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5 Trends in Container Planting for 2026 — These Designer-Approved Looks Encapsulate the Shift Towards a New Aesthetic

Be forward-thinking with how you approach potted plants in your garden with these ideas from landscaping professionals

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This Tiny Detail Can Make Your Kitchen Feel "Awkward, Uncomfortable, and Slightly Off" — And It's All to Do With Your Choice of Handles

Not color or style; this often-overlooked detail is the most common mistake homeowners make when choosing kitchen hardware

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18 Essentially Stylish Design Buys to Pack for Your Vacation This Year — They're Practical, Smart, and Won't Break the Bank

Your summer style upgrade begins with a lifestyle editor's checklist of the most styling travel buys for 2026

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5 of the World's Most Spectacular Hotel Pools for an Unforgettable Splash — And How to Take Their Magic Back Into Your Garden

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I’m Convinced Solar Wall Lights Are the Easiest Way to Elevate a Garden — No Wiring Needed, Just a Softer Evening Glow

Solar wall lights are one of the simplest ways to make fences, garden walls, patios, and outdoor corners feel softer, safer, and much more intentional at night

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This Japanese Scenting Hack Will Trick Your Home Into Feeling Cooler — And There's One Crucial Fragrance That Makes it Work

The secret? Using Japanese mint oil as summer aromatherapy to create a sense of 'coolness'

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5 Hot Weather Houseplant Myths You Shouldn't Fall for — And What to Actually Do to Help Your Indoor Garden Survive in the Summer

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IKEA's Modern Solar Lantern Will Add Instant Elegance to Your Garden — It's Versatile, Affordable, and Gives Off the Most Magical Glow

This highly rated indoor-outdoor decorative solar lantern will add both style and ambience to your space that you can carry with you wherever you need it

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5 Outdated Kitchen Backsplash Trends Designers Just Aren't Choosing for 2026 — And What They're Picking Instead

Here are the backsplash designs making your kitchen look seriously dated, say the experts, and the five fixes that will elevate your space for years to come

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It Risked Feeling Cold, so the Designer of This Brand New Home Combined Organic Materials and Panoramic Views Into a Bright Haven for Its Family

Thanks to Jennifer Greer Hartmann's deft hand, this never-lived-in house feels anything but

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5 Places You Should Never, Ever Put a Water Feature in Your Garden — And How to Choose the Best Spot

Find the sweet spot for your water feature according to landscape designers

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Experts Say This Bedding Seriously Helps When It's Hot — "It Absorbs 50% More Moisture Than Cotton," and Has a Subtle Sheen That Looks so Luxe

It's actually even better than linen bedding when it's hot

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These 'Ancient' Color Pairings Still Feel Just as Luxurious in Interiors Today — They're Powerful, Enduring, and Softly Nostalgic

How to use these timeless duos in a way that reflects their history while still feeling right for the contemporary home

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6 Tricks for Keeping Your Indoor Plants Alive and Looking Well During a Heatwave, According to a Horticulture Expert

There is nothing expensive-looking about a sad, droopy plant

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Japanese-Inspired Gardens Are Having a Moment — These Are the 20 Pieces to Add to Outdoor Spaces to Get the Look

I've always been drawn to Japanese-inspired gardens for their quiet restraint. They show that the most beautiful spaces know when to stop.

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No Pizza Oven? No Problem — A 'Pizza Stone' Is the Easy and Affordable Accessory for Your Oven or BBQ Grill for Elevated Pizza Making

Love pizzas but don't want to splash the cash on a pizza oven? A pizza stone might be exactly what you're looking for — and it's for more than just pizzas

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The Interiors of the Engimatic 'Invisible House' Used to Be Stark and "Shrine to Ultra-Modernity" — Now Turned Warm, Tactile, and Calming

A mirrored box on stilts — how this architectural masterpiece was transformed into a home

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24 Unmissable Payday Picks Worth Treating Yourself to This Month, Including a Lust-Worthy Japanese Charcoal Grill

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The Our Place Wonder Oven Will Solve Your Biggest Small Kitchen Problem (And It's on Sale Right Now)

After refusing to buy an unstylish air fryer for years, this might be the only designer appliance that could bring me into the trend

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These Clever 'Plant Straws' Will Look After Your Houseplants While You're Away and in Hot Weather — And They Look Good While Doing It

It's a total upgrade from the DIY wick system that might be quenching your houseplants right now

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You Can Turn Any Cool Vessel Into a Match Holder With These Adhesive Strikers from Amazon

These clever stickers make it so you can light up any candle without a standard matchbox ruining your aesthetic

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A Designer Shares Everything You Need to Know About Outdoor Sconce Lights — The Most Stylish Buys, Plus Where to Place Them

If your garden doesn't have outdoor sconces, you're not getting the most from its lighting scheme

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No Air Conditioner? This Japanese Cooling Blanket Is "a Game Changer" for Sleep, According to Reviews — And Way More Stylish Than Any Others I've Seen

Said to reduce skin temperature by 2 to 5°C, this cooling blanket uses the latest Japanese Arc-Chill 3.0 cool technology fabric, which is the perfect antidote for hot weather and for hot sleepers

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If You're Designing a 'Coffee Nook' Into Your Home, These Are 6 Things It Absolutely Has to Have

A morning caffeine station should be stylized, yet streamlined

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Everyone Has Been Buying This Tiny Add-On for Their Kitchen Sink — It's Clever, Super Functional, and Has Lots of 5 Star Ratings

I'm always on the hunt for new space-saving solutions for a tidier kitchen, and this may just be the best one I've found yet

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