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Red is the 'it' bathroom colour choice for 2026 - here's how to use this dramatic shade in cloakrooms, ensuites and family bathrooms

Being brave with colour always pays off

Ideal Home

Gone to the Dogs – Inside Beautiful Homes Designed Around Their Most Demanding Four-Legged Residents

From custom dog beds to clever feeding stations, our weekly series explores the chicest spaces designed for the cutest member of the family

Homes & Gardens

'Dirty' Kitchen Colors Are Everywhere Right Now – Why Designers Love These Muted Tones for Their Surprisingly Luxurious Look

These muddy hues add an unexpected softness to schemes of every size and style

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The Unexpected Kitchen Color Pairings That Designers Say Will Define 2026 and Beyond

From playful duos to moody combinations, these kitchen color pairings might be unexpected, but they're the answer to a personality-filled kitchen this year

Homes & Gardens

The Kitchen Trends Designers Say Already Feel Overdone in 2026 – And the More Timeless Looks Replacing Them

From colors that have lost their impact to features that have been too oversized, these are the kitchen trends designers say are proving fleeting in 2026

Homes & Gardens

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

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

Homes & Gardens

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

Livingetc

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

Livingetc

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

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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

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Best places to buy rugs, according to an interiors expert

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

Livingetc

"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

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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

Homes & Gardens

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

Livingetc

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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