Latest articles by Eleanor Richardson
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Designers Swear by This Farrow & Ball Neutral Paint – 'It's Calm, Balanced, and Never Too Warm or Too Cool'Here's how interior designers decorate with Farrow & Ball's beloved Drop Cloth, a stony neutral that feels warm yet uplifting
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What Storage Makes a House Look Expensive In 2026? Designers Say It's These 5 Luxury StylesWant to make your home look more elevated? Interior designers swear by these 5 chic styles that almost always make a space look high-end
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From Brimfield to Randolph Street – These are Can't-Miss Antique Fairs Happening Across the US This MayNo matter where you live, enjoy shopping second hand at one of the vintage markets or antique fairs happening this May
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Ceiling Fans Don't Have to Be an Eyesore – 8 Designer-Approved Picks That Are Actually ChicThese Homes & Gardens-approved picks prove that overhead fans can be both practical and chic
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Why ‘Hue Drenching’ Is the Designer Secret to Making Small Rooms Look More Interesting – 'It's Nuanced and Considered'A color trend that focuses on common ground rather than coordination, designers are embracing hue drenching for its cocooning, deeply timeless qualities
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These Are the 4 Rug Colors to Avoid in 2026 – And the Hues Designers Are Using InsteadFrom overly saturated looks to neutral floor coverings that feel 'invisible', these are the styles designers are moving away from this year
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The 4 Clever Layout Tricks Designers Use to Make a TV Less Dominant in Your Living RoomKeep your TV out of sight with these four easy tricks that focus on positioning rather than disguising
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How to Create a Dreamy Spring Reading Nook You’ll Never Want to Leave
Looking for a weekend project? A reading nook can be added to an underused corner in just a few hours
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3 Bedroom Colors Going Out of Style in 2026 – And What Designers Are Using InsteadInterior designers are waving goodbye to these three hues in 2026, so steer clear of them if you're planning on painting your bedroom
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Have You Heard of a Bantry? It’s the New Must-Have Kitchen Trend That’s Luxurious but PracticalInterior designers are embracing the 'bantry' for its space-saving qualities and ability to connect rooms without disrupting workflow
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What Your Favorite Classic Novel Says About Your Decorating StyleGot a favorite classic novel? Chances are it says more about your design style than your literary tastes
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What to Thrift According to Your Zodiac – The Astrologer's Guide to Shopping Second HandCreate a truly authentic home by letting the stars guide your next thrift trip
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Is Your Attic a Goldmine or a Junk Pile? What Vintage Pieces to Ditch in 2026 – and the Hidden Gems to Hold OntoInterior designers say it's time to say goodbye to these four vintage items that are likely lurking in your attic
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The 10-Minute Color Swap Designers Use To Instantly Brighten a Bedroom for Spring – And No, It Doesn't Involve a PaintbrushWe asked designers what small, but impactful changes they make to their homes in spring and one update came up top
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Bold Color Might Be Topping Design Trends, but Leanne Ford Says Neutrals Aren’t Going Anywhere – Here’s How the Designer Is Bringing the Classics Into 2026Leanne Ford shares her tips and tricks on decorating with neutrals in 2026 – and her all-time favorite paint color to help her achieve the look
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20 Spring Porch Decorations to Refresh Your Entrance for 'The Prettiest Season of the Year'Welcome the season with these 20 picks designed to uplift any porch in honor of spring
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Your Windows Are Due a Spring Refresh – 5 Designer-Approved Treatments That Instantly Elevate Your SpaceFrom romantic balloon blinds to dainty café curtains, get inspired this spring by these five window treatments from the pages of Homes & Gardens
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Why Designers Are 'Upholstering' Their Gardens In 2026 – 'We’ve Spent So Long Softening Our Interiors That It Makes Sense Our Gardens Are Following Suit'From plush sofas to comfy armchairs, the upholstered garden trend blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces
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Designers Are Obsessed With ‘Book Drenching’ – The 2026 Trend That Wraps Your Entire Room in Color and CharacterIf you've got a book collection, you've got decor, this is how designers are making the 'library wrap' the star of their projects
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Your Living Room Isn’t Looking Flat Because of Your Color Scheme, It’s Your Texture Scheme That’s Off – Here’s How to Layer Like a Designer to Add Depth to Any RoomInterior designers are designing with texture in mind in 2026. Here's why
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This Simple Seating Option Can Give Your Small Patio an Elegant European Feel – Why Bistro Furniture Is the Style to Know About in 2026Bistro furniture will be everywhere in 2026. Here's how designers are styling the French-style furniture and where to shop for the best pieces
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Ever Heard of a Gossip Bench? This Revived Vintage Trend Might Be What Your Entryway Is MissingThe telephone bench (a.k.a the gossip bench) has made a welcome return. Here are the chicest ones out there to bring this rising trend into your home
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Benjamin Moore Has Revealed Its Spring Color Palette – It's an Unconventional Balance of Sophisticated Pastels and a Zingy, Unexpected RedBenjamin Moore's spring palette is refreshingly unique. Composed of pastels and deeper, more vibrant shades, it's a color family that will last beyond the season
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It's Time to Ditch the 'Minimalist Grid' – Your Living Room Looks Flat Because It’s Too Symmetrical'The minimalist grid gave us a decade of living rooms that looked incredible in a thumbnail and felt hollow in person' – here's why overly symmetrical schemes are out in 2026
