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I’m a Room Decor Editor that’s fussy about lighting – but these are the 10 places I always recommend for buying lamps and light fittings

Want to illuminate your home in style? These are my go-to brands and retailers that never disappoint

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The secret to a designer bedroom? It’s all in the headboard — here are the best to buy

Give your bedroom serious boutique-hotel vibes with a statement headboard – five-star style, guaranteed

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Serving Looks — These Are the Designer Bar Trays Elevating Your Entertaining Season That Our Editors Love

It's time to serve guests while looking your best with these pretty finds from some of my favorite retailers

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Like advent calendars, Christmas crackers have had a glow-up with trinkets that could serve as the main gift

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After Years of Seeing It in Designer Homes, We Can Confirm: This £81 Mirror Instantly Elevates Every Fireplace

We don’t gatekeep: the statement mirror adored by top interior designers can now be yours for just £81

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Inside the Modern Artisan Look Everyone’s Talking About: Where Craft Meets Contemporary Style

The Elements of This Look Are Influenced by the World of Craft and Come Together in the Most Contemporary – and Charming – Way

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It’s a curios world: Small decorative sculptures to make your home look expensive

Home is where the art is

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Best velvet homeware: Elevate your space with luxurious style

From royals to rock stars, velvet has become synonymous with luxury, so add a little to your home with the best furniture and accessories

Evening Standard

I Didn't Get the Idea of Layering Rugs to Start With — But These Interior Designer Tricks for Doing It Make So Much Sense

It turns out two rugs often look way better than one

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Forget everything you thought you knew about faux flowers – OKA's autumnal stems are a masterclass in how to do faux flowers tastefully

These are the nine faux stems we love

Homes & Gardens

Burl Is Still the Big Trend — I Just Found This Budget-Friendly Bedside Table (Which Already Sold Out Once) That Gives Soho Home Vibes

I cannot believe my luck in finding this nightstand — burl wood brilliance that looks so much more expensive than its price tag (and sharing is caring)

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This Japanese Vase Style Is the Secret to Making Grocery Store Flowers Look Luxe (and a Bit More Minimalist)

Less is more with these Japanese-style vases, inspired by understated form, earthy colors, and natural textures

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When an Entrepreneur, Designer, and a Horticulturist Come Together, Magic is Born — Bring It Home With This Brand's Sale

British heritage brand, OKA, is having a summer sale, and I have my eye on one too many pieces — here are my favorites that will bring a slice of timeless style to your home

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14 dinner party gifts to impress your host, from celebrity wine and luxe olive oil to scented candles

What to bring when you don’t know what to bring, as curated by a dinner party aficionado

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She Was Midway Through Fitting an Uninspiring White Kitchen — Then This Florida Homeowner Realized Her Home Deserved So Much More

This once-ordinary house has been elevated into a glam pad for its empty-nester owner thanks its art deco-influenced features and clever, unexpected touches

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15 Things I Think You Should Buy for Your Garden This Month If You've Got Good Taste

Now, who told you garden furniture and decor needs to be ugly? Not us, that's for sure! Here, I've created a list of some of the chicest finds for your outdoor oasis

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15 Better Places to Shop for Deals Than Prime Day If You're Not Really an Amazon Shopper — They Might Even Have Bigger Discounts

Design-led pieces at unbeatable prices...what a win.

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Where to Shop for Table Lamps — 10 Spots an Editor Swears By for Great Finds

This is where our editors, and the designers we love most, turn to when they're looking for table lamps, artful curations of modern style

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The interiors of this seaside home were inspired by the extreme landscape that surrounds it – it's a lesson in how to do coastal but not cliché

Step inside a coastal cottage that nods to its location, but there's not a seagull on a stick in sight

Ideal Home

What colours make a small bedroom look more expensive? 7 shades, recommended by the experts

Give your bijou bedroom a luxury look with one of these transformational shades

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The Best Rechargeable Lamps Have No Cords, but Loads of Style — Here's Our 12 Favorite for 2025

Want a lamp to style on your kitchen counter, on your bookshelf, or even in your garden? These portable, pretty, and plug-free lamps are the answer

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The 'Red Table Trick' Is the Easiest and Most Expensive-Looking Trend to Hit 2025 So Far

A red dining table makes a seriously stylish statement; the beloved pop of red trend just got an bold and expensive-looking upgrade

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Bar Stools vs Counter Stools — The Difference You Need to Know to Avoid Buying the Wrong One for Your Kitchen

You might think they're the same thing, but bar stools and counter stools are subtly different, and knowing how will help you avoid buying the wrong ones

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5 Renter-Friendly Ways to Upgrade Your Kitchen Lighting — Without Having to Call in an Electrician

Whether you want to make a rental kitchen feel like home, or just improve your space's lighting, these tips can be actioned today

Evening Standard

Maximalist interiors: animal-print designs are doing a roaring trade — here's how to shop the look

Whether you go all out with cow-print wallpaper, or ease in with some leopard-print accessories, here’s how to make the trend du jour work for you

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