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Have You Heard of ‘Peige’? It’s the Soft, Calming Neutral Designers Are Actually Embracing in 2026A pink-meets-beige, designers swear by 'peige' for its light-changing qualities and ability to instantly ground any room
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Terracotta Kitchens Are Back – Here’s How to Use this Nostalgic Color Without Overwhelming the RoomDiscover why designers are excited for the terracotta kitchen revival, and how to get the look
By Molly Malsom Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Become the Perfect ‘Forever Host’ with My 6 Design Must-Haves for Effortless Summer EntertainingOver the years, I have come up with a list of items that I include in the design of a home to help the client become the perfect host
By Jess Cooney Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Garden Diaries: ‘Giving Back to the Land Has Always Been My Dream' – Why Summer Rayne Oakes Traded City Gardening for a Wild, Limitless HomesteadOut in Finger Lakes, New York, Summer Rayne never tires of giving back to the land through rewilded landscapes
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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What We Can Learn From Friluftsliv – The Scandinavian Outdoor Living Secret That Will Transform Your GardenThe Scandi concept of 'open air living' is all about reconnecting with nature and spending more time outdoors all year round
By Sarah Wilson Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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5 Tabletop Gardens That Make Outdoor Spring Dining Feel MagicalLevel up your hosting with a charming miniature garden centerpiece
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How I Host: A Colorful, Floral-Inspired Spring Gathering With Butter WakefieldLayers of color, pattern, texture and, of course flowers, make Butter Wakefield's tablescape one that's effortlessy elegant
By Francesca York Published
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How to Give Your New Backyard 'Instant History' – 6 Ideas to Transform Your Patio into an English Countryside EscapeElevate your outdoor space with antique pieces that will add personality and character for a relaxing, storied space...
By Ruth Doherty Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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The 15 Expert-Approved Kitchen Island Ideas You Need to Know About Before You Start Your RemodelKitchen islands are all about balancing aesthetics with practicality, they need to look great and add extra storage and surface space. All these ideas get that balance spot on
By Linda Clayton Last updated
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How to Create a Dreamy Spring Reading Nook You’ll Never Want to LeaveLooking for a weekend project? A reading nook can be added to an underused corner in just a few hours
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Discover Your Birth Month Backyard Animal – And the Symbolic Meaning Behind ItLook out for your birth month animal next time you venture into your yard
By Martha Davies Published
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No Pantry? No Problem. These Fuss-Free Storage Solutions For Kitchens Without Built-In Food Storage Maximize the Space You Already HaveThese ideas prove you don't need a dedicated room to make food storage feel stylish and practical
By Molly Malsom Last updated
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Goodbye Plain Patios – These 2026 Outdoor Furniture Trends Are All About PersonalityThink Riviera stripes, woven textures, and sun-drenched color
By Charlotte Olby Published
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'It All Grew Out of Me Being a Weird Kid' – Ken Fulk Was Destined to Become a World-Acclaimed Interior Designer, and This Is What He Knows About Creating Perfect SpacesAs part of our Layered Lives interview series, perfectionist Ken Fulk talks about how he knows that a home is a stage that can be set for good times to be had
By Pip Rich Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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How to Design a Healing Garden This Spring – Stress-Reducing Plants and Layouts That Really Work to Reduce CortisolDesigned in the right way, gardens can become a powerful force for boosting wellbeing and healing
By Sarah Wilson Published
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When I Get This One Decorating Trick Right, Everything Else Just Falls Into PlaceLighting elevates everything around it. It makes wood feel richer, fabrics feel softer, and colors more nuanced
By Tineke Triggs Published
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5 Benjamin Moore Colors Perfect for Small Living RoomsThese are the Benjamin Moore paints that help blur boundaries, add depth, and create a small living room you'll gravitate towards every time...
By Ruth Doherty Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
