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Marble Can Never Be Basic, but This Year's Kitchen Marble Trends Prove Designers Are Taking the Natural Stone to New Heights in 2026

From boldly veined slabs to decorative edges, these are the marble trends defining luxury kitchen design in 2026

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How to Squeeze More Seating Into a Small Garden — Even When You Think You've Maxed Out Your Space

Turns out, bigger does not always mean better when it comes to fitting more people in

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7 of the Most Chic Fabric Choices You Could Pick for Your Banquette Seating (and, Actually, Any Custom Upholstery) in 2026

Discover our edit of expert-approved textiles for beautiful and durable bespoke upholstery

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5 Things Not Enough People Change In Their Homes Come Springtime, According to Designers

It's not enough to just pop a vase of flowers out — properly preparing for the new season calls for a refresh in several spaces throughout the home

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I Asked Interior Designers: "How Do You Make Your Home Feel Like Spring?" Here's What They Said

From springtime sleepovers to the colors to watch, readying your home for the new season is all about looking for subtle changes

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10 Spring Decor Ideas That Go Above And Beyond Sad Supermarket Flowers — This Is How to Embrace the New Season in Style

These expert-approved, designer-driven shifts bring in the new season in unexpected ways

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Controversial Opinion? Stop Designing Your Small Home Just Around Storage — You Shouldn’t Make Your Decisions Because You've Got Too Much ‘Stuff’

Giving every inch of space to storage is an interior design no-no that does nothing for the look, feel, or function of a compact home

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Bye-Bye Boring Drapes, The Once-Dated Trend for Luxuriously Dramatic Window Treatments Is Back – and Designers Very Much Approve

Gone are the days of window treatments being an afterthought. With the dramatic drapery trend, windows and their coverings are now the stars of the show

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7 Material Options for Your Bathroom Countertops — And How Interior Designers Use Them for Spectacular Vanities, Every Time

We asked the experts for their favorite bathroom countertops, and here are their top picks you're going to want in your 2026 reno ideas

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This 'Lazy' Way of Displaying Art, Conveniently, Also Happens to Be the Best Looking

We all know looking effortless is anything but, so here's how to make leaning art look intentional

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The Cinematic Genius of Wes Anderson's New Film 'The Phoenician Scheme' Is in the Color Story — Here's How to Recreate It

Scheming billionaires, rogue agents, and carefully coordinated interiors — these Wes Anderson-inspired color palettes carry the plot

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I Thought I'd Seen Every Kind of Marble Island as a Kitchens Editor, But Number 9 on This List Is a New (and New Favorite) Idea

Cool, classic, and dripping in drama — marble is still the ultimate way to give your kitchen island a Roman Empire–grade glow-up

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8 Green Marble Bathroom Ideas That Are Bold, Beautiful, and Anything but Basic

Green marble bathroom surfaces create a sense of drama — now is the time to embrace this material for a bold, contemporary look in your space

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The End of 'Quiet' Interiors? Loud Luxury Is the Trend Redefining Modern Opulence

The cultural pendulum is swinging. This time, bold, drama-filled, luxury interiors are taking center stage

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Every Kitchen Designer I Asked Said This Storage Feature Is the One Thing That Will Defeat Your Space's Clutter

Sleek, beautiful and functional, no designer kitchen is complete without one of these space-saving storage spots

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This 600-Year-Old Fabric Design Is Having a Moment — It Brings a Sense of 'Age and History' to Your Home

These days, there are so many ways to do statement verdure textiles, and it doesn't have to involve relinquishing your entire wall

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I Keep Seeing Decorative Countertop Edges Everywhere — The Trending Detail Making Kitchens Feel So Much More Magical

We're always on the hunt for ways to elevate our kitchen design, and this just might be our new favorite

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Leather Sofas Are Cool Again, and These 8 Living Rooms Will Convince You to Embrace This Material

I'd considered leather couches outdated, but these modern living schemes have put this textile back on my radar

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How can I mix and match outdoor furniture? 5 easy tricks to make your backyard feel eclectic and beautiful

It's possible to mix and match outdoor furniture as long as you can strike the right balance. We asked the experts how to get it right

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Bathroom sink trends – the 10 shapes, colors and styles to look for during your bathroom remodel

These 10 bathroom sink trends are what the best interior designers are specifying for their projects right now

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10 Entryway Flooring Ideas That Set the Scene For a Truly Stylish Home

From modern parquetry to Kermit-colored Palladiana, here are the flooring options interior designers are increasingly selecting for entryways and foyers

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