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5 Things Minimalists Never Have in Their Gardens — For Simpler, More Streamlined Outdoor Spaces

Turn your straggly garden into a sophisticated outdoor setting by steering clear of this list of items that minimalists would never go near

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Step On It — The 12 Best Rugs Are the Style Zeitgeist (Underfoot)

Want to know what the culture looks like right now? This edit of 2025’s best rugs offers a bird’s-eye view of the current state of style

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NYCxDesign 2025 — 5 Strategically Strange Trends I Saw That I'm Betting Will Shape the Year Ahead

A week of overstimulation, softened by fabric, fractured by shape, and brightened by color. This is what stuck

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Not Your Basic 'Egg' Swings — 2025's Take on Hanging Chairs Make Comfy Garden Seating Look Designer

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Looking for Furniture for Your Backyard With a Little Flair? An Outdoor Swing Chair May Be Just the Thing

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You Have 3 Months Left to Stay at This Modernist Gem in the Californian Desert — Clad in Paul Smith Fabrics and Iconic Designs

This Riverside County mid-century masterpiece got a British makeover for the summer, and it's every design lover's dream

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What Are the Best IKEA Alternatives? Similar Stores to Try If You Love IKEA's Style, Affordability, and Flatpacked Brilliance

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Should You Choose Quartz or Granite Countertops? Experts Settle the Debate on These Two Popular Materials

We asked kitchen designers to weigh in on quartz vs granite to put your countertop quandary to bed once and for all

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The 10 Big Flooring Trends Emerging in 2025 — These Are the Most Exciting Materials, Styles, and More for Every Room in the Home

For a home that's stylish from top to bottom, you'll need a suitably chic flooring design. Here are the trends we're seeing make waves this year

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Forget Mason Jars — I Just Found a Vase That Makes Propagating Plants Actually Stylish, and It's on Sale Right Now

The propagating process can sometimes look a little messy, but these vases make it feel elevated and cool

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This Hotel in Rhodes Is a "Catwalk Through Nature" — I Spent a Weekend Immersed in Unobstructed, Soothing Mountain Views

Opened in 2016, Casa Cook Rhodes blends the beauty of its wild landscape with Brutalism-inspired, laid-back luxury. The result is captivating

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What Is Acacia Wood Furniture? And Is It Actually Any Good? This Popular Outdoor Material, Explained

This staple material is often used for outdoor furniture, but is it suited to these settings? Our experts explain the pros and cons of this wood.

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5 Reasons You Shouldn't Paint Your Kitchen Walls White — And the Alternatives You Need to Try

Designers reveal why white kitchen walls can fall flat, and the colors that bring warmth, character, and timeless elegance instead

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In This Vancouver Home, the Kitchen Is Split in Two — And That’s What Makes It Genius

Organic materials and vintage furniture bring warmth and character to the new build by Atelier Fēn

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Read This Before You Buy New Bed Linen! These Are the Big Bedding Trends for 2025 That'll Refresh Your Bedroom Instantly

Is your bedding feeling a little too 'last year'? These are the on-trend styles designers recommend replacing it with

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I Went to the Chelsea Flower Show and Picked Up on These 8 Big Trends That Everyone Should Be Using to Design Their Gardens

From the lessons learned from the best show gardens at this year's event to the emerging styles in outdoor furniture and plants, here's what I gleaned from attending the Chelsea Flower Show

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10 Modern Ways to Bring Art Deco Into a Kitchen That Will Add a Glamorous Edge to Your Design

With its glitzy materials and graphic shapes, Art Deco lends itself well to a luxury kitchen scheme that balances classic style with modern sensibilities

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How to Avoid the 'Boyfriend Corner' and Make Your Styles Mesh as a Couple, According to Married Interior Designers

Banishing their belongings to a 'boyfriend corner' is not the answer. Here, designers share how to make competing styles feel cohesive

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I Don't Make the Rules, but Every Luxe-Looking Bed Needs This Revolutionary Reversible Pillowcase

It's got all the benefits of silk, but the lived-in look of linen — finally there's a pillowcase out there for those who want wellness to look good, too

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This Genius "Flip Pillow" Gives You All the Benefits of Sleeping on Silk, Without Having to Change Your Pillowcases Every Time You Make the Bed

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10 Ways You Can Go Wrong When You're Decorating Your Home With Green — And What to Do to Get It Right

From failing to consider natural lighting to getting the balance or shade completely wrong, designers warn about working with green

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4 Times Designers Say You Should Ditch Curtains — There Are Good Reasons Why Even Luxury Homes Sometimes Have No Window Treatments

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10 Things You Will Always See in a Luxury Kitchen, According to Designers — And It's Not Just About How Much They Cost

Want your kitchen to feel super luxurious? Then list to these designer tips

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East-Facing Balcony? 6 Things You Need to Know When Furnishing and Decorating an Outdoor Space That Points in This Direction

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