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'Downsized' Restaurants, Friendship Bracelets, and Croissant-Footed Chairs — 6 Design Moments for March From the Editor's Desk

From the advent of the tiny restaurant to finding a sofa with neck support that actually looks good, these are the things inspiring our editor this month

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A Good 'Perch' Is the Secret to Outdoor Spaces That Keep the Party Going — 'Bar Tables' Are the Underrated Furniture Style for Social Outdoor Spaces

Step up your hosting game with our bar-inspired edit of outdoor furniture for chic 'al fresco' gatherings that linger into the night

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This 'Color Spring Clean' Is the Genius Idea for Making Your Home Feel Way Less Chaotic, While Editing Down Your Belongings

Even if your house is technically tidy, your design palette could be throwing the aesthetic cleanliness off

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My Pantry Reset Era Starts Here — I Found This Sleek Rice Dispenser That's Painfully Chic, Great for Portion Control, and Can Be Used for Lots of Other Cooking Staples

Rather than having to reach into a sealed bag of rice, this storage feature makes for easy measuring every single time

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How to Style the 'Traditional' Trend for Your Living Room — 24 Pieces That Feel Classy and Classic

A stylist’s guide to mixing traditional pieces into eclectic interiors for a living room that feels layered rather than dated

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Sorry, but Please Stop Painting Small Rooms White — It’s Making Them Look Worse

When square footage is tight, why do we instinctively reach for a tin of white paint? Interior designers are now thinking much bigger in small spaces

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3 Outdated Living Room Colors That Feel a Bit 'Meh' in 2026 — And What Designers Say You Should Use Instead

It's important to consider the purpose of this space, and for that, some once-loved colors like energetic greens and cool neutrals don't work

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This Seriously Low-Cost, Seriously Low-Effort Hack Using an IKEA Tabletop Ends Up as the Most Stunning Magazine Display — I Will Be Trying This

I wanted a stylish place to store my many, many magazines (Livingetc mostly), and then I found this design-forward DIY

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These 3 Patio Layout Tricks Will Make Your Outdoor Space Feel Double the Size, Without Necessarily Having More Paving in Your Garden

Even the smallest of patios can feel so much roomier with these clever, expert-approved layout tricks

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"There's Something Deeply Emotional About Fabric" — Textile Designer Mia Sylvia on How a Theatrical Drape Transforms the Atmosphere of a Room

"After years of minimalism and digital overload, there's a desire for spaces that feel immersive," the creative explains, and drapery might hold the secret to a house that feels as comforting as inspiring

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12 Things You'll Find in Japanese Homes That Just Make So Much Sense

These are some practical and beautiful items that will make your home move better and feel calmer

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Backlit Stone Is the Left-Field, Luxe Surface to Know That's Perfect for Everything From Kitchens to Home Bars — Even Saunas

The ethereal radiance of backlit stone isn’t just for show and ambience — these surfaces also offer practical light

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The Minimal Kitchen Decor Pieces I’m Loving Right Now — Proof That Simple Doesn’t Always Mean Safe

These are the products I’d use to soften clean lines and bring subtle character to a pared-back space

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5 Design Mistakes You're Making With Your Washing Machine That Are Making It Way Less Functional — And What Designers Do Instead

Discover the essential elements designers include to ensure ease and elegance in a laundry zone

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3 Ways to Apply the Japanese Concept of "Ma" to Your Kitchen — Experts Say It's About Leaving Intentional Space in Your Design to "Create Lightness and Rhythm"

My kitchen used to be a cluttered mess, but this Japanese philosophy has completely shifted my perspective

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Whatever You Do, Designers Say to Absolutely Avoid These 3 Curtain Colors in Bedrooms

Because using the wrong color can impact sleep and overall relaxation — and no one wants that, ever

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I Want a California-Inspired Garden — These Are the 5 Things a Los Angeles-Based Landscaper Says Are a Must-Have, and How to Adapt Them Even If You Live in the City

I asked a California-based landscape designer to share the key components of this style of outdoor space, so that I could turn mine from chaotic to calm

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5 Kitchen Color Myths I've Never Actually Bought Into — They're Clichés That Are Holding Back Your Design From Its Full Potential

The color "rules" designers are calling tall tales — and why you can likely break them without compromising your space

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6 Ways to Introduce Lighter Fabrics Into Your Home for Spring and Get Rid of That Winter 'Heaviness'

Your wardrobe gets a seasonal refresh, so why shouldn't your home? We asked the experts for some simple textile tips to switch things up for spring

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Less, but Better — The Minimalist Living Room Decor Pieces That Do More With Less, Selected by a Discerning Stylist

An elevated take on minimalist living room decor where texture, proportion, and breathing space do all the talking

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4 Nostalgic Colors That Are Making a Comeback in Modern Design — "For 2026, That Means Shades That Feel Quieter and More Sincere," Experts Say

Avocado green? Millennial pink? These evocative colors each have their place in modern design

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Watching Japanese Chefs Changed the Way I Think About Kitchens — These 24 Pieces Capture That Philosophy

Inspired by the quiet precision of Japanese cooking rituals, this stylist-led edit explores the tools, materials, and thoughtful simplicity behind these kitchens

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I'd Never Organize a Closet by Color — There's a Reason Why It Doesn't Work, and a Much Better Alternative

Here's a case for why all the tidiest closets are organized by category and use instead...

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IKEA Came Out With This Smart Water Leak Sensor, so I Bought Some to Test — They're Discreet, Budget-Friendly, and So Good for Peace of Mind

I've had problems with bathroom pipes, sinks, washing machines, and radiators in my time as a homeowner, so this is something I've been desperate for in my smart home

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How Did I Not Know This? An Induction Hob Adapter Plate Is the Clever Buy That Will Help Make Normal Pans and Moka Pots Induction-Compatible

I thought my induction hob had destroyed my morning Moka pot coffee ritual, but this genius adaptor plate has solved my problems

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