Although red and green will always be the most iconic Christmas colors, a refreshing new hue has found its way into this year’s holiday palette – the soft, soothing, and seasonally-inspired shade of baby blue.

Like an icy complement to the usual holiday shades, baby blue adds a fresh layer of visual interest to traditional Christmas decor ideas. This color trend is a natural fit for coastal-inspired Christmas displays, which is why there’s no shortage of it in Serena and Lily’s holiday collection. But removed from the coastal context, these powdery blues feel like a new classic for Christmas that can reimagine even the most traditional holiday schemes with cool, understated elegance.

This season, many of our favorite brands featured sweet shades of pale blues in their holiday collections, and McGee & Co.’s range was one of the first to catch our attention. Designer Shea McGee incorporated the color in the form of flowing bows, ribbons, and even painted ornaments – each acting as a tasteful accent to her heritage-inspired holiday range. Baby blue has also been spotted in Crate & Barrel's holiday collection in the form of a whimsical Bell Garland, Frontgate has added this pale hue among the red and greens with its Chalet Stocking and for Lulu and Georgia's new collection, pale blue comes in the form of a luxurious smoky-toned velvet tree skirt.

Though much cooler than the holiday shades we’re used to, this color doesn’t feel out of place. Instead, it provides the perfect contrast – a light and airy alternative to soften the heaviness that can sometimes overwhelm holiday displays. It doesn’t need to be the main color of your Christmas arrangement either; just add a few pops of it here and there and watch as it gives the scene an entirely new feeling.

This soft and charming shade is proof that having a blue Christmas isn’t necessarily a sad thing (we're looking at you, Elvis). Shop our assortment of stylish baby blue Christmas decor below.

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Minimalist Christmas decor sounds chic until December 25 rolls around and you’re left with a threadbare beige throw and a few ornaments fashioned from wooden sticks. Where's the warmth? If any brand understands that minimalism, at its best, is more nuanced (and considerably cozier), it’s Scandi staple H&M Home.

Evoking the exhale of arriving at a mountain cabin with family and friends, its Holiday 2026 collection looks both backward and forward: back to the familiarity of tried-and-true rituals, with the occasional space-age chrome candelabra making room for new ones. ‘Modern holiday traditions are all about creating moments that feel personal and meaningful. For this season, we wanted to capture the emotion of a winter escape. The warmth after coming in from the cold, the glow of candlelight, the comfort of soft textiles and the joy of gathering with the people you love,’ says Evelina Kravaev-Söderberg, Head of Design & Creative at H&M Home.

Faux fur, mini-check patterns, quilted fabrics, and no shortage of snowy, ski-slope motifs lend the ornaments, cushion covers, and bedding an air of après ease. Neutrals obviously dominate, though the iconic holiday reds and greens add the quintessential fa-la-la expressions throughout.

The ritual of a slow Christmas morning gets an extra special moment, with elegant breakfast trays for freshly baked bread and designated cup-and-saucer sets for cappuccinos. Dressing the evening feast that follows, delicate, crawling-vine-embroidered table linens underpin sage stoneware plates, while dancing glints from golden star-shaped candles challenge you not to turn on the big light again until 2027. Since it's no season to be stuffy, a sense of holiday humor, from smartly-dressed dachshund bathmats to surreal holiday treats, set the scene.

Everyone wants a minimalist Christmas, but no one wants a cold one. H&M Home’s mountain escape might have just cracked the ultimate oxymoron.

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It might feel a little early to be thinking about Christmas decor storage – after all, we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet. However, planning your storage solutions ahead of time can save you both money and stress once the festive season is over.

Certified Professional Organizer Jenny Dietsch of Getting It Done Organizing strongly supports this approach, urging, 'Buy your bins before the holidays, before stores run out of the good ones. The success of next year’s setup starts now. When you store décor thoughtfully, you’ll be able to decorate with intention next year instead of just reacting as you pull things out of boxes. Knowing what you have and where it is gives you complete control (and makes the process so much more enjoyable!).'

Shopping early means you can take advantage of peak sales periods to find great prices while getting everything in place before the post-Christmas clear-up begins. Rather than waiting for deliveries during the busiest time of year for mail, you’ll have everything you need to refresh your home storage and pack away the festive clutter as soon as the celebrations are over.

