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"They've Reached a Fever Pitch" — 5 Trends That Are So Big Right Now Designers Are Convinced They'll Be Out of Style Very SoonThey aren't quite 'outdated', but they're best used with restraint and intention
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The 10 Sofas Worth Designing Your Home Around in 2026, According to Some of the Coolest DesignersBy starting with the biggest piece in the room, the rest of the design ought to just flow. These are the 10 sofas designers used to create entire schemes
By Pip Rich Published
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5 'Quiet' Colors to Paint Your Living Room That Are 2026-Approved (and No, They're Not All Neutrals)These are the exact paint shades interior designers use for setting a calm backdrop
By Emily Moorman Published
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Every Garden Should Have a 'Patio Island' — The Overlooked Trend Landscape Designers Use to Make Your View So Much More Layered With PlantingIntroduce a leafy, layered, island planting bed, and your patio will be reinvented into a modern design space
By Sarah Wilson Published
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5 Design Lessons to Bring to London Homes From Mediterranean Climates, According to a Cypriot DesignerWarm colors, natural materials, and more — our expert knows exactly how to bring the Mediterranean home with you
By Maya Glantz Published
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These Appliances Make Your Kitchen Feel 'Quietly Luxurious' — The Trends Designers Are Choosing for Their Most Elevated ProjectsElegant but understated, with premium performance benefits, these are the kitchen appliances that epitomize the quiet luxury trend
By Maya Glantz Published
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These Japanese Tsukubai Are the Water Feature Idea Every Garden Could Benefit From — "It Establishes a Small, Contemplative Space"This traditional water feature brings a moment of peaceful tranquility into your back garden
By Maya Glantz Published
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Meet the ‘Night Bathroom’ — How Designers Are Changing How They Plan Spaces Specifically for the Evening Wind-Down RoutineFrom dark color to moody lighting, here's how to create a night bathroom for the ultimate relaxation spot
By Lara Sargent Published
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Small Rooms Deserve Big Design Moments, too — And These 5 Designer-Approved Small Space Trends Reward Boldness"Small spaces actually reward boldness. They're contained enough that one strong choice can carry the whole room"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Small Garden Before and After Makeovers That Will Help You See the Potential in Your Own Tiny SpaceThese tiny garden transformations prove you don't need a lot of space to make a big impact
By Maya Glantz Published
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Would You Put a Pond Inside Your Home? This Might Just Be the Most Captivating Way to Subtly Cool Your SpaceIt may seem an unexpected choice, but it's actually quite common in Asian homes, and the effect is breathtaking
By Emma Breislin Published
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This 'Dimpled' Wood Trend Proves That, When Done Right, Texture Can Replace Color in a RoomThe carved surface adds instant character and a sense of craft that AI will never be able to generate, say designers
By Emma Breislin Published
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8 Design-y Kitchen Wallpaper Ideas That Prove Patterned Paper Absolutely Belongs in This SpacePattern has officially left the powder room — and these kitchens show exactly where it should land
By Linda Clayton Published
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Ever Heard of the ‘Wrong Color’ Theory? Here's Why Every Room Needs One 'Ugly' HueVisual tension makes a space look and feel memorable — here’s how to navigate this unexpected design concept
By James Cunningham Published
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Okay, Gradient Painting Is the Coolest New Trick to Completely Transform Your Space — It's Like Ombre, but So Much BetterGradient balcony floors today, a gradient interior wall tomorrow? Here's why this new trend is so exciting for interiors
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Bathroom Color Drenching Ideas Designers Love That Prove It's Not Just About PaintThe most stylish color-drenched bathrooms layer color, tiles, joinery, and architectural details to create spaces that feel immersive, sophisticated, and full of depth
By Ruth Doherty Published
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Forget Quiet Luxury, 'Quietly Dramatic' Kitchens Are the Style Everyone's Talking About in 2026Balance, contrast, and restraint are the key ingredients to this understated yet memorable kitchen style
By Maya Glantz Published
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It’s Not as Simple as ‘Light Uppers, Dark Lowers’ Any More — This Is How Designers Are Doing Two-Tone Kitchens in 2026Think less matchy-matchy, more strategic color placement, when it comes to using dual shades in a kitchen
By Linda Clayton Published
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Painted Walls Are So Basic in 2026 — Here’s What Designers Are Replacing Them With in BedroomsMatte paint tends to feel flat, so why not consider alternatives? These six dreamy ideas will make your bedroom look cool, calm, and oh-so contemporary
By James Cunningham Published
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Londoners Are Adding These Hidden 'Sinking' Pools to Their Gardens — But Are They Actually Worth It?No, it's not a magic trick — these retractable designs actually transform your basic patio into a swimming pool at the press of a button
By Maya Glantz Published
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Caramel and Bronze Tones Are the "Complex and Atmospheric" Alternative to Pale Neutrals That Designers Are All Over Right Now — Here's WhyLight beige tones can fall flat, but these bronzed neutrals fill rooms with mood and depth
By Emily Moorman Published
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White is Boring — This Is the One Ceiling Color Designers Wish More People Would TryIt's grounding, calming, and much more visually interesting than white, according to these color experts
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Interior Designers Don't Use White Trim Any More — Here’s What They’re Doing InsteadWhen it comes to baseboards and window casings, why go for the default? Decorative finishes and colorful paints create a bolder, far less ordinary look
By James Cunningham Published
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4 Color Drenched Entryways That Show Why This Is the Perfect Space to Go All-In on One ShadeCozy, cocooning, and surprisingly perfect for small spaces, these color-drenched entryways are our new design obsession
By Maya Glantz Published
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7 Shower Trends Defining Bathrooms for 2026 — The Looks Designers Can't Get Enough OfFrom statement niches to cocooning enclosures, these are the ideas turning an everyday necessity into the most beautiful part of the bathroom
By Ruth Doherty Published
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Sorry Beige, Interior Designers Are Calling This Warm, More Characterful Color the New Neutral to Know in 2026"It feels relevant right now because it brings warmth without feeling dated"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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'Not Precious, or Overly Designed' — How the Barbican's Beech Gardens Capture Urban Wilderness, and How to Bring Its Look to Your Own Outdoor SpaceIn the midst of the iconic London building's brutalist architecture, a softer, naturalistic style of planting makes a striking counterpoint
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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7 Brilliant Brown Kitchen Ideas That’ll Make You Rethink How This Color Can Actually Work for Your CabinetsBrown kitchen cabinets are back — here's how designers make the earthy shade feel fresh again
By Linda Clayton Published
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The New Rule of Entryway Storage? It Has to Look Like Architecture, Not Furniture — Here's How to Make Built-ins Feel Like They've Always Been ThereWave your cluttered entryway goodbye — the newest trend is all about sleek, discreet entryway storage that doesn't look like storage at all
By Maya Glantz Published
