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We believe in making a home — and a life — that embraces great design and personal style. We're here to unlock the world of interiors and make it accessible to all. Our insider interviews, color guides, trend reports, curated shopping, and lifestyle stories let you in on the best in modern homes. Design should be fun — playful self expression starts here.
On Interiors
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Decorating With Hunter Green Has Just Become Very, Very Cool Again — And This Paint Brand Just Launched the Perfect 'Wellington Boot' Shade of ItPublished -
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This 'Fussy' Curtain Style Is Making a Comeback in 2026 — It Adds Romance and Whimsy, but Only "When Styled Correctly"Published -
Sorry Sage Green, but This New Color Trend Is the 'Brighter, More Characterful' Choice for Painting Your Walls in 2026Published
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"It Was About Creating a Balance Between Form and Function" — How This Artful Manhattan Home Embraces the Rhythm of Family LifePublished -
Marbleized Patterns Are Making a Comeback — The Painterly Swirls Feel So Nostalgic, and Nod to Nature Without Being Too on the NosePublished -
6 Farrow & Ball Paint Colors to Use Outdoors to Make Your Patio Really PopPublished
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The How
CLEANING
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Your go-to guide to making cleaning (and laundry) feel effortless
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12 Cleaning Tools That Are Actually Beautifully Designed — These Are Perfect for the Tidy Aesthetic HomePublished -
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5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your EffortsPublished
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I Used the Japanese Art of Oosouji to Deep Clean My Apartment — This Is How to Do It, and How It Worked Brilliantly for MePublished
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This Scandi Trick for Beating Your Rugs, Duvets, or Pillows Outside in Winter Is Wildly Underrated — Everyone Should Add It Into Their Deep Clean RoutinePublished
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Decluttering
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Because style starts with streamlined spaces
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6 Things You Really Need to Declutter and Organize in Your Home Before You Go on Vacation This YearPublished -
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5 Things With 'Negative Energy' to Declutter From Your Home — It's Not Too Late to Add to Your Spring CleanPublished
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How to Reset Your Home for Spring — 8 Things to Do Today to Properly Embrace the Bright New SeasonPublished
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5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your EffortsPublished
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DIY
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Hacks worth bragging about
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I Asked Professional DIYers the Secret to Painting IKEA Furniture So That It Doesn't *Look* Like IKEA FurniturePublished -
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This Seriously Low-Cost, Seriously Low-Effort Hack Using an IKEA Tabletop Ends Up as the Most Stunning Magazine Display — I Will Be Trying ThisPublished
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Don't Throw Out Your Leftover Wallpaper Scraps — Here's How to Use It to Set Your Next Dinner Party Table, InsteadPublished
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I've Been Inspired by This IKEA Hack to Put a Medicine Cabinet in My Living Room — It Makes So Much for Hosting Once You've Seen ItPublished
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Outdoor Living
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Bringing big design energy to every outdoor inch
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5 of the Best Color Schemes for Small Outdoor Spaces That Work With, Not Against, Your Home's SurroundingsPublished -
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5 Things That Will Make Your Garden Feel Like the Grounds of a Five-Star Hotel, From Planting Styles to Furniture ChoicesPublished
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Sorry Trellis, but This Landscape Designer Found a More Stylish Way to Add Screening to Grow Plants Up for This Beautiful, Zoned GardenPublished
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5 Outdoor Kitchen Trends That Will Take Your Al Fresco Dining to the Next Level for 2026, and BeyondPublished
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Design Trails
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Interior Designer Sophie Ashby Just Launched a Fragrance Collaboration to Make Homes Smell Amazing in StylePublished -
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6 Extraordinary Design-Forward Queer Spaces in London Sure to Keep You Inspired at Day and Night This Pride MonthPublished -
Copenhagen's Coolest Festival, 3daysofdesign, Returns in Less Than 10 Days — These Are the 5 Things Our Lifestyle Editor Can't Wait to See, and Where She'll Go for Food and DrinksPublished
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Wait, Did 'Backrooms' Just Ruin the Butter Yellow Trend Forever? How A24's New Sci-Fi Horror Made Color Feel CreepyPublished -
These 7 Hotels' Breathtaking Gardens Will Keep You Cool Amid Sweltering Temperatures — And Set the Mood for Just-as-Dazzling InteriorsPublished -
"The Best Interiors Don't Chase Trends: They Make You Feel Something" — Sarah Sherman Samuel Reveals the Tricks for a Home That's as Beautiful as It Is 'Emotionally Connected'Published
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Explore More
KITCHENS
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Serving inspiration hotter than your morning coffee
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Do I Really Need a Steam Oven? Experts Decide Whether This Upgrade Is a Nice-to-Have Luxury or a Modern Kitchen EssentialPublished -
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This Just-Launched IKEA Bottle Rack Is the Detail That Will Make Your Kitchen Cabinets Look Custom — And It Can Be Used to Store Almost AnythingPublished
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The Quickest, Most Effective Update for Your Kitchen? New Barstools — These Are the Best Ones to Buy NowPublished
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This Minimalist Quick-Drying Organizer Stops Water Sitting Around Your Kitchen Sink All Day — and You Can Use It in Your Bathroom, tooPublished
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Bathrooms
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From sleek sinks to luxe tiles – your bathroom style manual
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This Minimalist Quick-Drying Organizer Stops Water Sitting Around Your Kitchen Sink All Day — and You Can Use It in Your Bathroom, tooPublished -
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5 Space-Saving Tricks You'll Always See in Loft Conversion Bathrooms — These Expert Tips Will Make the Most of Even the Tiniest EnsuitesPublished
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12 IKEA Bathroom Buys That Look Seriously Expensive (But Really Aren't)Published
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I Always Hide This Kitchen Leftover in My Bathroom Before Guests Come Over to Make Sure It Smells Amazing All the TimePublished
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Living Rooms
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From lighting to layouts – your ultimate lounging playbook
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5 Things to Add to Your Living Room That Will Make It Feel Less 'Boring'Published -
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3 Things to Change Today That Will Make a Living Room Feel 'Summer-Ready' — And the Pieces That Make Them WorkPublished
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What Color to Paint Your Living Room, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Place to Unwind, or a Cheerful, Energizing SpacePublished
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4 Styling Tricks That Instantly Elevate Any Living Room — The Difference Between Flat and Thoughtfully Designed SpacesPublished
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Latest
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Some other new stuff you might have missed
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Decorating With Hunter Green Has Just Become Very, Very Cool Again — And This Paint Brand Just Launched the Perfect 'Wellington Boot' Shade of ItPublished -
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This 'Fussy' Curtain Style Is Making a Comeback in 2026 — It Adds Romance and Whimsy, but Only "When Styled Correctly"Published
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Jo Malone London Just Gave the Tomato Vine Scent Trend a New Look in These Vibrant Limited Edition CeramicsPublished
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Sorry Sage Green, but This New Color Trend Is the 'Brighter, More Characterful' Choice for Painting Your Walls in 2026Published
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