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How to Build a Home That Will Stay Cool During a Heatwave — According to an Award-Winning Architect

Beyond just decor, "the most comfortable homes combine orientation, insulation, ventilation, shading, and glazing to minimize heat gain in the first place"

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The 13 Garden Lighting Ideas Designers Use to Bring Outdoor Spaces to Life After Dark — Their Top Tip? "You Don't Need to Illuminate Everything"

The best lighting ideas add depth and interest, truly breathing life into your garden design when night falls

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The Designer Traveled to Paris in Search of Inspiration for This Harlem Townhouse — And the Result is a Home That Embodies Color-Drenched Cozy Elegance

The interiors of this new-build brownstone have evolved from stark to soulful — and it’s a transformation that’s wonderfully artistic

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Oh, This Woven 'Banana Bark' Basket Is Just the Most Stylish Thing You Could Have at the Bottom of Your Bed

Elevated basics are the foundations of a beautifully curated space, so swap out your old wicker basket for a new one that oozes elegance and style

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5 Kitchen Ceiling Colors That Designers Wish You Were Brave Enough to Try Instead of Plain White

Forget defaulting to basic colors, these designer-approved shades prove that looking up could be the secret to a more interesting, beautifully considered kitchen

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5 Garden Habits That Reveal You're a More Organized Person Than You Think You Are

And if you can't relate yet, these are the best green thumb traits to adopt into your routine

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Could Japanese-Inspired Lighting Be the Secret to a Calmer Room? These 16 Designs Show Why Softer Light Works

They are less about perfect symmetry or bright illumination, and more about creating atmosphere and a sense of ease

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5 New IKEA Products That Will Instantly Elevate Your Living Room — These Expensive-Looking Finds Are the Effortless Way to Create a Luxurious Space

No need to scroll through all the latest — these are the key IKEA new arrivals that will make your living room look effortlessly curated

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Brise Soleil Might Just Be the Most Beautiful Overheating Prevention Method Around — Experts Demystify This Stylish Shading Feature

We all love spaces flooded with natural light, but they can be tricky to keep cool — step forward brise soleil

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They Used to Be Monasteries — Now These Hotels Balance an Austere Heritage With Modern Luxury

You'll want to book your next retreat after seeing how these former sacred buildings were reinvented for the contemporary traveler

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This ‘Wobbly’ Plate Trend Brings So Much Character When They're Stacked on Your Kitchen Shelves

Shape and texture are so important when styling a kitchen, and these irregular plates fit the bill perfectly

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This Lighting Trick Makes Dark Corners Look Like a Luxury Design Feature

A dark, dingy corner can immediately ruin a room, but this smart lighting trick makes these corners look intentional and elegant

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Taru O Shiru (足るを知る) Translates to the 'Luxury of Enough' — This Japanese Design Principle Will Change the Way You Curate a Space

Instead of loud, performative interiors, this discerning design trait reveals a home whose opulence is rooted in genuine taste

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These Drip Coffee Makers Simplify Your Morning Routine in Style — They're Affordable, Look Good on the Counter, and are More Analog

Sometimes you don't need all the bells and whistles for a tasty cup of coffee, and that doesn't mean sacrificing good design either

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This 1929 Tudor Estate in NY Was Once Frequented by President Eisenhower — Now It's the Base for School Runs, Hockey Season, and Pizza Nights

See how interior designer Jessica Gersten reimagined this storied Westchester Country Club property into an animated cove for a busy family of five

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"I Always Make This Swap in a Small Bedroom" — An Interior Stylist on Why She Changes Out Bedside Tables That Are Blocking 'Flow'

"I Always Make This Swap in a Small Bedroom" — An Interior Stylist on Why She Always Changes Bedside Tables That Are Blocking 'Flow'

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Stylish, Artisanal, and Extremely Elevated — Soho Home's Rugs Are the Best Example of How to Capture the 'Modern Folk' Trend in 2026

These floor coverings feel cozy and heritage, but with a distinctly modern edge

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If Your Kitchen Only Makes You Want to Order Takeout, Psychology Says the Layout Could Be Partly to Blame

If you constantly find yourself struggling to fight the urge to order a takeaway, you're not lazy; your kitchen just isn't designed correctly

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People Who Have Homes That Always Feel 'Finished' Plan These 5 Things Into Room Renovations

These elements pull a scheme together and shouldn't all be left until last, according to interior designers

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Collected, Not Cluttered — 10 Lessons From Living Rooms That Get the Balance Just Right

From display ideas to styling rules, interior designers share tricks to make your belongings look curated rather than messily chaotic

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If Everything in Your Room Sits at Sofa Height, You're Probably Doing Something Wrong — And You Need to Add a Floor Lamp

Sometimes it’s introducing one taller element that changes how the whole room reads

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'Green on Green' Gardens Are Trending — Here's How Landscape Designers Keep Things Looking Interesting All in This Color

As an integral part of garden design, 'green on green' planting offers a timeless, elegant feel that is never boring and so much more than simply a background color

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This New Modular Sofa Has a Surprising Amount of Storage Under the Seat — We Took It for a Comfort Test Drive

This triple threat looks high-designer, offers flexible reconfiguration, and provides covert storage

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Hiding in London's Coolest Neighborhood, This Wellness Garden Is Kitted Out With a Natural Pool and Sauna

Step into North London's true secret garden, where lush plants and paved paths lead the way towards an enchanting wellness area

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What Color to Paint Your Entryway, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Space That Calms, or Bursts With Energy

First impressions matter, for you and your guests — this is how to use color psychology to help you set the right tone for your space

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