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Dining room layout ideas – 6 ways to configure this hardworking space

Make the most of a dining room with these clever strategies from interiors professionals

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Do you need curtains? Designers explain when you can go without (and when you should go with)

Solve a window dressing dilemma. This is what interiors pros advise about whether curtains are an essential

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5 decorating budgeting mistakes designers warn most of us are making

Designers share how you can avoid paying the price for off-key budgeting mistakes when decorating your home

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'Consider the dance': an important design thought when measuring for a couch

Getting couch measurements right goes a little beyond (albeit crucial) depth, height, and width – this is what interiors experts say to consider

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How to decorate an empty fireplace – 6 styling ideas favored by interior designers

From vases of flowers to candles and books, this is what interior designers use to enhance an empty fireplace with beautiful decoration

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How to style a mantelpiece – 6 expert tips from interior designers

Are you making the most out of your mantelpiece? Learn from the experts on how best to style this surface to become an attractive, decorative focal point

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What color should a ceiling be in a small living room? Designers weigh in

Wondering what color should a ceiling be in a small living room? We speak to experts to find out the best ones, plus pick out three pretty paint buys.

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Michelle Obama transformed the White House dining room with this simple design update – here's how to recreate the look

Michelle Obama requested this design change in the White House dining room. Here's why we'll be following her example in 2024

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5 of the best window treatments for winter – 'they'll make your home cozy and warm!'

We spoke to design experts to learn how to style your windows for the colder months

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Which bedroom window coverings reduce noise the best? 3 ways to hush the outside world

The window treatments we install in our bedrooms can have an effect on how much noise filters into our surroundings, this is what experts advise to create a quieter sleeping space

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Small bedroom flooring ideas from design experts that will maximize your space

Check out our edit of small bedroom flooring ideas that will make your itty bitty bedroom feel SO much bigger

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Brooke Shields' clever kitchen storage is a 'game changer' according to experts, here's why

Brooke Shields's kitchen shelving idea is serving style and function. Interior designers explain why they admire her kitchen storage

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Do you need a kitchen island? Designers weigh in on are they an essential or are islands becoming outdated

Discover if a kitchen island is a must-have or a feature your room would be better off without

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Victoria Beckham's closet is organized and posh, so we asked experts how to recreate the look

Victoria Beckham's closet got time in the Instagram spotlight, so we asked designers and organizers how to create a similarly chic and practical space.

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Mariah Carey approves of this popular furniture style, but is it still on trend? Here's what the experts had to say

Mariah Carey's home integrates this relaxing and cool furniture trend. Interior designers weigh in on whether the look is a passing fad or a classic

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Drew Barrymore uses wallpaper to turn her cabinets from functional pieces to 'distinctive design statements'

We've never seen anything like Drew Barrymore's maximalist cabinets – but what do designers think?

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4 lighting tricks to help you survive daylight savings – according to designers

Professional designers have shared their lighting tricks to help you survive daylight savings so dark mornings don’t get you down

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Do we actually need dining rooms? Designers weigh in on whether this once useful room is now outdated

Discover the opinions of interiors professionals on whether it’s worth dedicating a room to dining

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5 outdated wall decor trends designers warn to avoid – plus what we should be doing instead

According to interior designers, these five wall decor trends feel outdated and should be reconsidered for more timeless ideas instead

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7 clever ways to lay out an open-plan kitchen according to interior designers

Discover the strategies the professionals use to ensure an open-plan kitchen is a design success

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Designer tips for making more space in a small bathroom — and you'll see a huge difference

We have designer tips for making more space in a small bathroom, so take notes and upgrade the look—and feel—of your W.C.

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Victoria Beckham's closet is more than just storage space – experts explain how she turns it into a design experience

Victoria Beckham turns her closet from a functional space into a beautiful, warm and intentional room. Interior designers say anyone can get the look

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Emma Watson's bedroom is the stuff of dreams — here's how designers say to recreate the look

We talked to designers about recreating Emma Watson's cozy bedroom look

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How to get a kitchen ready for hosting – interior designer on how they prep this key space in their own homes

From aesthetics to practicalities, this is how designers say you should prep your kitchen for guests

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Outdated front yard trends – 10 looks we are saying goodbye to and inspiring ways to replace them in 2025

Time for a front yard makeover? Expert advice on how to update your curb appeal

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