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71 Years Later, Sir David Attenborough's No-Fuss Living Room Bookshelf Styling Still Teaches The Beauty of Restraint in Design

An archival image from David's Richmond home in 1955 proves that bookshelves don't need to be over-styled to elevate a room

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The most peaceful gardens are adopting this garden furniture trend for 2026 – it makes comfort and style look effortless

It's the perfect choice of garden furniture if you're prioritising comfort this summer

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Elton John's Refreshingly Tranquil Saint-Tropez Pool is Still Inspiring Us More Than 40 Years Later – It's a Testament to the Timeless Luxury of French Gardens

Archival images of Elton John's 1982 pool show an outdoor bathed in sunlight, red flowers, and gorgeous simplicity – here's why it works

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8 Garden Trends That Experts Suggest Should Guide Your 2026 Projects — What to Plant, How to Style Yours, and Ways to Help Nature Thrive

Don't wait until June to get your garden in order; we've already figured out this year's biggest trends, so you can be ahead of the curve

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I'm a Minimalist, but I'd Live in Martha Stewart's Vintage Kitchen in a Heartbeat – Utilitarian Essentials Have Never Looked More Beautiful

Martha is an expert at transforming utilitarian features into breathtaking details – and the open shelving in her kitchen is proof

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5 Storage Mistakes You're Probably Making in Your Guest Bedroom That Are Actually Off-Putting to Friends and Family

No one wants to stay in a cluttered room, so here's how to get on top of your guest room storage ASAP

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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos's Color-Drenched Lounge Is (Without a Doubt) the Bravest Space I've Seen This Year – It's a Study in Dark, Daring Tones

This lounge proves that when done with intention, drenching a room in a single bold color can create a drama that lingers long after you leave

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Victoria Beckham Revives a Forgotten Corner with Gorgeous Wooden Bookshelves – Designers Call It a 'Brilliant Storage Trick for Small Spaces'

Bookshelves have the power to change a dark corner into a cocooning statement, and Victoria shows us how – her look is easily replicable in any home

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No room in your tiny living area? No problem – Cruz Beckham's super intelligent small shelf is one of the cleverest uses of 'dead' space I've ever seen

When design meets ingenuity, no space is wasted: Cruz shows us how to turn unused zones into design moments

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The innovative 'conversational seating' method has never looked as good as it does in Cameron Diaz's luxe living room – it makes socializing simple

This designer-approved seating layout takes center stage in Cameron's living room – the result is a masterclass in stylish socializing

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This Demi Moore-approved outdoor furniture is timeless in every sense of the word – designers say it's powerful without being overwhelming

Demi's anti-trend outdoor look uses a classic color combo anyone can copy – designers say it’s effortlessly elegant and easy to style

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Claudia Schiffer's cubby-style bookshelves offer a unique twist on last year's biggest design movement – it keeps the look alive for 2025

The model's dark wood bookshelves are thoughtfully filled, in a move designers recommend for its tidiness and timeless appeal

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Miley Cyrus' elevated black and white bookshelf styling presents a pared-back twist on the 'bookshelf wealth' trend – it's bold and elegant

Alternating black and white books in Miley Cyrus's dark living room create a stylish look that transforms one of 2025's biggest trends

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Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones use this personal storage idea to turn their kitchen into a gallery-like space – it's artistic yet practical

This much-debated feature demands attention in Douglas's kitchen – designers say it can make even the smallest corners feel brighter

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Livingetc

10 Attic Storage Ideas — Maximize This Space, Stylishly (Even If No One Else Ever Sees It But You)

Expert organizers and designers share their recommendations for making the most out of this often-forgotten space

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7 minimalist-approved storage solutions for your home – they’re perfect for tiny spaces and won’t add visual clutter

Keep your items stowed without creating visual clutter

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Jeremiah Brent Says He Never Stops Decorating His Shelving, and His Media Room Epitomizes the "Bookshelf Wealth" Trend

The design guru shared a clip of his wall-to-wall shelving on Instagram and it offers a wealth of styling inspiration you can apply to your own space

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This humble accessory is all Drew Barrymore needs to bring a sense of uniqueness to her walls – designers say it's perfect for small spaces

The actress 'confetti's' her home with 'funky yet functional' hardware – but nowhere highlights its power like the narrowest, most compact corners

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Inside out: How to bring the indoors out this summer

Whether you have a petite urban patio or a sprawling countryside lawn, there are an abundance of ways to create a personality-filled al fresco area for lounging and dining, writes Adele Cardani

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Emma Raducanu turned this ordinary living room storage feature into a unique celebration of her life, designers say

Storage has never felt as sentimental as it does in the tennis pro's home – and experts say we can learn from her personal design decisions

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Matthew and Camila McConaughey's 'floating shelves' give their kitchen a trendy, museum-like quality

The most stylish shelving system also happens to be the simplest (and most accessible), experts say

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Ina Garten's open shelving proves that the most simple storage can still feel personal

We're putting our most-used kitchen dishware on display with inspiration from Barefoot Contessa's functional design feature

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Designers say Paul McCartney's 'sophisticated' record storage tops emerging furniture trends

This rich hue is on the rise, and when we consider its benefits, it's easy to see why – here's why we're following suit

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Barefoot Contessa's Ina Garten has created a feature wall that's as personal as it is practical

The Barefoot Contessa cook turned her most personal possessions into a talking point – and the result is right is on trend

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Bad Sisters' Sharon Horgan has mastered a controversial design trend using an invisible storage solution

The Emmy-nominated actress has curated an eclectic living room that exemplifies one of the internet's most talked-about aesthetics

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