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I’m Convinced You Don’t Need Bold Color to Make a Sofa Stand Out — These Are the 12 I’d Choose for Their Shape Alone

The best silhouettes can give even the quietest upholstery real presence, and keep working as everything around them changes

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This Is the Rug-to-Coffee Table Ratio You'll Always Subconsciously Notice in the Most Expensive-Looking Homes

Designers agree that the size of your rug and coffee table is essential to a well-designed space

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This Sit-Stand Desk Folds Away the Moment You Clock Off Work — It's a Clever Solution to Any Small WFH Space

Aside from its versatile bamboo frame, the best thing about this Leandesk launch is its height-adjustable form

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Never Heard of 'Matelasse' Bedding? Meet the Designer Shortcut to a Beautifully Textured, Expensive-Looking Bed

Dreaming of the perfect, cloud-like bed? We've just found the secret ingredient. It gives your bed that plush, luxurious look, and it's surprisingly affordable

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Looking for Some Design Inspiration? These Are the 9 Show-Stopping Homes That Had Us Captivated This August

We narrowed down the most beautiful homes this month to only the best of the best, from a new-build Harlem Brownstown to an Art Deco villa in Sydney

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The Predictions for 2027's Color of the Year Have Started, and So Far, All Signs Point Towards One Common Theme

Here's how Behr Paint's choice of a muddy olive green points to a larger shift in decorating habits

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Are You Actually a Minimalist, or Just Overwhelmed? 3 Layout Tweaks Designers Use to Calm a Chaotic Kitchen

A calm kitchen doesn’t have to be minimalist; it needs a layout that works — here's how

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SERAX's Coolest Tableware Collection Is Made of Cardboard — Well, Almost

Designed by Annebet Philips, "Carte Blanche" strips it back to archetypal forms and an essential palette that capture the spontaneity of making with paper. It's a reminder "there's no pressure for things to be perfect"

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Shizen (自然) Is the Japanese Concept of Materials That Tell a Story — Here's Why It's Important to Consider 'Where the Body Meets the Building'

Literally translating to 'nature', this term speaks to the ambiance you construct within your living spaces

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This Lighting Trend Feels Fresh for Now, But It's Totally Something My Grandparents Would Have Had in Their House

With its textured finish and warm, diffused glow, this retro lighting style couldn't feel more current

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If You're an Autumn Person, Designers Say You Should Choose One of These 5 Colors for Your Kitchen

Bring seasonal warmth to your home all year round with these gorgeous autumn-inspired kitchen colors

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"It's Cocktail-Ready" — Peek Inside a William F. Cody-Designed Palm Springs Pied-à-Terre Where Sunset Pinks and a Wet Bar Serve Up the Good Times

Michelle Boudreau Design has brought the warmth of California into this mid-century holiday home

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ICYMI: The Coolest Product Releases, Collaborations, and Homeware Collections Worth Name-Dropping From This Month

From nature-inspired wallpaper to tactile fabrics and cozy seating, there's a lot to look forward to

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Habitat Just Launched a New Sofa Bed With a Clever Pull-Out System That Stops It Looking as Clunky and Awkward as Other Sleeper Couches

At first glance, you can't truly tell that it's a trundle bed — and therein lies its charm

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Anthropologie Bedding Is Making Me Want to Break Up With Plain Sheets — These Are the 24 Prints I’d Pick as a Stylist

Florals, stripes, playful prints, and plenty of color — Anthropologie’s bedding is full of the kind of personality that can transform the feel of a bedroom

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Glasgow's Coolest New Hotel Lounge Sets the "Perfectly Imperfect" Look for Your Autumn Moodboard

Peek inside Arthouse Glasgow, and discover how a 19th-century Scottish landmark is reborn as a culturally vibrant bolthole rooted in earthy tones, original artwork, and mid-century inspiration

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What Color Countertops Work Best With Dark Kitchen Cabinets? Here's What Designers Would Choose

Instantly elevate a dark kitchen by pairing it with one of the designers' top choices for countertop finishes

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Forget the Yachts — The Riviera Look Everyone Is Chasing This Summer Is Coming Out of These Legendary Monte Carlo Addresses

Jacquemus, refreshed grande dame hotels, and a stylish bar beneath an Eiffel dome: Monaco is having a moment

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M&S Has Just Reimagined Last Season's Best-Selling Glass Table Lamp, and, Somehow, It's Even Better This Time

It's cheaper, smaller, and — dare I say — chicer, tapping into the retro-leaning mushroom lamp trend

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Is Your Home in Desperate Need of a Reset After the Holidays? Here's 9 New Organize-y Pieces From IKEA That'll Help

September is the season of resetting the house, and IKEA is one of the best places for everything you need

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Should Your Bed Face the Door? What I Learned From a Feng Shui Master About Bedroom Layouts

This might be the most talked-about Feng Shui red flag, and if your home is guilty of it, here's how to fix it ASAP

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"I've Gone All Summer Without Proper Garden Chairs, but It Landed Me a Great Deal" — Our Editor's Tip? Don't Wait Until Next Year, Buy Your Garden Furniture Now

The summer may be over, but there's no better time to buy your garden furniture than right now

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With Matcha Green Walls and More Than a Nod to 70s Retro Design, There's Nothing Mundane About This Vibrant Swiss Apartment

With a 1970s vibe and a fireplace that reads like a modernist art installation, this Geneva apartment is red hot in its design approach

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Habitat's New Minimalist-Style Side Table Stool Is an Elegant Way to Sneak More Storage Into a Small Space

Kick your feet up, store extra throw blankets, or even rest a cup of coffee on this clever footstool

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This Scheme Just Always Looks Good — 6 Green-and-Brass Bathrooms That Feel Timeless, Luxurious, and Right for Now

Green-and-brass bathrooms are set to stay — here’s why this classic duo will always feel luxe and never go out of style, according to designers

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