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Unexpectedly, This Once-Dated Lighting Style Is the Only Switch I’m Making to Refresh My Cozy Cottage Bedroom in 2026
The cottage-style lighting swap that instantly changed the feel of my space
By Charlotte Olby Published
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‘Whimsy Is Not a Trend but a Way of Life’ – 5 Designer-Approved Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Whimsical in 2026
These five ways to make your home feel more whimsical are guaranteed to put a smile on your face
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Cool Blues Are Everywhere This Spring – But Farrow & Ball's Parma Gray Is the Color to Choose if You Want This Trend to Outlive 2026
A subdued pale blue, Parma Gray couldn't be more versatile – or soothing
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Shea McGee Has Declared Silver As the Most On-Trend Finish for 2026 – Here's How She Brings This Cool-Toned Metal into Her Rustic Spaces
According to Shea McGee, silver is the next finish to take over in design, and she knows just how to make it look inviting
By Devin Toolen Published
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8 Easy Ways to Add Color to Your Kitchen Without Using Paint
If you want to add more color to your kitchen in 2026, but don't want a huge paint job, these designer-approved tweaks are simple, stylish and can be done in minutes
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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The Decade-Old Garden Trend Designers Are Happily Leaving in the Past (And 1 Idea We Love That's Replacing It)
This 10-year-old garden trend used to be everywhere. It may surprise you to find out what it is
By Sarah Wilson Published
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The High Gloss Paint Trend Delivers the Look of Luxury, but It Comes with a Catch – Here’s How Designers Keep This Tricky Finish Looking Timeless Over Tacky
High gloss paint is the definition of high risk, high reward. With its growing attention in interiors, here's just how to use it for the best and most luxurious results
By Devin Toolen Published
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The Pinterest Colors of 2026 Include Some Unexpected Newcomers – These Are the 5 Bold Shades Predicted to Define the Way We Decorate This Year
Translated from users' searches and saves, Pinterest's round-up of trending colors packs a punch (in the best possible way)
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Sorry, but These 4 Living Room Trends Are Starting to Look Dated in 2026 – Here’s Why It’s Time to Move On From Modern, Matching Rooms
If your living room feels slightly off lately, these once-popular trends could be why
By Charlotte Olby Published
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3 Outdated Furniture Trends That You Might Be Surprised to Find on the 'Out' List in 2026
Designers say these three furniture style have officially had their moment
By Charlotte Olby Published
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2016 Garden Trends That Are Making a Comeback – 6 Design Ideas That Are Better Than Ever
These garden design trends that were popular in 2016 and are just as good a decade later
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Is 'Timeless' Style Actually a Lie? Designers Reveal That Chasing Timelessness Could Just Be Dating Your Home in 2026
In a world of fast trends and even faster dupes, this is how to ensure your home actually stands the test of time
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Why Benjamin Moore's Maximalist 'Whole Home Palette' Is a Refreshingly Liveable Choice for Lovers of Color
These elegant colors are ideal for those who embrace the philosophy of 'more is more'
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Mosaic Planting is the Curated-Meadow Trend Replacing Unreliable Wildflower Mixes, Say Garden Designers
If you've tried scattering wildflower seeds to create the Instagram meadow effect and failed, try the mosaic planting trend instead
By Sarah Wilson Published
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These Are the Luckiest Colors to Decorate With in 2026 – 5 Feng Shui-Approved Shades to Add Not Only Good Taste, but Good Fortune
From midnight blue to familiar neutrals, pay homage to the fire horse by creating balance and harmony in your home in 2026
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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'When We Were Still Getting to Know Each Other, We Bought Matching Antique Cast Iron Horse Hooks. It Was Sort of Like We Branded Each Other' – How Design Duo Nickey Kehoe Went From Strangers to Founders of One of America’s Most Renowned Studios
As part of our Layered Lives series, we get to know the founders behind Nickey Kehoe. Here, Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe talk about what makes their partnership click
By Keith Flanagan Published
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What Does 'Good Taste' Look Like in 2026? 12 Top Designers Break Down the Fundamentals and Why It Has Zero to Do with Following Trends
Because good taste isn’t bought, it’s built over time
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Nickey Kehoe Breaks the Rules in a Narrow Living Room With Clever Zoning
For living room with a slightly narrow footprint, Nickey Kehoe made the most of smaller moments, from a round games table, plush window banquettes, and a cluster of plump club chairs
By Keith Flanagan Published
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You Don’t Need to Live in the Mountains to Have a ‘Mountain Home’ – Here’s How to Recreate This Nostalgic Trend Anywhere
Mountain homes are a mindset. With the right color scheme, textural details, and decor choices, your city apartment or suburban house will feel like it belongs in a mountainside town
By Devin Toolen Published
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Designers Are Tired of These 5 Overdone Decor Details – Here’s What to Retire in 2026 and What to Try Instead
In 2026, it's time to replace cliché word art and generic coffee table books with decor details that are much more personal
By Devin Toolen Published
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7 Outdated Garden Path Ideas That Date Your Home – and Designer-led Inspiration For What To Choose Instead
The right garden path ideas can make or break your landscape design
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Your Home Office Doesn’t Need to Be That Boring – 4 Simple Steps to a More Characterful Workspace
No one wants to work in a room that's cold, sterile, and uninviting. Maximalist home offices guarantee personality without sacrificing productivity
By Devin Toolen Published
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I've Used Farrow & Ball's Best-Seller Dimity in Four Rooms of My Home – Here's Why I Agree It's the Best Warm Neutral Shade for Creating Soft, Calming Spaces
Why this is the one shade I kept coming back to during my renovation
By Charlotte Olby Published
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These 5 Dated Bedroom Trends Are Giving Interior Designers Nightmares in 2026 – Here's Why You Should Avoid Them in Your Sleep Space
From matching furniture to boring colors, designers explain why some of these bedroom trends no longer stand the test of time
By Charlotte Olby Published
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24 Valentine’s Day Decor Finds That You’ll Want to Keep Out Way Past February 14th
Because this holiday is far chicer once you cut the clichés
By Julia Demer Published
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It's Time to Ditch the String Lights! 8 Outdated Backyard Trends Designers Want You to Abandon in 2026 – and What’s Replacing Them
Find out what to ditch, and what's dominating garden design in 2026
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to Recover Your Home From its Sad Beige Era – 4 Designer Tips to Inject Color, Pattern, and Personality Back Into Your Rooms
Simple tricks to add depth, drama, and character back into every corner of your home
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I Added This Tiny Backplate Upgrade Before My Kitchen Was Finished – Here’s Why It's Made A Huge Impact
Quick, affordable, and super chic – is this 2026's easiest kitchen trend?
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I Used to Think Cordless Lamps Were Design Sacrifices – Then I Discovered the Quiet Luxury of The White Company’s Latest Range
The White Company’s portable lamps show how minimalist lighting can still feel warm, refined, and quietly luxurious
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
