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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

Homes & Gardens

Out of the 56 Different Blue Paint Colors Farrow & Ball Has, These 8 Are the Ones Interior Designers Told Me They Love Best

We've made the decision a whole lot easier to bring a bit of blue into your home design scheme

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3 'unusable' bathroom layouts that actually work – I spoke to interior designers to discover the clever layout tips they've used in pokey bathrooms

These are the tricks the pros use

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I went behind the scenes of 4 kitchen designers' very own kitchens - these are the insider tips from the best designers in the game

This is how the pros do it

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I Used to Share One Tiny Bathroom with Two People – These Are the 4 Storage Mistakes I Learnt That I’ll Never Repeat Now I Live Alone

Learn from my missteps for a more functional design

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Wait, Did Bed Valances Just Become Cool Again? Why This 'Dated' Bedding Detail Is Definitely Back in 2026

A little extra fabric at the bottom of your bed may be the only thing you need to bring your bedding dreams to life

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Cool Blues Are Everywhere This Spring – But Farrow & Ball's Parma Gray Is the Color to Choose if You Want This Trend to Outlive 2026

A subdued pale blue, Parma Gray couldn't be more versatile – or soothing

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Stop Painting Your Small Rooms Light Colors – These Are the 5 More Interesting Shades Designers Say You Need to Try

For decades, light neutral shades have been the go-to in small space, but designers swear that going darker in tiny rooms can have a better pay off

Homes & Gardens

7 Outdated Small Kitchen Rules That Designers Say You Should Actually Break When Space Is Tight

These less-conventional approaches will maximize functionality as well as create a beautiful scheme

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I Found It — The 'Dreamy' Bathroom Color That Isn't as Stark as White but That You'll Still Love If You're Nervous of Bold Shades

This soft shade is anything but quaint — and in a bathroom, it feels soothing yet modern

Ideal Home

Pattern headboards are making a comeback – how to embrace the trend without making your bedroom look dated

This maximalist trend is taking over bedroom design

Homes & Gardens

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

Homes & Gardens

These 3 Overdone Cabinet Trends Will Date Your Kitchen in 2026

Plus, the looks designers recommend replacing them with

Homes & Gardens

I Asked Interior Designers to Predict the Biggest Kitchen Cabinet Trends of 2026 – These are the 9 Looks They Say Will Take Over

There's plenty to be excited about, from unexpected colors to decorative designs

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