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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
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Move Over, Sad Beige Decor – These 24 Dopamine Decor Finds Are the Secret to an Effortlessly Joyful Home
Dopamine decor is the key to creating happy, vibrant interiors that speak to your personality, and we know just what you need to get the look
By Devin Toolen Published
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I Always Thought Cool Blue Would Make My Rooms Look Cold and Uninviting – But This 2026 Trend Can Actually Create the Most Welcoming Spaces if You Know How to Use It
A blue so pale it feels like a neutral, here's why designers are loving cool blue
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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'I Remember Being Very Disappointed By My Barbie Dream House' – Young Huh Has Always Strived To Make Every Interior Better, From Her Doll's Houses, To Her Dorm Room, to Wow!house 2026
In this instalment of our Layered Lives series, designer Young Huh looks back at how early adventures with Laura Ashley sheets in her dorm room shaped how she thinks about decor
By Pip Rich Published
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Your Grandmother’s Lace Drapes Are Back – Here’s How Designers Are Making This Once-Dated Dainty Detail Chic for 2026
Suddenly, lace is looking fresher than ever before. This fabric is just what you need to make your interiors feel both trendy and timeless in 2026
By Devin Toolen Published
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Trust Me, Your Home Needs Drapes in 2026 – And Designers Agree These 6 Curtain Trends Are Charming Without Looking Outdated
From pelmet curtains to layered window treatments, watch out for these 6 curtain trends, as designers say they'll be big in 2026
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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'A Rich, Earthy Brown That Shifts Gently with the Light' – Why Designers Always Turn to This 'Chameleon' Farrow & Ball Color for Instant Coziness
A long-loved chocolate brown, Farrow & Ball's Salon Drab is far from dull; it's rich, warm, and the perfect choice for spaces in need of some saturation
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Inside a Small Coastal Kitchen That Rewrites the Rules – Here’s Why the Designers Used an Unexpected Buttery Hue to Go Against Outdated Color Clichés
Think coastal kitchens have to be blue and white? This home rewrites the rules with sunshine yellows, smart storage, and a hardworking horseshoe layout
By Chloe Frost-Smith Published
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7 Colorful Rooms From the Recent Pages of Homes & Gardens – and What They Teach Us About Balancing On-Trend Colors With Timeless Design
From a cheerful yellow entryway to a breakfast nook covered in whimsical wallpaper, these 7 spaces prove the versatile power of color
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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3 Genius Tiny Kitchens From the Homes & Gardens Archives That Prove You Don't Need a Pantry to Go Big on Storage
From narrow galleys to compact condo corners, these small but clever kitchens prove even the tiniest schemes can work just as hard as a sprawling one
By Molly Malsom Published
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Tiffany Lamps Are Making a Huge Comeback – Discover Why These Charming Art Nouveau Designs Are Even More Iconic in 2026
Tiffany lamps are the antidote to amorphous, AI-driven design, reigniting lighting styles that return to enchantment
By Julia Demer Published
