Articles by Elizabeth Bennett, Contributer

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A modern living room with dark grey shelves, a white marble fireplace with a white panelled wall above, a red patterned ottoman, and a cream sofa with a patterned cushion.

The Once Popular Color Combination Designers Would Now Avoid in a Living Room

A gray and white living room scheme was once considered the go-to choice, a safe and timeless palette, but now designers warn it's a combination that risks looking cold and flat

Are Fluted Cabinets a Timeless Choice or a Practical Nightmare? Designers Debate This Much-Loved Kitchen Trend

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?

By Elizabeth Bennett Published 23 June 26
How One Designer Turned a Cookie-Cutter Builder-Grade House Into a Characterful Family Home in Just 3 Months

'They called us at the beginning of March and needed the entire house done by June 7th'

By Elizabeth Bennett Published 11 March 26
Stop Painting Your Small Rooms Light Colors – These Are the 5 More Interesting Shades Designers Say You Need to Try

For decades, light neutral shades have been the go-to in small space, but designers swear that going darker in tiny rooms can have a better pay off

By Elizabeth Bennett Published 5 February 26