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Asked to "Go Wild", This Australian Designer Built an Emotive Home Around 15 Complementary Colors — Each One a Nod to the Family's Personalities

Energy, saturation, and cheekiness are the hallmarks of Ruby Shields' aptly named Joy Haus, a new striking coastal build where hues serve as architecture

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No Wall Space for a Full-Length Mirror? IKEA's Launched This Pull-Out One That Slots Into Your Closet

IKEA's PAX system is famous for its customizability — and this could be the best add-on yet

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The Interiors of This New London Grocery Store Will Make You Want to Give This Once-Dated Kitchen Layout Another Go

See how the "grounded, honest, and stripped of excess" aesthetic of Jared Wybrow and Raissa van Dijk's London Épicerie makes open shelving newly chic

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People Who Do Color Really Well in Their Homes Are All Buying Into This Unexpected, Interior Designer-Approved Lighting Trend

Lighting that looks like shimmering, pastel gems is having a serious design moment. Here's how to embrace the trend and where to shop the best picks

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3 Things You Should Never, Ever Buy for Your Home If You Want It to Feel Personal, Collected, and Different From Everyone Else's

To let someone into your home is an act of vulnerability. "Instead of shying away from that openness with an armor of tastefully curated objects, embrace it."

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How to Clean Linen Sofas and Chairs Without Worrying About Causing Nightmare Water Marks

These simple expert tips will save you from losing face over stubborn washing stains

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Kylie Jenner's Viral 'Jeweled' Birthday Cake Is an Unexpected Sign of One of the Next Big Interior Moments, According to a Trend Forecaster

A (largely inedible) birthday cake isn't the design inspiration we thought we'd be taking this week, but it may just be a harbinger for trends to come

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It's a Family Affair — This Interior Designer Transformed Her Period Home In London With the Help of Her Architect Brother and Garden Designer Husband

Behind a classic Victorian facade, a family of creatives has reshaped this London home to deliver surprise after surprise

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5 Things People With Older Homes Are Modernizing in Their Renovations to Stop Them From Feeling Dated

Not all features are worth preserving when you're renovating a property, and these are fine to strip out

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You'll Never Guess Where This Expensive-Looking 'Drape' Armchair Is From (and Good News, It's Not Actually Expensive)

Got an awkward gap that an armchair would fit perfectly? For this price, you don't have to feel guilty about never actually sitting on it

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This Very Common Table Lamp Placement Mistake Is Flattening (Not Flattering) Your Living Room's Lighting Scheme — Here's the Fix

Turns out, this common mistake could be holding your living room back from looking its best, and it's all down to your table lamp

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John Lewis' Rug Collection is the Perfect Example of How to Do 'Modern Geometrics' Right

These prints are characterful, but still feel cozy and livable — which is exactly what you want from a bold rug underfoot

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As a Japanese Interior Designer, These Are My 5 Non-Negotiables When Designing a Bedroom so That It 'Breathes'

These design principles transform an overstimulating atmosphere into a cocooning space

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"I Judge You Hard" — People Who Never Burn Their Candles Are Making Their Homes Feel Staged and Unlived-In, Says This Interior Designer

Bit of advice from the pros? Give those expensive candles a burn before you put them out on display

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Sorry, Painted Doors — These 5 Unexpected Kitchen Cabinet Materials Are What Designers Want You to Take a Chance on Instead

From sculptural timber to patinated metals, these surprising material choices prove texture and craftsmanship are replacing paint as the definitive kitchen choice

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IKEA's New Bamboo Lighting Collection Brings a Soft, Atmospheric Feel — And Plays as Much With Shadow as It Does With Light

These fixtures create layered lighting with just one bulb

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Inspired by "the Holidays We Never Want to End", This Joyous Pop-Up Makes a Case for Mismatched Tableware

Thought you weren't into colorful, stripy dining accessories? Think again

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Minimalism Is Dead — Maximalist Layering Is Becoming the New Status Symbol in Interiors

Here's why interior designers are elevating rooms with layers of color, pattern, and art, and why you should too

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4 'Transitional' Colors That Feel Perfect for Bedrooms in 2026 — They Create the Ideal "Bit-of-This, Bit-of-That Atmosphere"

It's about finding the balance between contemporary and timeless style, as well as a shade that promotes restfulness

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This 'Double-Stacked' Trundle Sofa Pulls Out So Quickly and Turns Into a Generous King-Size Bed

It transforms any living room into a hardworking space for small homes that love to host

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A Burl Coffee Table Will Make Your Living Room Look More Expensive — These Are the Best to Buy Now, at Every Price Point

From retro-inspired styles to sculptural silhouettes and low-profiles, these are the very best burl wood coffee tables that make a worthy centerpiece

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The 7 Lighting Trends Setting the Tone for the Best-Designed (and Illuminated) Homes for Next Year

Taking inspiration from the past as well as the world around us, these trends show a desire to slow down and look around

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The 'Forever Home' Mindset Is Changing Renovations — Here's What People Are Prioritizing Over Resale Value in 2026 and Beyond

Bold decor choices are popular again, as homeowners plan to stay in their property's for longer

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This Garden Furniture Color Has Been *the* Trend of This Season — These Are the Pieces to Pick Up in the End-of-Summer Sales

Warm, earthy, and surprisingly versatile, these terracotta garden furniture finds make it easy to create an outdoor space that feels layered, inviting, and right on trend

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These Are the Best Farrow & Ball Blue Paint Colors for a Kitchen That Feels Timeless, Calming, and Elegant

Interior designers share their top paint picks for a blue kitchen from the beloved paint brand

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