I’ve hunted high and low for the prettiest and most practical storage essentials to help keep Christmas clutter under control, whether you have a spacious attic to fill or need stylish, visible storage that works in a smaller home.

Christmas Decor Storage Tricks

When storing Christmas decorations, there are a few quick tricks and tips that can simplify the process and, more importantly, make decorating easier next year. I spoke to professional decorators and home organizers to learn their three most important tips for reclaiming your home after the holidays and making post-Christmas cleaning less overwhelming:

• Declutter as you go: According to Danica Carson, Professional Organizer and Co-Founder of The Uncluttered Life, 'Decluttering decor when storing things for the season is crucial. It’s also easy and accomplishes two things at once, so I highly encourage it. The end of the season is the perfect time to assess your decor before it’s out of sight and out of mind until next year. Realistically, you aren’t going to be getting out that seasonal decor to sift through it and declutter during the rest of the year, so it’s kind of a now-or-never situation when it comes to decor decluttering.'
• Beware of delicate decorations: When the post-Christmas blues hits, it is easy to fall into the trap of simply tossing items into a bin and calling it a day. For delicate pieces, however, Patricia Derpinski of Hudon Holiday Decor stresses how important dedicated storage is to preventing damage. Rushing the process can feel like a time-saver; however, pressure from stacking can cause cracks while exposing them to dust and moisture. Instead, she shares, 'I recommend using ornament storage boxes like the Sterilite or IRIS boxes [both from Amazon] for safe, organized storage.'
• Take your time: Barbara Brock, Professional Home Organizer, concludes, 'Resetting your home after Christmas takes time. This is the biggest advice I can give − allow enough time to undo the Christmas tree, store it away or discard, preserve strings of light, store ornaments and other things. Get out all the storage boxes, as storing your ornaments in dedicated boxes or in tissue helps preserve them for next year.'

If you want to save money and cut down on waste at home this season, there are plenty of household items you can use to store fragile decor.

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The familiar floral once drenched every inch of the ‘Orange Blossom Bedroom’ in the White House, ordered by none other than First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Forty years ago, it was a fixture in the living rooms of tastemakers like Olivia Newton-John, given a California-cool spin alongside wicker table lamps. Glossy in the front, matte in the back, chintz, the botanically inspired, cottagecore ‘polished cotton,’ has quite the pedigree and, for the first time in decades, this interior design trend is finally shaking its ‘trad’ status as we head into 2027.

In March, chintz got another kind of presidential treatment at Dallas’s second-oldest hotel, The Stoneleigh, where London- and LA-based studio Fettle swathed the Presidential Suite’s headboard, drapery, and lavish baldachin in a signature Lee Jofa chintz. ‘I always think small-scale patterns can conjure a wonderful sense of familiarity and nostalgia, particularly because they remind us of more traditional prints that were often created by hand using woodblocks,’ says UK-based interior designer Tamsyn Mason, pointing to Soane's Rose Mallow as a forever favorite.

There's still plenty of room for those traditionally punchy florals at GreenRow’s and Anthropologie’s perennial garden party, while Brooklinen takes a more abstract approach to decorating with pattern with its pressed-poppy duvet and West Elm’s reversible rugs favor more muted blooms.

The whole ‘grandma’ floral as a fresh thing is antithetical, but it’s been happening, and chintz might just be its final boss. Ahead, 16 fancifully floral, chintz-inspired decor finds that evoke all the warm, fuzzy feelings of a trip to her house, minus the icky plastic coverings on the furniture.

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Wouldn’t it be nice to relive your childhood memories of Christmas? The handmade decorations hung on the tree, the mismatched stockings mounted by the fire, the humble simplicity of it all. Well, with GreenRow’s newly released Christmas collection, you can bring those nostalgic holiday memories back to life.

This collection is sentimental to its core – complete with all sorts of nostalgia-inducing Christmas decor ideas that’ll help you rediscover the childlike wonder of the holiday season itself. Think patchwork-patterned stockings, handwoven rattan trees, hand-painted plates, and even paper mache ornaments – all details that give this collection a strong sense of playfully homemade holiday charm.

Instead of the traditional Christmas color scheme of red and green, this collection expands the palette to include shades of pink, purple, blue, and yellow – a whimsical contrast of colors that might not scream Christmas, but when paired together, feel so right for this time of the year. And although the collection is grounded in a timeless, heritage-inspired aesthetic, there are a few trend-driven touches, too – bows being one of them. From the leftover fabric bow ornaments to the large Starry Patchwork Bow, this seasonal touch brings softness and warmth to any corner of the home.

