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Okay, Real Question: Do I Actually Need a Headboard in My Bedroom? Here's What Designers Say

It's essential, but a headboard doesn't have to be a rigid design element; it can be interpreted more loosely, says designers

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It's Time to Touch Grass — These 5 Outdoor 'Offline Rituals' Will Help You Digitally Detox in Your Garden

Make the most of the seasonal ambiance by getting off your phone and enjoying your outdoor spaces

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Diptyque Just Added Five New Permanent Fragrances to Its Collection — And I Think Some of These Notes Will Surprise You

After getting a preview sniff of these fresh scents, I already have two favorites that feel perfect for spring

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Burl Wood Furniture Is the Biggest Trend on the High Street Right Now — An Interior Stylist Handpicks the Best of What's Out There

This revived finish is the one I reach for as an interior stylist when a room needs real personality

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How Interior Designers Decorate with Jewel Tones in 2026 to Make a Home Look More Expensive, While Avoiding Potentially Tacky Color Schemes

If there’s one set of vivid colors that can be considered truly timeless, it has to be the jewel tones

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This Once Dark Townhouse in London's Little Venice Was Transformed Into a Unique, Open, and Light-Filled Haven With Flexibility at Its Core

A challenging project from the start, the designer of this early 1900s townhouse reimagined the home with a series of special details, including a hidden kitchen and a yoga room in the garden

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IKEA Is Having a Rare Sale on Outdoor Furniture Right Now — There Are Sun Loungers, Modular Sofas, and Armchairs on Discount

With prices so reasonable, the retailer rarely goes on sale, so now is the time to bag a bargain before summer hits

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I Was Promised Stain-, Damage-, and Heat-Resistance When I Bought My Composite Sink, Only to Be Sorely Disappointed — I Asked the Experts: Where Did I go Wrong?

Can composite sinks really be stain, heat, and damage-proof, when my experience says otherwise?

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I’m Not Surprised These Solar Fence Lights Are So Highly Rated — They’re Such a Simple, and Affordable Way to Add Instant Opulence to Your Garden

With a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews and a price tag of under £30, these solar lights are a win-win for a garden that looks expensive, without breaking the bank

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Out of the 19 Pink Paint Colors Farrow & Ball Has, Interior Designers Say These 3 Are Their Favorites to Use

These shades prove pink might be one of the best neutrals after all

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12 of the Most Stylish Yet Reasonably Priced Luggage Buys for an Effortlessly Chic Look — A Travel Editor's 2026 Hit List

Trust us to point you in the right direction for a packing experience that doesn't go unobserved

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5 Trends Set by Soho Home's New 2026 Collection That Are Going to Inspire the High Street for Years to Come

Endlessly duped by the high street this year, Soho Home has switched up its design ethos, bringing more complex and nuanced furniture to the fore

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What Color to Paint Your Bedroom, According to Color Psychology — Depending on If You Want a Calm or Uplifting Space

Here's everything you need to know about how color impacts not just how your bedroom looks, but how it feels

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Wait, I Mistook These Table Lamps for Vases — They're Surprising, Sculptural, and Look So Much More Expensive Than They Are

The 'one amazing thing' theory is all about a single, striking hero piece, and these table lamps are the perfect example

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Can Mediterranean Interior Design Work Without an Ocean View? Here's How to Capture the Look Wherever You Live

It doesn't take a European coastal location to recreate Mediterranean style, say the experts. Instead, it's all about relaxed vibes and lived-in moments

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This London Apartment's Tiny Kitchen Has a Clever Seating Hack to Make It a More Social Space

Searching for a space-saving way to sneak some more seating into your home? This chair might just be the answer

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After Buying His 8-Bedroom Childhood Home in Brussels, This Owner Wanted to Transform It From Traditional to Colorfully Modern for His Family

Designer Victoria-Maria reimagined the client's family home by blending its history and mid-century architectural elements with a fresh, contemporary look for a new generation to thrive in

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'Friction-Maxxing' Is the Anti-AI Trend That Romanticizes Your Daily Tasks at Home by Adding "Pockets of Effort" Back in — Here's How

Let go of the shortcuts, fight the fatigue of brain rot, and start making things a little less easy

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20 Small Things That Will Make Your Home Feel More Designer-y, Instantly

I swap these everyday essentials all the time, and they completely change how a space feels without redoing the whole room

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7 Home Sound Set-Up Mistakes I Always Notice as an Audiophile, and How You Can Solve Them, Easily

These sound system design and layout pitfalls will mean your home's audio doesn't reach its full potential

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This Clever 'Shape-Shifting' Outdoor Sofa Set Is Essentially Three for the Price of One — Make It Into Sun Loungers, a Corner Sofa, or Bench Seat

If I had to choose just one new item to add to my garden this season, it would be this

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IKEA's New Design-y Table Lamp Doubles Up as a Bluetooth Speaker — It's Colorful, Connects to Spotify, and Costs Way Less Than Others on the Market

Part of the Tekla Evelina Severin collaboration, this £80 speaker-lamp is worth snapping up (and soon)

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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 You

Plus, the durable, design-forward finish works both indoors and out

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10 Measurements Experts Say You Need to Know When Designing Your Kitchen — These Will "Shape How the Room Functions Day to Day"

From drawer depth to countertop height, consider this your expert guide to designing the perfect kitchen

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What Does the Color of Your Front Door Say About You? Here's the Psychology Behind Four Popular Paint Colors

It's about setting intention and creating a good first impression

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