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If You're an Autumn Person, Designers Say You Should Choose One of These 5 Colors for Your Kitchen

Bring seasonal warmth to your home all year round with these gorgeous autumn-inspired kitchen colors

Livingetc · Aug 30

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s California Home Is a Lesson in Mixing Antique Treasures – It’s the Most Authentic Way to Decorate in 2027

Proof that the era of hyper-pared-back design is over – the couple makes a case for story-led design

Homes & Gardens · Aug 26

People Who Always Feel Calm in the Morning Tend to Have These 5 Bathroom Design Habits

Cool, calm, and collected, here's how the designers create Zen-like bathrooms for stress-free mornings

Livingetc · Aug 16

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Sorry, light blue, interior designers say these are the 3 calming shades the most stylish bedrooms are using instead in 2026 and beyond

These subtle colour tweaks make all the difference

Ideal Home · Aug 9

Sun-Faded Pastels Are the Quiet Summer Color Trend Replacing Crisp, Cool Whites

Designers are embracing muted, sun-washed pastels this summer – 'They're a great way to dip your toe into color without fully committing'

Homes & Gardens · Aug 7

I Asked Interior Designers: "How Do You Make Your Home Feel Like Spring?" Here's What They Said

From springtime sleepovers to the colors to watch, readying your home for the new season is all about looking for subtle changes

Livingetc · Apr 12

Curating Calm: Room-by-Room Feng Shui Secrets Transforming the Modern Home Sanctuary in 2026

The Year of the Fire Horse brings renewed energy and a chance to reset your home

Homes & Gardens · Mar 5

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The ripple effect: The 2026 guide to styling fluted furniture in every room of the house

Interiors insiders say the fluted trend will continue this year; Nicky Rampley-Clarke reveals how to incorporate it in every room of the house

Evening Standard · Mar 4

'Visual Weight' Might Be the Most Underappreciated Rule in Interior Design If You Want a Room That Feels Naturally Comfortable — Here's How It Works

Balancing heavier furniture with lighter pieces, and vice versa, can bring a sense of visual clarity to your space — designers share how to solve this all-important formula

Livingetc · Feb 17

These Are the 5 Bedroom Colors Interior Designers Use When Clients Ask for Better Sleep

When better sleep is the brief, these are the shades interior designers rely on to set the tone

Livingetc · Jan 31

Let There Be Light — 10 Lighting Tricks That Will Transform Any Dark Room Into A Warm and Inviting Space

Want to learn ways on how you can light a dark room? Here are a few ways designers brighten up the home during the winter

Livingetc · Nov 2, 2025

10 Ways to Use Architectural Moldings That’ll Make Even a Characterless Home Suddenly Feel Storied and Full of Charm

Architectural moldings are so much more than just a detail — they add a sense of classic charm to even the most contemporary spaces

Livingetc · Oct 12, 2025

6 antiques that will always work in modern interiors – and how designers style them

Antiques aren't just for traditional homes, they can bring enduring elegance to even the most contemporary spaces

Homes & Gardens · Jul 2, 2025

This Is the Best Paint for Dark Rooms — 6 Shades Interior Designers Swear By for Light-Limited Spaces

Discover the tried-and-tested paint shades that interior designers always turn to when decorating dark rooms

Livingetc · Jul 1, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Creature comforts: How pets are shaping home design

Adele Cardani explores interior decor that goes barking mad for pets

Homes & Gardens · Jun 22, 2025

'Shop with feeling, not just function' – how to navigate an online auction like a designer

Say goodbye to impulse buys and overly high bids – this is how you peruse an auction with ease and determination

Homes & Gardens · Jun 5, 2025

Inside London's WOW!house 2025 – browse the rooms from one of the biggest designer showcases in the world

Take a look inside the biggest design showcase of the year at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour

Livingetc · Jun 5, 2025

6 of the Most Genius Design Ideas to Steal From WOW!house 2025 — Creative, Forward-Thinking Details I Loved From This Year's Rooms

With 22 rooms designed by A-list interior designers, this year's creative showcase serves up inspiring new ideas for decorating your home with decorative flourish

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Homes & Gardens · May 30, 2025

Justin and Hailey Bieber's living room shelves are a treasure trove of balanced design – following their trick promotes long-lasting calmness

Empty space speaks just as loudly as decor on the Biebers' living room shelving – and the look is easy to recreate from $25

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Where to spend and where to save on your home upgrade

We all want our homes to be welcoming – and we all have a budget with which to achieve this. Adele Cardani gets the lowdown from top interior designers on the best ways to get maximum impact for minimum outlay

Homes & Gardens · Apr 16, 2025

Kyle Richards' unconventional styling encourages you to use shelves for more than books – it's a fresh twist on 'bookshelf wealth' for 2025

The Real Housewife of Beverly Hills intentionally decorated her shelf with ceramics and accessories that have enough room to breathe, and designers love her look

Homes & Gardens · Apr 15, 2025

Bryce Dallas Howard's bedroom is the most creative, social space in her entire home – she uses 'conversational seating' to create a multifunctional 'salon'

The actress's bedroom doubles as a home office thanks to its clever layout and furnishings, proving that this area is much more than a sleep space

Homes & Gardens · Mar 25, 2025

9 bonus room ideas to make the most of your underused spaces

The endless possibilities for a bonus room make them the ideal spot for your next home renovation, from home gyms to home theatres, here's what interior designers recommend you do with your space

Livingetc · Mar 10, 2025

How to Light Your Bathroom Like a Spa — 11 Ideas That Will Take Your Space From Everyday to Luxurious Retreat

From soft, glowing wall lamps to dimmable bulbs, experts share their top lighting tips for a spa-style bathroom at home

Homes & Gardens · Mar 4, 2025

Monica Barbaro styles her bookshelf with an eclectic mix of plants, books, and trinkets – it's a masterclass in creating a balanced, but not over-styled, design

Experts approve of the actress's lived-in bookshelf styling that creates a welcoming and cozy feel in her stunning but neutral living room

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