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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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Trust Me, Your Home Needs Drapes in 2026 – And Designers Agree These 6 Curtain Trends Are Charming Without Looking Outdated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a Small Coastal Kitchen That Rewrites the Rules – Here’s Why the Designers Used an Unexpected Buttery Hue to Go Against Outdated Color Clichés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
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A Masterclass in Walled Garden Design – Tour Inside a 200-Year-Old Kitchen Garden Reimagined for a New Generation of Scottish Nobility
The Earl of Rosebery's private walled garden was neglected for decades. Now restored, it produces an abundance of organic produce and dazzling florals
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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10 Years On, Is Millennial Pink Making a Comeback? How Designers Are Using This Nostalgic Shade in 2026
Spoiler alert, the answer is yes, but really it never went away! We reveal why experts can't get enough of this versatile shade
By Pippa Blenkinsop Published
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I Have ‘Statement Fatigue’ – Here’s How I’m Simplifying My Rooms in 2026 and Why Designers Agree Fewer Focal Pieces Is Key to a Chicer Home
Designers say great design isn’t about gathering more statement pieces, but 'better hierarchy'
By Charlotte Olby Published
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My Best Friend Asked Me How She Should Update Her Small Apartment – These Are the 5 Hard-Working Pieces I Will Always Recommend
No matter how small your space is, these decor and furniture choices are guaranteed to help you make the most of it
By Devin Toolen Published
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These 4 Things in Your Home Are Giving Builder Basic – Here’s How Designers Recommend Changing Them
Interior designers share the fastest ways to elevate a ‘builder grade’ space
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Have You Heard of the Slipper Chair? This Very Vintage Design Is Making a Comeback for 2026 and It's the Perfect Accent Piece for Small Spaces
The low-profile vintage seat designers are loving again
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I’m Calling It: This Swedish Tradition Is the Secret to a Cozier Home, and It’s All About Creating the Perfect Nook for Mindful Moments
Here's how to create an intentional space designed for pause, inspired by the Scandinavian ritual of Fika
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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This One Forgotten Design Detail Is Making a Big Comeback in 2026 – Why Designers Are Reviving Pelmets as the Pretty Yet Practical Way to Finish a Room
Curtain pelmets are no longer just for old-fashioned spaces; designers are bringing this once-dated detail into all styles of projects
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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My Kitchen Might Be Small, but I Want It to Be Colorful – Which Is the Best Color to Choose in 2026?
The designer-approved colors that will let your small kitchen truly shine
By Molly Malsom Published
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I’m Maximizing My Small Bedroom with These 16 Hidden Storage Finds – And None of Them Are an Ottoman Bed
Discover the clever storage that hides in plain sight
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Designers Are Swapping Overdone Coffee Table Clichés for These Fresh 2026 Trends That Add Personality, Not Predictability
From oversized trays to layers of trinkets, this year's coffee table trends are all about adding personality and avoiding the overdone tropes
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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When I Lived in Paris, Every Chic Restaurant Had This Flatware Style – Now I’ve Found It at Anthropologie to Bring Parisian Charm to My New York Kitchen
This $48 flatware set from Anthropologie has me feeling nostalgic for my days in Paris
By Devin Toolen Published
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How to Make Your Entryway Storage Look Nicer – 6 Simple Tricks From Designers to Turn Your Hard-Working Pieces Into a Design Moment
Transform your everyday with an entryway that's stylish, functional, and completely fuss-free
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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If You Hate Trends, But Want Your Living Room to Feel Trendy – Shop These 15 Spring Finds From IKEA, Anthropologie, Target and More
Fall in love with fresh furniture and decor, even if you’re famously trend-averse
By Julia Demer Published
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The 5 Worst Colors for a Small Bathroom That Interior Designers Warn You to Avoid
If your bathroom is on the smaller side, steer clear of these 5 hues as they can make your space feel even more compact
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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‘Like You Found It, Loved It, and Let It Live There’ – How Leanne Ford Created an Effortless Window Treatment With This One Vintage Buy
Leanne's elegant lace curtain 'lets the view and the light lead' – and couldn't be simpler to recreate
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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This Once-Dated Print Is Back for 2026 – Here’s How to Decorate with Block Prints to Add Charm to Any Room
Once associated with more traditional or bohemian interiors, block prints are returning for 2026
By Chloe Frost-Smith Published
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Why Every Home Can Benefit From a ‘Sunday Reset’ – A Designer-Approved Guide to Refreshing Your Interiors for the Week Ahead
These low-effort tasks promise a week of refreshed interiors, and you can implement them each Sunday
By Devin Toolen Published
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I Caved and Painted My Small Bathroom a Chic Dark Color – But Here’s What No One Warned Me About Before I Followed the Trend
It looked perfect on Instagram, but living with it taught me a crucial lesson about small, dark spaces
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Beyond Wild Expectations: Escape to 21 of The Most Beautiful Gardens In The World
Grab a coffee and settle in to discover gardens you will never forget
By Edward Bowring Published
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My Bathroom Might Be Small, but I Want It to Be Colorful – So Which Is the Best Color to Choose in 2026?
From deep purples to cheery yellows, these are the six best colors for a small bathroom, suggested by interior designers who know a thing or two about designing tiny spaces
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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What Does Your Bedroom Color Say About You? Feng Shui Experts Explain the Psychology Behind Your Choices
Uncover what your bedroom color says about you with these four characterful shades
By Eleanor Richardson Published
