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The Easiest, Most Effective Bedroom Upgrade? These Are the 24 Best Headboards You Can Buy Right Now — No New Bed Required

Finding a headboard that feels timeless and actually adds character to your space can be overwhelming — so as a stylist, I’ve gathered the best ones out there for you, so you don’t have to.

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I'll Say It — This £40 M&S Table Lamp Really Is the Next Best Thing to Spending £600 on a Similar Style from Soho Home

The golden-amber glass is the secret to instantly warming up a space

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IKEA's New Limited-Edition Cast Iron Pot Is as Good (and Good-Looking) as the 'Big' Kitchenware Brands, but So Much More Affordable

Made from enamelled cast iron, this casserole is a winter cooking essential

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I Previewed the Makeover of the Orient Express — These Are the 5 Design Tricks I'm Taking to Make Small Rooms Feel "Clever, Refined, and Elegant"

Ahead of its 2027 grand relaunch, I boarded the Art Deco rail icon for an exclusive conversation with Creative Director Maxime d'Angeac and cracked the secret to spaces that exude sophistication, whether intimate or vast

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5 Colors You Should Never, Ever Paint Your Kitchen — And the Ways Interior Designers 'Solve' Troublesome Shades

When it comes to the colors you should never use in the kitchen, the experts had some pretty strong opinions — and some of them might surprise you

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Sorry 'Big Light', but These Alternatives to Overhead Lighting Are the Strategies the Best Designers All Use for Cozy, Well-Illuminated Spaces

A little mood lighting and ambiance are all a room needs to feel more luxurious

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7 Home Wellness Trends You Can Expect to See in 2026 — It's Less About 'Performative' Design and More About Intentional Rejuvenation at Home

It's time to beat digital fatigue and regain control over our spaces for a healthier abode that truly helps us flourish

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7 Alternatives To the Iconic Togo Sofa — If You Want Something Equally Low-Slung and Casual, but a Little Less Recognizable

The Togo is a hero for a reason, but other couches can create that same incredible ambience, and are worth knowing about, too

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Okay, There Have Been Plenty of Morris & Co. Collaborations Lately, but Zara Home's Makes the Patterns Feel So Effortlessly Modern

This has to be our favorite new iteration of William Morris' iconic 19th-century botanical patterns

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Habitat Just Quietly Launched a Super Sleek, Mid-Century-Style Sofa Bed That Feels Anything but Clunky

It's affordable, comfortable, and stylish — all in a small-space-approved size

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Warm Light vs Cool Light — What Really Is the Difference? We Asked Experts Where You Should and Shouldn't Use Them

Both have their benefits; it comes down to understanding the right situations to use each of them in

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8 Things Making Your Bathroom Look Cheap — Designers Say What to Avoid, and What They Do Instead for a Truly Luxurious Feel

You don't need an unlimited budget for an elevated space — experts share the key areas you might be overlooking that are unknowingly cheapening your bathroom

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A Near-Black Like 'Obsidian Heart' Isn't Easy to Use, but That's What Makes the Payoff So Good — Here's How

It's not just any black; it's a deep, sultry shade with a natural and warm history

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I Swapped From a Gas to an Induction Hob, and I Finally Understand Why Designers Keep Recommending It

My only regret is not making the swap sooner

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Why Art Deco Makes Sense in Bedrooms Right Now — 24 Pieces I’d Use as a Stylist

A softer interpretation of Art Deco, where its presence feels moodier and more atmospheric in today’s bedrooms — expressed through depth rather than glamour

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IKEA Has Taken the Hacks In-House With SKÅLSTA, It's Cool New Customizable Dining Room Furniture Collection

Choose from a range of seat shells, tabletops, and legs to design your own dining room furniture — it's custom, made affordable

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The 5 Most Common Glazing Mistakes Architects See When Specifying Windows and Doors — And How to Get Yours Spot on

Getting windows and doors just right is key to a successful design scheme yet all too often mistakes get made — here are the top 5 to swerve at all costs

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This Joy-Filled, Multi-Generational Home Is a Masterclass in Layering Hues, Yet There's Barely a Colorful Wall in Sight — "It's Full of Delight"

Designer Lonika Chande has played with a palette of nearly every shade going, yet still manages to make this home feel put together

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5 Ways to Make Radiators Actually Look Good — Designers Share How to Turn These Eyesores Into Design Moments (and Some Are So Easy to Do)

Interior designers explain how this (often) unsightly necessity can become an intentional part of your home's decor

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4 Dated Living Room Layouts That Simply Don't Work Anymore in 2026, According to Designers

Our living rooms are a place of conversation, rest, and movement, and a modern layout should help to promote this

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Does Minimalism Help You Sleep? We Asked Experts If Stripping Back Your Bedroom Is the Secret to Better Rest

A visually calm, clutter-free bedroom does more than just look good — it could make falling asleep a lot easier, too

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I Went Through Marks & Spencer’s Home Collection Like a Stylist — These Are the Pieces You Should Buy Right Now

A 2026-ready home edit of warm woods, soft silver accents, and affordable statement pieces I’d actually style into a real home

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I’m Officially Done With Plain Bedding — Pattern Is Taking Over My Bedroom in 2026, and This Is What I'd Pick

Pattern on pattern, personality on full volume, and zero beige apologies — I’m layering prints, color, and texture in the bedroom to make it feel expressive, intentional, and anything but boring.

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I Found It — The 'Dreamy' Bathroom Color That Isn't as Stark as White but That You'll Still Love If You're Nervous of Bold Shades

This soft shade is anything but quaint — and in a bathroom, it feels soothing yet modern

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This London Home Taps Into the Japanese Concept of Yūgen for Its Dreamy, Sunset-Inspired Aesthetic — "Subtle Beauty, Nothing Too Vocal"

The sands of Burning Man were the unlikely reference point for this project, where it now always feels like golden hour

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