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Interior designers debate whether a calm and collected look or a sophisticated yet dramatic scheme heightens the sense of luxury

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Outdoor table wardrobes are the secret to making alfresco hosting simple this summer – here's why you need one in your garden

This easy storage idea will make summer dining a breeze

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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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10 Easy Decorating Hacks From Interior Designers That Require Minimal Effort but Are Utterly Transformative

It’s all in the detail when it comes to interiors — and these designers’ tips for decorative hacks make a real difference to how a space looks and feels

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This Wall Color Is Quietly Replacing Beige and Gray as a Go-to 'Neutral' for Interior Designers in 2026 — And It Doesn't Feel "Flat and Predictable"

This understated shade has all the versatility of a neutral, but with enough presence to make your space look and feel more layered

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Is Green Overdone? Designers Weigh in on the Color Everyone Loves, and How to Make It Feel Fresh

Green isn't going anywhere, but there are certain ways to decorate with it to keep things feeling modern and design-led

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Watch Out — These Are the 6 Color Mistakes Professionals Always See in Small Spaces

A compact room makes the perfect decorating canvas — just take note of these easy mistakes before you pick up a paintbrush

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Out of the 19 Pink Paint Colors Farrow & Ball Has, Interior Designers Say These 3 Are Their Favorites to Use

These shades prove pink might be one of the best neutrals after all

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If It’s Not Sparking Joy, What on Earth Is It Doing in Your Home? – 24 Decor Pieces That Turn a House Into a Happier Home

Inspired by Studio Raymond's 'House of Joy,' where warmth and whimsy radiate through unexpectedly chic surprises

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Never Mind Quiet Luxury – The Designer of This London Townhouse Fixed a ‘Frankenstein’ Open-Plan Layout and Filled It With Joyful Color

Sunny yellows, sassy stripes, cloudscapes, and even butterflies – this London home is designed to raise a smile

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Out of the 56 Different Blue Paint Colors Farrow & Ball Has, These 8 Are the Ones Interior Designers Told Me They Love Best

We've made the decision a whole lot easier to bring a bit of blue into your home design scheme

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How Do You Wallpaper a Room With Awkward Walls? Designers Reveal the Tricks That Help Create "Standout Features"

It may be hard, but it's not impossible — especially with a few insider tips and tricks

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These 3 Overdone Cabinet Trends Will Date Your Kitchen in 2026

Plus, the looks designers recommend replacing them with

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Confidence zones are the secret to making your small kitchen shine in 2026 – here's how to adopt this design technique

It's easier than you might think

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3 design tricks for making your kitchen look bigger and brighter in the winter months – as recommended by kitchen experts

You'll have more light from every angle

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This one simple design trick will maximise natural light in a bathroom – it's interior designer-approved

A clever visual trick goes a long way

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How to Hang Curtains the Way an Interior Designer Would — To Balance, Blur Lines, and Bring Impact to a Room

Curtains do more than just frame your view; they’re a powerful decorative element in any space (if you know how to hang them well)

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This French-inspired take on cabinet curtains is the chicest way to banish clutter in your kitchen - and it's so easy to DIY

It's a more polished take on traditional cupboard curtains

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10 Creative Ideas for Your Staircase's Flooring — Because Carpet Runners Aren't the Only Option

Make every step count with these bold, beautiful, and clever stair flooring ideas to try right now

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‘Rustic farmhouse’ is set to be the 'it' home decor trend of the summer according to Pinterest – here's how to style this easy-to-live-with look

This style is going to be the biggest home decor trend of the season ahead

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Table wardrobes are the genius kitchen storage solution you didn't know you needed - here's how to create one

'It’s the tablescaping equivalent of a capsule wardrobe'

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5 hacks for kitting your bathroom out for less on eBay — tips from the pros on saving money and avoiding buyer's regret

Exactly what items to look for, plus the keyword searches you need to know

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Bedroom wallpaper ideas – these are the best 23 ways to bring colour and pattern into your sleep and calm sanctuary without overwhelming it

Inject some stylish yet soothing colour and pattern into your bedroom with the help of these wallpaper tips and ideas

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