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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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7 Design Moves That Turn Awkward Spots and Angled Roofs Into the Best-Looking, and Hardest-Working Part of a Loft ConversionPublished -
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The One Thing Interior Designers With Seriously Cool Apartments Are Always Asked About by Their Guests — These Are the Secrets to Their Own SpacesPublished -
6 Design Moments to Know About in May, If You Want Something Cool to Talk About at Your Next Dinner PartyPublished
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'Layered Backsplashes' Are the Trend That'll Make Your Kitchen Feel Richer — Even Though It's Probably Going to Save Money on Your BudgetPublished -
The Genius 'Almond'-Shaped Kitchen Island of This London Residence Captures the Essence of a Home Built Around Togetherness — And the Boldness of West African ArtPublished -
This Surprising Color Combination Is Becoming a Huge Trend in 2026 — It Feels Modern, Balanced, and Brings a Sense of Joy to Homes, tooPublished
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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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I Asked Professional DIYers the Secret to Painting IKEA Furniture So That It Doesn't *Look* Like IKEA FurniturePublished -
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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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Outdoor Living
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Bringing big design energy to every outdoor inch
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I Tested Ooni's Newly-Launched Rotating Stone That Auto-Turns Your Pizzas for You — It's Easy to Install, and Will Make Outdoor Hosting Effortless This SummerPublished -
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This 'Tiny Home'-Obsessed Couple Turned a Bright Blue Shipping Container Into a Garden Studio for Just £8,000 — And It Looks So Luxe InsidePublished
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These Japanese 'Stroll Gardens' Are a Calming, Mindful Way to Design Your Outdoor Space — Here's How to Recreate the Idea YourselfPublished
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5 Things to Clear From Your Garden Before Summer, so That It'll Be Ready, Waiting, and Looking Its Best for Good WeatherPublished
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Design Trails
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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 LessPublished -
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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 SpacesPublished -
The Tables at This Popular London Resto-Wine Bar Feature a Genius Built-in Organizer for Cutlery — Here’s Why Your Dining Room Needs One, tooPublished
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Soho House Tokyo Just Showed Us How to Mix Japanese Minimalism With British Maximalism — It's Design Magic You'll Want to Recreate at HomePublished -
Liberty's Just-Dropped Marrakech Homeware Edit Makes Morocco's Vibrant, Artisanal Ceramics and Textiles Yours From as Little as £17Published -
At This New Hotel in Sardinia, 'Folkloristic' Design Details Meet Futuristic Elements for a Fresh Take on Coastal Italian StylePublished
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Explore More
KITCHENS
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Serving inspiration hotter than your morning coffee
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'Layered Backsplashes' Are the Trend That'll Make Your Kitchen Feel Richer — Even Though It's Probably Going to Save Money on Your BudgetPublished -
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So, Are Sage Green Kitchens Still in Style in 2026? They Can Be, but Only If You Know How to Make Them Not Feel DatedPublished
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Forget Flat White Kitchens — This Designer's Nuanced Take on All-White Cabinets Looks So Much More Considered and Luxurious Than a One-Tone DesignPublished
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Mixed Metal Kitchens Are the Next Big Thing in Design — Here's How to Do Them in 2026Published
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Bathrooms
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From sleek sinks to luxe tiles – your bathroom style manual
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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 NeededPublished -
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How to Make Sure Your Bathroom Always Smells Good — Including the 'Hidden' Hack That Keeps Things Feeling Fresh and CleanPublished
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8 Essential Measurements for Designing a Bathroom Experts Say You Need to Know for a Successful SpacePublished
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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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Living Rooms
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From lighting to layouts – your ultimate lounging playbook
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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 SpacePublished -
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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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Latest
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Some other new stuff you might have missed
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7 Design Moves That Turn Awkward Spots and Angled Roofs Into the Best-Looking, and Hardest-Working Part of a Loft ConversionPublished -
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The One Thing Interior Designers With Seriously Cool Apartments Are Always Asked About by Their Guests — These Are the Secrets to Their Own SpacesPublished
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This Very Important ‘60-Second’ Rule Prevents Clutter From Piling Up in Your Home — Because There’s Nothing Stylish About Having Stuff EverywherePublished
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After Almost A Decade of Waiting, IKEA's PS Collection Is Back — And This Time, It's All About 'Playful Functionality'Published
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