With all of its handmade-inspired details – from the Floral Candle Clip Ornament and the Remnant Fabric Beaded Garland to the Floral Gingham Patchwork Stocking – this collection truly feels like stepping into a holiday memory. It’s welcoming, warm, and full of festive spirit – destined to make your home feel like the coziest house this holiday season.

So go ahead, make yourself feel like a kid again. Shop the most endearing pieces from GreenRow's holiday collection below.

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We consider the kitchen a real workhorse of the home: the heart of function, cooking, and food storage. But it's also the one room that can be quickly transformed into a cozy, lived-in space – when you choose the right decorative pieces.

It taps into the idea that a kitchen should be treated more like a room than a practical work zone. Of course, functional needs should still be considered, yet they should infuse the soft, inviting atmosphere that this year's kitchen trends are highlighting.

Making your kitchen feel more lived-in doesn't have to be complicated, nor does it need to involve a renovation or compromising on the practical elements of these rooms. It can be as simple as introducing curved details, a cozier seating nook, or even introducing more natural materials that bring a more tranquil feel.

Here, we spotlight the chicest pieces to take your kitchen from purely practical to a soft, lived-in room.

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While you might play it safe on the sofa – for fear you’ll end up resenting your adventurous four-figure investment this time next year – the side table is one low-stakes piece of living room furniture where your splashiest design instincts can come out to play.

They’re made to party, with room for a cocktail, some fun reading material, and little else. And, like handbags or footwear, they turn a fairly straightforward function into an excuse to get fancy. House of Leon’s Ojai Valley Side Table folds a magazine stand into its sleek, mid-century angles; Anthropologie’s Charlie Judarn Side Table dresses up storage with a canvas-printed inlay. Pierce & Ward’s Burled Finish Cart for West Elm, meanwhile, shrinks the drinks trolley to side-table proportions, ready to follow the evening wherever it goes.

Extra surfaces are hardly a new concept, though Oklahoma City-based interior designer Kelsey Leigh named them a 2027 living room furniture trend for frequent entertainers. Even the most generously sized coffee table has its limits once drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and everyone’s screens join the festivities. ‘Extra tables make an easy spot to drop their phones,’ she says. ‘They’re intentionally multi-functional and help the space feel livable and adaptable.’

Be it a perch for lamps, lattes, and coffee-table books, or a spare surface for the consummate host, these side tables bring a little excitement to the business of putting things down.

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Beautiful bird houses add charm and character to a garden all year round. Hang one from a porch post or place one in a garden border, and it earns its place even before birds move in. There are plenty of bird house ideas that work just as well on a small patio as in a bigger, open backyard.

The right design can help garden birds in winter by giving them somewhere to shelter. Wood is generally a good choice, as it provides insulation and allows some moisture to escape, while metal can heat up quickly if it's in direct sunlight. Whatever material you choose, position it away from strong sun, wind and rain. Keeping it separate from your bird feeders so feeding birds don't disturb a nest.

With so many decorative designs to choose from, you don't need to compromise on style to make your outdoor space more welcoming to wildlife. Anthropologie's Victorian Manor Birdhouse is a standout option with its miniature mansion resemblance, but it also features a removable back wall to make cleaning easier. West Elm's Scout Regalia Birdhouse Kit comes ready to assemble, and can be decorated to suit your style, while Terrain's Woven Seagrass Birdhouse Hut offers a rustic charm but will need to be hung in a sheltered spot.

From traditional, practical designs to more elaborate statement pieces, we've rounded up 16 beautiful bird house designs to help encourage birds into your garden and make the space their home.

A beautiful bird house goes further alongside a few simple ways to help birds in October, and a bird bath in the right spot means visitors have fresh water close to home.

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A bee hotel is one of the most charming garden accessories you can get your hands on. With lots of crevices to hide away in, they provide crucial shelter for nesting bees and you'll even spot the likes of butterflies and other insects using them. But many bee hotels on the market can look a little cheap and gimmicky (especially when they're made of plastic). That's why we've scoured the internet for the best natural bee hotels to shop for.

