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The Great Spring Reset – 11 Designer-Approved Spring Decor Ideas to Lighten and Brighten Your Home for the New SeasonSet the seasonal scene with these easy yet effective spring decor ideas
By Charlotte Olby Last updated
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Meet 'Serene Earth': The Calming (Yet Controversial) Living Room Palette Designers Can’t Get Enough OfMuted blues, earthy greens, and warm browns – here’s why designers have long loved the serene earth trend
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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The Biggest Living Room Furniture Trends Designers Are Embracing for 2026: From Statement Floral Sofas to Elegant BanquettesExpect to see these 5 characterful furniture trends in living rooms (and beyond) this year
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Is It Actually Time to Ditch the Sofa? Discover Why Designers Are Trading the Couch for More Unique, Conversational Layouts in 2026Sofas might have once been the inevitable choice for living room seating, but many designers are opting for other alternatives this year
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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The Home SanctuaryWelcome to our Home Sanctuary Issue, where we explore everything from calm, elegant interiors to restorative style and the thoughtful details that make a home feel truly nurturing
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Are Daybeds Replacing Sofas? Designers Reveal When to Swap – and When Your Sofa WinsThe daybed is back – and it's better than ever. Here's how designers are using them in their projects
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Garden Diaries: How Sasha York Restored a 2.5-Acre Victorian Walled Garden in Yorkshire – And Found Her SanctuaryDiscover a garden restoration with solace and soul at its heart
By Rachel Bull Published
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Designers Are Adding ‘Intimate Nooks’ to Living Rooms – Here’s Why They Feel So LuxeFrom a home bar carved into a bookcase to a cozy banquette, these inspiring nook looks can elegantly elevate any living room space
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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‘Scale and Tone Are Key’ – How Elizabeth Hay Used a Clever Balancing Trick to Make This Pattern Drenched Snug Feel Cocooning and Cozy, Not ChaoticA controlled palette and deliberate contrasts give this boldly patterned space breathing room
By Charlotte Olby Published
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The Best Farrow & Ball Paints for a Small Living Room – Discover the 3 Enduring Neutral Shades Designers Swear ByFrom gentle pinks to cozy creams, these three timeless Farrow & Ball hues are perfect for elevating a small living room
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Designers Say These 5 Small Room Trends Will Make Any Space Feel Elegant and Surprisingly Generous in 2026From whimsical wallpapers to smart storage solutions, these are the chic small room trends to watch this year
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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I Thought Plastic Bins Were an Eyesore, But This Designer's High-End Styling Tips Have Changed My Mind – You'd Never Know That They Were Basic Buys From AmazonFitted with shelves of plastic containers, interior designer Charlotte Boundy's home office has proven to me that the simplest solutions are sometimes best
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Inside an 'East Coast Meets English-Inspired' Kitchen by Studio McGee That Proves if You Balance Proportions Well, You Don't Need to Follow Any Other Design RulesDesign rules may have been expertly broken, but scale remained a grounding factor throughout the kitchen
By Molly Malsom Published
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Sage Green Is So 2025 – This Year, Designers Are Turning to This Calming, Sophisticated Shade InsteadA jade-like green inspired by ancient pottery, interior designers are loving celadon in 2026 – here's why
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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6 Things Interior Designers Always Do at Round Top Texas to Score the Best Vintage Finds'It's an experience every designer should have at least once' – how to navigate Texas Round Top with ease and find exactly what you're looking for
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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I’m Not a Fan of the ‘Florals for Spring’ Cliché – But All This Season’s Biggest Trends Are Actually Floral-Free, Chic, and TimelessThis year's spring trends are delightfully unexpected, bringing an uplift to your home that will last way beyond the change in season
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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'Given Where the World Is Right Now, I Want My Work to Bring People Joy' – Sheila Bridges Is as Fearless and Original as Ever and Knows How to Fill Spaces With PersonalityIn this instalment of our Layered Lives series, Sheila Bridges explores how her own style has evolved after shaping the design landscape for over 30 years
By Pip Rich Published
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5 Vintage Decorating Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Look Stuck in the Past – And How Designers Stop the Time Capsule EffectAvoid these five easy-to-make mistakes for a home that feels 'collected over time rather than recreated from a single moment in history'
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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6 Analog Rooms Designers Promise are Making a Major Comeback in 2026While open-plan living dominated for decades, with digital overwhelm at an all-time high, many of us are now looking to bring back intentional analog spaces
By Pippa Blenkinsop Published
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Forget Open Plan – Designers Say ‘Micro-Zoning’ is the Layout Shift That Creates a Calmer, More Intentional Home (No Matter it's Size)Experts reveal why intentional 'moments' are the real secret to a beautiful home
By Charlotte Olby Published
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You Are Ignoring the Most Underused Spot in Your Bedroom – Designers Say to Put This, This, or This at the Foot of Your Bed for Extra Style and StorageThe finishing touch your bedroom is probably missing
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I Always Thought Cool Blue Would Make My Rooms Look Cold and Uninviting – But This 2026 Trend Can Actually Create the Most Welcoming Spaces if You Know How to Use ItA blue so pale it feels like a neutral, here's why designers are loving cool blue
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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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 2026In 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 OutdatedFrom 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 CozinessA 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 ClichésThink 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 DesignFrom 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 StorageFrom 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 2026Tiffany lamps are the antidote to amorphous, AI-driven design, reigniting lighting styles that return to enchantment
By Julia Demer Published
