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Cabinetry 101 — Frames, Doors, Hinges, and What Actually Matters When Planning Your Kitchen

A no-nonsense guide to the mechanics of kitchen cabinets and why the boring bits matter

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How to Safely Store Your Christmas Decorations Until Next Year — From the Tree to the Lights, Wreaths, and Ornaments

Future you will be so grateful

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I Spent All Day Looking in the Post-Christmas Sofa Sales — These Are the Only 24 Deals You Need to See If You're Over Trying to Relax on a Rubbish Couch

What better way to step into the new year than with a brand new, discounted sofa? These are all the best deals we've spotted so far

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Since I Discovered This Kitchen's Genius 'Toaster Drawer', I Think Everyone Should Have One — It Solves My Breakfast's Biggest Countertop Problem and Clears Away Excess Clutter

Aimeé Richardson (or House of Waffle) keeps her kitchen clutter-free with this clever organizational hack

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I've Been Writing About Trends for Kitchen Colors All Year, and My Big Prediction Is That 'Icy Blues' Are Going to Replace Sage Green for Cabinetry in 2026

Pinterest's 2026 trend predictions point towards a rise in cool blue tones, and our favorite kitchen designers seem to agree

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If There's One Design Detail I Want to Steal for My Home in 2026, It's Going to Be the Incredible Paneling From This Colorful Patisserie in Taiwan That's Going Viral on Instagram

In the Da'an District of Taipei, this extravagantly decorated space feels less like a cafe and more like a 'sensory theater'

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5 Things Minimalists Always Declutter Immediately After Christmas That I’m Planning on Doing Between Now and the New Year, too

It's super important to make decisions on your possessions once festivities wind down to prevent clutter from taking over your space and mind in 2026

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"There Needs to Be Surprises" — This Happy-Making Parisian Apartment Is Packed With Whimsy and Color

Creating sophisticated interiors doesn’t always mean taking a serious approach — just take this very chic Parisian apartment and its happy-go-lucky vibe as an example

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Okay, This Is Definitely Going to Be the Big Trend in Kitchen Backsplashes for 2026 — These Super-Personal, Custom Delft Tiles Are the Coolest Way to Bring Personality to Your Space

This new take on the traditional Dutch tile style has quickly become my favorite way to bring some more personality into your kitchen

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"Don't Waste Your Money on This" — This Is Where Designers Suggest You Should Spend, and Save, When You're Planning Your 2026 Kitchen Project If You're Trying to Control the Budget

Planning your kitchen for the New Year? Here’s your guide to where’s best to invest and the elements you can easily save on without compromising on style and finish

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This 'Deconstructable' Cookware Set From IKEA Makes Pan Storage So Much Easier in Small Kitchens — And It's on Sale Right Now

With almost 50% off its original price, this space-saving cookware is a total steal

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I’m Planning to Use the Christmas Break to Finally Label My Pantry — This Is How Professional Organizers Recommend Doing It

Start the new year in the best way possible: with the perfectly labelled pantry of your dreams

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According to the Experts, These 6 Design Mistakes Are Actually Making Your Kitchen Harder to Clean

Chic isn't always practical, and these errors are costing your culinary space major tidiness points

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"Sparkly, Shiny, and Silver" — I've Hand-Picked the Best Decor to Shop to Ring in the New Year in Style

Let's party like it's 2026

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Designers Share How to Avoid Your Color Scheme Feeling Overstimulating — While Still Using Plenty of Color

We all want our homes to feel nurturing while still looking stylish. Here are a few key tricks to perfecting that through color

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And Breathe... 5 Quick Ways to Reset Your Home Between Christmas and the New Year

It's the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also a whirlwind — here's how to quickly restore a sense of calm amongst the chaos

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How Long Does It Take to Renovate a Kitchen? I Asked Professional Fitters for Their Honest Answer, and Here's What They Had to Say

Kitchen renovations seem to drag on forever, and they rarely stay on schedule, but here's how long you can expect the chaos to actually last

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I Filtered the Home Sales so You Don’t Have to — 24 Décor Finds That Are Actually Worth Buying

I went deep into the home sales (yes, all of them) and came back with the pieces that still feel stylish, timeless, and exciting.

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How to Organize the Christmas Gifts You Receive Straight Away, so You Don’t Create Piles of Clutter for Months

Give yourself the gift of a tidy home before New Year by following these tips and tricks from a professional organizer

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27 Things to Buy for a Scandinavian Kitchen That Will Bring Design-Forward Style to Your Space

A stylist's curation of Scandinavian kitchenware where everyday function is treated as design

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How to Pick a Fruit Tree Based on Your Birth Month — The 12 Trees and Which to Get (or Gift) Depending on When You Were Born

This is your sign to treat your home to a flourishing fruit tree based on your birth month

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I Asked Our Editors What They’re Buying to Ace Our New Year's Resolutions in 2026 — This Is What's on Their Agenda

From taking on junk journaling to snapping more pictures without a phone, there's lots of great ideas for an enriching new year

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3 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang a Wall Sconce to Avoid "Disrupting Symmetry, Creating Strange Shadows, or Visually Reducing the Space"

Here are the biggest designer 'don'ts' when it comes to stylish sconce lighting

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7 Kitchen Cabinet Colors Designers Predict Will Dominate Homes in 2026 and How They Will Elevate Your Upcoming Reno Projects

It's time to say goodbye to your sage green kitchen. These are all the cabinet colors experts are expecting to see in the year ahead, and why they're making a statement

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The ‘Finish What You Started’ List — Professional Project Managers on How to Tie Up Unfinished Renovation Jobs in 2026 in 6 Easy Steps

There is no excuse for half-finished renovation jobs with our expert guide to sorting out that snagging list fast

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