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It’s a curios world: Small decorative sculptures to make your home look expensive

Home is where the art is

Evening Standard

Best velvet homeware: Elevate your space with luxurious style

From royals to rock stars, velvet has become synonymous with luxury, so add a little to your home with the best furniture and accessories

Evening Standard

I Didn't Get the Idea of Layering Rugs to Start With — But These Interior Designer Tricks for Doing It Make So Much Sense

It turns out two rugs often look way better than one

Livingetc

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Forget everything you thought you knew about faux flowers – OKA's autumnal stems are a masterclass in how to do faux flowers tastefully

These are the nine faux stems we love

Homes & Gardens

Burl Is Still the Big Trend — I Just Found This Budget-Friendly Bedside Table (Which Already Sold Out Once) That Gives Soho Home Vibes

I cannot believe my luck in finding this nightstand — burl wood brilliance that looks so much more expensive than its price tag (and sharing is caring)

Livingetc

This Japanese Vase Style Is the Secret to Making Grocery Store Flowers Look Luxe (and a Bit More Minimalist)

Less is more with these Japanese-style vases, inspired by understated form, earthy colors, and natural textures

Livingetc

When an Entrepreneur, Designer, and a Horticulturist Come Together, Magic is Born — Bring It Home With This Brand's Sale

British heritage brand, OKA, is having a summer sale, and I have my eye on one too many pieces — here are my favorites that will bring a slice of timeless style to your home

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14 dinner party gifts to impress your host, from celebrity wine and luxe olive oil to scented candles

What to bring when you don’t know what to bring, as curated by a dinner party aficionado

Evening Standard

She Was Midway Through Fitting an Uninspiring White Kitchen — Then This Florida Homeowner Realized Her Home Deserved So Much More

This once-ordinary house has been elevated into a glam pad for its empty-nester owner thanks its art deco-influenced features and clever, unexpected touches

Livingetc

15 Things I Think You Should Buy for Your Garden This Month If You've Got Good Taste

Now, who told you garden furniture and decor needs to be ugly? Not us, that's for sure! Here, I've created a list of some of the chicest finds for your outdoor oasis

Livingetc

15 Better Places to Shop for Deals Than Prime Day If You're Not Really an Amazon Shopper — They Might Even Have Bigger Discounts

Design-led pieces at unbeatable prices...what a win.

Livingetc

Where to Shop for Table Lamps — 10 Spots an Editor Swears By for Great Finds

This is where our editors, and the designers we love most, turn to when they're looking for table lamps, artful curations of modern style

Livingetc

The interiors of this seaside home were inspired by the extreme landscape that surrounds it – it's a lesson in how to do coastal but not cliché

Step inside a coastal cottage that nods to its location, but there's not a seagull on a stick in sight

Homes & Gardens

What colours make a small bedroom look more expensive? 7 shades, recommended by the experts

Give your bijou bedroom a luxury look with one of these transformational shades

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The Best Rechargeable Lamps Have No Cords, but Loads of Style — Here's Our 12 Favorite for 2025

Want a lamp to style on your kitchen counter, on your bookshelf, or even in your garden? These portable, pretty, and plug-free lamps are the answer

Livingetc

The 'Red Table Trick' Is the Easiest and Most Expensive-Looking Trend to Hit 2025 So Far

A red dining table makes a seriously stylish statement; the beloved pop of red trend just got an bold and expensive-looking upgrade

Livingetc

Bar Stools vs Counter Stools — The Difference You Need to Know to Avoid Buying the Wrong One for Your Kitchen

You might think they're the same thing, but bar stools and counter stools are subtly different, and knowing how will help you avoid buying the wrong ones

Livingetc

5 Renter-Friendly Ways to Upgrade Your Kitchen Lighting — Without Having to Call in an Electrician

Whether you want to make a rental kitchen feel like home, or just improve your space's lighting, these tips can be actioned today

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Maximalist interiors: animal-print designs are doing a roaring trade — here's how to shop the look

Whether you go all out with cow-print wallpaper, or ease in with some leopard-print accessories, here’s how to make the trend du jour work for you

The Independent UK

Best lampshades to illuminate your space in style

Whether you’re looking for a table lamp shade or a ceiling centrepiece, these are our top picks

Ideal Home

8 swanky bar cart ideas to help you create a cosy corner for at-home happy hour

Make sure you're prepped and ready for hosting season with these sparkling bar cart ideas

Evening Standard

The 16 best pendant lights to brighten any room

Beauty in every drop

Evening Standard

Best half moon tables for the hallway that are a compact and chic addition

Pretty, practical and perfect for tight spaces

The Independent UK

Luxury furniture brand founded by British aristocrat closing stores across US and filing for bankruptcy

The high-end furniture retailer said it is closing its branches in Dallas, Houston and Westport in Connecticut with immediate effect

Homes & Gardens

Do living room lamps need to match?

Lights in the living room are vital for creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. But do living room lamps need to match? Our experts give their opinions.

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