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IKEA Just Revealed Its Full Gustaf Westman Collection — With a Trick to Sign Up for the Pre-Sale, Because It's Definitely Going to Sell Out

The Swedish designer's playful aesthetic just got a lot more affordable thanks to this tableware collaboration with the (also-Swedish) interiors giant

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This Japanese Vase Style Is the Secret to Making Grocery Store Flowers Look Luxe (and a Bit More Minimalist)

Less is more with these Japanese-style vases, inspired by understated form, earthy colors, and natural textures

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"Your Eye Doesn't Know Where to Land" — Yes, You Can Have Too Much Tile in Your Bathroom, Here's the Rule to Get the Balance Right

It's easy to overwhelm your bathroom in tiles if you don't get your design quite right. Our experts teach us how to get it perfect when planning

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This Historic Home Is Designed For Entertaining at Scale — But Without Compromising on a Fun, Contemporary Family Home

Amid the historical details of this eclectic New Jersey mansion, there’s fun to be found in playful patterns and bright hues

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London Design Festival Is Coming — Here's a Preview of This Year's Coolest Showcases to Help You Navigate It Like a Design Insider

As London Design Festival returns to the capital September 13-21, we've curated some of the top highlights to look out for around town

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Is Knocking Through Walls Still the Right Choice? When and Where You Should, and Shouldn't, Do It for 2026 Projects

Open-plan living isn’t always the answer. For 2026, architects reveal the right time, place, and strategy for knocking through walls at home

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Where Classical Elegance Meets Modernity — This Red Brick Home Was Transformed Into an Airy and Elegant Southern-Style Delight

Designed by Alma Workshop, this New York home has shifted into a space filled with fresh textures, bright colors, and timeless accents

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Move Over Pump Bottles — This Vintage 'Tipping' Soap Dispenser Is the Coolest Accessory for Your Bathroom Right Now

After hours of searching, I found where to buy one of these chic designs that'll give your bathroom a swanky, private members club feel

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Now, That's Genius — These 'In-Frame Effect' Cabinet Doors Give Standard Doors the Look of a Much More Expensive Kitchen

This cabinetry range tricks the eye, making standard kitchen doors look more custom thanks to a clever design detail

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Turns Out, 'Dopamine Anchoring' Is the Anti-Procrastination Trick You Need to Cross Off Your Decluttering and Organizing Home Chores

This science-backed approach will cure your procrastination with practical to-dos and help you keep your living spaces in check

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"It’s Always Evolving" — This Bright and Beautiful Munich Apartment Is Also an Interior Designer's Live-In Showroom

Designer Stephanie Thatenhorst’s Munich abode is a playground for her creative ideas — and a place where high design meets daily life

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What Color Kitchen Cabinets Actually Go Well With Wooden Countertops? Designers Share Their Perfect Pairings

Just because it's neutral doesn't mean it looks equally good with every color. These are the shades to use with your wooden cabinets

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5 Sustainability Mistakes You're Probably Making in Your Bathroom That Are Undermining Your Eco-Conscious Efforts

We all want to do our bit for the planet, but designers say these common mistakes are making your bathroom less environmentally friendly

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Oh, To Be a Child Again — These 10 Homes Prove That Kids' Rooms Can Be Just As Stylish As the Rest of the Home

Looking for children's room ideas? Take inspiration from these interiors that showcase creative design that is both playful and personal

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Such a Bright Idea — This DIYer Turned Budget IKEA Lampshades Into a Japandi-Style, Designer-Look Pendant in Less Than an Hour

This simple DIY takes no time at all to make and results in a beautiful Japanese-style pendant that brightens boring corners

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How 'Design Detergents' Became Big Business — And The Coolest Ones to Stock Up Your Laundry Room With

If the design of your utility room was meticulously curated, so should the products that sit in the space, and these are the crème de la crème

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TOAST Just Took Over a London Townhouse to Celebrate Its New Line — We Were Among the First to Catch Its Magical Ode to Design

Named after the cult clothing and home brand's A/W 2025 collection, "The Curious Mind", the three-day immersive event reunites its creative community for a public program rooted in "the joy of learning and making"

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IKEA Just Launched a Cute Halloween Collection That Kids Are Going to Love — But I'd Probably Buy These Pieces for Myself, too

IKEA is my go-to for low-priced Halloween decorations that you won't just want to throw away after your spooky party. Here's what it's launched this year

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Avoiding the Void — How to Work Around the 'Dead Space' in the Middle of a Large Living Room

Does that barren spot in the middle of your living room throw your whole design off-balance? Here are seven ways to fill the gap for a more harmonious home

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Chef José Pizarro, the "Godfather of Spanish Cuisine", on the One Kitchen Utensil He Can't Cook Without — "It Brings Soul to the Food"

"It's such a simple tool, but it carries so much history and craftsmanship," the star restaurateur and author says of the item that never misses in his kit

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I Thought the Tiled Countertop Trend Might Be a Flash in the Pan — But Designers Are Still Using This Finish in New and Exciting Ways Now

Playful, stylish, and chic, the new take on countertop tiling takes the idea to the next level. Here are the trends in surface tiling that are inspiring kitchen design today

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3 Rooms It Doesn't Make Sense to Put Blackout Window Treatments in, According to Designers — Especially at This Time of Year

There's a time for restful darkness, and there's a time for letting the light in; here's how to get it right

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How Do Reed Diffusers Actually Work? Their Secrets Explained, and How to Get Them to Smell Stronger

You might be familiar with this flameless fragrance format, but do you really know how it works to transform the mood of your home?

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I Usually Wouldn't Stay in This Area of Paris, But This Hotel's Hip Decor Changed My Mind — Where Garden Lushness Meets Soho House Style

Launched in March, Le Jardin de Verre by Locke stands as a vibrant oasis of peace on a spirited, well-connected street in the 5th arrondissement

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The Art of £3,000 Sheets — What Goes Into the World's Most Expensive Bedding to Justify Its Price Tag?

This luxury bedding brand has me rethinking how much to invest in a good night's sleep

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