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We’ve Got to Stop Decorating With Everything New – A Room Without History Feels Inert

The phrase no designer wants to hear: 'Nothing in this room has been anywhere before, it's all new'

Homes & Gardens · Aug 27

I Thought Neutral Rooms Were Timeless – Then I Realized I Was Decorating Out of Fear

This is how I stopped being afraid of using color, and why I no longer believe beige is the safest choice for a beautiful home

Homes & Gardens · Jul 30

The 5 Entryway Design Rules I Follow on Every Project – And Why They Always Work

When the entryway is designed well, it makes the whole house feel more intentional

Homes & Gardens · Apr 23

How To Design A Bedroom That Feels Timeless – 4 Expert Tips I Always Return To

I've designed a lot of bedrooms but these tricks are how I keep them looking as fresh as a new set of sheets

Homes & Gardens · Nov 20, 2025

"It's Dying for a Cocktail Party" — This Californian Home Once Played Host to Hollywood Soirées, and Now It's Ready to Do It All Again

This mid-century modern Beverly Hills home was built for hosting, with a glam bar room worthy of a Hollywood movie at its heart

Livingetc · Nov 12, 2025

Rust is the color I keep reaching for in interiors – here’s why it always works

There's one color that keeps on featuring in my work, and it's a shade I encourage you to embrace, too

Homes & Gardens · Oct 6, 2025

Why sightlines matter so much to me as an interior designer – 5 easy ways to improve yours at home

Often overlooked but essential, interior designer Nina Takesh knows that getting your sightlines right makes the rest of your home’s decor effortlessly come together

Homes & Gardens · Sep 18, 2025

"A home should intrigue you from the moment you walk in." Designer Nina Takesh knows how to layer homes so they feel rich, enticing, yet can include one key piece from IKEA

Nina Takesh explains the textures, proportions and vintage pieces that make a space unforgettable

Homes & Gardens · Aug 14, 2025

4 Luxury Kitchen Materials That Experts Would Never Recommend You Use If You're Worried About Maintenance (and What to Go for Instead)

It's time to look beyond the surface level, these luxurious materials aren't always as good as they may seem — these are the ones to avoid

Livingetc · Jun 1, 2025

Interior Designers Say These Are the 5 Things You'd Never See in a Luxury Kitchen in 2025

Want to design a luxury kitchen? These are the five elements the experts say to avoid at all costs. Warning: some may surprise you

Livingetc · May 15, 2025