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Do Neutrals Make a House Feel More Expensive? Yes, Says Designers, but Only If You Do It Right

Neutral palettes can feel expensive because they shine a light on the costliest element of the home: the architecture

4 Color Rules for Neutral Rooms That Designers Don't Want You to Forget — Or Else "Things Can Start to Feel a Bit Flat"

4 Color Rules for Neutral Rooms That Designers Don't Want You to Forget — Or Else "Things Can Start to Feel a Bit Flat"

Remember: neutrals can't feel just as dynamic as high chroma colors, if you know the decorating rules to live by

4 Things to Know About Decorating With Neutrals in 2026 — It's Not Necessarily What You Think It Is: "We've Seen a Shift," Say Designers

4 Things to Know About Decorating With Neutrals in 2026 — It's Not Necessarily What You Think It Is: "We've Seen a Shift," Say Designers

The neutral color spectrum has expanded, and with that, so have the possibilities

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Forget Bare and Bleak —This Is How Designers Do 'Cozy Minimalism' in 2025 and It's Anything but Boring

Who said minimalist spaces were void of warmth? This fall, they're loaded with coziness, character, and charisma. Discover how designers do cozy minimalism in 2025.

You Might Not Know About the 'Neutral Color Wheel', but Understanding How It Works Can Help You Decorate Your Home While Avoiding a Scheme That Falls Flat

"The challenge is not the colors themselves, but the confidence to play with tone, texture, and proportion."

How can you make a living room more relaxing? 7 tips from design experts

If your space is feeling chaotic and leaving you feeling restless, try these ideas from interior designers to make your living room more relaxing.

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Designers Love These 5 Tall Indoor Plants — "They Add So Much Shape, Pattern and Color"

The best tall indoor plants help to perkup bare corners and flatter features - and these are the statuesque species designers love to fill homes with

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7 houseplant trends for 2024 - the plants, pots and placements that designers love and we're ready to buy into

7 houseplant trends for 2024 - the plants, pots and placements that designers love and we're ready to buy into

From statement trees and trailing vines to methods of display, find the look that works for you and your home

London’s hottest interior designers: the names you need to know when planning your home makeover

An interior designer will guide your style choices and help you avoid renovator’s remorse. Olivia Lidbury finds London’s top names to know now

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5 indoor plants that minimalists love – and that capture the mood of a pared-back decorating scheme

5 indoor plants that minimalists love – and that capture the mood of a pared-back decorating scheme

If you're looking to bring a minimalist feel to your home, you can't go wrong with these indoor houseplants

The biggest family room mistakes you can make according to designers – and how to avoid them

The biggest family room mistakes you can make according to designers – and how to avoid them

A family room is one of the hardest working rooms in the home, so it's important to get the design spot on...

Homes & Gardens

How do you pick a living room accent chair? The 10 ideas interior designers live by when making their choices

How do you pick a living room accent chair? The 10 ideas interior designers live by when making their choices

Looking for the right accent chair to complement your living room? Here's how designers choose the right one for their schemes

Jute rugs are the minimalist designer's best-kept design secret – here's how to decorate with them

Jute rugs are the minimalist designer's best-kept design secret – here's how to decorate with them

A jute rug is a forever piece with many fantastic attributes. I speak to the designers to find out how they've used them in their minimalist schemes

‘Mid-century millennial’ – the ubiquitous look that took over a generation’s homes

‘Mid-century millennial’ – the ubiquitous look that took over a generation’s homes

Curvy sofas, industrial finishes, pastel overload … mid-century-ish furnishings have come to define the millennial look. What’s the appeal – and what will our homes look like next?

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How to Choose a Living Room Rug — 12 Fail-Safe Strategies from Designers

Interiors pros share their expertise on selecting an area rug that complements the room perfectly

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