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I've Looked Through 1,000 New Spring Decor Launches – These 21 Elegant Yet Whimsical Pieces Are the Ones I Added to My Cart
From designer collaborations to just-landed collections, these are the new spring pieces that caught my eye this week
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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Are You Guilty of Overdecorating? 5 Common Design Habits That Could Be Making Your Home Look Overdone
Take inspiration from Coco Chanel's famous 'take one accessory off' rule and avoid these five mistakes that always make a home feel overdone
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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It’s Official: Designers Say This One Architectural Detail Is the Ultimate 2026 Bathroom Luxury
It's the must-have design feature to make relaxing soaks feel far more tranquil
By Molly Malsom Published
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Are Your Interiors Too Perfect? Why ‘Unserious’ Interiors Are the Joyful Anti-Trend Designers Are Obsessed with in 2026
Breathe life and personality into your home with these six 'unserious' decorating ideas that interior designers are loving
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Bye-Bye White Kitchens, Designers Are Choosing Wood as the Most Timeless Finish – These 13 Ideas Exude Warmth and Character That Will Never Date
From rustic islands to white oak cabinetry, these are the designer-approved wooden kitchen ideas to elevate your cooking space
By Molly Malsom Last updated
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‘I Have More Opinions, But Am Less Judgemental About Taste Than I Used to Be’ – Inside the Thoughtful World of Billy Cotton, Where Maximalist Pop Icons Get the Same Treatment as Meditative Minimalists
Designer Billy Cotton grew up honing his eye by dumpster diving, and now makes furniture with some of the best craftspeople in the world
By Pip Rich Published
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The Great Spring Reset – 11 Designer-Approved Spring Decor Ideas to Lighten and Brighten Your Home for the New Season
Set the seasonal scene with these easy yet effective spring decor ideas
By Charlotte Olby Last updated
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Meet 'Serene Earth': The Calming (Yet Controversial) Living Room Palette Designers Can’t Get Enough Of
Muted blues, earthy greens, and warm browns – here’s why designers have long loved the serene earth trend
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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The Biggest Living Room Furniture Trends Designers Are Embracing for 2026: From Statement Floral Sofas to Elegant Banquettes
Expect to see these 5 characterful furniture trends in living rooms (and beyond) this year
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Is It Actually Time to Ditch the Sofa? Discover Why Designers Are Trading the Couch for More Unique, Conversational Layouts in 2026
Sofas might have once been the inevitable choice for living room seating, but many designers are opting for other alternatives this year
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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The Home Sanctuary
Welcome to our Home Sanctuary Issue, where we explore everything from calm, elegant interiors to restorative style and the thoughtful details that make a home feel truly nurturing
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Are Daybeds Replacing Sofas? Designers Reveal When to Swap – and When Your Sofa Wins
The daybed is back – and it's better than ever. Here's how designers are using them in their projects
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Garden Diaries: How Sasha York Restored a 2.5-Acre Victorian Walled Garden in Yorkshire – And Found Her Sanctuary
Discover a garden restoration with solace and soul at its heart
By Rachel Bull Published
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The At-Home Sanctuary Edit – 24 Elevated Pieces That Can Transform Your Home Into a Relaxing, Restorative Retreat
Create a peaceful, calming atmosphere in the comfort of your home with our curated assortment of Zen-inspired decor
By Devin Toolen Published
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Designers Are Adding ‘Intimate Nooks’ to Living Rooms – Here’s Why They Feel So Luxe
From a home bar carved into a bookcase to a cozy banquette, these inspiring nook looks can elegantly elevate any living room space
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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‘Scale and Tone Are Key’ – How Elizabeth Hay Used a Clever Balancing Trick to Make This Pattern Drenched Snug Feel Cocooning and Cozy, Not Chaotic
A controlled palette and deliberate contrasts give this boldly patterned space breathing room
By Charlotte Olby Published
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The Best Farrow & Ball Paints for a Small Living Room – Discover the 3 Enduring Neutral Shades Designers Swear By
From gentle pinks to cozy creams, these three timeless Farrow & Ball hues are perfect for elevating a small living room
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Designers Say These 5 Small Room Trends Will Make Any Space Feel Elegant and Surprisingly Generous in 2026
From whimsical wallpapers to smart storage solutions, these are the chic small room trends to watch this year
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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I Thought Plastic Bins Were an Eyesore, But This Designer's High-End Styling Tips Have Changed My Mind – You'd Never Know That They Were Basic Buys From Amazon
Fitted with shelves of plastic containers, interior designer Charlotte Boundy's home office has proven to me that the simplest solutions are sometimes best
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Inside an 'East Coast Meets English-Inspired' Kitchen by Studio McGee That Proves if You Balance Proportions Well, You Don't Need to Follow Any Other Design Rules
Design rules may have been expertly broken, but scale remained a grounding factor throughout the kitchen
By Molly Malsom Published
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Sage Green Is So 2025 – This Year, Designers Are Turning to This Calming, Sophisticated Shade Instead
A jade-like green inspired by ancient pottery, interior designers are loving celadon in 2026 – here's why
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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6 Things Interior Designers Always Do at Round Top Texas to Score the Best Vintage Finds
'It's an experience every designer should have at least once' – how to navigate Texas Round Top with ease and find exactly what you're looking for
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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I’m Not a Fan of the ‘Florals for Spring’ Cliché – But All This Season’s Biggest Trends Are Actually Floral-Free, Chic, and Timeless
This year's spring trends are delightfully unexpected, bringing an uplift to your home that will last way beyond the change in season
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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'Given Where the World Is Right Now, I Want My Work to Bring People Joy' – Sheila Bridges Is as Fearless and Original as Ever and Knows How to Fill Spaces With Personality
In this instalment of our Layered Lives series, Sheila Bridges explores how her own style has evolved after shaping the design landscape for over 30 years
By Pip Rich Published
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5 Vintage Decorating Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Look Stuck in the Past – And How Designers Stop the Time Capsule Effect
Avoid these five easy-to-make mistakes for a home that feels 'collected over time rather than recreated from a single moment in history'
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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6 Analog Rooms Designers Promise are Making a Major Comeback in 2026
While open-plan living dominated for decades, with digital overwhelm at an all-time high, many of us are now looking to bring back intentional analog spaces
By Pippa Blenkinsop Published
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Forget Open Plan – Designers Say ‘Micro-Zoning’ is the Layout Shift That Creates a Calmer, More Intentional Home (No Matter it's Size)
Experts reveal why intentional 'moments' are the real secret to a beautiful home
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Move Over Coastal Grandmother – Shea McGee Proves That Summer 2026 is All About the Wine-Country Backyard
If Nancy Meyers designed a Napa Valley patio, it would look exactly like McGee & Co's new outdoor collection
By Charlotte Olby Published
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You Are Ignoring the Most Underused Spot in Your Bedroom – Designers Say to Put This, This, or This at the Foot of Your Bed for Extra Style and Storage
The finishing touch your bedroom is probably missing
By Charlotte Olby Published
