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Should I Buy a Rectangular or Round Dining Table? Interior Designers Reveal Which Shape Works Best Where, and When

Your dining table is so much more than just a place to sit for mealtimes — here’s how to decide which shape best suits your space and style

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Crisis Averted — Here's How to Convert Any Sofa Into a Comfortable Temporary Bed This Festive Season When You've Got One Too Many Guests

There's no excuse for an uncomfortable bed setup on the sofa with these simple tips and tricks

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Zooey Deschanel Just Revealed a Brilliant Trick to Quickly Make Your Home Smell Amazing That's Perfect for a Last-Minute Save when Christmas Hosting

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9 of the Most Beautifully-Packaged Panettone for 2025 — Stylish Eats (and Soon-to-Be Heirloom Tins) Judged by a Foodie Italian Editor

With so many disposable boxes accumulating in the house over the holidays, it's time to rethink how we approach even the smallest purchases, including your panettone for Christmas this year

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27 Candle Holders That Elevate Your Dining Table and Turn Everyday Surfaces Into a Design Feature

A stylist-curated collection of candle holders chosen to bring a bolder presence and intention to everyday surfaces

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Okay, This Genius Pot Hack Is the Cutest Way to Gift Wrap — It Cuts Down on Waste, Saves Time, and It's Perfect for Anyone Who Loves Plants

It's the gift (wrap) that keeps on giving

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Wait, I've Not Heard of 'Pattern Splicing' Before — Experts Talk Through The Tiling Trend Taking Over the Most Stylish Homes Right Now

This interesting tile trend is the best way to bring some personality to your kitchen or bathroom

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I Asked My Furniture-Maker Dad How to Best Remove Water Stains From a Wooden Table — These Are His 3 "Tried and Tested" Tricks

One of hosting's biggest stresses is worries about stains and spills ruining wood furniture, but these tips offer some comfort, knowing will not be lost

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I Made This Trending Fruit Centerpiece as a Last-Minute, Easy Idea That Will Make My Christmas Table Look Amazing — Here's How

A cone, some cocktail sticks, and your choice of festive fruit is all is required for this year's trendiest Christmas table centerpiece

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How to Keep Your Home Organized Over the Christmas Period — 6 Tips to Retain a Sense of Visual Calm Amidst the Holiday Hustle

Don't lose the functionality of your living spaces to clutter as you host this festive season

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27 Runners and Placemats That Layer Up to Bring the Perfect Base to Your Hosting This Season

Your winter table doesn't need muted palettes or predictable schemes — here's a curated collection that brings color and intention back to the centre.

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Did Selena Gomez's Christmas Tree Just Make Kitschy-Christmas Cool Again?

Not only did the famous duo have ornaments of their favorite foods trimming the tree, but there were several firs throughout the home, bringing kitsch back

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Skip the Kids' Table This Christmas — This Clever Tablecloth Lets You Create a Special Space For Them (While Still Remaining Surprisingly Stylish)

It'll actually save you room (and perhaps even a little bit of sanity)

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So, 'Traditional' Colors Are Trending? Designers Explain Which Ones Work for the Modern Heritage Look

These palettes blend traditional colors with contemporary style — the perfect base for any space

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A Lamp That Looks Good and Helps Beat the Winter Blues? Sign Me Up

Don't let the dreaded winter blues rule your life this season. Beat it with this lamp that looks as good as it helps combat the effects of SAD

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4 Fragrances That Bring in Negative Feng Shui — And Why They Should Be Avoided at All Costs

Hosting these smells in your home could be a recipe for bad luck

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24 Serving Platters a Stylist Reaches for When the Table Needs a Design Moment

A curated collection of statement platters that do far more than just hold the food — they set the mood.

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Is Your Sofa Going to Survive the Season? How to Child-, Pet-, and Generally Winter-Proof Your Couch to Avoid Festive Nightmares

With kids, pets, and snow, celebrations can get quite messy. Here's how you can protect your couch from the merry madness

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IKEA Just Released a New 'Limited Edition' Finish for Its Best-Selling MALM Dresser, and It Hits All the Latest Trends

Zesty and high shine — if you're after a more 'custom' look for the classic furniture piece, this is it

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I Spent Days Trying to Perfect How to Dry Oranges for Christmas Decor — This Is the Trick That Finally Worked for Me

Turns out, creating your own dried oranges isn't quite as easy as it'd first seem, but this is the method that got me the best results

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12 Creative Place Settings You Can Still Buy for Your 2025 Christmas Table — Because You Don't Want to Leave It Until the Very Last Minute

Make your guests feel extra special (and avoid arguments!) by leaving place settings on each seat

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This Adelaide Home Is Full of "Collar-Flick Moments" — Those Unexpected Twists That Add Instant Sophistication

Decorator Simone Haag was brought in to elevate this historic home with carefully curated design choices

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Which Christmas Tree Smells the Best? There's a Clear Winner for the Most Christmassy Scent at Home for the Season, Say Experts

The right tree can naturally fragrance your home for Christmas, and this variety of focal foliage is by far the most nostalgic

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Don’t Have Space for a Bar Cart? Try This Sleek Wall-Mounted Wine Rack Instead (Which Is Actually Better for Your Bottles)

A home bar doesn't have to be what you first imagine it as — it can be much more streamlined, if you're lacking space

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9 of the Biggest Sofa Trends for 2026 — The Shapes, Colors, and Materials That Will Define Seating This Year

From interactive modular to better-than-ever design classics, interior designers share their pick of the latest sofa trends to make your space contemporary, chic, and ever so comfortable

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