sleep Better — Here's How I'd Create This Restful Aesthetic as a Stylist
A stylist’s take on Mediterranean bedroom decor, where warm neutrals, natural textures, and soft curves create a space that feels calm, grounded, and sun-washed.
By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published
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IKEA Quietly Added New Outdoor Lighting to Its SOLVINDEN Collection — These Chic Lights Are the Simple and Effective Upgrade My Garden Needs Right Now
Those spring evenings in the garden are right around the corner, and these stylish outdoor lights are just what my currently neglected space requires
By Debbie Black Published
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"Not Too Precious" — The Designer of This London Home Nailed the Blend of Elegant and Understated Design, With Spaces That Welcome You With Open Arms
Grounded, connected, and lived-in, this contemporary family home invites you to relax and stay awhile
By Debbie Black Published
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I Bought IKEA's Remote-Controlled Smart Plug — And Instantly Found at Least 5 Genius Ways to Use It in My Home
Finding out it was my last chance to buy this all-in-one smart plug and remote, I picked up a load for using all around my house
By Hugh Metcalf Published
