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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This Victorian Home in North London Has a 'Scandi-Inspired Retreat' Hidden in the Loft — and It's a Lesson in Restraint in Design -
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7 Kitchen Material Trends Experts Say Will Define How You Style Your Space in 2026 -
The Coastal Design Trends for 2026 That Make This Comforting Style Feel Fresh, but No Less Charming
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Don't Just Pick Basic Beige — These 5 Carpet Color Trends for 2026 Are More Stylish, Dynamic, and Versatile -
This Bachelor Pad's 14th-Century Beams and Literary Salon Heritage Laid the Groundwork for Its Modern, Moody Restoration -
It Makes Your Home So Much More Flexible, and Looks Great — Rolling Stands Are the TV Mounting Trend for 2026 That Interiors People Are Obsessed With
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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 Outdoor Furniture Mistakes That Are Making Your Patio Look Cheap — And What to Do to Make It Feel 'Rich' Instead -
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This 5-Star Chelsea Flower Show Stand Is Inspired by the Japanese Principle of 'Ma' Mixed With Modern Mediterranean Style
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5 Things That Quietly Elevate Your Patio and Give It an Expensive Look — Including the Type of Pots That All Luxury Gardens Have
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7 Standout Ideas That Make Gardens Feel More Immersive and Interesting From This Year's Chelsea Flower Show
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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 -
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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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In a Design Scene That Often Feels 'Cookie-Cutter', London Craft Week Shows That Handmade Furniture Still Makes a Difference — In and Outside the Home -
You Can Now Shop Cult Restaurant Group Big Mamma's Iconic Crockery — And It's the Easiest Way to Get Your Hands on Truly Artisanal Italian Plates for Less -
Forget Layout: "A Meaningful Home Starts With People and Pieces That Carry Presence" — Designer and Gallery Owner Kate Swanson on Curation as the Secret to Intentional Spaces
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KITCHENS
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Can I Mix Handles and Handleless Cabinets in a Kitchen? Designers Debate and Give Their Verdict -
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7 Kitchen Material Trends Experts Say Will Define How You Style Your Space in 2026
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Fluted Kitchen Cabinets Are Being "Specified More Than Ever" Right Now — But Here’s How to Get Them Right for 2026
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6 Kitchen Backsplashes That Are Making Your Kitchen Look Cheap — and What Designers Say You Should Choose Instead for an Elevated Design
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Bathrooms
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This Very-Clever Magnetic Soap Holder Will Help Solve Your Bathroom Countertop and Shower Clutter, and Sits on Tiles With No Drilling Needed -
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How to Make Sure Your Bathroom Always Smells Good — Including the 'Hidden' Hack That Keeps Things Feeling Fresh and Clean
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8 Essential Measurements for Designing a Bathroom Experts Say You Need to Know for a Successful Space
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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 Around
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Living Rooms
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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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4 Styling Tricks That Instantly Elevate Any Living Room — The Difference Between Flat and Thoughtfully Designed Spaces
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Latest
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This Victorian Home in North London Has a 'Scandi-Inspired Retreat' Hidden in the Loft — and It's a Lesson in Restraint in Design
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5 Curtain Mistakes That Are Cheapening the Design of Your Room — They're Easy to Make, but Just as Easy to Fix
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The Coastal Design Trends for 2026 That Make This Comforting Style Feel Fresh, but No Less Charming
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12 Stylish Things Every Good Utility Room Should Have in It — It'll Make Doing Laundry Much More Fun (and Easy on the Eyes)
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