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Mid-Century Sofa Beds Are a Safe Bet to Always Look Good — I Spent Hours Whittling Hundreds of Options Down to the Best 20

The sleekness of mid-century style makes for sofa beds that feel lightweight and cool, not clunky and bulky

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Why Are All the Coolest Bars Painted Red Right Now? Design Notes From These "Intimate and Transportive" Spaces You'll Want to Bring Home

No, it's not just you — these sexy, red-drenched hangouts are everywhere. We spoke with designers behind some of the best to learn how to capture their electrifying feel

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5 'Anti-Trend' Color Combos That I Think Will Always Feel Timeless — And How to Make Them Contemporary as Well as Future-Proof

When you first see the everlasting, I-was-meant-to-be-with-you palettes, it just feels inexplicably right

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Two Former Bandmates Reunited to Transform a New-Build Italian Apartment Into a Personality-Filled Home That Feels Like It's 'Underwater'

Two former bandmates reunited to transform a new-build Italian apartment into a personality-filled home that sings

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This Actually Very Stylish 'Swivel' Desk Gives You Plenty of Work Space, Without Your WFH Set-up Taking Over Your House Once It's Time to Clock Off

'Working from home' is a way of life now, so it's time to move off the dining room table. Here's how I'd do it without sacrificing space

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I Just Realized I Bought the Wrong Kitchen Organizer — IKEA’s New NÅLBLECKA Storage Is Far More Practical, and It’s Way Cheaper Than What I Paid

IKEA's newly released NÅLBLECKA kitchen organizer doubles your storage space effectively and stylishly, whether inside your cupboard or on your countertop

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Sheer Roman Blinds Might Be the Simplest, Most Elegant, and Cost-Effective Way to Make Rooms More Private Without Blocking Out Spring Sunshine

A sheer fabric makes this classic window dressing feel more contemporary

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Forget Losing an Hour of Sleep, I'm Trying This 'Gradual Adjustment' to My Routine When the Clocks Change This Weekend, and It Starts Now

Instead of messing with your sleep schedule, prime it for an easy transition to spring with this simple formula

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I Always Pick These 3 Easy-to-Care-for Plants for My Mediterranean Garden to Make Pots and Raised Planters Feel More Natural and Less 'Upright'

Knowing when to use the right 'spillers' is container gardening 101, and this is the one I'll always reach for in my Mediterranean-inspired back garden

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Red, Green, and Pink Never Looked Cooler Together Than in This New Boutique Hotel in Berlin — It's the Unexpected Palette You'll Want to Steal

With the opening of The Dean Berlin, the German capital just got a new creative hub for the inspired globetrotter, thanks to the laidback-chic vision of designer Rachael Gowdridge

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"I Like an Element of Surprise" — How Sophie Ashby Uses Color, Texture, and Antiques for Her Instantly Recognizable Schemes

The interior designer tells us how she puts her richly layered rooms together — and the surprising place she finds color inspiration

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Tiny Outdoor Area? No Problem — IKEA's Folding Table Is the Ultimate Small Garden Flex That Saves Space, Neatly Stores Chairs, and Has a Display Shelf for Your Plants

Whether you have a balcony or a small patio, this stylish, multifunctional table makes your compact space work harder

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5 Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Will Actually Make Your Room Feel Bigger — And How to Use Them in Your Layout

If you want your compact kitchen to feel more expansive without altering your floor plan, these are the kitchen cabinet colors experts want you to know about

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I'll Say It, Knocking Down Walls Is Sometimes a Lazy Renovation — Here's How to Embrace Your Home's Existing Layout

From rearranging furniture to better lighting, these expert-approved, space-enhancing design tricks will make you think twice before knocking down walls

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4 Styles of Rug I Always Recommend as an Interior Stylist to Elevate Your Living Room's Look

A curated selection rugs that balance restraint, craftsmanship and bold form, showing how the floor can set the direction for an entire room

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These Are the Best Rooms Decorated in Farrow & Ball This Year — According to the Paint and Wallpaper Brand's New Design Competition

Farrow & Ball has just announced the winners of 'Iconic Spaces 2026' — a new global design competition that "celebrates the positive power of color"

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I've Just Found a Three-Piece Freestanding Outdoor Kitchen You Can Build Yourself — It's Stylish, Made of Hardy Spruce, and Currently on Sale

On the hunt for an outdoor kitchen that's as stylish as it is functional? These freestanding units have you covered

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Don't Be Fooled by the Many, Many Dupes — HAY's Green Palissade Is an Outdoor Furniture Icon You Need to Know

It might have inspired a litany of lookalikes, but HAY's Palissade collection is still in a class of its own

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This IKEA Smart Motion Sensor Light Solved My Dark Coat Closet Woes — It's Tiny, Bright, and Works Well, but Takes a Little Set-up

An easy solution for dark spaces like cupboards or kitchen cabinets, as well as for safely lighting dark hallways at night time

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I Tested Marshall's Heston 60 Soundbar, and Found That Underneath Its Rockstar Good Looks, It Delivers Audio Well Beyond Its Size

Tech design can often be a little boring, but Marshall's take on a soundbar brings some vintage flair that complements a well-rounded listening experience

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5 ‘Overambitious’ Things You Probably Shouldn’t Plan Into Your Garden If You’re a Bit of a Beginner

Gardening is for everyone, but you won't want to jump into these ambitious projects if you're inexperienced

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24 Indoor-Outdoor Furniture Finds Designers Are Using to Blur the Boundaries of Your Home

Smart material choices mean your furniture adapts as effortlessly as you do

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They Sound Amazing in Theory, but These Are 5 Problems That Rooms With High Ceilings Have That People Never Talk About

Tall spaces might look impressive, but interior designers often have practical and decorative challenges to solve before they really shine

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This Contemporary-Looking 'Click-Clack' Chaise Moonlights as a Stylish Single Bed (and It's Currently 30% Off)

A chaise is perfect for stretching out, snoozing, and everything in between (literally)

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5 Design Tricks That'll Make Your Kitchen Feel Calmer, Less Hectic, and More Like a Retreat at Home

Is your kitchen feeling chaotic? These expert-approved design tips turn this high-traffic space into the restorative heart of the home

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