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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

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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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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

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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

Homes & Gardens

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

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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

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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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These 3 Overdone Cabinet Trends Will Date Your Kitchen in 2026

Plus, the looks designers recommend replacing them with

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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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Forget Chairs — This Dining Room Seating Trend Takes Your Space From Casual to Comfortable, Convivial, and Curated

Interior designers are going beyond simply arranging chairs around the dining table — here’s how to make your seating setup firmly on trend

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How Interior Designers Host — The Style-Forward (and Often Forgotten) Details That Make Guests Feel Instantly at Home

Throwing a party? Take note of these stylish ideas and make sure your invitees have a night to remember

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I took a risk and painted my bathroom dark red – a year on, this is everything I wish I'd done differently

Do I regret it? No.

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10 Staircase Runner Ideas That'll Convince You to Get More Creative With Hallway Carpet

Hitting the sweet spot between comfort and style, these runners for stairs will prove that carpet can be a great canvas for good design ideas

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10 Staircase Runner Ideas That'll Convince You to Get More Creative With Hallway Carpet

Hitting the sweet spot between comfort and style, these runners for stairs will prove that carpet can be a great canvas for good design ideas

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Unique ways to use tiles around the home – from unexpected placement to pattern ideas

From kitchen islands to matching with wallpaper, these clever ideas add a creative statement

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15 'Hidden Kitchens' That Conceal the Action (and Mess), Making for More Streamlined Schemes

Now you see it, now you don’t. Playing hide and seek with the hardworking heart of your kitchen is the fastest way to dial the mood to relax

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