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Why Copying Beautiful Homes Straight From Instagram Is Creating an Era of 'Identikit Homes' — And Why That's a Really Bad Thing

Here’s how to take inspiration from the interiors you ‘like’ on Instagram while still adding your own personality to the design

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What Exactly Is 'Traditional Interior Design'? This Is How You Can Bring It Into a Modern Home Without It Feeling Like a Pastiche

Equal parts heritage and contemporary, without falling victim to imitation — nailing traditional interior style all about balance

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5 Clever Ways to Make Your Washing Machine Quieter Through Design — Here's to Never Being Disrupted by a Spin Cycle Again

From practical and discreet to elegant and attractive, discover the tricks experts employ to soften sound and reduce disruption

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The 'Marble Architrave' Trend Is the Idea That Makes Your Bathroom Look Incredibly Elevated and Expensive, and Gives It Main Character Energy

Rooted in classical architecture, this contemporary take on the trend is a luxurious way to make a statement

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Is Buying a Soundbar Actually Worth It in 2026? How Today's Tech Compares to TV Speakers, According to an Audio Reviewer

Considering upgrading your TV's audio? Here's what to know before you invest, says our home sound expert

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Want Your Garden to Look More Japanese? These 5 Plants and Trees Will Make It Feel Like Springtime in Tokyo

Taking inspiration from the zen garden style of planting is a beautiful way to fill your outdoor space while calming it with stunning textural foliage

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I Always Presumed That Wicker Planters Would Spell Disaster, but Then I Discovered This Clever Range With Removable Liners

Allowing for easy planting and upkeep, there's lots to love about these rattan planters that are perfect for spring

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Forget Whitewashed Walls and Beachy, Rustic Furniture — The New Balearic Style Is Brighter, Bolder, Odder, and 2026's Most Grounding Design Trend

We have spotted the style rising right on time for you to get on with stealing the feeling of the Spanish sun

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How to Hide AC in Your Kitchen Design — 5 Clever Ways to Keep Cool in the Summer, Without Introducing an Eyesore to Your Space

You don't have to pick between comfort and beauty. Our experts have all the tips for hiding your kitchen HVAC system, so you can stay cool while looking good

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'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' Is My New Favorite Netflix Series — And There's Something Very Good About Its Rooms' Lighting Schemes

It's spooky, sexy, and a little bit witchy... but it's also proof that there's honestly nothing scarier than using the 'big' light

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"If You Put Color and Rich Patterns Everywhere, It Becomes Overkill" — This Paris Apartment Is a Masterclass in White as a Balancing Force

Designed with a playful elegance through clever hits of color and pattern, this Parisian abode is one very chic and happy place

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How to Make an Olive Tree Look Expensive in a Garden — Advice From a Designer Who Nailed the Elevated Mediterranean Look at This London Home

This garden in North West London is the epitome of Mediterranean chic, and it's the olive trees that are the heroes of the planting scheme

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Anthropologie's New Collaboration With Fashion Label Farm Rio Has Confirmed It — Tropicals Just Became Cool Again

From banana platters to palm leaf-embroidered tablecloths, this homeware collaboration is luxurious, playful, and perfect for warm, sunny days

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7 'Toxic' Home Interior Design Mistakes to Fix ASAP — These Red Flags Could Be Compromising Your Health and the Wellness of Your Living Spaces, too

Forget the frills. These basic errors in design set an unhealthy foundation and are best corrected now

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IKEA Just Collaborated With an Award-Winning Italian Designer on Two Expensive-Looking Floor Lamps You Really Need to See

Made with solid oak, blow-moulded glass, and Italian white Carrara marble, the floor lamps — somehow, miraculously — start from just £50

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Scandinavian Outdoor Furniture Is a Shortcut to Cool, Minimalist Gardens — A Here's a Stylist’s Edit of What’s Actually Worth Buying in 2026

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6 Kitchen Tap Trends to Elevate Your Sink Station in 2026 — These Are What the Experts Are Using, and Why You Should Be, too

From dedicated pet taps to feel-good finishes, these are the kitchen taps that will be everywhere in 2026

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I'm Not an Expert Gardener, but Garden Designers Told Me These 5 Architectural Plants Are as Unkillable as They Are Stylish

No more stressful gardening weekends. These are the 5 plants I'd pick if I could redesign my low-maintenance garden

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The Boldest Choice in Interiors? Creating Spaces That Don't Conform — Designer Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́ on Rejecting Trends to "Design a Home That Tells Your Story"

For the Nigerian-born British designer, "it's not just about how something looks, but about what it reveals about you: your culture, your history, your influences, and inspirations." Personality in decor just got cooler

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Designers Warn These 4 Bedroom Colors Are Going Out of Style in 2026 — "We're Making Way for a More Grown-Up Approach"

Hint: it's anything too stark or flat. Here are the colors to avoid in the bedroom and what to decorate with instead

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I Don't Like Rose-Scented Candles — I'd Pick These Instead for a Romantic Floral Home Fragrance

I know it might be controversial, but there are so many less powdery and more balanced candles to scent your space for spring

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I've Seen the Full H&M Home x Kelly Wearstler Collection and, Trust Me, This Is Going to Be Your Favorite Collaboration Ever

The Los Angeles designer doesn't hold back on her signature style in this partnership with H&M — here's what I can show you so far

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I Went to Google HQ to Learn How to Properly Use AI to Visualize My Home Renovations — Here Are the Tricks I Learned

An architect specializing in AI image generation helped me understand better how to use Google Gemini as a tool in the design process

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Reed Diffusers vs Electric Diffusers — Which Are Best? There's Not a Clear Winner, but Each Format Has Its Place to Make a Home Smell Incredible

While one format sets a consistent foundation of fragrance, the other allows for a level of control that comes in handy when hosting

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IKEA's New £25 Outdoor Planter Has Just the Right Amount of Cartoonish Charm, While Still Feeling Super Contemporary

Planters are an affordable way to add style to your outdoor space

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