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6 things you should never put on your dining room table, according to interior designers

Expert tips for keeping your dining room table chic, functional, and clutter-free

Homes & Gardens · Sep 26, 2025

I asked 5 interior designers and experts what 2025 trends they’re already sick of – these are the 6 looks they’re over

And some of them might surprise you...

Ideal Home · Jun 14, 2025

How to make your ceiling more attractive – 7 ways to turn the neglected fifth wall into a beautiful feature

Are you forgetting to decorate your ceiling? You really shouldn't

Ideal Home · Feb 12, 2025

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What sofa colours are best for small living rooms? The 7 fail-safe colour tips from interior experts to avoid making your lounge look smaller

Interior experts share 7 colour tips that will help you make the right decision for your small living space

Ideal Home · Feb 6, 2025

There's No One Way to Create Contrast in Interior Design, but These Designers Can Teach You the Best Tricks

Introducing contrast into your interiors will ensure you create spaces that are rich in visual interest, but also beautifully balanced

Livingetc · Jan 21, 2025

What's the difference between a couch and a sofa? Experts explain how to decide which is right for your space

Did you know there is actually a difference between a couch and a sofa? We asked the experts why they really aren’t two different words for one piece of furniture

Homes & Gardens · Nov 12, 2024

Do My Sofas Have to Match? No, but There's an Art to Putting Different Couch Styles Together

If you’re putting more than one sofa in a living room, follow this style advice from design pros for combining different types in one space

Livingetc · Nov 11, 2024

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Did You Know There is a Difference Between a Sofa and a Couch? Find Out What You're Really Sitting on

Turns out the sofa vs couch debate is more than just the words you use. Here, designers share how to distinguish between the two seating styles

Livingetc · Oct 14, 2024

5 things designers say you should never put on a mantel

Discover the objects that compromise the style of a mantelpiece from interiors experts

Homes & Gardens · Oct 12, 2024

5 things designers say you should never put on a dining room table

Keep your dining room table stylish by following this advice from interiors professionals

Homes & Gardens · Oct 11, 2024

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