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There's a Science Behind Why This New Modular Sofa From Next Looks So Expensive

Its subtle curving silhouette pulls it away from your walls, and the impact of that is bigger than you may realize

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Did the 'Supplement Fridge' Just Become the Newest Luxury Trend for Home Wellness? From Probiotics to GLP-1s, Here's Why They're Growing in Popularity

Thought fridges were just for food? Think again. This home wellness trend is making the case for a dedicated fridge, just for your supplements

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Sorry If You've Got a White Ceiling, but They're Now Outdated — This Is the One Ceiling Color Designers Wish More People Would Be Brave Enough to Try

It's grounding, calming, and much more visually interesting than white, according to these color experts

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"The Garden Is Never a Separate Project to a Japanese Home" — Here's Why, and What to Learn About Indoor Outdoor Design for Your Own Space

If you've ever found yourself wondering about the seamless transition from indoor to al fresco in Japanese gardens, the secret is designing the two in tandem

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From Icons to IKEA, 16 of the Most Stylish 'Transparent' Furniture Designs That Bring Lightness to Small Spaces — And How to Style Them

Transparent furniture has quietly become one of my favorite tricks for making a room feel brighter, airier, and more spacious — these are the best acrylic, glass, and barely-there designs to shop now

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The Design Barometer for July — What's on the Rise, and What's on the Way Out in Interiors, Culture, and Wellness This Month

In our monthly Zeitgeist Edit, our editor runs through the big stories and moments happening now

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Interior Designers Don't Use White Trim Any More — Here’s What They’re Doing Instead

When it comes to baseboards and window casings, why go for the default? Decorative finishes and colorful paints create a bolder, far less ordinary look

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Super-Custom Interiors Are on the Rise — And With Almost Everything in This French Home Designed by Its Owner, We Can See Why

Combining Moroccan, Spanish, and Portuguese influences, the owner of this French bastide created its sun-drenched aesthetic

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4 Color Drenched Entryways That Show Why This Is the Perfect Space to Go All-In on One Shade

Cozy, cocooning, and surprisingly perfect for small spaces, these color-drenched entryways are our new design obsession

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4 Surprising Things I Learnt About Making Good Italian-Style Coffee After Visiting Italy's Most Luxurious, Design-y Espresso Machine Makers in Florence

When it comes to good coffee, the quality of the craft affects the brew — here's what the serious connoisseurs need to know

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This Furniture Makes a Small Kitchen Work So Much Better — 20 Space-Smart Pieces Worth Investing in for Storage, Surfaces, and More

You don't have to compromise on good design just because your kitchen is short on space. You simply need furniture that's a little smarter about how it uses it

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Shoppers Have Been Giving This M&S 'Stay Cool' Bedding Set Rave 5-Star Reviews During the Heatwaves

With 91 of these sets added to shopping carts in the last five days alone, it's clear that it's a bedding buy worth considering during this hot summer

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Forget Playing It Safe — These 'Surprising' Additions to a Living Room Are What an Interior Stylist Turns to for Conversation-Starting Spaces

Discover unexpected living room pieces that designers use to create personality and intrigue

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Finally, a Restaurant Terrace in London Serving Design Inspiration Fit for a Heatwave and Beyond — Here's All You Need to Bring Its Instantly Iconic Look Home

Enter Tower House, or what, at least in our eyes, might well be the most beautiful riverside eatery in the capital

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This 'Clip-On' IKEA Cabinet Pull Will Transform Handleless Doors, and There's No Drilling or Screwing Required

Don't know which finish will work? Can't choose just one style? This trick makes it easy to switch your cabinet hardware on a whim

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With a Hidden Pantry and Pocket Door Cabinets, This London Kitchen Does Discreet Practicality Just Right

A modern extension in a Victorian terrace in south-west London, this timeless kitchen is a masterclass in balanced design

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The Curtains at This High-Street Fashion Brand Are Often Overlooked, but Always Hit the Coolest Trends of the Moment

From blackout to sheers, pattern to solid colors, Anthropologie has so many stylish options when it comes to window dressings

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These 'Tension Shelves' Help Add Extra Levels to Your Kitchen Cabinets If You Feel Like You're Wasting Space — And They're Really Easy to Install

Not only are they ideal for small kitchens, but they're equally valuable in large, unsegmented cabinets

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What Color Handle Goes With What Cabinet Color? The Combinations That Look Best for Kitchens Now, According to the Experts

Designers reveal the best handle finishes to specify for the most popular cabinetry colors

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Where to Plant a Japanese Maple Tree for Good Luck — The Spots Feng Shui Says to Position This Acer in Your Garden

This beloved feathered tree has so much prosperity to offer when placed with intention

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"There's Color And Texture Everywhere, But It Never Overwhelms Me" — A Designer Embraced Her Brand of 'Warm Minimalism' to Create This Soothing Home

"It's mid-century, but also very glam," says interior designer Coco Greenblum of this lush abode inspired by some of LA's most iconic homes

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7 Shower Trends Defining Bathrooms for 2026 — These Are the Looks Designers Can't Get Enough Of

From statement niches to cocooning enclosures, these are the ideas turning an everyday necessity into the most beautiful part of the bathroom

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9 Shoe Storage Cabinets That Hide Away Clutter and Look Way More Elevated Than You'd Imagine

They aren't just practical; these shoe storage designs will also bring a little more style to your entryway, too

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Sorry Beige, Interior Designers Are Calling This Warm, More Characterful Color the New Neutral to Know in 2026

"It feels relevant right now because it brings warmth without feeling dated"

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Okay, I'm Stealing Drew Barrymore's Characterful Way of Styling Art on a Bookcase — It's Perfect for Small Spaces

You need storage but want wall space for art? This way, you can have both

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