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Interior Designers Don't Use White Trim Any More — Here’s What They’re Doing Instead

When it comes to baseboards and window casings, why go for the default? Decorative finishes and colorful paints create a bolder, far less ordinary look

Livingetc · Jul 15

How to Dress a Bed the Way an Interior Designer Would — From Folds to Fabrics, Frames, and Focal Points

There's more to it than turndowns and hospital tucks; a lot of effort goes into making an effortless bed, and here's how designers do it

Livingetc · Jul 7

Are We Finally Done With Fluted Cabinets? Designers Say This Once-Loved Kitchen Trend Is On The Way Out

We quizzed designers on either side of the debate, asking: In 2026, is fluted cabinetry still a smart design investment, or has the trend finally peaked?

Homes & Gardens · Jun 23

Eva Mendes's 'Edenic' Wallpaper is Her Simple, On-Trend Technique for Adding Personality to a Kitchen

Garden motifs transform the actress's kitchen into a verdant escape, and her method is easy to recreate – interior designers explain her idea

Homes & Gardens · May 20

Don't Just Pick Basic Beige — These 5 Carpet Color Trends for 2026 Are More Stylish, Dynamic, and Versatile

From elevated neutrals to bolder shades, these colorful carpet ideas will build your decorating scheme from the ground up

Livingetc · May 20

Have You Heard of ‘Peige’? It’s the Soft, Calming Neutral Designers Are Actually Embracing in 2026

A pink-meets-beige, designers swear by 'peige' for its light-changing qualities and ability to instantly ground any room

Homes & Gardens · May 3

What Storage Makes a House Look Expensive In 2026? Designers Say It's These 5 Luxury Styles

Want to make your home look more elevated? Interior designers swear by these 5 chic styles that almost always make a space look high-end

Homes & Gardens · May 1

What Exactly Is 'Traditional Interior Design'? This Is How You Can Bring It Into a Modern Home Without It Feeling Like a Pastiche

Equal parts heritage and contemporary, without falling victim to imitation — nailing traditional interior style all about balance

Livingetc · Apr 4

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

Livingetc · Apr 1

I Asked Interior Designers What They'd Buy From Soho Home's New Outdoor Collection for "Garden Spaces That Feel as Considered and Layered as Interiors"

From outdoor sofas to tables, accessories, and dining chairs, these were the pieces that stood out to those who know best

Livingetc · Mar 30