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5 Problems With Waterfall Kitchen Countertops That No-One Ever Talks About

While they may look great, this kitchen feature comes with a few problems, and here's what you should know

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Do Pink and Green Go Together in Interiors? A Professional Color Consultant's Verdict

How to make pink and green color combinations work for more contemporary interior schemes

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Portable Lamps Are Getting Better and Better, But This Anthro One Might Be My Favorite Yet

With its distinctive shape, glossy finish, and practical portability, this lamp is bound to enhance your home decor in more ways than one

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I Want to Paint a North-Facing Room Blue, but Is It a Good Idea? When You Can, and When You Absolutely Shouldn't

With a bit of planning and preparation, even the darkest of rooms can become a beautiful home for both light and dark shades of blue

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Sorry Bifolds — French Doors Are the Coolest Choice for Your Extension Right Now, and They're Anything but Basic

Sliding and bifold doors have their place, but for an effortlessly, timeless look, French doors could be the way forward

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I'm a Spatial Planner, and I Used These 5 Tricks to Make This Apartment's Living Room Layout a Million Times Better

The floorplan to one of my latest apartment designs, and the spatial lessons to steal from the project

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If you're interested in getting your garden Feng Shui ready for spring, adopt these expert dos now. Also, remember to avoid the don'ts for a harmonious space.

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Modern vs Contemporary Design — Is There Actually a Difference? Interior Designers Outline These Two Styles

Though the two terms appear to be synonyms with one another, in interior design they refer to quite different styles

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These Privacy Screens From Wayfair Will Turn Your Backyard Into An Outdoor Oasis — And Keep Nosy Neighbors Away

Privacy screens are a necessary feature of backyard design, and Wayfair has some of the finest options. Here, outdoor design experts explain their importance

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5 Things Every Good Spring Table Should Have on It — These Decor Ideas Capture the Spirit of the Season

Bring your tablescape to life with spring table décor — from floral arrangements to charming decorative accents

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What's Trending in Vintage Furniture? 5 Design Classics Everyone Wants to Buy in 2025

This is the classic furniture that people are searching for most and buying for their projects this year, according

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12 Ways to Use Bifold Doors That Will Connect Your House to the Garden in the Most Seamless Way

If creating a good connection between inside and out is top of your priority list, bifolding doors are still a good idea — here's how to elevate it

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What on Earth Is a 'Leathered' Countertop? "To Touch One Is to Want One," Says Our Editor

Our experts break down the 'leathering' technique and tell you whether it's right for your worksurfaces

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I Keep Seeing TVs *Behind* Sofas in Two Couch Living Rooms — But Does This Emerging Layout Really Make Sense?

People no longer want the television to be the focal point of their living spaces, but is banishing it to the back wall ever a good idea?

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3 Living Room Colors That Have Already Gone Out of Style in 2025 — And What You Should Be Painting Your Walls Instead

Before you begin your living room renovation, you may want to consider what colors are better left in the past

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Brooklinen’s New Airweave Is Your Spring Jacket, But for Sleep — Meet the Ultimate in Transitional Bedding

Not too hot, not too cool, these layers are like spring ready-to-wear for your bed

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The 'Grown-Up' Way to Decorate With Light Blue — This Shade Shouldn't Just "Be Resigned to the Baby's Room"

We explore how to bring the lighter intonations of blue into your home in a contemporary and thoughtful way

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For Its Color Blind Owners, the Designer of This Sustainable Melbourne Home Had to Dial Up the Intensity of the Hues Inside

The creative renovation of this period home in Melbourne cleverly references both the Scandi and Middle Eastern roots of its owners

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9 Genius Ways to Do Living Walls in 2025 That Take This Idea in a Style-Forward Direction

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5 Times It'd Be a Mistake to Put a Hob on Your Kitchen Island — And How to Get It Right

Island hobs have become a design favorite, but is it really worth it?

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5 Day Trips From London for an Art and Design-Filled Break From the City — Thanks to a Painstaking Holiday Planner

Celebrate the return of spring with our Lifestyle Editor's curated itineraries to five inspiring destinations to explore 'out of town'

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How to Decorate With Farrow and Ball's 'Railings' — The Secret to Making This Classic Paint Color Work in Your Home

Not quite black, not quite blue, the beauty of this paint shade lies in a refined middle ground. But how should you use it in your rooms?

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Tassels Are the Resort-Inspired Touch We Can't Escape in 2025 — Shop the Trending “Hotel-Core” Accent

Five-star living is making its way home — one tassel at a time

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Rattan Is Back, and It's Gone Resort-Style — Here’s the Surprising Spot to Score the Breeziest Pieces of the Year

All roads lead back to rattan — and I found furniture that delivers it in 2025-style for a steal from QVC

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