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After 26 Years in Homes, These Are the Kitchen Design Rules I’d Never Break
It's easy to get kitchens wrong. Experienced homes expert Jason Orme reveals the keys to making the modern kitchen work perfectly
By Jason Orme Published
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I’m Vowing to Replicate Jennifer Aniston’s Living Room in 2026 – Her Christmas Decor Is the Ultimate Festive Dream
It’s the kind of Christmas living room that feels effortless, inviting, and endlessly inspiring
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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8 Psychology-Backed Tips to Calm Your Nervous System While Decluttering Successfully in 2026
If stress, anxiety, or a sensation of panic gets in the way of organizing your home, our experts in psychology have tips to soothe and succeed
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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9 Designer-Approved Trees and Shrubs That Don't Have an Off-Season – Bringing Color and Beauty to Your Yard, Even in Winter
Bark, berries, foliage and texture hold the eye long after blooms fade
By Ellen Wells Published
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People Are Sprinkling Salt on Oven Trays While They’re Still Warm Before Washing – And It’s Genius
Make cleaning greasy oven trays effortless with this simple, natural kitchen hack
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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December 28 Is the Hard Deadline to Clean These 4 Common Household Gadgets, Experts Warn
These are some of the most used and overlooked gadgets to clean after Christmas hosting
By Dan Fauzi Published
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Meet the Luxurious Color Trend Inspired by Everyone’s Favorite Cocktail – It’s Endlessly Chic and Proves Black Can Be Soft and Versatile
Here's how designers are using warm-toned blacks to add depth and drama to rooms, while keeping things soft and cozy
By Emily Moorman Published
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This One Bedding Change Fixed My Cold Nights Without Touching the Thermostat
It's my top recommendation for cozy nights
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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I Worked Outdoors Year-Round for a Decade – Here Are My Picks of 9 Must-Have Winter Garden Tools You’ll Actually Use and Will Make Your Life Easier
Stay safe and work efficiently with these gardener-approved winter tools
By Drew Swainston Published
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7 Tricks I Use to Make My Bed Feel Cozy and Luxurious Every Morning
Elegant ways to style your bed for a warm, inviting feel
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Forget Framed Art, Designers Are Hanging Tapestries Instead – Here’s Where They Source the Best Old and New Designs
Once stuck between castle-core and college dorm rooms, tapestries are suddenly cool again – and surprisingly difficult to source. Designers share where they’re actually finding the good ones
By Julia Demer Published
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I Was Sick of Coat Chaos in My Under-Stair Closet – These 83-Cent Hooks Tripled My Storage
It's so useful to have extra hanging space when we have guests
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Can You Grow Succulents in Water? The 1 Soil-Free Method That Works for These Desert Plants
Semi-hydroponics is hugely beneficial for these popular houseplants
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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7 Mood-Boosting Kitchen Colors That Will Instantly Make Your Cooking Space Happier, Cozier, and Full of Joy in 2026
Colors can have a huge impact on your mood, so in a room where you spend so much time, it’s worth filling it with the happiest of hues
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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12 Days of Easy Post-Christmas Decluttering to Reset Your Home – Your Space Will Feel So Zen for January and Beyond
Start on Christmas Day and have complete peace by January 5th
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Now Is the Time to Install a Cold Frame – 5 Types to Save Your Plants From Frost and Get Your Plants Growing Earlier
Whether you want a permanent structure or a cold frame to pack away after winter, we've got you covered
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Freezing Winds Can Be a Killer for Escallonia – Experts Reveal the 3 Best Tactics to Overwinter Your Shrubs and Prevent Frost Damage
Perfect tips for gardeners in cold-weather climates who want to keep their shrubs safe
By Drew Swainston Published
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This ‘Roving Junk Drawer’ Trick Clears Counter Clutter Fast When Your Home Feels Most Chaotic
Double your hardest-working spaces now and come back to it in a few weeks with minimal effort
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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This Exact Farrow & Ball Shade Is the Color of the Moment, But Will Its Popularity Last? Designers Weigh In on the Iconic Powder Blue ‘Yonder’
Uplifting yet tranquil, here's how Yonder became the 'it' color of 2025
By Emily Moorman Published
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Fire Pros Say This Simple Fire-Side Item Can Put Out Flames in Seconds — and It Looks Stylish, Too
It's affordable and easy to use
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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People Are Using Ice Cubes as a Low-Effort Poinsettia Watering Hack – But There’s 1 Warning to Know Before Trying It
There's no doubt ice cubes help water poinsettias, but the question is do they also cause cold shock?
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Unexpected Winter Color Palettes – Plant Experts Reveal 9 Inspired Ways To Add Emerald, Terracotta and Midnight Blue in the Garden
It's time to move things on from the red and green plants traditionally associated with the winter garden
By Sarah Wilson Published
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16 Affordable IKEA Organizing Picks Our Decluttering Editors Love from Its Rare Winter Sale – Reset Your Entire Home With Ease
We go room by room with our favorite organizing gems
By Chiana Dickson Published
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If You Overheat in Bed When the Heating's On, These Silver-Infused Bedsheets Are Temperature-Regulating, Super Soft, and Self-Cleaning
They're the surprising key to comfortable nights
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Every Interior Design Scheme Starts with Zoning – Here’s How to Use This Key Principle to Ensure Effortless Flow in Your Home
We ask a lot of our homes, and the most effective way to get them to perform all the tasks is zoning. Here we spoke to designers to find out how to zone different types of spaces
By Devin Toolen Last updated
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Variegated Houseplants Promote 'Harmony and Balance' in the Home, Says a Feng Shui Expert – Here Are 3 of the Best and What They Represent
Variegated houseplants bring more than just color to interiors
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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5 Things Professional Organizers Always Do Before January 1 to Reduce Clutter and Start the New Year Streamlined
They're small, but make a big difference
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The 9 Sculptural Plants Designers Rely On to Add Instant, Low-Effort Drama to Warm-Climate Gardens
Use bodacious architectural plants to create living drama in warm-weather gardens
By Ellen Wells Published
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Most Gardeners Forget These Winter Bulb Tasks – But They'll Make Your Spring Blooms Amazing, Say Garden Pros
Do planted bulbs need maintenance over winter? Sometimes, they do
By Drew Swainston Published
