By
Hugh Metcalf
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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.
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12 IKEA Bathroom Buys That Look Seriously Expensive (But Really Aren't) -
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6 Unexpected Places You Can Add Extra, Hidden Bathroom Storage — Including the One Area People Never Make Enough of in Their Plans -
Is 'Silly-Maxxing' the Antidote to an Overly Pretentious Home? Why This Whimsical Way of Decorating Makes for More Memorable Interiors
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6 Mid-Century Color Palettes That Help Make a Modern Home Feel Charmingly "Nostalgic, Rather Than Overtly Retro" -
Your Kitchen Needs More Art in It — Here's How Designers Make It Feel Personal, Not Out-of-Place -
7 Trends in Ensuite Designs You Should Look at Before You Redesign This Small, but Busy Space
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CLEANING
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12 Cleaning Tools That Are Actually Beautifully Designed — These Are Perfect for the Tidy Aesthetic Home -
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5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your Efforts
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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 Me
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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 Routine
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Decluttering
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6 Things You Really Need to Declutter and Organize in Your Home Before You Go on Vacation This Year -
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5 Things With 'Negative Energy' to Declutter From Your Home — It's Not Too Late to Add to Your Spring Clean
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How to Reset Your Home for Spring — 8 Things to Do Today to Properly Embrace the Bright New Season
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5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your Efforts
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DIY
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I Asked Professional DIYers the Secret to Painting IKEA Furniture So That It Doesn't *Look* Like IKEA Furniture -
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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 This
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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, Instead
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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 It
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Outdoor Living
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5 Tricks to Make Your Garden Lighting Feel 'Layered' — It Will Feel Richer and More Stylish, but Never Over Bright -
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4 Exterior Paint Trends for 2026 You Should Really Know About Before Even Picking Up a Paintbrush This Summer
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The 5 Pretty Garden Plants That Look Great, but Actually Lack Scent — What to Pick Instead for a Fragrant Patio
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5 Garden Color Trends to Inspire Your Flower Beds in 2026 and Beyond — A Report From Pantone's Color Expert at the Chelsea Flower Show
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"The Best Interiors Don't Chase Trends: They Make You Feel Something" — Sarah Sherman Samuel Reveals the Tricks for a Home That's as Beautiful as It Is 'Emotionally Connected' -
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This Artist Drew All Over a Hotel Suite in Rome, and It'll Make You Rethink How Much Drama You Should Bring to Your Own Walls -
7 of the Coolest Things to See and Do in Lima, Peru — Picked by the Creative Director of One of Its Leading Art and Design Studios
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Dior Just Made Unaesthetic Gym Equipment Yesterday's Problem — Its New Wellness Collection Is Elegant, Decor-Like, and Very Design-y -
This New Boutique Jewelry Store in London Is More Like Shopping in Your Friend's Incredibly Chic Home — These Are the Ideas to Steal From It -
Into 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'? This Limited-Edition Travel Experience Brings the Magic of Wes Anderson's Cinematography Into Your Holiday — Original Props Included
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KITCHENS
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Gigi Hadid Gave Us a Quick Glimpse of Her Kitchen, and We've ID'd This Cult British Brand on Her Countertop -
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Your Kitchen Needs More Art in It — Here's How Designers Make It Feel Personal, Not Out-of-Place
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5 Outdated Styles of Kitchen Flooring Designers Say They're Avoiding in 2026
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3 Bold Kitchen Choices Experts Urge You to Avoid — These May Hurt Your Home's Re-Sale Value When You Put Your Home on the Market
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Bathrooms
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12 IKEA Bathroom Buys That Look Seriously Expensive (But Really Aren't)
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I Always Hide This Kitchen Leftover in My Bathroom Before Guests Come Over to Make Sure It Smells Amazing All the Time
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6 Unexpected Places You Can Add Extra, Hidden Bathroom Storage — Including the One Area People Never Make Enough of in Their Plans
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7 Trends in Ensuite Designs You Should Look at Before You Redesign This Small, but Busy Space
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Living Rooms
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3 Things to Change Today That Will Make a Living Room Feel 'Summer-Ready' — And the Pieces That Make Them Work -
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What Color to Paint Your Living Room, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Place to Unwind, or a Cheerful, Energizing Space
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M&S's Burl Nesting Coffee Tables Look So Design-y — But Its Price Tag Would Suggest Otherwise
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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 You
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Latest
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Olive vs Sage Green — Which Is the Better Color to Decorate With in 2026? This Is the One You Should Choose -
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Where to Place a Pothos for Good Luck — 4 Favorable Zones, According to a Feng Shui Expert
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Is 'Silly-Maxxing' the Antidote to an Overly Pretentious Home? Why This Whimsical Way of Decorating Makes for More Memorable Interiors
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6 Mid-Century Color Palettes That Help Make a Modern Home Feel Charmingly "Nostalgic, Rather Than Overtly Retro"
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