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Stop Lighting the Middle of a Room — This Alternative Rule for Lighting 'Edges' Makes Any Space Feel More Expensive

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Forget Millennial Pink, This Is the Exact Shade the Most Exciting Designers Are Using Instead in 2026

It's bold, characterful, and undeniably fun — here's how to use it in your home

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They aren't quite 'outdated', but they're best used with restraint and intention

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The 10 Sofas Worth Designing Your Home Around in 2026, According to Some of the Coolest Designers

By starting with the biggest piece in the room, the rest of the design ought to just flow. These are the 10 sofas designers used to create entire schemes

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Facing a Hosepipe Ban? Here's How Landscape Designers Are Tackling Summer Water Shortages

Take the pros' advice when it comes to saving water, protecting plants, and keeping outdoor spaces looking beautiful during a hosepipe ban

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DUSK Has Some of the Most Stylish Design Bedding Around, These Sets Are What an Interior Stylist Would Pick

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Kitchen Upstands Feel a Little Dated in 2026, and You Really Don't Need Them — Consider These 4 Modern Alternatives Instead

It's time to shake off the notion that all kitchens need upstands to look 'polished'. These days, designers are turning to more eye-catching, design-led options

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This Splattered Enamelware Reminds Me So Much of TOAST's, but It's a Small Fraction of the Price

Enamelware has elevated far beyond camping utensils in the last few years, and this style makes it feel very design-y

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12 Bathroom Mirrors With Storage That Keep Your Skincare Out of Sight — Designs Picked by a Stylist

The best mirrored cabinets don't just clear your worktop. They make the whole bathroom feel calmer and brighter.

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"It's Our Sweet Little Jewel Box" — White Paneled Walls, Natural Stone and Soft Neutrals Give This Hamptons Home the Swedish Cottage Treatment

This holiday home became the full-time residence of its two creative owners when they decided to downsize — and there is not a single coastal cliché in sight

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5 'Quiet' Colors to Paint Your Living Room That Are 2026-Approved (and No, They're Not All Neutrals)

These are the exact paint shades interior designers use for setting a calm backdrop

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Every Garden Should Have a 'Patio Island' — The Overlooked Trend Landscape Designers Use to Make Your View So Much More Layered With Planting

Introduce a leafy, layered, island planting bed, and your patio will be reinvented into a modern design space

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H&M Just Launched These 'Cone' Lampshades That Will Make Any Lamp Base You Have Look Like a Designer Object

You don't need to throw away your worn-out light fittings; you just need to switch up the shade — it's an affordable way to get designer-worthy looks

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Should a Rug Go Under a Dining Table? When You Should Avoid It, and the Scale Tricks to Know to Stop This Setup Feeling Awkward

It's not always as simple as you may think, but when done well, a rug can have transformative power in this space

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A Burl Wood Bedside Table Is an Easy Way to Instantly Elevate Your Bedroom — These Are Our Favorites for a Boutique Hotel Vibe

Burl wood has been one of the standout trends this year, and these bedside tables are the perfect way to bring the trend home

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A Shortcut to Spaces Feeling Lived-In — These 16 Vintage-Style Rugs Make a Room Feel Collected Over Time

You don't need to fill a home with vintage to make it feel collected. Often, it's the illusion of age that makes all the difference.

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Long Live the DIY Revival — In an Increasingly Digital Landscape, People Are Relearning Manual Crafts to "Reclaim Ownership" of Their Surroundings

"In a culture in which digitization flattens aesthetics and dematerializes experiences," writes Debika Ray, "using our hands can become a way to express ourselves" and make the spaces we inhabit truly ours

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This High Street Brand Should Be Your First Stop for Trending Tableware — It's Affordable, Highly Aesthetic, and Will Still Survive a Dinner Party

H&M Home has its finger on the pulse when it comes to setting a stylish table, with pieces that look just as good styled on your shelves

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5 Design Lessons to Bring to London Homes From Mediterranean Climates, According to a Cypriot Designer

Warm colors, natural materials, and more — our expert knows exactly how to bring the Mediterranean home with you

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If Your Espresso Tastes Bitter, Sour, or Weak, This Is What Your Machine Is Desperately Trying to Tell You

A good espresso about taking the time to learn your machine and master the art of coffee-making

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What's the Difference Between Japanese and Indian Incense? What You Might Have Overlooked When Fragrancing Your Home

Depending on whether you're after a scenting ritual ruled by refined subtlety or enveloping richness, there's a clear choice for each mood

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Office Swag, Changing Stripes, and Haute HVACs — Field Notes From Our NYC Editor for July

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

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Okay, This Rechargeable Stake Light Might Actually Be the Most Stylish Way to Illuminate a Garden Path

It perfectly blends form and function for a more intentional outdoor space

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5 Japanese Lessons in Kitchen Knife Storage That Make So Much Sense to Follow

I asked an executive head chef at some of London's finest omakase spots for his best tips to keep your collection in top shape and safe to say he delivered

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