You can make your own bee hotel if you're looking for a fun DIY project, but there are also plenty of bee hotels crafted from natural materials that beautifully blend into the garden landscape. There are lots of options for bee hotels in a classic house style, like this teal wooden bee hotel from Amazon and this tall wooden bee hotel from Wayfair. This wooden bee hotel from Amazon even has a water tray to provide bees with a water source. Or, you can opt for a more unique shape, like this teardrop bamboo bee house from Amazon.

Bee hotels are often used by other beneficial insects, too. This Walmart bee hotel has a butterfly house section, with narrow slits that allow these charming pollinators to get inside and keep predators out. Of course, these bee hotels also suit different types of bees, though you can also purchase a specific mason bee house (this one from Amazon is a hexagonal shape and coated in beeswax). If needed, you can pick up mason bee house refills from Walmart to refresh the tunnels.

Whether you want to hang up a bee hotel, mount it on your fence post, or find one with a stake to insert in the ground, there's an option for every yard. Here are our top 16 picks, all built with quality to last for many years to come.

A bee hotel is just one way to make your garden wildlife-friendly before frost. You can also grow the best plants for fall pollinators, which bloom later in the growing season and provide nectar where it's otherwise hard to find. Likewise, avoid over-tidying your yard this fall. Fallen leaves and garden debris provide shelter for a wide range of insects.

Another DIY wildlife shelter you can try making is a brush pile. It's essentially a pile of woody garden debris that allows not only insects but also small mammals and birds to shelter and escape the cold.

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Homes, just like people, have personalities. Some are polished and restrained, while others are vibrant, spirited, and full of life. Lately, we’re seeing a growing appreciation for the latter – that is, interiors that embrace color, character, and creative expression. And that’s exactly why the ‘whimsy-maxxing’ trend is having such a moment.

As the name suggests, whimsy-maxxing is all about embracing a whimsical aesthetic to the max. This internet-ism spans categories – clothing, beauty, even lifestyle. In the context of making your home more whimsical, it means not stopping after one playful decor detail, but letting personality ooze into every corner of every room. Designer Peggy Haddad calls whimsy-maxxing ‘the art of maximizing charming, whimsical pieces and patterns in a space. Having no limits on unique or quirky furniture and decor creates a very personal, collected feeling, and can be so delightful if done tastefully,' she continues.

There’s no doubt that whimsy-maxxing can make your home look and feel more like you. However, this design trend walks a fine line between charming and chaotic. So, in order to infuse your home with whimsical energy in a tasteful and considered manner, balance becomes key. ‘We approach even the most playful spaces with cohesiveness as a top priority, with each furniture piece, textile, pattern, and accessory playing off the next,’ Peggy explains. Together, these whimsical stars and their grounding counterparts create vibrantly layered and storied rooms that are nothing short of personal.

Whimsical decor has a way of finding you – rather than you finding it. However, some brands always seem to give us exactly what we're looking for. Lulu and Georgia, for instance, is one of them – its recent collections with designers Sarah Sherman Samuel and Eny Lee Parker are the definition of whimsy. Even Anthropologie has whimsy woven into its DNA – with pieces like the Floral Glass Chandelier and the Hale Dresser as proof.

There’s really no right or wrong way to try the whimsy-maxxing trend in your home. It’s personal, after all, so it comes down to what you like and what makes you happy. And I think I’ve picked some winners below. Ahead, find 20 pieces to bring some whimsy into every room.

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If anyone was wondering whether last year’s ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ trend would carry into 2026, Shea McGee’s new horsey, heritage-inspired holiday collection for Target may have settled the matter. The lineup of old-timey Americana, tartan taffetas, aged brass, and ornate details looks as though it could have been plucked straight from the Bedford estate of the man himself. Never mind that most of it costs less than $40.

Shea might live in Salt Lake City, but the spirit of the New England elite is alive and well in her metallic stocking hangers, finished with intricately braided edges. The detail is a Studio McGee signature, but alongside wall art depicting an actual (and rather festive) thoroughbred in a coordinating frame, it takes on a decidedly equine air. Elsewhere, four-tiered Christmas trees in aged wood feature delicate scalloped engravings, adding a little texture to the mantel or tabletop. Etched-glass hurricanes, meanwhile, keep the analog candlelight going and remind us of the wealthy grandmother we never had, who collected the figurines decades ago and guarded them in her china cabinet, awaiting their annual December debut.

