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6 Unexpected Accents Designers Are Pairing With Neutrals to 'Punch Up' These Simple Palettes in 2026

These neutral schemes are far from boring with these surprising but endlessly stylish accents

Livingetc · Aug 20

Sorry, Beige Really Is Boring – 5 Colors Designers Are Replacing It With for More Exciting Warm Interiors in 2026

Deep, dynamic and sophisticated, these are the muted shades that interior designers are reaching for over beige

Homes & Gardens · Apr 21

Have You Heard of a Bantry? It’s the New Must-Have Kitchen Trend That’s Luxurious but Practical

Interior designers are embracing the 'bantry' for its space-saving qualities and ability to connect rooms without disrupting workflow

Homes & Gardens · Apr 21

Is This the Decorative Detail Your Kitchen Is Missing? Why Designers Are Rediscovering the "Sidesplash” to Elevate Kitchen Schemes

It's a small feature that adds major charm to your kitchen (as well as added functionality)

Homes & Gardens · Mar 13

Think Your Tiny Room Can’t Handle Bold Colors? Think Again – Designers Say These 7 Statement Shades Will Instantly Make a Small Space More Interesting

Here's why you should think twice before decorating a small room with white

Homes & Gardens · Mar 8

7 Soothing Colors Designers Swear Will Instantly Transform Your Home Into a Calming Sanctuary

Explore the colors designers decorate with to create rooms that feel like a calming sanctuary

Homes & Gardens · Mar 6

If Your House Feels Flat, It’s Probably Not Your Decor, It’s Your Paint Colors – These Are the 6 Shades You Should Add to Your Scheme That Always Add Depth

From rich browns to moody blues, designers use these paint colors when soft neutrals don't quite cut it

Homes & Gardens · Feb 25

11 Happy Colors to Paint a Bedroom — The Uplifting Shades Interior Designers Recommend to Give Rooms a Dopamine Boost

Sunshine yellows, peachy pinks, and uplifting greens — these are the colors to paint your bedroom to bring joy to your sleep space

Livingetc · Feb 12

This Once-Dated Print Is Back for 2026 – Here’s How to Decorate with Block Prints to Add Charm to Any Room

Once associated with more traditional or bohemian interiors, block prints are returning for 2026

Homes & Gardens · Feb 8

So You Like Earthy Colors But Don’t Want Your Home to Look Drab? Meet 2026’s Rising Trend – ‘Earthy Vibrancy’

Get to know the latest color craze that is replacing neutrals with earthy, rich, and warming hues that fill rooms with soul and personality

Homes & Gardens · Dec 31, 2025