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Is Knocking Through Walls Still the Right Choice? When and Where You Should, and Shouldn't, Do It for 2026 Projects

Open-plan living isn’t always the answer. For 2026, architects reveal the right time, place, and strategy for knocking through walls at home

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Where Classical Elegance Meets Modernity — This Red Brick Home Was Transformed Into an Airy and Elegant Southern-Style Delight

Designed by Alma Workshop, this New York home has shifted into a space filled with fresh textures, bright colors, and timeless accents

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Move Over Pump Bottles — This Vintage 'Tipping' Soap Dispenser Is the Coolest Accessory for Your Bathroom Right Now

After hours of searching, I found where to buy one of these chic designs that'll give your bathroom a swanky, private members club feel

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Now, That's Genius — These 'In-Frame Effect' Cabinet Doors Give Standard Doors the Look of a Much More Expensive Kitchen

This cabinetry range tricks the eye, making standard kitchen doors look more custom thanks to a clever design detail

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Turns Out, 'Dopamine Anchoring' Is the Anti-Procrastination Trick You Need to Cross Off Your Decluttering and Organizing Home Chores

This science-backed approach will cure your procrastination with practical to-dos and help you keep your living spaces in check

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"It’s Always Evolving" — This Bright and Beautiful Munich Apartment Is Also an Interior Designer's Live-In Showroom

Designer Stephanie Thatenhorst’s Munich abode is a playground for her creative ideas — and a place where high design meets daily life

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What Color Kitchen Cabinets Actually Go Well With Wooden Countertops? Designers Share Their Perfect Pairings

Just because it's neutral doesn't mean it looks equally good with every color. These are the shades to use with your wooden cabinets

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5 Sustainability Mistakes You're Probably Making in Your Bathroom That Are Undermining Your Eco-Conscious Efforts

We all want to do our bit for the planet, but designers say these common mistakes are making your bathroom less environmentally friendly

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Oh, To Be a Child Again — These 10 Homes Prove That Kids' Rooms Can Be Just As Stylish As the Rest of the Home

Looking for children's room ideas? Take inspiration from these interiors that showcase creative design that is both playful and personal

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Such a Bright Idea — This DIYer Turned Budget IKEA Lampshades Into a Japandi-Style, Designer-Look Pendant in Less Than an Hour

This simple DIY takes no time at all to make and results in a beautiful Japanese-style pendant that brightens boring corners

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How 'Design Detergents' Became Big Business — And The Coolest Ones to Stock Up Your Laundry Room With

If the design of your utility room was meticulously curated, so should the products that sit in the space, and these are the crème de la crème

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TOAST Just Took Over a London Townhouse to Celebrate Its New Line — We Were Among the First to Catch Its Magical Ode to Design

Named after the cult clothing and home brand's A/W 2025 collection, "The Curious Mind", the three-day immersive event reunites its creative community for a public program rooted in "the joy of learning and making"

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IKEA Just Launched a Cute Halloween Collection That Kids Are Going to Love — But I'd Probably Buy These Pieces for Myself, too

IKEA is my go-to for low-priced Halloween decorations that you won't just want to throw away after your spooky party. Here's what it's launched this year

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Avoiding the Void — How to Work Around the 'Dead Space' in the Middle of a Large Living Room

Does that barren spot in the middle of your living room throw your whole design off-balance? Here are seven ways to fill the gap for a more harmonious home

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Chef José Pizarro, the "Godfather of Spanish Cuisine", on the One Kitchen Utensil He Can't Cook Without — "It Brings Soul to the Food"

"It's such a simple tool, but it carries so much history and craftsmanship," the star restaurateur and author says of the item that never misses in his kit

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I Thought the Tiled Countertop Trend Might Be a Flash in the Pan — But Designers Are Still Using This Finish in New and Exciting Ways Now

Playful, stylish, and chic, the new take on countertop tiling takes the idea to the next level. Here are the trends in surface tiling that are inspiring kitchen design today

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3 Rooms It Doesn't Make Sense to Put Blackout Window Treatments in, According to Designers — Especially at This Time of Year

There's a time for restful darkness, and there's a time for letting the light in; here's how to get it right

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How Do Reed Diffusers Actually Work? Their Secrets Explained, and How to Get Them to Smell Stronger

You might be familiar with this flameless fragrance format, but do you really know how it works to transform the mood of your home?

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I Usually Wouldn't Stay in This Area of Paris, But This Hotel's Hip Decor Changed My Mind — Where Garden Lushness Meets Soho House Style

Launched in March, Le Jardin de Verre by Locke stands as a vibrant oasis of peace on a spirited, well-connected street in the 5th arrondissement

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The Art of £3,000 Sheets — What Goes Into the World's Most Expensive Bedding to Justify Its Price Tag?

This luxury bedding brand has me rethinking how much to invest in a good night's sleep

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"Candle Sand" Is the Easy Way to Turn Your Favorite Vessels Into Candles — Without Ever Having to Melt Wax on the Hob

If you've ever tried to make your own candles, you'll know it's not as easy as it seems. Well, until you try using candle sand instead

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An Outdoor Heater the Size of a Table Lamp? This Compact Design Makes Your Garden Autumn-Proof, and Looks Good While Doing It

All the style and elegance of a table lamp, paired with all the power of a top-of-the-range heater, this one fabulous buy does it all

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What Difference Will Painting My Room Off-White vs White Actually Make? And a Warning Against 'Sterile' Neutrals

One's warm and layered, and the other is a crisp, dependable neutral; here's how to use each in your interior

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How to Reset Your Home for Autumn — 8 Things to Do to Usher Out Summer and Welcome in a Cooler, Cozier Season

Before you settle into the coziness of autumn, direct your attention to these tasks for a home that's completely reset for the season

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The Zeitgeist Edit — An Editor's Pick of the Culture-Defining Design and Emerging Trends in September

From a must-visit exhibition to where I'm buying my wine right now, here's what's on my hotlist for the coming month

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