Still, the best-dressed thing at any Ralph Lauren-style holiday party isn’t the gallery wall, or even the guest who has managed to pop the most polo collars at once. Shea reserves that distinction for the Christmas tree, dressed in humble dried-orange garlands in lieu of the usual white lights, alongside cotton ornaments intricately embellished in the shapes of evergreens, stars, houses, and classic bells. Shiny beads catch the light, suspended from equally elaborate gold-tone loops.

Shea’s heritage homage is both the most traditional version of Christmas ever and a reminder of how many of its familiar trappings we somehow don’t already own. Whether or not the Ralph Lauren Christmas craze survives another year, it’s difficult to imagine tiring of holiday decor this timeless.

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Looks-maxxing this, protein-maxxing that. Now that fall is upon us, I have a new addition to the chronically online lexicon: cozy-maxxing. Because when this California girl detects sub-50-degree temperatures, it’s throw blankets, throw pillows, and couch time. STAT.

But how cliché! I’m going hard on soft, tactile textures. Bullion fringe hanging from every handle, velvet Pottery Barn picture frames dotting the credenza, and a boatload of bouclé where you'd least expect it. The colorful kind, like Rowena Interiors’ terracotta ottoman, because, as we’ve learned from designers, this formerly 'cheugy' upholstery is having something of a renaissance and colorful bouclé is everywhere.

And since we're maxxing, the lighting is getting bundled up, too. In the details, we'd usually put on a curtain, or even a skirt, like Lulu and Georgia’s Curato Sconce, clad in generously tailored cotton. Cordless lamps from the likes of Pooky will accompany me from the kitchen counter, where I prepare a cozy snack of chai tea and peanut butter-stuffed dates, to the Katie Kime tapestry-printed tray atop my impossibly cloudlike Coyuchi Down Duvet, where an ergonomic, headboard-shaped wedge pillow awaits. To my right, Trudon's woody, oud-forward, dessert-inspired Altaïr Candle flickers; to my left, an even richer, rounder Beetroot Candle from Loewe. All of this, swaddled in an après-ski-style Bubble Cuddle Blanket, obviously.

A cozy living room is one thing. But these 28 finds take cozy-maxxing well beyond the couch.

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We spend most of our time in the kitchen. Cooking, dining, and as our kitchens become even softer, they are also the center for cozy family evenings, and cup-filling gatherings take place in these rooms. And while exquisite marble countertops and custom-designed cabinetry feel like the pillars of luxury, we know that the most exceptional kitchen ideas consider the smaller details – the kitchenware, accessories, appliances, and furniture that instantly elevate the design.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, the one room we use daily and where every guest convenes, so infuse life into it in a way that shows your personality and softens all those hard edges. The most successful schemes strike a balance – enough decorative details to add character, but not so many that function is disturbed.

It starts with the larger pieces – a hutch, vintage or heritage-inspired, to display heirloom ceramics, elegant counter stools that double the comfort, and layered kitchen rugs that add warmth underfoot while cooking. A freestanding wooden island brings a rustic charm and more of a living-room feel, while an empty corner is quickly transformed into a charming eating nook with an upholstered banquette and low-level lighting.

Then the smaller details: McGee & Co. has a beautiful collection of wooden cutting boards for elegant layering, and Rejuvenation is hard to beat for timeless hardware that elevates cabinetry and shelving, creating the chicest base for decorative displays. And don't overlook underused countertop corners – they're the perfect place for artfully styled recipe books, a vintage-style lamp, and your favorite bowls.

Even the most mundane kitchen items can be swapped for something more design-forward: Lulu and Georgia's salt and pepper mills in classic brass or sophisticated marble; a basic fruit bowl replaced with a luxury pedestal vessel from Crate & Barrel or Nickey Kehoe; and worn-out linens upgraded to pieces from Magnolia in charming fabrics and uplifting kitchen colors. The things you use every day, even for the smallest tasks, have the most impact.

Even your cookware and appliances are an opportunity for a design moment. 'The cookware and appliances featured here are among the very best our expert team of reviewers has tried and tested over the years,' says Chiana Dickson, Homes & Gardens' Kitchen Appliance Editor, who has shared her top picks. 'From stunningly chic non-toxic coffee makers to the best non-toxic cookware, these health-conscious picks combine elevated design with hardworking performance to instantly upgrade any home kitchen.'

