Latest articles by Eleanor Richardson
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5 Vintage Pieces Every Summer Table Needs to Look Effortlessly Chic and CollectedFrom antique ice buckets to delicate tablecloths, these are the five vintage treasures that will make your summer table feel lived-in and characterful
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The 3 Things Designers Say You Should Never Buy New If You Want a Characterful Home – 'They Carry a Sense of History and Individuality That’s Difficult to Replicate'Designers say that these are the three things you should always buy second-hand to add history and story to your schemes
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If Your Color Scheme Is Falling Flat, 'Nine Times Out of Ten' It's Missing This One DetailChoosing the right accent color for a room can make or break the whole scheme – here's how designers get it right from the start
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Farrow & Ball's Broccoli Brown Is So Much Chicer Than It Sounds – It's a Versatile Neutral That 'Proves Darker Colors Don't Have to Feel Heavy'Complex, warm, and enduringly luxurious, designers have long relied on Farrow & Ball's Broccoli Brown to ground their schemes – here's why
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Missing That Vacation Feeling? These 20 Little Luxuries Will Transform Your Home Into a Relaxing RetreatShop these 20 little luxuries to make your home always feel like a relaxing vacation
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How To Make Your Home Feel Like a Vacation Without Leaving It – 5 Simple Switches To Make This Month for Everlasting AmbienceVacation blues? Create a serene retreat at home with these five easy fixes designed to uplift and inspire
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Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee Might Still Be Shea McGee’s Favorite Neutral – But These Are the Bolder Colors She Wants to See More OfShea McGee will always rely on the classics, but she's not afraid to embrace punchy shades this year – 'I do lean neutral, but I'm not afraid of color'
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Can a Color Scheme Be Both Trendy and Timeless? Designers Say Yes – Here's How to Choose Shades That Feel Fresh but Never DateBalancing timelessness with trends is possible, say color experts, and the secret lies in these five steps
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The Antiques Interior Designers Always Hunt for to Make American Homes Feel Effortlessly EuropeanThese are the four preloved pieces that 'immediately add soul and a sense of permanence' to the home
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The Best Benjamin Moore Paints for North-Facing Rooms – Designers Swear That These 4 Colors Will Never Feel Flat or ColdFrom sage greens to off-whites, these are the four best Benjamin Moore paint colors for north-facing rooms
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The Unexpected Paint Color Designers Are Using Instead of Plaster Pink in 2026 – And How to Confidently Make It Work in Your HomeCoral has officially made a comeback – and this is how designers are decorating with the vibrant hue this season
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This Unexpected Shade Is Replacing Pale Greens in Designer Homes – And It Feels So Much More LuxuriousMove over, sage, interior designers are loving warm yellows this summer instead
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Marie Flanigan Says This Timeless White Paint Is the Answer for Every Room – 'It's One of Those Rare Whites That Feels at Home Almost Anywhere'Interior designer Marie Flanigan tells Homes & Gardens all about her love for neutrals, specifically, Sherwin-Williams' best-selling white paint, Greek Villa
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The Home Decor Designers Always Look for on Vacation – It Makes Every Space Feel More PersonalPlanning a trip? Interior designers say to keep an eye out for these four timeless home treasures during your travels
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The Biggest Color-Drenching Mistakes Designers Want You to AvoidFrom playing it too safe to forgetting about a paint finish, these are the 5 easy-to-make mistakes to avoid when color drenching
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Designers Say Every Characterful Home Has at Least One Thrifted Piece in Every Room – 4 Signs Yours Is Missing OneFrom a lack of balance to too much uniformity, these are the signs that a room needs a pre-loved piece
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3 Simple Outdoor Table Styling Tricks That Make Summer Entertaining Look More Expensive – And the 1 Mistake That Cheapens the LookAdd these three things to your outdoor dining setup for a spread that feels high-end and timeless
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The Sad Beige Era Might Be Over, But Benjamin Moore's Pashmina Is So Far From Boring – 'It Always Feels Warm, But It Never Falls Flat'Interior designers and color experts hail the beige-meets-taupe for its depth, warmth, and deeply layered feel
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Garage Sale Season is Here – But Designers Warn These Are the 5 Things You Need to Know Before Picking Up a BargainThese designer approved tips are worth remembering before you head to a garage sale this summer
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America at 250: The Timeless Design Styles That Have Endured Through the CenturiesWe take a look back at the defining looks from the last 250 years of America's history, and uncover which styles still feel timeless today
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This One Color Is Going to Make Your Front Door Look More Expensive – Designers Say Its Heritage Appeal Is Sure to Boost Curb AppealDesigners say green is the answer to a timeless front door that feels high-end and enduring
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3 Things to Remove From Your Nightstand and 1 To Add Right Now – For a More Restful Summer NightCreate a soothing sleep space this summer by restyling your nightstand and removing these 3 things
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When We Say Gray is Out, We Don't Mean Benjamin Moore's Gray Owl – 'It's a Rare Color That Feels Quietly Dynamic Rather Than Static'Designers might be ditching grays, but that doesn't include Benjamin Moore's Gray Owl
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IKEA Has Just Released the Chicest Hotel-Style Lighting in Collaboration with Acclaimed Designer Ilse Crawford – And It's Hard to Believe They're Under $50IKEA's HALGATT lamps have just launched, and it's clear they've been designed with longevity and luxury in mind
