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5 Scandi Wellness Rituals to Know, and How to Bring Them Home If You Don't Live by a Fjord

As spring approaches, I'm bringing these intentional practices into my routine

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This Built-in Outdoor Seating Trend Brings Color, Texture, and Style to Your Garden — And It’s Easy to DIY

Tiled benches aren’t just practical for outdoor spaces, they make for an easy-to-achieve finish that packs in design drama

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"People Want to Celebrate Their Books" — Interior Designer Laura Stephens on Home Libraries, Hallway Wallpaper, and Pleated Lampshades

Interior designer Laura Stephens steps in as our interiors agony aunt, solving your decorating dilemmas on lampshades, books, and hallway wallpaper

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8 Essential Measurements for Designing a Bathroom Experts Say You Need to Know for a Successful Space

Before you design your dream bathroom, you'd better learn these measurements, because the success of your design could lie in the difference of a few millimeters

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Tracey Emin Chose This Farrow & Ball Paint for the Backdrop to Her Tate Modern Retrospective — It's a Color That Makes You Feel Calm, Attentive, and Present

Inspired by the unusual pigmentation of mud and cockles mixing on a Norfolk beach, the color lends a night sky-like atmosphere to the landmark show of one of Britain's all-time greatest artists

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The Experts Have Decided — These Are the 5 Outdoor Lighting Trends They Predict Will Rule in 2026 and Beyond

We hate to say it, but those tired fairy lights aren't going to cut it this year — these are all the hottest trends to light up your garden this summer

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Wait, This Might Just Be the Chicest Fire Pit I've Seen This Year — Minimalist, Sophisticated, and Sleek, It Will Prolong Your Summer Evenings Outdoors

Everyone knows a good fire pit is an outdoor hosting essential, and this one from Ferm Living is my top pick for summer 2026

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Before and After — Once Just an Artificial Lawn, This Small London Garden Has Been Transformed to Feel a Hundred Times Bigger Than Its Actual Footprint

This garden feels like a series of indoor rooms taken outside, bringing a sense of comfort to everything from outdoor lounging to al fresco cooking

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Wait, Did Calla Lillies Just Become the Cool, Minimalist Flower of 2026? Here's Why, and How to Style Them so They Don't Feel Bridal

The best part? You only need a couple of stems to make a statement

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"Unexpected and Sexy" — This Amsterdam Home Is Full of Surprises, From Its Colorful Accents to Its Lacquer-Lined Dining Room

Classical forms, sexy shaping, striking furniture, and brilliant color underpin the successful redesign of this Amsterdam townhouse

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These 'Blow-Up' Solar Lights Look So Magical Floating on the Surface of a Pool — They Cast "Very Nice Reflections," Says One Review

You can also hang them or group them on the ground for immediate visual impact in your outdoor space

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"It's a Common Mistake to Treat Materials as Static" — Designer Jamie McGlinchey on How to Design a Home That "Matures Over Time"

"That evolution is where the real poetry of a place emerges," the NoN Studio founder and creative director explains

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IKEA's Chic Outdoor Lounge Chair Is the Simple Addition That Will Instantly Elevate Your Space — It’s Comfortable, Durable, and Looks Way More Expensive Than It Is

It's not hard to see why so many pieces from IKEA's NÄMMARÖ series have flown off the shelves, and for under £100, I'm amazed that this stylish number is still in stock (for now)

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Don't Buy a Basic Garden Shed — These 12 Pieces of Outdoor Storage Don't Take Up as Much Room and Look Much, Much Better

Gone are the days of simply hiding clutter. Now, storage should be thoughtfully chosen to seamlessly integrate into your outdoor space

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Forget Candles and Diffusers for a Moment — Decorating With These Materials Will Make Your Home Smell Incredible, Naturally

Introduce these materials through furniture, decor, or the actual framework of your living spaces for a firm olfactory foundation

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I Asked Professional DIYers the Secret to Painting IKEA Furniture So That It Doesn't *Look* Like IKEA Furniture

Because who wants their furniture to look the same as everyone else's?

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All the Best Gardens Right Now Look 'Overgrown' — Here's How to Get the Full, Wild Aesthetic, Without Things Looking Messy

In a pushback to the overwhelming rise in AI, we're increasingly embracing the wild, unruly ways of nature — and it looks good

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This 'Stacked Bond' Layout for Garden Patios and Paths Is the One Trick to Make Outdoor Spaces Feel Elevated and 'Less Busy'

A simple shift in how you arrange small, rectangular pavers can set the tone for a more stylish and contemporary garden, says this landscape designer

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Just Got Paid? These 24 Vibe-y Home Buys That Caught a Design-Obsessed Editor's Eye This Month Are the Perfect End-of-Month Treat

From fringed parasols to Space Age-y lamps, squiggly mirrors, and splatterware, payday couldn't have come at a better time

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Chimineas Are the Hottest Way to Heat Your Garden This Year (Literally) — They're Freestanding, Design-Forward, and Small Space-Friendly

Chimineas are slim, stylish, and provide the perfect combination of heating and atmospheric glow

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This Stylish Milk Frother Will Help You Finally Beat Your £6-a-Day Iced Coffee Habit — Now, You Can Get Cold Foam at Home

Coffee and cold milk is nice, sure, but with Smeg's £100 Milk Frother, you can get the coffee shop experience without leaving the house

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These 10 Design Ideas Will Make Your Kitchen Feel Bigger, Without Extending Your Home — These Tricks Open Up a Space 'Visually' Instead

It all comes down to understanding how the eye reads the room — and these clever tricks from color to layout make a big difference

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5 Things That Will Make Your Garden Smell Expensive — These Are the Rich, Evocative Scents You Get in the Most Luxurious Outdoor Spaces

From planting ideas to al fresco fragrance formats, these additions will lure you into spending more time in your backyard

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This Double Roller Blind Idea Is Actually Genius — It Offers a 2-in-1 Solution for Filtering Spring Light, Adding Privacy, and Actually Looks Good

Because what's better than one? Two, of course

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7 of the Most Chic Fabric Choices You Could Pick for Your Banquette Seating (and, Actually, Any Custom Upholstery) in 2026

Discover our edit of expert-approved textiles for beautiful and durable bespoke upholstery

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