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7 Kitchen Countertop Colors and Materials Going Out of Style in 2026 – and What's Replacing Them

From overdone materials to lacklustre colors, these are the swaps interior designers are already making this year

Homes & Gardens

Similar Color Tones vs High-Contrast Palettes — Which Way of Decorating Actually Makes Your Home Feel More Expensive?

Interior designers debate whether a calm and collected look or a sophisticated yet dramatic scheme heightens the sense of luxury

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The 7 Design Details That Make a Home Look Less Elevated – And How To Fix Them

Pining for that high-end feel? According to interior designers, these are the 7 reasons why your home is lacking that elevated touch

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5 of the Best Color Schemes for Small Outdoor Spaces That Work With, Not Against, Your Home's Surroundings

Discover the colors designers rely on when decorating space-restricted outdoor spaces to add style, warmth, and balance

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The 6 Subtle Reasons Designers Say Your Home Doesn't Feel 'Finished' – and How to Fix These Easy-To-Make Mistakes

Is your home feeling like a work in progress? It's likely down to these six mistakes

Homes & Gardens

6 Mid-Century Color Palettes That Help Make a Modern Home Feel Charmingly "Nostalgic, Rather Than Overtly Retro"

Here's how designers pull off mid-century-inspired color palettes without making a space feel dated

Livingetc

Designers Say These 5 Dining Room Clichés Are Going Out of Style in 2026 — And Share What to Serve Up Instead

Interior designers explain the looks falling out of favor, plus how to make your dining room bang up to date

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5 Small Kitchen Colors Going Out of Style in 2026 – And the Chicer Alternatives Replacing Them

It's out with predictable palettes and in with colors beaming with personality

Homes & Gardens

10 Easy Decorating Hacks From Interior Designers That Require Minimal Effort but Are Utterly Transformative

It’s all in the detail when it comes to interiors — and these designers’ tips for decorative hacks make a real difference to how a space looks and feels

Livingetc

This Wall Color Is Quietly Replacing Beige and Gray as a Go-to 'Neutral' for Interior Designers in 2026 — And It Doesn't Feel "Flat and Predictable"

This understated shade has all the versatility of a neutral, but with enough presence to make your space look and feel more layered

Livingetc

Is Green Overdone? Designers Weigh in on the Color Everyone Loves, and How to Make It Feel Fresh

Green isn't going anywhere, but there are certain ways to decorate with it to keep things feeling modern and design-led

Livingetc

Best places to buy rugs, according to an interiors expert

I’m an interiors expert, these are the best places to buy rugs

The Independent UK

"People Want to Celebrate Their Books" — Interior Designer Laura Stephens on Home Libraries, Hallway Wallpaper, and Pleated Lampshades

Interior designer Laura Stephens steps in as our interiors agony aunt, solving your decorating dilemmas on lampshades, books, and hallway wallpaper

Livingetc

Watch Out — These Are the 6 Color Mistakes Professionals Always See in Small Spaces

A compact room makes the perfect decorating canvas — just take note of these easy mistakes before you pick up a paintbrush

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These Are the 4 Rug Colors to Avoid in 2026 – And the Hues Designers Are Using Instead

From overly saturated looks to neutral floor coverings that feel 'invisible', these are the styles designers are moving away from this year

Livingetc

5 Home Storage Trends for 2026 That Look As Good as They Are Practical for Your Home

Organizing your home doesn’t have to be a chore — here’s how interior designers are making spaces work harder now

Livingetc

Interior Designers Warn That These 5 Trends for 2026 Just Don’t Work Well in a Small House

Interior designers know that not every ‘now’ look is right for every space — here are the trends to skip in a smaller home (and what to do instead)

Livingetc

Out of the 19 Pink Paint Colors Farrow & Ball Has, Interior Designers Say These 3 Are Their Favorites to Use

These shades prove pink might be one of the best neutrals after all

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What Color to Paint Your Bedroom, According to Color Psychology — Depending on If You Want a Calm or Uplifting Space

Here's everything you need to know about how color impacts not just how your bedroom looks, but how it feels

Livingetc

Which Farrow & Ball Colors Go Together Best? 10 Instant 'Room Recipes' You Can't Get Wrong

Whether you're looking for a soft, harmonious paint pairing or something more colorful and vibrant, these are designers' go-tos from the much-loved paint brand

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12 Bright Paint Colors Interior Designers Turn to When They Want Rooms That Feel Daring, but Still Design-Forward

From fresh minty greens to warming and vibrant reds, these are the paint shades designers use when bright and colorful is the brief

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5 Colors That Make Your Home Feel Fresh and Clean — They "Catch the Eye and Bring a Sense of Spontaneity"

We're all perennially trying to keep our homes feeling fresh, and your color choice is one of the easiest ways to do it

Homes & Gardens

The Banquette Trend Is Taking Over Kitchens, But Is It Actually a Functional Nightmare?

Interior designers weigh up the pros and cons, and advise on when you should and shouldn't choose a kitchen banquette

Homes & Gardens

The ‘Not-Quite Navy’ Farrow & Ball Hue Designers Always Use for the Ultimate Deep Blue

Inspired by the deep blue sea, Farrow & Ball's Stiffkey Blue has been the go-to dark blue amongst interior designers for years. Here's why

Homes & Gardens

3 Small Wooden Kitchen Mistakes Designers Say to Avoid For a Scheme That Feels Cozy Rather Than Claustrophobic

The common mistakes designers see all too often, and how to introduce wood to a small kitchen in a timeless way

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