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People With Great-Smelling Homes Are All Choosing These Fragrances Right Now — 5 Candle Scent Trends for 2025 You Should Know

With so much choice, what kinds of fragrances should you be choosing for candles, diffusers, and more? These are the coolest scents to try this year, and where to buy them

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"I've Got a Long and Narrow Kitchen, What Can I Do With It?" 10 Ideas That Will Enhance Awkwardly-Shaped Spaces

Baffled by what to do with a long and narrow kitchen? Designers reveal how to alter this kind of space and open it up to fresh new possibilities

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5 Questions on Decorative Plasterwork You Need to Ask Before Specifying It in 2025 — Answered by Interior Designers

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The Designers Went 'Off Grid' for This Clerkenwell Penthouse Apartment, but Not in the Way You Think

The square formation of this penthouse’s ceiling beams was the starting point for the subtly formal interiors by its designers, Maddux Creative

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My Friend Keeps Asking Me (an Ex-Barista) for a Coffee Pod Machine That Will Actually Look Good in Their Kitchen — I'm Sending Them These 7 Options

Finding an appliance that adds to your counter rather than distracts isn't an easy task, but I've just made it much easier with this edit

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I Always Struggle to Move My Sofa — This Genius £30 'Lever' Makes Re-Arranging Heavy Furniture or Lifting a Couch to Lay Down a Rug So Easy

Say goodbye to the struggle of getting a rug beneath your furniture with this genius tool. Now we can't wait to reorganize every room.

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How to Unpack Your Suitcase Like a Pro When on Holiday — 5 Ways to Organize Your Hotel Room Closet to Feel at Home

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"My Sister Wants to Switch to Linen Bedding, but I'm Suggesting These Sheets to Try First" — Piglet in Bed Linen Blend Bedding Review

I've reviewed plenty of different linen bedding brands, but Piglet in Bed's offering stands out as one of the best. Here's how the brand's linen blend sheets stood up to my 'sleep test'

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I've Searched for Weeks for the Best Non-DIY Version of the Mug 'Cubby Shelf' — Here's Which I'm Finally Settled on Buying

Every coffee lover needs a dedicated spot to act out their morning ritual, and no coffee station is complete without one of these smart mug storage displays.

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5 Summer Candle Scents That Will Set the Vibe for the Season — And Which Brands to Buy Them From

Find a feel-good aroma for your home with our selection of candle scents for summer to know

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Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Room? 5 Things I Think Everyone Should Know Before Considering One

Don't get caught out before you build your garden room sanctuary. Here is everything you need to know regarding the planning of this outdoor space

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Where to Shop for Table Lamps — 10 Spots an Editor Swears By for Great Finds

This is where our editors, and the designers we love most, turn to when they're looking for table lamps, artful curations of modern style

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5 Simple Curtain Hacks That Will Make Your Windows Look Expensive, but Don't Cost That Much More to Do

Elevate your curtains without breaking the bank with these clever ideas for making them more luxurious-looking

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Should I Half Tile or Fully Tile My Bathroom? I've Got the Answer, and the Pros and Cons to Each

Deciding how to tile your bathroom isn't just a case of choosing the right pattern, color, and configuration

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These Viral, Rental-Friendly 'No-Screw' Drawers Are a Kitchen Life-Saver for All Things Storage — Here's Why I'm Ordering Them

Transform your kitchen cabinets for less than £50 with these genius pull-out cabinet drawers, and they are landlord-approved

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4 of the Most Extraordinary New Hotels That Have Opened for Summer This Year

I spend my weeks searching for stays that beautifully translate the history, craftsmanship, and culture of a destination into immersive design. Here are the ones that instantly caught my eye

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"Should All My Window Treatments Match?" Here's How Designers Decide, and Make It Work Either Way

Matching window treatments throughout your home seems like the no-fail option, but the experts say that's not always the case

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My Friends Keep Asking Me If Curtain Tie-Backs Are Old-Fashioned — Here's How I Explain the Best Options for Windows in 2025

Curtain tie-backs have their uses, but are they cool enough for a modern home? I've got some thoughts, and so do the experts I asked about it

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9 Iconic Danish Chairs You Can Namedrop at Your Next Dinner Party for Some Design Knowledge Kudos

The region is known for its forward-thinking, sleek, and sophisticated style — and nowhere is that more evident than in its chairs

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Where Can I Find a Garden Shed That Actually Looks Good? The Best Storage You'll Find This Year, Including One in Farrow & Ball Colors

Don't waste your money on a disappointing shed; listen to our advice and invest in an outdoor structure that will last through the years.

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'Cats Always Have to Enter First', and 12 Other Housewarming Rituals From Around the World You've Probably Never Heard of

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Places Are Selling Out of Portable Air Conditioners — Here's 5 With Good Looks and Good Reviews That Are Still in Stock (for Now)

Keep your home looking (and feeling) cool with these portable air conditioners

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Inside the Timeless, Cinematic Reopening of Belmond's Splendido Hotel — Portofino's Star-Studded Enclave, Reborn

The elegant holiday haunt of Elizabeth Taylor, Maria Callas, and Madonna has been transformed into a rose and terracotta dream of relaxed and distinctly Italian luxury

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12 Garden Room Ideas That Will Elevate Your Outdoor Space and Bring You Extra Room to Unwind

Get the best of both worlds with garden room ideas that combine the benefits of indoor styling with being outdoors in a green space

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Should I Move Home? Architects Explain How to Decide Whether Your House Has Potential to Improve, or If You Need to Find a New One

If you're questioning your need to move to a fresh space, read this before you come to a decision

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