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5 Living Room Color Trends for 2025 — New and Exciting Shades Designers Are Choosing for Walls
The new looks for living rooms sit in a few key color families, but there are a couple of outliers in these designer recommendations, too
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Yes, Plywood Interiors Are Good for Your Reno Budget, But They're Way More Than Just an Inexpensive Finish
Injecting modernist looks with an overlooked material, exposed plywood is a crafty, economical pick for bespoke interiors
By Keith Flanagan Published
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This 'Heritage' Hardware Detail Is the Low-Effort Trick to Make Your Cabinets Look Way More Expensive
You might not have considered a star or half-moon design to adorn your cabinet pulls, but this chic detail elevates both the form and function of your cabinetry
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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8 Beige Room Ideas That Break the 'Boring' Stereotype
Forget the notion that beige room ideas are only for those wanting to play it safe
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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9 Easy Switch-Ups to Make Your Bedroom Feel Like Spring — For Light, Bright, and Optimistic Spaces
From full-on design changes to no-effort updates, these tips from design professionals will help you refresh your bedroom for the upcoming season
By Kelly Hushin Published
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The ‘Sandwich Method’ Is the Foolproof Fashion Rule You Can Steal for an Elevated-Looking Space, Every Time
Interior design and fashion are intrinsically linked, so it only makes sense that we adopt fashion's best styling secret. Enter: the 'sandwich method'
By Devin Toolen Published
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Skirted Furniture Is the 'Triple Threat' Trend That Used to Read Traditional, But Now Feels Cool and Modern
Ruffles and box pleats are hanging from all the coolest pieces right now, and designers say skirted furniture is here to stay this time — here's why
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Benjamin Moore Shade Is the Perfect 'Inky Green' for an Expensive-Looking but Unexpected Color Scheme
Salamander is a deep, inky combination of black, blue, and green, and we can't get enough of it
By Maya Glantz Published
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'Cut-Out' Rugs Are the Emerging Trend That Designers Are Coveting — "They're Natural Conversation Starters"
No more settling for a boring, basic rug in your living room — this unconventional style adds artistry to your floors
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Curtain Closet Ideas — This Unexpected Door Front Will Make Your Closet Feel Bigger and Less Awkward
I'm calling it, traditional doors are done when it comes to our closets. Here, designers share how they're bringing curtains into clothes storage
By Maya Glantz Published
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Everyone Will Be Fighting Over These Archived 1985 Shelves That IKEA is Re-releasing Next Month — Mark My Words
Vintage chairs, oak accents, and colorful shelving — the sixth edition of IKEA's Nytillverkad collection is promising some seriously sell-out styles
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Lavender Bedrooms Are the Unexpectedly Modern Trend — Because Blue Schemes Have Been Done to Death
The forever-relevant lavender is a designer favorite; it's sophisticated, varied, and versatile, and sets the stage for a beautiful bedroom
By Aditi Sharma Published
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9 Neutral Paint Colors Designers Constantly Reach For — "It's My Tried-and-True"
We asked designers for their favorite neutral paint shades, and they delivered – here's how they use them
By Ellen Finch Last updated
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What Is 'Friluftsliv'? Meet the Nordic Open Air Philosophy That Makes Your Home a Better Place to Disconnect
From natural textures to maximizing light, this Norwegian philosophy invites us to blur the boundaries between indoor comfort and outdoor serenity
By Kristen Flanagan Published
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'Neutral Maximalism' Will Teach You How to Decorate Boldly Without Relying on Color
Personality-filled rooms using only cool, nuanced, and sophisticated neutrals? Count us as fans of this new decorating style for creative, un-colorful homes
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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Transitional-Style Kitchens — 13 Ideas to Blend the Best of Traditional and Modern Elements in Your Design
Taking the classicism of heritage cabinetry with materials and forms borrowed from contemporary style, this type of kitchen is taking over the design world
By Kate Hollowood Last updated
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It's Après-Ski Season — And All I Can Think About Is How to Make My Home Feel Like an Aspen Lodge
With nature as its inspiration, après-ski style is comfortable and inviting, with a hint of luxury. Here are the key design trends for achieving the aesthetic
By Devin Toolen Published
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Did Patterned Sofas Just Make a Comeback? Why This 'Dated' 80s Trend Has Become Designers' New Go-to
From classic stripes to full-on florals; Designers share their tips and tricks for incorporating this playful patterned seating into your interiors
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Genius Ways to Design a Drying Rack Into Your Utility Room — So You're Not Always Tripping Over Wet Laundry
The worst thing about winter? Having to dry washing indoors — but these design-forward drying racks make laundry day chores a little easier
By Lilith Hudson Published
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10 Neutral Room Ideas That Are Calming, Sophisticated — And Full of Decorative Interest
Neutral rooms featuring a selection of soothing tones and beautiful textures are favorites for good reason
By Sarah Warwick Published
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A Trend Forecaster Just Told Me 2025's Most Sophisticated Color Scheme Is Inspired by This Type of Food
Brussels sprout lovers rejoice! From throw pillows to color-drenched rooms, this nature-inspired palette is serving up a hearty helping of style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Forget White Sheets — These Bedding Color Combinations Are What the Coolest Designers Are Doing Instead
It may feel hard to ditch the classic white duvet, but a little color goes a long way. These are designer-approved bedding color schemes to get you started
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Soothe You to Sleep and Energize You in the Morning? Yes, Yellow Bedrooms Can Do Both
The best way to combat the winter blues is to open your eyes to a bedroom with a sunny dose of yellow, say our design experts
By Aditi Sharma Published
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So, What Exactly Is a 'Boy Apartment'? Here's How to Tap Into the Surprisingly Sophisticated Internet Trend
Bachelor pads and man caves are out. This year, we're all about 'boy apartments,' the elevated and well-curated aesthetic anyone can embrace
By Devin Toolen Published
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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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'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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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