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The Unexpected Kitchen Color Pairings That Designers Say Will Define 2026 and Beyond

From playful duos to moody combinations, these kitchen color pairings might be unexpected, but they're the answer to a personality-filled kitchen this year

Homes & Gardens

7 Scandinavian Design Rules That Almost No One Else Follows in Their Homes, but Really Should

An effortless sense of simplicity defines the Scandi aesthetic — but which of the region’s decorating principles really matter? Top interior designers share their view

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Similar Color Tones vs High-Contrast Palettes — Which Way of Decorating Actually Makes Your Home Feel More Expensive?

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

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The 7 Design Details That Make a Home Look Less Elevated – And How To Fix Them

Pining for that high-end feel? According to interior designers, these are the 7 reasons why your home is lacking that elevated touch

Homes & Gardens

The 6 Subtle Reasons Designers Say Your Home Doesn't Feel 'Finished' – and How to Fix These Easy-To-Make Mistakes

Is your home feeling like a work in progress? It's likely down to these six mistakes

Homes & Gardens

How Interior Designers Display Family Photographs in Ways That Actually Feel Elevated, Never Tacky

Interior designers share ways to showcase photos and make them look elevated, creative, and beautifully curated

Livingetc

5 Small Kitchen Colors Going Out of Style in 2026 – And the Chicer Alternatives Replacing Them

It's out with predictable palettes and in with colors beaming with personality

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Sorry sage green, interior designers say these are the 3 soothing colours the most stylish bedrooms are using instead in 2026

Same easy-to-live-with vibes, but with 'a little more depth and personality'

Ideal Home

The Banquette Trend Is Taking Over Kitchens, But Is It Actually a Functional Nightmare?

Interior designers weigh up the pros and cons, and advise on when you should and shouldn't choose a kitchen banquette

Homes & Gardens

3 Small Wooden Kitchen Mistakes Designers Say to Avoid For a Scheme That Feels Cozy Rather Than Claustrophobic

The common mistakes designers see all too often, and how to introduce wood to a small kitchen in a timeless way

Homes & Gardens

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

Livingetc

3 'unusable' bathroom layouts that actually work – I spoke to interior designers to discover the clever layout tips they've used in pokey bathrooms

These are the tricks the pros use

Ideal Home

"Blue Has a Wonderful Versatility, It’s Calming but Still Full of Energy" — How This London Kitchen Balances Classic Good Looks and Feel-Good Color

With a healthy mix of Americana kitsch and classic British charm, this Kensal Rise kitchen acts as a timeless backdrop for family life

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6 clever ways to make a radiator look good – there is no excuse for an ugly radiator to sabotage your scheme

From budget-friendly updates to bold design statements

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Bye-Bye Open Plan: These Are the 7 Kitchen Layout Trends Designers Want to See More of in 2026

They all center around cozier, more sociable designs

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Design goes to the dogs: from dog showers to cat climbing frames pets are taking over London home interiors

Animal-loving Londoners are letting their pets dictate their decor

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