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The 5 Outdated Kitchen Lighting Trends Designers Are Quietly Retiring for 2026

Lose these outdated trends for a lighting scheme that feels layered and timeless

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Why Designers Say This Color Should Never Touch a Tiny Kitchen – and What You Should Choose Instead

Because color matters more than you might think in these compact schemes

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How Do You Dispose of Your Kitchen Renovation Waste Sustainably? 4 Expert-Approved Approaches You Need to Know About

As sustainability becomes a mainstay in our interior design process, we're all looking to ramp up our eco-credentials in every aspect of a renovation. Here's how to deal with all that waste efficiently and responsibly...

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How to Make Your Bathroom Look Bigger — 5 Designer-Approved Tricks To Create a More Balanced Space

A capacious bathroom might be a pipedream for most of us, but you can still create the illusion of more space with a few genius design ideas

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10 Habits Interior Designers and Architects Want You to Adopt in Your 2026 Renovations

From starting with a masterplan to focusing on finishing details, these are the design habits the experts suggest you take on board for your next big project...

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7 New Year's Decorating Resolutions Interior Designers Are Making for 2026 – Plus What to Buy Before They Sell Out

Even the experts have unfinished business. These are the upgrades they’re prioritizing next year – and the ones you probably should, too

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And Just Like That, Short Curtains Have Suddenly Got My Attention in the 'Long vs Short Curtain' Debate

When it comes to curtains, a sharp design eye is required to make them feel intentional, not an afterthought

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7 expensive decorating mistakes designers warn you should always avoid

We've all done at least one of them...

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Does an En-Suite Bathroom Need a Door? Yes... and No — Here's What Architects Say

To door, or not to door. When it comes to designing a modern en-suite, that is the question. Luckily, our expert architects have the answers.

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I'm an interior stylist whose job is to make rooms look nicer in an instant – these are the 5 items I always add to a bedroom to make it look 10x better

I have styled plenty of bedrooms in my time as an interior stylist, and these are the 5 pieces I reach for time and time again to instantly elevate the room

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How to make a white kitchen feel cozier and warmer, according to interior designers

Give your neutral kitchen a homey refresh this year with these designer tips

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How to make kitchen shelves look more expensive, according to interior designers

Where decorative and functional combine – elevating your kitchen shelves is easier than you might think

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Are curtains out of style? Designers share their thoughts on the timeless window treatment

Designers explain why curtains have enduring appeal and share their tips on how to choose timeless designs

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7 cream living room ideas that feel both classic and cozy

A cream living room is classic and timeless. There are so many ways to introduce this neutral hue, so we've asked designers for their favorite designs

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Is cream paint back on trend? 7 ways interior designers use this once shunned shade

Cream paint is enjoying a bit of a moment. Interior designers reveal their favorite shades and how to use them

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Which small updates make the biggest difference to your home? We asked interior designers

It's all in the detail – discover which small updates make the biggest difference to your home, according to the experts

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12 ways to modernize an outdated kitchen without totally replacing it

How do you update a kitchen without changing everything in one go? Designers share some budget-friendly quick fixes

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'These Wall Colors Don't Age!' 4 Timeless Paint Shades Interior Designers Always Come Back to Time and Again

Top designers love using these specific paint colors for a timeless look that won't ever look dated

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Mindy Kaling's home office wallpaper is a stylish choice that's perfect for productivity, say experts

The walls in Mindy Kaling's office soothe the senses and help achieve focus. Interior experts discuss her design choice plus how you can recreate the effects

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Jonathan Van Ness’s stylish living room is simultaneously cozy and modern

The Queer Eye star teaches us that you don't have to choose between minimalism and warmth

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12 kitchen rug ideas to add warmth, style, and cozy appeal to your scheme

Kitchens can be cozy too – and these rug ideas expertly balance style and durability

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