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Why Designers Are Bringing Back the Freestanding Kitchen in 2026 – And How the Trend Can Transform Your Kitchen Layout, Storage, and Style, No Renovation Required

From islands to hutches, here's why designers love this revived trend, and the best designs to invest in

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What Nobody Tells You About Open Kitchen Shelving – And Why You Might Need To Avoid It In Your Design

Open shelving may add personality to kitchens, but it can also look cluttered. Here's how to decide if it's the right choice for your design.

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The 'Kitchen Reset' Is the Secret to Calming the Busiest Room in the House – 5 Steps to Instant Serenity

Here's how to remove the chaos and disorganization to reinstate a sense of calm and serenity in the heart of your home

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Forget Open Plan – Designers Say ‘Micro-Zoning’ is the Layout Shift That Creates a Calmer, More Intentional Home (No Matter it's Size)

Experts reveal why intentional 'moments' are the real secret to a beautiful home

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I Have ‘Statement Fatigue’ – Here’s How I’m Simplifying My Rooms in 2026 and Why Designers Agree Fewer Focal Pieces Is Key to a Chicer Home

Designers say great design isn’t about gathering more statement pieces, but 'better hierarchy'

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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

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Bye-Bye Gallery Walls – The 'Memento Wall' Is the More Characterful Trend You Need to Try in 2026

How to turn letters, postcards, and treasured keepsakes into a gallery wall full of memories

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What Does 'Good Taste' Look Like in 2026? 12 Top Designers Break Down the Fundamentals and Why It Has Zero to Do with Following Trends

Because good taste isn’t bought, it’s built over time

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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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The 7 Biggest Rug Trends for 2026 – Designers Pick Their Favorite Styles for the Year Ahead

From one bold color to rugs on rugs, these are the chicest rugs the experts are backing for 2026

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You've Heard of a Color Scheme – But What About a Furniture Scheme? Here's How to Mix and Match Furniture After the Death of Matching Sets

Your sofa doesn’t need a twin – discover how to build a scheme that’s collected, not coordinated

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10 Simple Ways Interior Designers Refresh Their Homes for the New Year

Small swaps and changes to reset and elevate your interiors

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These 3 Layouts Are Making Your Kitchen Look Dated – Why Designers Say They Don’t Want to See Them in 2026

And the layouts they prefer for a blend of endless style and functional flow

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Redecorating Your Living Room in 2026? These Are the Trends Designers Want to See You Use in the New Year

From subtle updates to bolder decorating moves, these are the living room trends designers have on their radar for 2026

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The Library: The Key Principles That Define a Well-Designed Home – And Why They Work

When you understand the key interior design principles, you can take confidence in your design decisions, trust your gut, and create a space that feels like home

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How to Host Christmas 2025 Without a Hitch – Our Ultimate Guide to a Stress-Free and Magical Festive Time

We've asked the experts for their advice on thoughtful planning, elegant entertaining, and ways to create an inviting atmosphere

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3 Dated Colors That Shouldn't Touch Your Kitchen in 2026 – Plus the Hues Interior Designers Will Be Choosing Instead

It's out with cold colors and in with characterful hues

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A Stylish Sofa Starts Here – Learn the Art of Styling a Couch with These Designer-Approved Tips That Always Work

From pillow sizes to throw placement, everything you need for a perfectly curated couch

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I’ve Always Wanted to Live in the McCallisters’ Home – So This Year I’m Bringing the 90s Back and Decorating 'Home Alone' Style

Rediscover the cozy, collected holiday style that made the Home Alone house a Christmas classic

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Is Symmetry Out of Style? Designers Reveal the Rule-Breaking Living Room Layout Formula That’s Going to Redefine How We Decorate in 2026

Forget rigid, mirror-image layouts – today’s take on symmetry is relaxed and much more characterful

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The Rise of the 'Soft Kitchen' – Why We All Want Our Hardworking Spaces to Feel More Like a Living Room (and How Designers Are Embracing the Switch)

Everything you need to know to create a cozy, inviting kitchen that feels like an extension of your living spaces

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The Simple Zoning Trick Designers Rely On to Make Any Size Living Room Feel Warmer, More Intimate, and Conversational

Why creating smaller seating pockets is the secret to a truly sociable living room

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Timeless and Thoughtful Tableware That Turns Every Meal into an Occasion

Discover elegant, thoughtfully curated gifts that combine beauty and purpose, transforming even the simplest supper into a stylish, memorable occasion that will be admired, used, and cherished

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What's the Best Dining Table Shape? Designers Reveal What to Choose for Your Space

From rectangular and oval to small circular designs, designers have an easy way to choose the best dining table shape. Here's their advice to get it right

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Okay, That Makes It Easy — These 3 'Bauble Ratio' Rules Give You a Guide to Follow on How Many Ornaments Your Christmas Tree Should Have

Whether it's the number of baubles or the ratio of ornaments to lights, these tips and tricks will streamline your decorating process

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