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6 Things All Luxury Kitchens Used to Have 10 Years Ago, but That Designers Say You Should Skip in 2026

Once part of a list of absolute “essential” luxuries, these items have now been scrapped by the designers

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Interior Designer Lizzie Green's Genius Idea for Hiding a TV Is So Aesthetic — Plus Two Other Design Dilemmas Solved

Lizzie Green answers your decorating dilemmas this month, advising on table colors, cloakroom wallpapers, and how to hide the TV

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Why You Should Still Buy a Wool Rug During Really Hot Weather, and Why H&M Home Is Where You Should Do It

Very, very quietly dropped by the high street retailer, its 'Premium Selection' is currently an IYKYK situation (and we're letting you know)

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This Artist Drew All Over a Hotel Suite in Rome, and It'll Make You Rethink How Much Drama You Should Bring to Your Own Walls

Michael McGregor's sprawling murals for The Art Suite of Casa Monti Roma said it loud and clear: bring on the color

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This 'Bullrush' Lighting Trend Is the Fanciest Way to Line Your Pathways — It's Atmospheric and Adds "Mood and Texture," Says a Garden Designer

This style of lighting creates subtle interest while blending seamlessly into your garden scheme

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5 Ensuite Bathroom Mistakes Experts See All the Time — Avoid These to Make Your Small Space Feel Luxe and Considered

Your ensuite bathroom can easily be the most relaxing room in your home, so long as you avoid these common slip-ups

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4 Exterior Paint Trends for 2026 You Should Really Know About Before Even Picking Up a Paintbrush This Summer

From the colors to choose to how to apply, these are the big considerations for this year, according to the experts

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The 5 Pretty Garden Plants That Look Great, but Actually Lack Scent — What to Pick Instead for a Fragrant Patio

These lush alternatives will make your garden smell invigorating and look beautiful

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5 Garden Color Trends to Inspire Your Flower Beds in 2026 and Beyond — A Report From Pantone's Color Expert at the Chelsea Flower Show

Fresh off an inspiring trip to Chelsea, these are the color palettes that are going to inspire gardeners for years to come, says our color expert

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This 'Freezable Bowl' Is Going Viral for Hot Weather Hosting — It Keeps Your Food Fresher for Longer, While Looking Chic on Your Garden Table

Keep your food — and table setting — looking cool has never been so simple

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'Pretty' Glass Lighting Is the "Emotionally Engaging" Style We're Seeing Everywhere Lately — Here's How to Make It Work in a Modern Home

Decorative, delicate, and sculptural, ‘pretty’ glass lighting brings texture and romance into contemporary interiors

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This Is How You Should Rearrange Your Garden to Make the Most of the Sun — Make Your Layout Match the Journey of the Light

A singular seating area in a garden isn't going to give you the best use of your space throughout the day, a landscape designer explains

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A Designer's Guide to the Coolest Things to See and Do in Lima, Peru

RF Studio's Rafael Freyre shows us the many layers of the city that shaped his exploration of "material, light, and landscape"

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The Heatwave Has Us Planning Picnics — These Are the Pieces an Interior Designer Would Pack for Theirs

A stylist’s edit of colorful, stylish picnic buys that make outdoor days feel easy, relaxed, and actually put together

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5 Trends in Patio Flooring for 2026 That Make Gardens Feel More 'Designed', Less Basic, but That Still Blend in Beautifully With Your Landscape

The best garden designs work from the ground up, and these are the outdoor flooring trends the experts are loving this year

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Designers Say These Are the Best Colors to Drench Your Room In — For Rooms That Feel "Immersive, Moody, and Transportive"

We all know how cool color drenching is, but which are the best paint shades to use? Designers share their tried and tested favorites

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How to Make Your Home Office Smell Good All Day — 6 Fresh Tips that Elevate Your Workspace Without Distraction

The key is to keep it simple and perfume your workspace for a mood that boosts productivity

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Consider this your ultimate guide to living outdoors beautifully — from the garden brands and buys to have on your radar to expert advice and tips on how to style your outdoor space, we've got you covered

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IKEA Just Launched This Floor Lamp That Switches From Design-y Uplighter to Practical Reading Lamp Thanks to One Hidden Detail

Part of the newly-launched IKEA PS Collection, this flexible floor lamp is sure to sell out

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5 Outdoor Furniture Mistakes That Are Making Your Patio Look Cheap — And What to Do to Make It Feel 'Rich' Instead

The best patios for elegant entertaining avoid these rooky errors according to landscape designers

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Can I Mix Handles and Handleless Cabinets in a Kitchen? Designers Debate and Give Their Verdict

You don't have to stick rigidly to kitchens with handles or totally handleless designs. Here's why the experts do both, and why you should too

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Okay, I've Found It — The Solar Outdoor Lighting for This Year That Actually Looks Design-y, Not Basic

I've done the searching, so adding the final touches to your outdoor space this season can be easy

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6 Things You Really Need to Declutter and Organize in Your Home Before You Go on Vacation This Year

It'll make returning to your daily routine feel so much more seamless. And keep from disrupting your holiday bliss as soon as you're back

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This Victorian Home in North London Has a 'Scandi-Inspired Retreat' Hidden in the Loft — and It's a Lesson in Restraint in Design

With soft, neutral tones and natural materials, this guest bedroom loft conversion is at once uplifting and relaxing in its design

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5 Curtain Mistakes That Are Cheapening the Design of Your Room — They're Easy to Make, but Just as Easy to Fix

Fabric material, length, layering...all of these factors are part of the perfect curtain equation

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