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I'm Putting Curtains Behind My Bed From Now On, and Here's 7 Ways to Do it
No window, no worries. This clever design idea adds instant softness and style to your space (and even scores points for functionality)
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Skirted Tables Usually Make Me Cringe, but This Interior Designer Found a Way That Looks Cool (and Hides Clutter)
This ain't your grandmother's old skirted table — this interior designer has found a fun way to reimagine the dated design detail
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Asked Color Experts Which Neutral They Think Is Replacing White in 2025 — This "Futuristic" Shade Caught Me by Surprise
Bored of white? Here are the shades to consider instead for the year ahead
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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The Bauhaus School May Have Been Short-Lived, but Its Influence on Design Has Endured — Our Editor Explores Why
The Bauhaus design movement may have been a short lived period, but it is still informing how we think about architecture and décor today
By Pip Rich Published
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'Niksen' Is the Dutch Design Philosophy You Really Need to Try If Your Home Always Feels Chaotic
Here's how this Dutch way of life, all about creating room to rest, reflect, and recharge, can be designed into the very being of your home
By Kristen Flanagan Published
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There's No One Way to Create Contrast in Interior Design, but These Designers Can Teach You the Best Tricks
Introducing contrast into your interiors will ensure you create spaces that are rich in visual interest, but also beautifully balanced
By Sarah Warwick Published
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5 Rain Chain Ideas That Are So Much Better Looking Than a Boring Old Downspout
Try incorporating these dainty little chains to elevate your backyard's aesthetic, while creating a calming water feature
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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The 10 Benjamin Moore Neutrals Interior Designers Always Reach for — And How They Decorate With Them
Painting your walls? This list of designer-backed Benjamin Moore neutrals will make your life — and your choices — a whole lot easier
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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7 Colors You Can Add to Neutral Bedrooms That Will Give the Space a Bit of *Something Something*, but Still Be Soothing
A pared-back bedroom in neutral shades provides a calming backdrop, but that doesn't mean you can't play with color — it just has to be the right color
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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'Scale' Is the Hardest Interior Design Theory to Get Right — This Quick-Read Guide to It Will Change How You Decorate for Good
The way in which the elements of a design relate to one another and to the room matters, and this is what experts say you should know
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Cape Cod Style Houses Are So Charming — This New England Architect Knows What Makes Them Feel Special
Cape Cod houses are one of the most covetable design styles in contemporary architecture — here's everything you need to know
By Pip Rich Published
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7 Colors You Can Add Into a Neutral Living Room Without Upsetting Your Scheme — Because All-Beige Spaces Are Officially Out
Opting for a neutral space runs the risk of feeling flat and lifeless, but not if you know the colors to complement it — here, design experts reveal all
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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Farrow & Ball's 'Skimming Stone' Is an "In Between" Shade That Designers Say Works in Every Space
Whether calming a maximalist scheme, or adding definition to a muted palette, this popular "color chameleon" can do it all
By Maya Glantz Published
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Rug Trends — 5 Styles You Should Be Buying for Cooler, More Imaginative Floor Coverings in 2025
These are the rug styles interior designers and editors are obsessing over right now to bring color, texture, and pattern in spadefuls
By Luke Arthur Wells Last updated
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'Closet Bars' Are the Classy Trick for Smaller Homes I'd Actually Sacrifice Storage Space for
There is nothing like an element of surprise to up your hosting game. From bold and luxurious to minimal and sleek; these closet bars serving up serious style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Colors to Avoid Pairing With Beige — Or Risk a Room That "Competes Rather Than Complements," Designers Warn
Whether you’re aiming for a calming, serene atmosphere or a bold, punchy look, designers warn against these combinations (and suggest what to do instead)
By Aditi Sharma Published
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This Décor Hack is So Easy, It's Barely Even a DIY — But The Results Look *So* Bespoke (No Skills Required)
Turning a blank wall into a sophisticated design moment has never been easier. This DIY only takes three steps for a whole new look
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Color is Amber? Plus 5 Ways To Introduce This "Honeyed" Hue Into Your Home
While it can be hard to define this sunshine shade, design experts all agree on one thing: it adds instant warmth to any space
By Caroline Reinstadtler Published
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10 Cream Bedroom Ideas That Prove This Velvety Shade is Anything But Boring
These design-forward bedrooms showcase the soothing quality of cream, and how to make it feel anything but boring
By Aditi Sharma Published
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How to Achieve Transitional Style — 14 Designer Tips to Capture the Trend Taking Over Interiors
Transitional design seamlessly blends contemporary and classic interiors through furniture and décor. Experts share key techniques to achieve this balance
By Keith Flanagan Last updated
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I'm a Color Expert Who Thinks Decorating With Emerald Green Is the Secret to Curating Spaces Full of Richness and Allure
Thanks to its royal connotations, decorating with emerald green instantly imbues spaces with elegance, but can also add "bit of mischief"
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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Positive Space in Interior Design — A Masterclass on What It Means and How to Use It Like a Professional
Understand the concept of positive space and you can ensure interiors are well balanced and have the perfect ambiance
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Colors That Go With Blue — 16 Pairings Designers Depend on for Bold, Breezy, and Perfectly Balanced Palettes
Discover expert-approved color pairings that elevate blue by adding depth, charm, and a fresh, modern style to any space
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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What Color Is Taupe? Plus 5 Ways To Decorate With This "Thoughtful" Shade in Your Home
Whether it's softening bolder design elements, or making a space feel warmer and more welcoming — here's everything you want to know about taupe
By Caroline Reinstadtler Published
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"It's Time to Make Yourself a Bedwomb," a Design Expert Tells Me — Why the Smallest Bedroom Is Best and How It Can Improve Your Sleep
The cozier the space, the better your sleep will be according to this design professional. From canopies to warm colors; here is how to create a bedwomb
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Style the High-Gloss, Candy-Colored Kitchen Countertops You're About to See Everywhere
Coming in every color of the rainbow, lava stone countertops feel modern and timeless with these styling tricks from interior experts
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Easy and Elegant Kitchen DIYs That Will Instantly Transform Your Space — No Contractor Required
If you are itching for a fresh new look for your cooking space, these little changes can make a big impact
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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A Closet for Coats? How Boring — This DIY Speakeasy Gives Awkward Storage a Seriously Cool Upgrade
Goodbye, Dry January! See you later, coats! I am transforming my hallway closet into a dry bar; here is how you can too
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Colors Interior Designers Warn Will Date Faster in 2025 Than Paint Can Dry
We're here for the fashionable but not the transient: these are the colors that won't hang around long enough this year for you to invest in them
By Olivia Wolfe Published