Every home is unique, but these timeless finds are the perfect start to a more considered and stylized kitchen.

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On pleasant weather days, whether it's a crisp fall morning or a lazy summer afternoon, a backyard becomes the ultimate bonus room. Aside from being a place to relax under strong sun rays or starry night skies, it's also an extra space for you to showcase your sense of style.

While nature's beauty does a fine job in setting the scene for the space, the right outdoor furniture transforms a backyard into a spot that can give your interiors a run for their money. Think outdoor sofas upholstered with performance fabric so soft, you're surprised it's weather-resistant, or outdoor coffee tables so chicly monolithic in form, they look like they've been carved straight from the earth.

Just like indoors, decor plays a major role in defining an outdoor space – taking a patio from basic to beautiful. Plush pillows will make the sofa feel more restful, and thoughtful side tables bring a level of convenience that feels nothing short of luxe. It's the outdoor lighting, however, that ties everything together – setting the mood and prolonging it well after the sun goes down.

Equally as important as furniture and decor are practical outdoor features – that is, the function-first elements that make the space more livable. A garden trellis is one of them – staked into the ground and complete with climbing ivy, it'll provide shade and double as a privacy screen. Rain chains play a part, too, replacing unsightly gutter downspouts with something much more charming.

It's only fair that your outdoor space – no matter if it's a small terrace or a sprawling garden – looks as design-driven as the rest of your home. These 20 Homes & Gardens hand-picked products can help you bring it there.

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At Homes and Gardens, we believe that the most luxurious living rooms aren’t the most expensive, but the ones that have been most thoughtfully designed. When sofas, accent chairs, rugs, and accessories complement each other in all the right ways, the result is a living room that not only reflects your taste, but supports your lifestyle, too.

In many ways, the living room is the soul of a home. Since it's not as private as the bedroom but not as purpose-driven as a kitchen, it's the perfect space to showcase your personality and sense of style through furniture and decor. With an intentional balance of trend-driven finds, personality pieces, heirloom antiques, and grounding essentials, a living room will sing with luxurious, effortless ease.

Rugs, in many ways, set the scene for a living room – especially the premium, handmade styles from Nordic Knots. Though often a background detail on which furniture to sit, rugs make a substantial difference in setting the mood and establishing a cozy feeling within a living room. Furniture, on the other hand, is front and center. Soho Home is hard to beat for high-quality, well-made pieces, but Lulu and Georgia is up there too, offering a slightly more whimsical take on long-lasting, luxury finds.

The best living rooms aren't complete without their finishing touches – that is, the lighting, the pillows, and the numerous decorative accents that make the space feel one-of-a-kind. Olive Ateliers' lighting selection brings heritage charm to even the most modern living rooms, while Arhaus' cushions are decorative additions that provide color, texture, and visual interest to spaces that need the extra energy.

Although there's no secret recipe to develop a luxury living room, one thing will always be true – if it's layered with finds that speak to you, it'll always feel like a luxurious space. Let us help you reimagine your living room below.

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The childhood thrill of retreating to 'your room,' where you could do absolutely everything or absolutely nothing, never quite gets old. The bedroom is still the most personal little world in the house, a reflection of where you’ve been, where you’re headed (even if the immediate goal is just a solid seven hours), and where you’d rather be when the outside world becomes a bit much.

Sleep is the priority, naturally, so you’ve spared no expense. Cooling, impossibly silky sheets; a duvet and jacquard-shell pillows stuffed with the finest goose down, lofty and cloud-light without getting too hot. A weighty, après-ski-style Lola Throw adds another layer of comfort when the temperature drops.

But there’s more to a bedroom than sleeping. TV time, a good book, perhaps a cheeky midnight snack. All an octave more stylish with a sculptural, solid oak bed frame upholstered in floral linen ikat. Instead of the traditional bed skirt, a ruffled bedspread brings a fresher sort of romance, with natural dyes and the charming little irregularities of a handmade labor of love.

Elsewhere, bergamot-and-honey-scented candles, analog taper sconces, two-shade floor lamps, and table lights offer plenty of reasons (as if we needed more) never to turn on the big light. Light-blocking drapes and a cushy rug underfoot give little incentive to wake up early on Saturday. The sun can wait.

It’s your room, your rules. From getting dressed to going to bed, and every dull task that somehow improves under a comforter, these 20 timeless things might make you reluctant to leave it.

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