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Designer Shops, Modern Heirlooms, and Haute Equipment — Field Notes From Our NYC Editor for April

An edit of happenings from the streets of New York this month

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Blue and Red Is the Unlikely Color Combination of the Moment — Here's How to Style the Looks

It’s not about bold primary contrast anymore — it’s about how softer, deeper tones of blue and red are being used to create balance, not noise

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Habitat's Expensive-Looking Solar-Powered Hanging Lanterns Are Just £16 — They're Glass, Gorgeous, and Going to Sell Out, Fast

This set of two solar-powered lanterns is good-looking enough to style inside — and it's currently on sale

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I’m Not Usually Into Artificial Foliage, but the Reviews of IKEA’s New Indoor-Outdoor Weeping Fig Plant Have Me Convinced — It’s Great Value and “Very Realistic”

Bring year-round, maintenance-free greenery to a dark corner — indoors or out — with IKEA’s FEJKA Artificial Weeping Fig Plant

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Beware of ‘Wellness Washing’, Warns This Biophilic Designer — How to Spot When It Has Been Reduced to Styling Rather Than a True Spatial Philosophy

Wellness is supposed to make us feel better. But what if the very spaces marketed as "wellness-focused" are quietly doing the opposite?

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5 Kitchen Flooring Trends That Are Dominating Spaces in 2026 as Design Experts Pivot to Styles That Embrace Softness, Warmth, and Character

From natural finishes and characterful textures, the latest trends prove that in 2026, it's what's underfoot that sets the tone for the kitchen space

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Garden Seating Has Gone Soft —Here's Why Super-Plump Outdoor Seating Is the Biggest Trend This Year

Outdoor furniture is steadily becoming bigger, bolder, and more comfortable, and we are here for it

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5 Bedroom Feng Shui Mistakes You Need to Avoid — And How to Fix Them to Make Your Sleep Sanctuary Feel More Restful

These red flags could be disrupting the calm energy in your space, and it's essential to resolve them for a harmonious ambiance

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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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H&M Home Feels So Confident Right Now — A Stylist’s Edit of the Best New-In Pieces

Inspired by the relaxed spirit of the 70s, this collection brings together natural materials and a sense of ease that’s meant to be lived with

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This Characterful Kent Countryside Kitchen Was the Final Step in a Decade-Long Renovation Project — And It's the Definition of Saving the Best Till Last

10 years in the making, this beautiful kitchen design is rich with surprising finishes and unique touches

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How to Make Your Garden Fences Look More Expensive — 6 Landscape Designer-Approved Ways That Will Elevate Your Outdoor Space

Employ these savvy tactics the experts use to smarten your fence line and create a luxurious-looking garden

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Watch Out — These Are the 6 Color Mistakes Professionals Always See in Small Spaces

A compact room makes the perfect decorating canvas — just take note of these easy mistakes before you pick up a paintbrush

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I've Found the Ultimate Way to Create a Spa-Style Luxury Retreat in My Own Backyard — An Outdoor Sauna Is 2026's Hottest Wellness-Inspired Trend

The latest wellness-inspired trend sees the Brits taking a page from the Scandi's book — outdoor saunas are bringing some much-needed year-round heat to the garden

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Wait — This Wavy Wooden Bed Frame Looks Way More Expensive Than It Actually Is

It got texture, style, and a luxury look with a price tag that doesn't blow your whole budget

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I Love MUJI's Japanese Candle Scents — Refined 'Matcha', Modern Classic 'Tomato Leaf', and Seasonal 'Ume Plum' Are My New Favorites

These candles might look simple, but the fragrance within is of such high quality

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These Trends, Straight From Milan Design Week 2026, Might Just Set the Tone for Interior Design for Years to Come

Our editors have been roaming the streets of Milan (and the halls of Salone) to find the innovations in design that speak to style now, and for the future. These are their takeaways

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"I Want My Home to Feel Subtly Expensive" — These Are the Quiet Upgrades I'd Recommend as a Stylist

It’s not about buying more, it’s about making smarter swaps. These subtle upgrades focus on light, materials, and texture to quietly make your home feel more elevated

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Umm, Okay — This Small-Space IKEA Hack Can Make a Desk or Dining Table Magically Appear (and Quickly Disappear)

Who thought IKEA's BILLY system could get any better? This is the new combination you need to know

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These Highly-Rated Outdoor 'Solar Tables' Are So, So Clever — They're Woven From Wicker, Weather-Resistant, and "Cast the Coolest Shadows"

Keep the lights on and clutter under control with these clever solar-powered outdoor tables

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This Selfridges-Stocked Fragrance Diffuser Range Might Be the Most Chic on the Market — It's My Under-the-Radar Go-to for Rich-Smelling Scents

And aside from the design-y look, the fragrances are elevated and expensive-smelling, too

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5 Outdated Garden Trends Experts Urge You to Avoid in 2026 If You Want Your Outdoor Space to Feel Timeless and Inviting

Don't be caught out with an outdated garden this summer — these are all the trends to avoid, according to the experts, plus what to do instead

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Is 'Hairy' Furniture the Hot New Trend or Totally Heinous? Please, Settle Our Design Debate

Love to hate it or hate to love it, this decorating style is definitely stirring up some mixed feelings

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5 Feng Shui Rules for Your Front Garden You Should Really Learn to Make Sure Your Home Has a Welcoming Energy

As a focal point for harmony in the home, the way you design this space is crucial

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The Most Design-y Air Fryer Ever? I Got an Early Look at SMEG's Good-Looking New Launch — And It's a Comparable Price to Ninja

I'll be honest, most air fryers look like oversized eyesores to me, but this is the launch that will eventually get me over the line

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