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3 Kitchen Cabinet Choices That Never Go Out of Style, According to Designers

From classic forms to materials that get better with age

Homes & Gardens · Aug 14

Should Bedrooms Be Symmetrical? Why It (Usually) Works in This Space, but How Designers Break It to Make Rooms Feel Special

The layout of your space not only impacts the way it looks, but it also affects how it feels — here’s why the experts believe that matters

Livingetc · Jul 23

Caramel and Bronze Tones Are the "Complex and Atmospheric" Alternative to Pale Neutrals That Designers Are All Over Right Now — Here's Why

Light beige tones can fall flat, but these bronzed neutrals fill rooms with mood and depth

Livingetc · Jul 17

I Tried Using Only Open Storage in My Small Bathroom – These Are the Solid Solutions That Stayed, and the Maintenance Nightmares That Failed

I found the key was balance – a mix of open storage and closed worked best for function and aesthetics in my small scheme

Homes & Gardens · Feb 26

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

Ideal Home · Feb 26

7 Outdated Small Kitchen Rules That Designers Say You Should Actually Break When Space Is Tight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 · Feb 4

How to Hang Curtains the Way an Interior Designer Would — To Balance, Blur Lines, and Bring Impact to a Room

Curtains do more than just frame your view; they’re a powerful decorative element in any space (if you know how to hang them well)

Livingetc · Sep 21, 2025

This French-inspired take on cabinet curtains is the chicest way to banish clutter in your kitchen - and it's so easy to DIY

It's a more polished take on traditional cupboard curtains

Ideal Home · Aug 9, 2025

10 Ways Scandinavian Lighting Ideas Can Make Illuminating a Space Feel Sculptural

From design icons to modern classics, Scandi lighting is adored by interior designers all over the world — here's how to bring the look home

Livingetc · Jul 12, 2025

Light blue kitchens are trending - here are 7 of the best ways to use it to create a serene and on-trend cooking space

Light blue is officially the colour of the season - here's how to make it look its best

Ideal Home · Jun 29, 2024