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Michelle Dockery’s Use of Cardinal Red Is the Ultimate Secret to Making Delicate Powder Blue Feel Grounded and Expensive

Michelle's living room showcases a stunning set of pale blue sofas, but pops of red add plenty of flair to the design scheme

Homes & Gardens · Feb 19

These 4 Things in Your Home Are Giving Builder Basic – Here’s How Designers Recommend Changing Them

Interior designers share the fastest ways to elevate a ‘builder grade’ space

Homes & Gardens · Feb 15

Designers Are Tired of These 5 Overdone Decor Details – Here’s What to Retire in 2026 and What to Try Instead

In 2026, it's time to replace cliché word art and generic coffee table books with decor details that are much more personal

Homes & Gardens · Jan 26

6 Interior Designers Reveal the Home Upgrades That Will Make Your Home Feel Refreshed in January – Without Touching the Power Tools

From adding plant life and styling new throw blankets to simply rearranging your furniture, these ideas are guaranteed to make your home feel fresh and new for 2026

Homes & Gardens · Jan 8

The Most Warm and Welcoming Kitchens from the Homes & Gardens Archives – and How to Recreate Each Look

The perfect inspiration for a kitchen refresh ahead of the holidays

Homes & Gardens · Nov 15, 2025

The Library: All the Basics You Need to Know About Lighting Before Starting Your Next Project, According to the Experts

Lighting 101: How to plan, layer, and create a lighting scheme like an interior designer

Homes & Gardens · Oct 24, 2025

Taking on a home that had not been touched in nearly four decades was a challenge this family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

'We live fairly casually, but we also enjoy a balance of beauty and utility. We wanted that to be reflected in the design of this house.’

Homes & Gardens · Aug 22, 2025

You've all heard of quiet luxury, but what about colorful quiet luxury? Designers swear it's the way to create a rich-looking home that's never boring

Minimalism isn’t over, but it is evolving. The colorful quiet luxury trend proves that the old-money aesthetic and rich color can coexist

Homes & Gardens · Jul 22, 2025

Charlotte’s Folly: a family-friendly fairytale cottage stay perfect for London design fans

A magical, ultra-chic hideaway just three hours from London is sure to spark plenty of interiors inspiration

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025

Unique ways to use tiles around the home – from unexpected placement to pattern ideas

From kitchen islands to matching with wallpaper, these clever ideas add a creative statement

Ideal Home · Jun 2, 2025