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How to Design and Decorate a Sunroom – Designer Tips for a Beautiful, Light-Filled Indoor–Outdoor SpaceA successful sunroom isn't just about glazing and garden views. Interior designers reveal how to balance natural light with comfort, function and style for a room you'll enjoy year-round
By Chloe Frost-Smith Last updated
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Shea McGee Knows When a Room Is Done Perfectly, and How to Stay on Track – 'I Fiddle With Things a Lot'In the latest of our Layered Lives series of interviews, Shea McGee talks early inspirations, late career evolutions, and her enduring love of a white sofa
By Pip Rich Published
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Printmaxxing Isn’t Just for Maximalists – Here’s How Designers Are Using This Fall Trend to Make Every Room More InterestingPatterns can be subtle, say designers, and the secret lies in how you layer them
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Why 200 Years Later, Shaker Style Is Still the Most Enduring Look in Interior Design – and Yes, It Works Beyond the KitchenShaker design is still making its mark in homes 200 years later. Here's why
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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'Cocktail Hour Has Never Looked So Good' – How Uns Hobbs Used Rich Red Walls to Create a Living Room That Beckons You in for a DrinkThis month, we look at a living room designed by Uns Hobbs – where grandeur and comfort live side by side
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Sun-Faded Pastels Are the Quiet Summer Color Trend Replacing Crisp, Cool WhitesDesigners are embracing muted, sun-washed pastels this summer – 'They're a great way to dip your toe into color without fully committing'
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Benjamin Moore Just Released Its Autumn-Winter Color Palettes – These Three Schemes Are Set to Define the SeasonFrom heritage-inspired warm white and black to the on-trend red and blue palette, expect to see these cozy color trends everywhere this fall
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Sherwin-Williams' Oyster Bay Is the Calming Blue-Green Paint That Never Feels Cold – And Designers Swear by Its VersatilityDesigners say Sherwin-Williams' Oyster Bay is sophisticated, gentle, and impressively versatile
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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9 Small Sunroom Ideas That Make Every Square Foot Work HarderInterior designers share their favorite small sunroom ideas, helping to create spaces where you can entertain, relax, unwind and enjoy the views
By Chloe Frost-Smith Last updated
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12 White Kitchen Ideas for a Timeless, Layered, and Inviting Cooking SpaceChoose a white kitchen for its enduring style, versatility, and the color’s space-stretching effect
By Molly Malsom Last updated
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The Design Details That Helped This New Kitchen Feel Like It Belonged in the Original HomeIt's a study in balancing sleek style with softer decor
By Molly Malsom Published
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Don't Throw Away Your Old Pavers – 7 Creative Ways to Reuse Them and Add Character to Your GardenFrom rustic edging to functional garden shelves, there are lots of ways to repurpose leftover slabs in your yard
By Ross Pearson Published
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Garden Diaries: Inside Frances Palmer's Cut Flower Garden, Where Seasonal Blooms Inspire and Shape Her CeramicsIn Connecticut, ceramicist Frances Palmer finds her muse in the ever-changing garden outside her studio window
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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12 Kitchen Cabinet Color Ideas That Guarantee Timeless Style and Characterful DesignDiscover the kitchen cabinet colors that will suit your room and your style perfectly with our collection of colorful ideas and inspiration
By Molly Malsom Last updated
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Benjamin Moore's Heritage Color Collection Features Nearly 200 Shades – But These 6 Iconic Colors Have Stayed Best-Sellers for DecadesSince their debut in 1976, these six colors from the heritage collection are still just as popular with homeowners of today – here's why
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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This Warm Neutral Kitchen Proves the Most Striking Designs Don't Need Bold ColorIt shows how even new homes can exude characterful design
By Molly Malsom Published
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12 Wet Room Ideas and Curbless Showers Designers LoveTimeless inspirations for bathrooms big and small
By Molly Malsom Last updated
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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This Open Plan Kitchen Is the Blueprint for a Lived-In Design – and Proves How Easy It Can Be to Create a Truly Personalized SpaceFrom the striking backsplash to the freestanding furniture, the designer of this space nailed cozy-meets-sociable style
By Molly Malsom Published
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'Everyone Uses Color Now. Not Everyone Uses It With Meaning. What Interests Me More Is Friction. Imperfection.' – India Mahdavi Reveals the Philosophy Behind Her Joyful InteriorsIn the latest in our Layered Lives series of interviews, India Mahdavi talks color – and plenty of it – and how transformative it can be
By Pip Rich Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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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'
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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38 Dorm Room Ideas to Make Even the Blandest of Freshman Rooms Feel Like HomeTransform a bland and boring dorm room into something to really call home with these interior designer-approved dorm room ideas
By Julia Demer Last updated
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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'Coffee-Colored' Kitchens Are the Expensive, Luxe Look Designers Are Using Instead of Pale Neutrals – Here's HowBrown kitchens are making a comeback in 2026, and designers are in agreement that, when used right, it's one of the most expensive-looking colors you can choose
By Katharine Sohn Published
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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
By Eleanor Richardson Published
