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5 Things Japanese Households Do to Make Homes Feel Calm That Are Simple and 'Undramatic' to Follow

These nuanced gems of advice will result in a home that feels well-rounded and earnest in its mission to comfort

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John Lewis Has Released New Lighting for the New Season — These Are the Designs to Have on Your Radar Across the Range to Make Your Home Glow

As the evenings start drawing in, I’m looking to lighting to make rooms feel warmer, and these are the pieces I’d reach for first

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The End of the ‘Statement Sofa’? Why Designers Say Shape Is So Much More Important Than Color in 2026

Bold isn’t always brilliant — “stylish seating is now all about form rather than finish,” says one expert

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The Rise of the 'Slow Shower' — How Bathrooms Are Being Designed for Longer, More Mindful Mornings

Reacting to the intensive water usage and anti-hygiene rhetoric surrounding baths, the shower has become the next frontier of relaxation

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So Many of Our Readers Bought This Clever Banquette Seating From Next Last Year — In 2026, They've Got So Many More Styles to Choose From

With hidden storage and chic, space-saving designs, it's no wonder these Next banquette benches are best-sellers — and now an even bigger selection

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6 Unexpected Accents Designers Are Pairing With Neutrals to 'Punch Up' These Simple Palettes in 2026

These neutral schemes are far from boring with these surprising but endlessly stylish accents

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"Now It Looks Amateur" — But If People Don't 'Karate Chop' Throw Pillows Anymore, How Are You Actually Supposed to Style Them?

The exaggerated chop has debatably reached its design apex; now, "it looks amateur"

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Apparently, Your Garden Gate Could Be Letting Good Luck 'Escape' From Your Home — Feng Shui Experts Explain

These tips will help you identify if your outdoor entrance is blocking positive energy from entering or letting it slip out of the space

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The Rug Rulebook — Everything You Really Need to Know First Before You Ever Buy Another Rug Again

We talk to interior designers, rug restoration specialists, and more, to understand how style, materials, and budget all intersect in your investment

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This Just-Launched Bed Uses a Japanese Joinery Technique That Means You Don't Need to Screw It Together

FlexiSpot's interlocking structure makes it so you can assemble the entire frame with minimal effort

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The "Inherent Beauty" in Natural Materials Is Front and Center in This Richly Layered Dutch Home — And It All Started With a Wall Mural

Materials and colors from the natural world have helped this Amsterdam abode bloom into a home full of peace and calm

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IKEA's New Slim Full-Length Mirror Is Ideal for Small Bedrooms Lacking in Room — Plus, It Has Some Clever Hidden Features

I've just discovered valet mirrors, and IKEA's new launch makes them small-space ready

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This London Café's Softly Glowing Ceiling Holds the Cure to the Gloomiest Days — It's the Lighting Idea to Steal That Brings the Sunshine Indoors

The interiors of Cup of Joy might have just cracked the secret to a space glowing with sunshine year-round. We're taking notes for when it's next dark

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I Implore You — Stop Painting Every Kitchen Island a Different Color and Embrace These More Timeless Styles Instead

The two-tone kitchen has fallen from grace — here's how designers are creating kitchens that still feel unique and characterful, but with more cohesion

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5 Storage Mistakes People Only Ever Notice Over the Summer Break — And How to Fix Them by September

Professional organizers tell me that these common faux pas set you back by the time autumn rolls around

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Forget Your Coffee Machine — The French Press Is the Design-Lover's Coffee Maker Now

When it comes to flavor and a simple morning routine, nothing beats the analogue style of a French press

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Move Over, Quiet Luxury — Romantic Minimalism Is Coming for Your Bedrooms, and It's Way More Characterful

A little lace, soft embroidery, and beautifully layered textures are giving minimalist bedrooms a warmer, more romantic feel— these are the bedding pieces that perfectly capture the trend

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Instead of Worrying About "What an Apartment Should Look Like", This Warsaw Home Fuses Polish Calm and Brazilian Color Into a Joyful Family Nest

Designed for a couple with children who split time between the two countries, this residence in Poland's capital never quite settles on just one

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Why Extroverts and Introverts Tend to Choose Totally Different Paint Colors for Their Walls, According to Color Experts

Start with the individual and how they want to experience that space — "From there, color can help create the atmosphere that feels right for them"

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5 Mistakes That Make Your Living Room Feel 'Loud' — And How to Remedy Them for a Little More Visual Quiet

It's more than just clutter that's causing the chaos

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Sorry Beige, Sorry Gray — ‘Peige’ Sofas Are the Color Trend That Feels New, Exciting, but Still Neutral

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This Mediterranean Garden Color Trend Makes So Much Sense for Future Hot Summers — It Looks Good, and Is Easier to Look After, too

If your goal is a much cooler garden, the color of the plants you choose, as well as how you integrate them into the design, is just as important as the variety

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Introducing Livingetc Unlocked — Your Invitation into the Most Beautiful Homes

Tickets are now on sale for Livingetc Unlocked, our new event taking you through the front doors of some of London's most brilliantly designed properties

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Forget White Plates, Dark Green Is the Color of the Moment If You Want Your Dining Table to Look Expensive

Swap out your regular white tableware for a stylish dark green alternative ready for autumn, says this interior stylist

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5 Design Tricks Stylish New Yorkers Do in Their Small Apartments That Everyone Else Should Be Copying

With a creative approach, space-restricted apartments can be just as functional and stylish as larger homes

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