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Habitat's Folding Garden Side Table Will Make Even the Tiniest Outdoor Space Hosting Ready in Seconds, in Style

This easy-to-assemble side table not only has a near-perfect rating, but it's super affordable, too

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How to Make Your Home Feel Calmer — 6 Designer-Approved Tricks to Dial Down the Chaos and Create a More Restorative Space

As modern life grows louder and more chaotic, our homes have never mattered more. Follow these designer tricks to turn yours into the calming and serene haven you crave

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3 Outdoor Lighting Choices That Are Making Your Garden Feel Tacky and Cheap

These outdated lighting styles will drag your garden down this summer, say the experts

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Is the 60-30-10 Rule Outdated? Here's How Rebellious Designers Break the Color Rule to Create More Sophisticated Rooms

From instinctive design to a tonal approach and drenching, experts reveal the alternatives to the tried-and-trusted formula — with fabulous results

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This 120-Year-Old Villa's Modern Color Palette Works Wonders — "We Let the House Speak to Us, and That’s What Made It Come to Life"

Logical and creative thinking came together on this Berlin project for a home full of smart and bold design

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The Best Indoor Planters to Buy This Year — What to Shop So You Can Nurture Your Green Thumb Without Losing Style Points

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Got a Stash of Sample Pots to Hand? 4 Genius Details You Can Create With Small Amounts of Paint That Will Totally Transform a Room

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At This Art-Led Hotel Just Outside Nice, Mediterranean Warmth Balances Modern Minimalism for a Stay That Feels Like a Retreat From the World

Unique art, exquisite design, beautiful food, and stunning landscapes all come together to create an inspiring stay at Toile Blanche

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I Tested Ooni’s Newest Pizza Oven That You Don’t Need an Outdoor Space For — the Volt 2 Is a Game Changer and Fits Neatly on Your Kitchen Countertop

Ooni's Volt 2 electric indoor pizza oven is compact, stylish, and doesn't rely on the weather being nice to get cooking

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12 IKEA Storage Buys That'll Make It Feel Like You've Got a Much, Much Bigger Bathroom

These IKEA finds will transform your bathroom storage, so your toothbrush never has to lie next to your makeup brush again

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3 Colors That Just Work Brilliantly for Outdoor Kitchens, and Go Beyond Basic Timber Finishes

Take your outdoor kitchen to the next level this summer and opt for one of these expert-approved shades

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This Garden Bar Majorly Elevates Your Summer Hosting Skills, but Also Folds Down to Basically Flat When You're Not Using It

It's shaping up to be an al fresco summer with plenty of chilly beverages to keep cool

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How to Get Your Taste Back — In a World Flooded with AI-Generated Interiors, Here's What Really Matters When Designing a Space That Feels True to You

Forget 'learning' what you like from a bot on a screen, and find your own eye the hard way

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How to Make Your Home and Garden Feel Like a Greek Holiday — Without It Feeling Clichéd

As a Greek myself, I think the secret to this look is not blue-and-white clichés, but sun-washed textures, relaxed outdoor dining, handmade ceramics, and pieces that make home feel like summer

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4 'Recipes' for Dressing Your Bed in Summer That Look Stylish, Feel Right for the Season, and Will Help You Sleep in Heat

Styling a bed in hot weather is all about choosing lighter layers, cooler fabrics, and softer colors, and these summer bedding buys make it easy to sleep comfortably while still keeping your bedroom looking beautifully styled.

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After Reading Through Every Single Review, I Can Confidently Say These Are Dusk's Very Best Sofa Beds

Because we all want every corner of our homes to be considered and our guests to sleep comfortably at night

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The Impact of Japanese Spatial Planning on Urban Homes — And Why I Design Houses as Living Systems, Not Objects, as a Designer

The beauty of negative space and intentionally designed homes that are rooted in human well-being is the call of the hour

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What Color to Paint Your Bathroom, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Soothing Sanctuary or a 'Wake Me Up' Space

An expert guide to how different colors behave in a bathroom, so you can pick the shade that best suits the vibe you want to create

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This 2-in-1 Outdoor Speaker-Light Instantly Makes Your Garden Feel More Sophisticated (Not to Mention, Way More Fun)

A little mood lighting and background music are the best ways to create atmosphere in your outdoor space

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The Perfect Number of Cushions This Bedding Designer Swears By When Making the Bed — "Honestly, It's That Simple," She Says

Have we just solved the age-old 'how many pillows on the bed' debate?

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‘Sea Green Chiffon’ Is the Refreshing Shade We’re Loving Right Now — These Pieces Bring Soft, Soothing Color Into Your Home

Not quite mint, not quite sage, sea green chiffon sits in that softer in-between space that makes interiors feel fresh and calm

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Interior Designer Sophie Ashby Just Launched a Fragrance Collaboration to Make Homes Smell Amazing in Style

"When Reia’s founders Sophie and Celia spoke to me about launching their own natural scent ranges and creating something together, I jumped at the chance," she recounts

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5 Things to Add to Your Living Room That Will Make It Feel Less 'Boring'

Sometimes a living room needs one piece that interrupts the rhythm in the right way, through pattern, color, shape, material, or something completely unexpected

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Do I Really Need a Steam Oven? Experts Decide Whether This Upgrade Is a Nice-to-Have Luxury or a Modern Kitchen Essential

They may be loved by chefs, but are they necessary in your home kitchen? The experts explain exactly what they think about these kitchen appliances

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From a Sunken Tatami Lounge to a Glass-Enclosed Stream — This Los Angeles Home Has Cracked the California-Japan Design Code

Honoring the pioneering American architect Ray Kappe's original vision, OWIU Design's most personal project weaves Eastern philosophies and artisanal traditions into the fabric of a modern West Coast abode

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