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We believe in making a home — and a life — that embraces great design and personal style. We're here to unlock the world of interiors and make it accessible to all. Our insider interviews, color guides, trend reports, curated shopping, and lifestyle stories let you in on the best in modern homes. Design should be fun — playful self expression starts here.
On Interiors
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Ice Cream-Inspired Lights? This Latest Lighting Trend Brings Some Permanence to the Ephemeral, Summertime Delight — And We're Here for ItPublished -
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10 Broken-Plan Kitchens That Set the Tone for Spaces in 2026 — They Strike the Perfect Middle Ground Between Open-Plan Living and Closed-Off SpacesPublished -
5 Kitchen Flooring Trends That Are Dominating Spaces in 2026 as Design Experts Pivot to Styles That Embrace Softness, Warmth, and CharacterPublished
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Garden Seating Has Gone Soft — Here's Why Super-Plump Outdoor Seating Is the Biggest Trend This YearPublished -
This Characterful Kent Countryside Kitchen Was the Final Step in a Decade-Long Renovation Project — And It's the Definition of Saving the Best Till LastPublished -
These Trends, Straight From Milan Design Week 2026, Might Just Set the Tone for Interior Design for Years to ComePublished
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The How
CLEANING
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Your go-to guide to making cleaning (and laundry) feel effortless
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12 Cleaning Tools That Are Actually Beautifully Designed — These Are Perfect for the Tidy Aesthetic HomePublished -
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5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your EffortsPublished
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I Used the Japanese Art of Oosouji to Deep Clean My Apartment — This Is How to Do It, and How It Worked Brilliantly for MePublished
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This Scandi Trick for Beating Your Rugs, Duvets, or Pillows Outside in Winter Is Wildly Underrated — Everyone Should Add It Into Their Deep Clean RoutinePublished
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Decluttering
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Because style starts with streamlined spaces
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5 Things With 'Negative Energy' to Declutter From Your Home — It's Not Too Late to Add to Your Spring CleanPublished -
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How to Reset Your Home for Spring — 8 Things to Do Today to Properly Embrace the Bright New SeasonPublished
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5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your EffortsPublished
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I Believe in the 'Anti-Minimalist' Approach to Spring Cleaning Your House — Because You Really Don't Need to Purge EverythingPublished
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DIY
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Hacks worth bragging about
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This Seriously Low-Cost, Seriously Low-Effort Hack Using an IKEA Tabletop Ends Up as the Most Stunning Magazine Display — I Will Be Trying ThisPublished -
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Don't Throw Out Your Leftover Wallpaper Scraps — Here's How to Use It to Set Your Next Dinner Party Table, InsteadPublished
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I've Been Inspired by This IKEA Hack to Put a Medicine Cabinet in My Living Room — It Makes So Much for Hosting Once You've Seen ItPublished
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This Simple Trick Is the Easiest Way to Elevate the Humble Paper Chain Into Something Seriously High-End This ChristmasPublished
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Outdoor Living
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Bringing big design energy to every outdoor inch
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Sorry, but Rattan Feels 'Uninspired' These Days — Here's the Outdoor Furniture Material Designers Are Choosing to Sit on InsteadPublished -
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How to Find the Best Garden Furniture in 2026 — The Brands to Know, and the Best Finds for a Style-Forward PatioLast updated
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Wait, What Is a 'Pocket Garden'? I Asked Experts Why These Small Gardens Are So Important, and How You Can Create Your Own Almost AnywherePublished
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How to Make Your Garden Fences Look More Expensive — 6 Landscape Designer-Approved Ways That Will Elevate Your Outdoor SpacePublished
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Design Trails
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This Legendary Italian Design Platform Tapped One of NYC's Coolest Studios for Its Debut Furniture Collection — And It's an Ode to Timeless Craftsmanship in the Age of AIPublished -
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5 of the Coolest Coffee Shops in the World in 2026 That Will Give You Way More Design-Forward Kitchen Inspiration Than Any ShowroomPublished -
This New Showroom in Mayfair Was Kept Minimal "So That Every Piece Gets to Breathe" — Its Eclectic Home Edit Proves Contrasting Finishes Are Design's Next Style TrickPublished
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Biophilic Design, Beyond Greenery — How Tabitha Organ Creates "Spaces That Echo Nature's Rhythm and Materiality Rather Than Simply Referencing It"Published -
Anthropologie Quietly Launched a Fully Shoppable Hotel Experience in Its Native Philadelphia — And It's a Masterclass in Actually Cool 'Seasonal Decor'Published -
From Expansive Murals to Retro-Inspired Gallery Walls, London's Eateries Have Never Looked So Good — Here Are 3 Ways to Bring Their Atmosphere to Your Own Dining RoomPublished
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Explore More
KITCHENS
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Serving inspiration hotter than your morning coffee
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10 Broken-Plan Kitchens That Set the Tone for Spaces in 2026 — They Strike the Perfect Middle Ground Between Open-Plan Living and Closed-Off SpacesPublished -
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5 Kitchen Flooring Trends That Are Dominating Spaces in 2026 as Design Experts Pivot to Styles That Embrace Softness, Warmth, and CharacterPublished
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This Characterful Kent Countryside Kitchen Was the Final Step in a Decade-Long Renovation Project — And It's the Definition of Saving the Best Till LastPublished
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The Most Design-y Air Fryer Ever? This Luxury Kitchen Brand Is Launching One I'd Actually Buy, and It's a Comparable Price to NinjaPublished
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Bathrooms
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From sleek sinks to luxe tiles – your bathroom style manual
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Did Soho Home Just Quietly Release The Chicest Bathroom Vanity... Ever? It's the Type of Piece You'd Design Your Entire Room AroundPublished -
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Such a Genius Trick — Professional Organizers Say Buying This One Style of Towel Will Help You Fold Them Into Perfect Stacks Every Single TimePublished
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This Chic New Under-Sink Storage Cabinet Is Such a Great Way to Elevate a Pedestal Bathroom Basin That You Can't ChangePublished
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Every Bathroom Should Have One of These Genius ‘Shoulder Showers’ — It’s My Dream Set-Up for When It's Not a Hair Washing DayPublished
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Living Rooms
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From lighting to layouts – your ultimate lounging playbook
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M&S's Burl Nesting Coffee Tables Look So Design-y — But Its Price Tag Would Suggest OtherwisePublished -
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I Love the Trend for Tiling Coffee Tables, but Probably Wouldn't DIY One Myself — This Designer-Look Style Does the Hard Work for YouPublished
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4 Styling Tricks That Instantly Elevate Any Living Room — The Difference Between Flat and Thoughtfully Designed SpacesPublished
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A Client Just Asked Me for an Industrial Style Living Room — Here's Some of the Decor I Recommended for This Underrated Style ChoicePublished
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Latest
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Some other new stuff you might have missed
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Based on Your Zodiac Sign, Here's the Clutter You Should Be Culling During Your Spring CleanPublished -
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Ice Cream-Inspired Lights? This Latest Lighting Trend Brings Some Permanence to the Ephemeral, Summertime Delight — And We're Here for ItPublished
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3 Things You Really Need to Know Before Using a Spray Gun to Paint Your Walls (Especially if You Want It to Look Like a Professional Job)Published
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How to Get the Japanese Art of Ikebana Right and Make Flowers Look More Elevated and Expensive — Yes, It's More Than Just Putting Stems in a VasePublished
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