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Forget Jumbled, Ugly Sheds — These 'Garden Closets' Are Such a Better Size, and Way Less of an Eyesore for Your Outdoor Space

Bring more vertical storage to your garden, without running the risk of a shed piled high with junk

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This Deliciously Juicy Shade of Red Is the Unexpected Color Designers Are Embracing in 2026 — Here's Why

Our Color Crush for May is Pomegranate Pop, and it's here to make a statement

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If You Don't Have At Least One Statement Structural Houseplant in Your Home, You're Missing Out on a Major Style Moment — Here Are the Top 5

These gorgeous green plants offer visual interest to your indoor spaces without even trying

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Compact, Super Stylish, and Budget-Friendly? This Take on a Modern Potting Bench Is a Genius Garden Find

If you're just beginning your gardening journey, a practical (and stylish) potting bench is an essential — and this one ticks all of our boxes

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At This New Hotel in Sardinia, 'Folkloristic' Design Details Meet Futuristic Elements for a Fresh Take on Coastal Italian Style

At W Sardinia, Meyer Davis delivers a maximalist feast between crafty wood and rattan touches, shimmering sconces, and plush textiles

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Outdoor Showers Aren't Just for Beach Houses Anymore — And Design-Wise, They've Become Almost Architectural

Pretty, practical, and even offering wellness possibilities, it's no surprise that outdoor showers are 2026's most sought-after garden design feature

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How to Squeeze More Seating Into a Small Garden — Even When You Think You've Maxed Out Your Space

Turns out, bigger does not always mean better when it comes to fitting more people in

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These 20 Products Look Expensive, but Aren't — My Favorite Affordable Finds Right Now as an Interior Stylist

Once you start paying attention to what good design looks like, your eye naturally gets better at finding it — no matter the price.

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Outdoor Rugs Are the Shortcut to a Better-Looking Patio, According to an Interior Stylist — These Are the Ones We'd Buy in 2026

You can change the furniture, add more plants, rethink the layout or you can start with a rug and watch everything else fall into place around it.

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5 Shades of Green You Should Be Decorating With in 2026 — It's About "Tonal Variation, Materiality, and Light," Says Designers

Because green shouldn't be boring; it should be as much about experimentation as it is about botanical references

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5 Scandi Wellness Rituals to Know, and How to Bring Them Home If You Don't Live by a Fjord

As spring approaches, I'm bringing these intentional practices into my routine

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This Built-in Outdoor Seating Trend Brings Color, Texture, and Style to Your Garden — And It’s Easy to DIY

Tiled benches aren’t just practical for outdoor spaces, they make for an easy-to-achieve finish that packs in design drama

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"People Want to Celebrate Their Books" — Interior Designer Laura Stephens on Home Libraries, Hallway Wallpaper, and Pleated Lampshades

Interior designer Laura Stephens steps in as our interiors agony aunt, solving your decorating dilemmas on lampshades, books, and hallway wallpaper

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8 Essential Measurements for Designing a Bathroom Experts Say You Need to Know for a Successful Space

Before you design your dream bathroom, you'd better learn these measurements, because the success of your design could lie in the difference of a few millimeters

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Tracey Emin Chose This Farrow & Ball Paint for the Backdrop to Her Tate Modern Retrospective — It's a Color That Makes You Feel Calm, Attentive, and Present

Inspired by the unusual pigmentation of mud and cockles mixing on a Norfolk beach, the color lends a night sky-like atmosphere to the landmark show of one of Britain's all-time greatest artists

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The Experts Have Decided — These Are the 5 Outdoor Lighting Trends They Predict Will Rule in 2026 and Beyond

We hate to say it, but those tired fairy lights aren't going to cut it this year — these are all the hottest trends to light up your garden this summer

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Wait, This Might Just Be the Chicest Fire Pit I've Seen This Year — Minimalist, Sophisticated, and Sleek, It Will Prolong Your Summer Evenings Outdoors

Everyone knows a good fire pit is an outdoor hosting essential, and this one from Ferm Living is my top pick for summer 2026

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Before and After — Once Just an Artificial Lawn, This Small London Garden Has Been Transformed to Feel a Hundred Times Bigger Than Its Actual Footprint

This garden feels like a series of indoor rooms taken outside, bringing a sense of comfort to everything from outdoor lounging to al fresco cooking

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Wait, Did Calla Lillies Just Become the Cool, Minimalist Flower of 2026? Here's Why, and How to Style Them so They Don't Feel Bridal

The best part? You only need a couple of stems to make a statement

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"Unexpected and Sexy" — This Amsterdam Home Is Full of Surprises, From Its Colorful Accents to Its Lacquer-Lined Dining Room

Classical forms, sexy shaping, striking furniture, and brilliant color underpin the successful redesign of this Amsterdam townhouse

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These 'Blow-Up' Solar Lights Look So Magical Floating on the Surface of a Pool — They Cast "Very Nice Reflections," Says One Review

You can also hang them or group them on the ground for immediate visual impact in your outdoor space

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"It's a Common Mistake to Treat Materials as Static" — Designer Jamie McGlinchey on How to Design a Home That "Matures Over Time"

"That evolution is where the real poetry of a place emerges," the NoN Studio founder and creative director explains

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IKEA's Chic Outdoor Lounge Chair Is the Simple Addition That Will Instantly Elevate Your Space — It’s Comfortable, Durable, and Looks Way More Expensive Than It Is

It's not hard to see why so many pieces from IKEA's NÄMMARÖ series have flown off the shelves, and for under £100, I'm amazed that this stylish number is still in stock (for now)

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Don't Buy a Basic Garden Shed — These 12 Pieces of Outdoor Storage Don't Take Up as Much Room and Look Much, Much Better

Gone are the days of simply hiding clutter. Now, storage should be thoughtfully chosen to seamlessly integrate into your outdoor space

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Forget Candles and Diffusers for a Moment — Decorating With These Materials Will Make Your Home Smell Incredible, Naturally

Introduce these materials through furniture, decor, or the actual framework of your living spaces for a firm olfactory foundation

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