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The 4 Living Room Colors Going Out of Style in 2026 – And What Designers Are Using InsteadSteer clear of these four shades if you're repainting your living room this year, as designers say they're officially out for 2026
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Farrow & Ball Has Revealed Its New Spring Palette – It's An Unexpected Mix of Traditional Pastels and Zingy Colors That Are Going to Be Huge in 2026A reinvention of all the usual pastels, Farrow & Ball's spring color palette is unexpected in the best possible way
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Benjamin Moore Reveals Its 4 Most Popular Bathroom Colors – 'These Shades Take an Easy-Going Approach to Color, Making Them Inherently Adaptable'From crisp white to romantic lilac, these four long-loved Benjamin Moore colors are perfect for bathrooms
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Finally, a Gray That’s on Trend in 2026 – Why Designers Are Using Gray-Green to Add a Fresh yet Soothing Quality to a HomeFrom pale sages with gray undertones to deep grays with green notes, this light-shifting color trend is replacing sage as we know it
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Neutral Kitchens Don’t Have to Be Boring – This Design Proves Strong Materiality and Thoughtful Textures Are the Fundamentals of an Inviting SchemeSlatted cabinetry, blue stone, and a custom island combine to create the most beautiful kitchen – take the tour
By Molly Malsom Published
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33 Inspiring Small Kitchen Ideas From Our Archives That Prove Even the Tiniest Spaces Can be ShowstoppingFrom clever layouts and thoughtful storage to unexpected colors and playful patterns, these ideas are all the inspiration you need to elevate your small kitchen
By Molly Malsom Last updated
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Garden Diaries: In Daring to Start Again, Lucy Hunter Opened Her Mind to New Ways of Growing – and Found Her Muse in a Quiet Container GardenLucy moved across the pond in the pursuit of love, but she didn’t expect an unassuming deck in Charleston would unveil such textures and colors to bring into her wallpaper design
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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The 'Quiet' Color Every Designer Is Using Right Now to Add Instant Calm to Any Room'It's one of the most soothing and inviting colors to live with' – why sage green crops up in almost every home we've toured in 2026
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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'And That’s When a Home Feels Authentic and Beautiful' – Designer Ariel Okin Has Found the Secret Sauce to Making Homes Feel Homey, Cozy, and Good for Your SoulIn the latest installment of our Layered Lives series, designer Ariel Okin talks about how her home makes her happy, and how yours can, too
By Pip Rich Published
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Stop Hanging Your Artwork, All the Chicest Homes Take This More Laid-Back Approach to Decorating With Prints – and You Can Make the Zero-Damage Switch in MinutesEffortlessly chic and oh-so easy, interior designers are choosing to defy tradition with this relaxed way of showcasing art
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Why Interior Designers Urge You To Style the Back of Your Couch, As Well as the Front – 'Looking at the Back of a Sofa Isn't Appealing'These living rooms prove that styling the back of your sofa is just as important as styling your coffee table or bookshelves. Here's why
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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5 Portable and Beautiful Planting Schemes You Can Pick Up and Take With You – Ideal for RentersThese portable garden ideas are space-saving and easy to transport
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Interior Designers Share the Simple Bookshelf Trick That Makes Your Home Look More Lived-In – 'It Turns the Bookcase Into an Evolving Backdrop, Almost Like a Living Collage'It might be unconventional, but interior designers say hanging art in front of a bookshelf will transform it into a thoughtful design moment
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Farmhouse Kitchens Don’t Have to Be Light and Airy – This Moody Alabama Project Proves Dark Marble Can Be Just as InvitingA hidden prep kitchen and pantry allow this marble-clad farmhouse kitchen to stay calm and uncluttered, even during large gatherings
By Chloe Frost-Smith Published
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Make a Small Patio Feel Expensive With 3 Container Gardening Tricks Designers Swear ByYou can elevate small patios with carefully placed containers
By Sarah Wilson Published
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12 Easter Decor Ideas – Simple, Designer-Approved Ways to Style Your Home for the SeasonSet the scene for a magical Easter celebration with these Spring styling tips and cute Easter buys
By Pippa Blenkinsop Published
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The ‘Not-Quite Navy’ Farrow & Ball Hue Designers Always Use for the Ultimate Deep BlueInspired by the deep blue sea, Farrow & Ball's Stiffkey Blue has been the go-to dark blue amongst interior designers for years. Here's why
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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I Am in Desperate Need of Chic but Hardworking Storage to Transform My Tiny Living Room – These Are the 9 Affordable Wayfair Solutions to My ProblemMake the most out of your small living room with these 9 clever picks from Wayfair's Spring Sale
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Why Your White Walls Look Yellow – And the Perfect Paint Shades Color Experts Choose to Fix ItColor and paint experts reveal exactly how to choose the right white paint for you – and the key things to look out for
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Goodbye Cherry Red, Earthy Red Makes Your Home Feel Far More Grounded – and Every Room Feel Like It’s in a Permanent Golden HourInterior designers are swapping all the usual reds for this nature-inspired, understated shade. Here's why
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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How Designer Nicole Fisher Built This Romantic New Rochelle Bedroom Around a Hero Floral Print – 'Choose One Strong Idea and Commit Fully'Florals, pine, and a delicate canopy bed give this bedroom its cocooning appeal
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Designers Are Swapping Outdated Gallery Walls for This Softer, More Layered Alternative – and It Feels Instantly More Lived-InMeet the picture ledge: the cooler, more flexible alternative to a gallery wall that designers swear by
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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5 Bedroom Furniture Trends Interior Designers Say Will Be Huge in 2026From striking headboards to the return to the built-in wardrobe, expect to see these 5 furniture trends in bedrooms everywhere this year
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Farrow & Ball Just Declared That This Anti-Gray Shade Is Going to Be Huge for 2026 – It's Warm, Grounded, and Works in Every RoomFrom rich chocolate brown to faded terracotta, Farrow & Ball's brand ambassador Patrick O'Donnell shares the four colors set to dominate 2026
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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What's Making a Home Look Dated in 2026? Interior Designers Reveal What to Leave Out This Year – and What to Do InsteadFrom black hardware to exposed technology, these are the 5 design decisions that are making homes look dated in 2026
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Are You Guilty of Overdecorating? 5 Common Design Habits That Could Be Making Your Home Look OverdoneTake inspiration from Coco Chanel's famous 'take one accessory off' rule and avoid these five mistakes that always make a home feel overdone
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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It’s Official: Designers Say This One Architectural Detail Is the Ultimate 2026 Bathroom LuxuryIt's the must-have design feature to make relaxing soaks feel far more tranquil
By Molly Malsom Published
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Are Your Interiors Too Perfect? Why ‘Unserious’ Interiors Are the Joyful Anti-Trend Designers Are Obsessed with in 2026Breathe life and personality into your home with these six 'unserious' decorating ideas that interior designers are loving
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Bye-Bye White Kitchens, Designers Are Choosing Wood as the Most Timeless Finish – These 13 Ideas Exude Warmth and Character That Will Never DateFrom rustic islands to white oak cabinetry, these are the designer-approved wooden kitchen ideas to elevate your cooking space
By Molly Malsom Last updated
