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5 Simple Design Details Experts Always Include in Their Own Bathrooms That Make It So Much Easier to Use

Here are five expert-approved design rules every bathroom needs, however big or small your space

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The End of the ‘Statement Sofa’? Why Designers Say Shape Is So Much More Important Than Color in 2026

Bold isn’t always brilliant — “stylish seating is now all about form rather than finish,” says one expert

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The Rise of the 'Slow Shower' — How Bathrooms Are Being Designed for Longer, More Mindful Mornings

Reacting to the intensive water usage and anti-hygiene rhetoric surrounding baths, the shower has become the next frontier of relaxation

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People Who Always Feel Calm in the Morning Tend to Have These 5 Bathroom Design Habits

Cool, calm, and collected, here's how the designers create Zen-like bathrooms for stress-free mornings

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Meet the ‘Night Bathroom’ — How Designers Are Changing How They Plan Spaces Specifically for the Evening Wind-Down Routine

From dark color to moody lighting, here's how to create a night bathroom for the ultimate relaxation spot

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Not a Black Kitchen, Not a Gray Kitchen — This 'Espresso' Shade Is Way More Subtle and Forgiving

Delve into the deep, dark shades of a brown-black kitchen for total sophistication in the most-used space of the home

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5 Kitchen Handle Trends That Will Make Your Cabinets Feel So Right for 2026, and Beyond, According to the Experts

From burnished brass to decorative backplates, these kitchen handles will elevate your cabinets to the next level in 2026

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Watch Out — These Are the 6 Color Mistakes Professionals Always See in Small Spaces

A compact room makes the perfect decorating canvas — just take note of these easy mistakes before you pick up a paintbrush

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Is Floor-to-Ceiling Glazing Still in Style? Why Designers Are Making the Case for Smaller Windows Over Glass Boxes

Is our love affair with floor-to-ceiling fizzling out in favour of something a little more restrained? The experts weigh in

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Did You Know You Should Pick Different Glazing for North-Facing Extensions? It Should be "Less About Chasing the Sun and More About Delivering Comfort," Say Designers

North-facing extensions need not feel gloomy or cold — but choosing the right glazing for the job is key. We asked the experts to reveal their 6 tips for design success

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Is colour drenching a bedroom a good idea? 7 rooms that prove it is

7 stunning bedrooms that prove it is

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10 Genius Ways to Get Storage Into Your Kitchen Island That Look Great and Are Gamechangers for Organization

Maximize your kitchen island’s functionality with these 10 smart storage solutions

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The "Unusual Decision" to Trade Floor Space for a Fern-Filled Atrium Makes This London Terrace Feel So Much Bigger

A plant-filled internal courtyard, a wildflower roof and plenty of natural textures infuse this London terrace with an airy, tropical feel befitting of the nature-loving heritage of its owners

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10 beautiful and functional design ideas to configure a narrow bathroom

Find a narrow bathroom design that will inspire you to create the perfect bathroom configuration at home

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12 kitchen island color ideas – transform your space with these tried-and-trusted shades

Make your kitchen stand out with our inspirational kitchen island color ideas

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Pastel living room ideas – 11 on-trend color schemes to inspire your next project

From barely there pink to mint, lavender and sky blue, we've got your pastel living room ideas covered

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12 enduring and elegant kitchen surface trends for your next project

Discover which material is the right one for your space with our kitchen countertop trends

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