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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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Outdoor Bean Bags Might Sound Unstylish, But in 2026, They've Suddenly Become the Best-Looking Seat of Summer

Nostalgic, comfortable, and casually cool — the outdoor bean bag chair is the only piece your garden needs

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This Candle Smells Like the Trending 'Green Goddess' Salad — It Might Be the Most Unexpected Savory Home Fragrance Scent for Spring

If you like the smell of a freshly churned pesto, you'll like this blend of crisp notes

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Curved Outdoor Seating Is the Trend Defining the Coolest Gardens in 2026 — And Suddenly Straight-Lined Patios Feel Wrong

Are you sitting comfortably? This summer, sweeping sofas and sculptural chairs are the trending spots to relax al fresco

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Are Shutters Out of Style in 2026? Designers Say "Not if the Proportions and Materials Are Right"

Experts share the design details that make interior shutters a timeless and trend-proof investment

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Is Green Overdone? Designers Weigh in on the Color Everyone Loves, and How to Make It Feel Fresh

Green isn't going anywhere, but there are certain ways to decorate with it to keep things feeling modern and design-led

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Forget Boring Rectangles — These Irregularly Shaped Rugs Are What Your Space Is Missing, According to a Stylist

Why asymmetrical rugs change how everything else in the room comes together, with soft curves, bold shapes, and layered textures that shift how a space feels and flows.

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5 Things Guests Will Always Notice in Your Garden That Promise to Make a Positive Lasting Impression, According to Landscape Designers

These simple yet effective elements will ensure your guests remember your garden for all the right reasons

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This Just-Launched Outdoor Stool From IKEA Is the Most Space-Efficient Way to Add Extra Garden Seating — And Our Editor Even Has One in His Bedroom

Your new secret weapon for hosting garden parties and elevating picnics this summer

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Say Goodbye to Inflexible Garden Lighting — DUSK's Sleek 4-in-1 Rechargeable Light Lets You Bring the Glow Wherever You Need It

Rated 4.9 stars, this indoor-outdoor light is a game-changer for a versatile space — and it's also currently on sale for £11

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Sorry Citronella Candles, but These 3 Fragrances Are Much More Enjoyable to Burn in Your Garden to Keep Pests at Bay

These blends will keep bugs at bay without overwhelming your al fresco atmosphere

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This Interior Designer Gut-Renovated an Uninspiring House in a 'Storybook' Neighborhood for Her Own Family Home — Testing Her Biggest Ideas in the Process

Don’t let its formal living room fool you, this interior designer’s Los Angeles home speaks to its laidback West Coast location

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This Chubby, Chunky Outdoor Sofa Is a More Modern Take on Classic Wicker Garden Furniture

The classic style has been given a contemporary update for 2026

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In the Family for Three Generations, the Latest Incarnation of This Arts and Crafts Home in London Balances Nostalgic Heritage With Modern Flair

The update of this London house stays true to its roots, but with twists fit for sociable 21st-century living

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"I'm a Garden Designer — Here's How I Approach Changing Up My Garden's Planting in Spring When I Want to Try Something New"

Just because you chose a planting scheme once doesn't mean you're stuck with it forever. However, there are tricks to make the transition work

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This London Architect Converted Her Own Unused Loft Into an Anti-Trend Bedroom That Would "Still Feel Right in 10 Years"

After building a career designing homes for others, when it came to curating her own space, designer Katie Edmonson chose to stick with the classics

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This Design-y Gardening Brand Just Released a Cool Camo Collection That's Inspired By Japanese Gardens

From kneeling pads to secateur holsters, this is 'camo' you won't want to hide

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This Colorful Patio Furniture Style Is One of the Biggest Trends for 2026 — It Feels "Layered Rather Than Loud," Says an Interior Designer

And here are the most stylish designs to shop if you want to bring the look home, too

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Dubbed the "Perfect Outdoor Sofa," It's Not Hard to See Why Most People Buy Two of These — It's Elegant, Comes With a Coffee Table, and Is Currently on Sale

The sleek, linear silhouette of this outdoor sofa set makes it look so much more expensive than it is

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How to Make a Kitchen Smell Good All the Time — 5 Tips That Offer 'Passive Scenting' Without Compromising Your Sense of Taste While You Cook

Instead of overwhelming your olfactory sense, these tricks will ensure your cooking space is pleasantly perfumed

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Gothic Romance, Dramatic Drapery, and Cool, Sour Green — 2026’s Best Met Gala Looks Reimagined as Interior Trends

The theme explored the relationship between clothes and the body, but what about the space around it?

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These Pizza Oven Accessories Are As Chic as They Are Practical, and Will Elevate Your Outdoor Hosting Setup This Season

After years of trying a whole range of pizza oven accessories, these are the ones I recommend you have on your radar (or in your basket)

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Is Bouclé Officially "Uncool" in 2026? I Asked Designers to Settle the Debate, Once and for All

Bouclé definitely hasn't disappeared completely - we just aren't overusing it like we were back in 2020.

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This Tiny Apartment in Barcelona Uses the Same Memphis-Inspired Wood in Every Room — And It Gives Its Pared-Back Scheme Such a Sense of Personality

Created for a girl pursuing her studies in the city by Yuliya Andrievskaya, it proves that compact living can coexist with a playful style sensibility

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What Color to Paint Your Living Room, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Place to Unwind, or a Cheerful, Energizing Space

An expert guide to how color psychology affects the feeling of your living room, for a hue that sets the tone for your space

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