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These Japanese 'Stroll Gardens' Are a Calming, Mindful Way to Design Your Outdoor Space — Here's How to Recreate the Idea Yourself

It leads to an outdoor space that takes you on a journey in the lush comfort of your backyard

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The One Thing Interior Designers With Seriously Cool Apartments Are Always Asked About by Their Guests — These Are the Secrets to Their Own Spaces

In case you need a little inspiration for making your apartment feel a little more exciting

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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 Everywhere

The 60-second rule that stops clutter from keeping your home effortlessly tidy, one small action at a time

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After Almost a Decade of Waiting, IKEA'S PS Collection Is Back — And This Time, It's All About 'Playful Functionality'

For the 10th installment of the PS Collection, IKEA is offering up 44 pieces of pure, unadulterated joy — in all of its unique forms

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You Can Now Shop Cult Restaurant Group Big Mamma's Iconic Crockery — And It's the Easiest Way to Get Your Hands on Truly Artisanal Italian Plates for Less

The limited-edition drop gathers a selection of handcrafted tableware used across the brand's trattorias, from Circolo Popolare to Carlotta

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6 Design Moments to Know About in May, If You Want Something Cool to Talk About at Your Next Dinner Party

Right now, these are the moments on our editor's radar that he wants you to know about

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Should You Leave Garden Lights on All Night? Experts Warn Against It for Some Serious Reasons

From ongoing running costs to compromising your home's security, here's why you shouldn't leave your garden lighting on at all hours

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'Layered Backsplashes' Are the Trend That'll Make Your Kitchen Feel Richer — Even Though It's Probably Going to Save Money on Your Budget

Fully functioning material combinations — why designers are choosing to layer textures and tones, and how to make them work for you

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The Genius 'Almond'-Shaped Kitchen Island of This London Residence Captures the Essence of a Home Built Around Togetherness

Inspired by the owners' roots and emotional ties, French duo Uncanny Studio turned a Regent's Park apartment into a canvas for heritage, family life, and downtime

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This Surprising Color Combination Is Becoming a Huge Trend in 2026 — It Feels Modern, Balanced, and Brings a Happy Feel to Homes, too

Walls, windows, decor, or dressing — this color pairing will work almost anywhere *and* look stylish

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5 Things to Clear From Your Garden Before Summer, so That It'll Be Ready, Waiting, and Looking Its Best for Good Weather

Is your garden looking cluttered and unloved as we head into summer? Give it a seasonal spruce-up by ridding it of these common offenders

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Our Place Just Solved the Universal Cooking-for-One Struggle (in Style) With Its New 'Tiny Collection'

Plus, they help save space when storing pots and pans in your teeny-tiny kitchen

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Forget Layout: "A Meaningful Home Starts With People and Pieces That Carry Presence" — Designer and Gallery Owner Kate Swanson on Curation as the Secret to Intentional Spaces

"This vision allows a house to become more like a collection — something that is built over time, not assembled all at once," the Nurture by Nature founder explains

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This Month’s Color Crush? Pomegranate Pop — These Chic, Rich Red Buys Will Bring Drama Back Into Interiors, According to a Stylist

From oxblood bedding to bold red and blue pairings, this month’s color crush proves that decorating with red can feel dramatic, warm, and surprisingly livable when styled the right way

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This Insanely Cool Motion-Controlled Table Lamp Is Inspired by the Japanese Philosophy of Ikigai

Tip it one way, the light turns on; tip it back the other way, the light turns off — clever, huh?

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No, It's Not Just All IKEA — These Are the Best Affordable Garden Furniture Buys for This Summer, According to a Stylist

Affordable outdoor furniture that looks stylish, relaxed, and far more expensive than it actually is

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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 Experts

Give your garden a well-deserved upgrade with these landscaper-approved lighting choices

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4 Spring Trends Shaping the Way We Style Our Homes for the New Season — And We're Not Just Talking About Pastel Shades and Flowers

It's about decorating in a way that blends lived-in design with contemporary flair

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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 Calming

These light, refined scents make a home smell clean without the sterility of pure citrus

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4 Colors I Spotted Everywhere in Milan This Year, and How I Think They'll Play a Role in Interiors as a Trend Forecaster

These are the colors to keep an eye on, according to the world's biggest design fair

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I Put Philips' Stylish Series 5500 Fully Automatic Coffee Machine Through Its Paces — It's a Great Pick If You Want an Easy Maker That Doesn't Take Up a Lot of Space

It's sleek, slim, and stylish, but is it the right machine for your counter?

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"We Were Deliberate About Not Going Fully Open-Plan" — This 1930s Apartment Just Outside Paris Balances a Search for Light With a Sense of Progression

Hauvette & Madani's project for a young family is defined by bold gestures, from a turquoise-tiled kitchen to colorful artworks set against custom warm wood and curated vintage pieces

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I Thought Outdoor Egg Chairs Were Dated, but This Garden Designer Proved They Can Look so Elevated With Some Easy Design Tricks

A landscape designer shares the most stylish placement ideas for this comfy and cocooning outdoor furniture piece

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The Tables at This London Restaurant Feature a Genius Built-in Organizer for Cutlery — Here’s Why Your Dining Room Needs One, too

Plus, some storage dining tables that will make space-conscious living much more efficient

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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 Dated

The go-to shade for the past decade - are we finally seeing the end of the sage green kitchen? Perhaps not, according to our experts

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