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I’m Staying in My Mum's Converted Loft While Visiting a Sweltering London — Here’s What I’ll Be Doing to Keep Cool

I've learnt some much-needed tricks to cool down a loft when we come to visit during the summer heat

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This Is the Best Paint for Dark Rooms — 6 Shades Interior Designers Swear By for Light-Limited Spaces

Discover the tried-and-tested paint shades that interior designers always turn to when decorating dark rooms

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14 Wet Room Ideas Soaked in Style — These Are the Designs That Might Convince You to Give Up Your Bath Forever

From candy-stripe tiles to curved walls, discover expert-approved design rules to make a splash in your wet room. Dive in…

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Pottery Barn, the US's Most Iconic Homewares Store, Is Launching in the UK — I've Been Shopping It for Years in the States, Here's What to Expect

There's probably not an American import we could be more excited to land on British shores than Pottery Barn

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Can You Put a Washer and Dryer in a Kitchen? 'Yes', Say Designers, and Here Are 5 Ways to Make It Work

If a designated utility room remains a pipe dream, here are all the nifty, space-saving solutions to make your laundry appliances work in your kitchen

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You're Missing Out If You Don't Follow These 7 Scandinavian Interior Designers

No one does interior design quite as well as the Scandinavians, and these are the best designers to have on your radar, whether you like pared back or colorful interiors

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Vincent Van Duysen’s Latest Zara Home Collection Taps Into the Post-Modernist Memphis Movement and "Materials With Nothing to Hide"

The Belgian architect brings permanence to a brand known for being anything but

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Peek-a-Boo Panels and Punched-Out Finishes — Why Perforated Surfaces Are the Coolest Thing in Interiors Right Now

Airy, edgy, and slightly see-through, I'm seeing perforation everywhere I look, and it's giving way more than just 'industrial-chic'

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8 Types of Tile Shapes to Consider For Your Next Bathroom Reno — Number 4 Is Our Favorite Pick for 2025

These tile shapes bring a fresh design edge to your next renovation, perfect for backsplashes, floors, or feature walls

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I'm Predicting 'Mid-Summer Citrine' Will Be the Shade to Finally Dethrone Butter Yellow — Meet Our July Color Crush

It's bold and bright, but has a captivating richness to it. Here's how to work this vibrant shade of yellow into your interiors

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Your Zodiac Can Help You Decorate for Better Feng Shui — Here's How

Cocktail carts for Capricorns and tufted velvet rugs for Taureans.. How should your star sign manifest itself in your home?

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Does The White Company's Bedding Live Up to the Hype? I Slept in the Brand's Most Popular Sheets to Compare Them Against the Competition

It might be one of the best-known places to buy luxury bedding, but does this brand's Egyptian cotton offering live up to its reputation?

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I Just Found These 'Retractable' Garden String Lights, and They're a Game-Changer for Tangle-Free Outdoor Lighting

They extend to 10m and neatly reel into a compact disk. These retractable string lights are a chic and practical choice for outdoor lighting this summer

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I Asked Bedding Experts the Most Searched Questions on 'Thread Count' — Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying New Sheets

What's the best thread count for sheets? Does it actually matter? Let's demystify this often misunderstood quality of bed sheets

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6 Nostalgic Stockholm Spots Viral Interior Architect Alyssa Anselmo Wants You to Know — "They Taught Me That 'Less Is More'"

For the Studio Anva founder, moving to the Swedish capital represented a design awakening. Here, she shows us around her chosen home, where every street tells a story

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10 Outdated Kitchen Rules You Can Ignore When Designing a Small Kitchen

Struggling to master the spatial design of your small kitchen? You can safely dismiss these inapplicable rules, say designers

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What Actually Is Super Matte Paint? This Trending Finish Is What All the Brands Are Launching — Here's What It Means

"It’s not just a paint, it’s an interior design tool in itself" — here's why you should ditch a standard matte for something more intense

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5 Front Garden Mistakes That Could Be Making Your Home Look Outdated and Boring — Plus, What to Do Instead

These are the pitfalls that are making your home's front garden set the very worst first impression, according to landscape designers

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Skip the Kitchen Counter — We're Taking This Controversial Style Outside, Where It Looks So Much Cooler

And this specific piece, with its low profile, rounded edges, and stylish tiled finish, is not your average outdoor furnishing — it's a hundred times better

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Finally, a Fan That Looks So Good You Won't Want to Hide It Away When It's Hot (and It's Hot Right Now)

Going bladeless might be the answer to having a fan that both cools you down and looks stylish in your room — and I just found the perfect style

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These 19 Garden Decor Ideas Are the Little Details That Will Make the Biggest Difference in Your Outdoor Space

From parasols and pots to sun loungers and sofas, these expert-approved garden decor ideas are exactly what you need for a welcoming retreat

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Is It Better to Buy or Build Your Own Pergola? Experts Discuss the Most Cost-Effective Way to Embrace Those Shady Summer Days

A pergola is the perfect solution to scorching summer days — but is this a fun DIY project, or something you should leave to the experts?

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Flat vs Fitted Sheets — What's the Difference, Which is More Important, and Do You *Actually* Need Both?

One is essential to making the bed; the other tends to hotly divide people — where do you stand on the debate?

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Your Choice of Cup Is Massively Changing the Way Your Coffee Tastes — Here's the Science to Understand How

Color, material, shape, or size — all of these factors matter when it comes to the quality of your morning brew. Here's what the experts have to say

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6 Signs You're Underwatering Your Houseplants — Especially in the Heat of Summer

If you're unsure of when your plants are overdue for a drink of water, these tell-tale signs will help you out

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