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5 smart lighting tricks that will instantly make your home feel warmer and cosier - the most effective one costs less than £5

Sometimes, a change of light bulb is all it takes to transform how a room feels

Ideal Home

These 6 lighting trends are set to be big in 2026 – experts reveal the lamp styles and fixture colours to add to your home this year

From the most popular shades to the lamp style people can’t get enough of, these are the 2026 trends you should know about

Ideal Home

How to use your home lighting to lift your mood in winter — lighting experts reveal the tricks that will make you feel better in the darker months

Scientific experts and lighting pros share the secrets to a happier lighting scheme

Ideal Home

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2026 is all about 'cocooning' bedrooms – the 7 bedroom decor trends shaping our sleep spaces in the new year

Transform your bedroom into a restful and nurturing space

Ideal Home

The One Thing Your Bathroom Is Missing This Winter – Designers Say It's the Simple Answer to a Cozier, Warmer, More Welcoming Space

It's a small yet impactful feature – you'll wonder why you didn't add a lamp to your bathroom sooner

Homes & Gardens

Nina Dobrev's Christmas Tree Is A Minimalist Spin On The 'Ralph Lauren' Aesthetic Dominating Our 2026 Decor – It's Traditional Yet Pared Back

'Ralph Lauren' interiors have been everywhere this season, and the actor tapped in before it was cool – here's how she harnesses the trend understatedly

Homes & Gardens

Designers Say This is the Perfect Formula for Lighting a Dining Room to Make it Feel Cozy and Conversational – And it Doesn’t Mean Ditching the Overhead Light

These steps will lead you to the perfect blend of function and ambiance

Homes & Gardens

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Bye-Bye Tapers: Why Designers Are Swapping Candles for Portable Lamps on Their Holiday Tables This Year

They don’t melt, they don’t blow out, and they make festivity look like a real fête

Homes & Gardens

‘In a smaller space, lighting has to work harder’ – experts reveal how to choose the best lighting for a small living room to open up the space

These are experts' top tips on choosing the right lamps and light fixtures, along with the best styles to go for in a compact lounge

Ideal Home

If You’re Going to Add a Kitchen Countertop Lamp to Your Space, Make Sure It Doesn’t Have This, This, or This

These faux pas will make something chic feel dysfunctional

Homes & Gardens

Does Your Kitchen Lighting Feel Too Harsh? Try Out the Experts' Favorite Simple Switches to Warm Up Your Space

Your kitchen lighting should be cozy, not sterile. So, if your kitchen is in need of some softening, try out our experts' 7 tips

Livingetc

Sorry bedside lamps, there's a new lighting trend in town – experts say it instantly 'makes the bedroom feel less cluttered'

And who doesn't want a clutter-free bedside?

Ideal Home

This hotel-inspired bedroom lighting trend is 'having a real moment' according to lighting experts and interior designers

Say goodbye to bedtime arguments

Ideal Home

This Lighting Designer's Golden Rule for the Number of Switch Circuits Per Room Made Me Realize Why My Home Doesn't Feel Cozy

Who knew coziness could be this simple?

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'Wall Washing' Is the Lighting Trick That's Dynamic and Dramatic, but It Can Also Show Up Your Home's Imperfections — Here's How to Get It Right

Experts reveal how this little-known lighting technique can make a big difference to the vibe in your home...

Livingetc

How to Update Stairs on a Budget — 5 Savvy Tricks That'll Transform These Elements Into Something Spectacular

Sick of the way your stairs are looking? Try out these ideas to revamp your staircase

The Independent UK

4 steps to creating a sociable space for summer

Time to luxe up your layout for seasonal soirées, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Homes & Gardens

6 inspiring ways to design a bedroom using the ancient tradition of Feng Shui –you'll only wish you tried it sooner

Interior experts say Feng Shui is the best way to design a calming bedroom for rest and recuperation

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If you’re going to refresh your kitchen in 2025, this is the one thing designers say you need

Ambiance, functionality, and style all come into play with this kitchen design feature

The Independent UK

Pink: From blush to rose, how to make the most of this timeless shade

Easy on the eye, pink is right on point in home décor, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Homes & Gardens

Miley Cyrus's pattern-clashed dressing room indicates this maximalist design trend will prolong for 2025 – experts say it's surprisingly replicable

The singer mixes bold patterns and bright colors in her dressing room seamlessly – proving that playful contrast can work wonders in a space

Ideal Home

How to make a house look more inviting - 8 ways to quickly boost your house’s appeal in time for Christmas

Make visitors feel welcome from the second they step foot on your property

Livingetc

Living Room Lighting Ideas — 15 Ways to Create a Cozy Space for Lounging

Use these living room lighting ideas to give this most-used room a fresh, new lease of life

Woman & Home

How to make a kitchen cosy: 9 easy ways to make the heart of your home feel cosier

From introducing soft furnishings to simple styling techniques, this is how experts make their kitchens feel warm and inviting

Ideal Home

How design experts plan bedroom lighting for a perfectly lit boudoir

Banish bad bedroom lighting forever with our step-by-step guide

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