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The secret 'rug rules' interior designers use to create the most elegant bedrooms – how to get sizing and placement right

According to the experts, these rug styling tricks will make our bedrooms look more 'balanced and luxurious'

Ideal Home

Tapestries are making a comeback – how to embrace this trend without it feeling dated

This medieval classic is getting a modern reinvention

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5 things that are making your living room look dated – but don't worry, they're easy to fix

Interior experts share the living room trends that belong in the past

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The biggest bed trends of 2026 are all about 'emotional anchoring' – here's why this is the year of comfort and grounding

Think soft padding, playful silhouettes, and natural materials

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I’m calling it, 2026 is the year of the headboard – and there’s one clear trend that’s blowing all others out of the water

This year, no bedroom should be without the grounding and comfort of this headboard trend

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Sorry bedside lamps, there's a new lighting trend in town – experts say it instantly 'makes the bedroom feel less cluttered'

And who doesn't want a clutter-free bedside?

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Interior experts reveal the secret formula for designing a calm and restful bedroom – it's all about the 'rule of three'

Here's how to apply it to your home

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Interior experts share the one design mistake to avoid if you want to ensure your home is always on trend

I've asked the professionals to share their advice

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Creating an English country-style wall isn't as hard as it looks – this Sabrina Carpenter-approved wallpaper trick is a timeless recipe for success

Transforming plain walls into a timeless, country-style feature is easier than you think with this simple Sabrina-approved wallpaper trick

Homes & Gardens

It's official: Lee Radziwill's '60s living room proves that 'pattern-drenching' is utterly timeless – it's still breathtaking half a century later

Archival images of Princess Lee Radziwill's London living room show that it's bathed in stunning chinoiserie patterns – design experts explain the allure

Homes & Gardens

The new butter yellow decor trend is good enough to eat, and the interior experts say it's here to stay

We haven't seen a decor trend this delicious for years, and it's not going away anytime soon

Woman & Home

Do bedroom curtains and bedding need to match? The experts all agree on this approach

To match or not to match, that is the question. (And luckily we have the answers!)

Ideal Home

How to dress for a garden party

As heatwaves are predicted for late summer, here’s what to wear for your outdoor celebration.

The Independent UK

How to find the perfect white summer dress

A guide to sourcing the ultimate summer frock, for if you’re not fancying florals.

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5 coffee table mistakes you should always avoid, according to interior designers

Styling a living room table might seem simple, but quite a bit goes into creating the perfect coffee table tableau. Designers suggest avoiding these top coffee table mistakes

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You've been hanging your Christmas tree lights all wrong – this viral TikTok hack is the secret to a twinkling masterpiece

Fancy a merrier and brighter display? Try this Christmas tree lights

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Mini ceramic houses are the ultimate affordable decorating trend to try out this Christmas

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

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