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5 Drawbacks of a South-Facing Garden That Not Enough People Talk About — They're Not All Fun in the Sun

You may have been dreaming of your own suntrap for months, but it's time to face some of the harsher realities of life with a south-facing garden

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Stop, There's a Difference Between a 'Turntable' and 'Record Player'? Here's Why They're Not the Same Thing, and Which You Should Get

Whether you're a vinyl connoisseur or an amateur with analog music, this titbit was a tiny bit of a revelation to me in my search for great analogue sound

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4 Things Never to Put in Your Garden's 'Suntrap' — And What to Swap Them for If You've Made Any of These Mistakes

There are a few things that should stay well away from the sun's heat, and this expert gives us the lowdown on it

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Making Your Garden Look Like a Designer 'Beach Club' Is the Trend of the Summer — This Is the Furniture That Will Help You Get the Look

True beach club-style is about more than just loungers by the pool. Here's how to blend comfort and color with five-star style

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Where to Buy an Aesthetic Firepit — 5 Brands That People With Stylish Gardens Go to First

It's not just the accessory of the summer; this is a year-round investment, so you may as well make sure you're buying the best one

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How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger With Wallpaper — 9 Tricks That Are Like 'Spatial Sorcery'

Harness the power of perception with these clever ideas that can add the illusion of depth, height, and extra dimension to a room

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"I Let Go of Preconceived Notions, and Asked Myself: 'How Do I Want It to Feel?'" This Designer's Cretan Holiday Home Is a Feel-Good Escape

There’s a simple ease to this luxurious Greek home that makes keeping cool a breeze

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How Wide Curtains Should *Technically* Be, and What Looks Best Aren't Always the Same — Here's How to Get the Latter

Curtain length isn't the only measurement to get right. The width of these window treatments can help you achieve a more luxurious look

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21 Expensive-Looking Chrome Home Accessories That Will Instantly Make Your Home Feel More 2025

Adding a little bit of cool chrome is still the hottest design trick in the book

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12 BBQ Shelters That Make Your Outdoor Cooking Forecast-Proof — Even If You've Only Got a Small Garden

If you don't have space for a fully covered outdoor kitchen, you can still ensure your al fresco grilling exploits don't get rained off with these compact shelters

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Wait, This Expensive-Looking Pergola From IKEA Costs Way Less Than I Thought It Would — And It's Not in Basic 'Garden Gray'

A shady, stylish shelter transforms a garden into a room, but high prices can put you off. Not in this case, though

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5 Mistakes You're Making That Make Patio Heaters Less Effective — Or, at Worst, Actually Pretty Dangerous

These patio heater mistakes aren't just careless; they can be serious safety risks. Keep your garden warm and safe by avoiding these common slip-ups

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How to Store Knives in a Kitchen Without Cluttering Your Counters — Alternatives to Knife Blocks That Are Way More Stylish

These storage ideas will help you get the best use out of your knives while keeping them safely within reach at all times

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Step Inside Peckham's New Vietnamese, Lai Rai, Where Unexpectedly Colorful Interiors Are as Fresh and Vibrant as the Cuisine

Street foodie Asian treats, a globe-trotting drinks list, and surreal decor collide to addictive effect at this recently opened eatery

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Gap Just Collaborated With This Celeb-Backed Luggage Brand on Suitcases in This Year's Hottest Color — "As Timeless as Neutrals and Bold as Aluminum"

The Shay Mitchell-designed Gap x BÉIS capsule reinterprets the brand's iconic denim clothing in globetrotting form

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Where to Buy an Outdoor Heater That Actually Looks Good, While Making Entertaining Outside in the Evenings Way More Comfortable

Make sure your garden parties are thoroughly chill-proof by investing in a good outdoor heater; these are a few great places to snap them up

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How to Keep a Kitchen Cool — And the 5 Reasons Yours Is Overheating in the Summer

From cool-touch materials to easy-breezy layouts, here’s how to beat the heat in the kitchen when the mercury begins to rise

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Forget Color Drenching, 'Color Capping' Is the New Way to Decorate That Adds 'Dimension' and Can Make a Room Feel Bigger

Benjamin Moore's color expert, Helen Shaw, breaks down how to achieve the almost-ombré effect you're about to see in rooms everywhere

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Forget Citronella Candles, I Found These Supersized Garden Incense Sticks That Smell Amazing and Keep Outdoor Pests at Bay

These limited-edition supersized incense sticks will refresh your garden air and keep insects away — plus, they're plant-friendly

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At Edinburgh's Fringe Festival, IKEA's Exhibition Unleashes a Riot of Color — Banana Prints, Broccoli Motifs, and Maximalist Magic

With 180 textiles on display, this pop-up pavilion at Dovecot Studios is a look back at the Scandi brand's love for whimsical vibrance

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This Classic Couch "Should Have Never Happened", but Became a Pop Art Icon Regardless — This Is the Legacy of the 'Marshmallow Sofa'

A salesman's pitch for plastic disk furniture might not have panned out, but it inspired a mid-century classic in the process

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How to Disguise a Garden Shed — 5 Ideas to Stop Your Outdoor Storage From Dominating Your Space

Is your unsightly shed doing your garden a disfavor? Here are some clever tricks to hide it in plain sight

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Good Outdoor Lighting Was the Best Investment I Made in My Garden — Here's Where to Shop for the Most Stylish Designs

Looking to buy garden lighting this year? I know the best places to buy it to stop cheap-looking designs ruining your outdoor space's aesthetic

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It May Be a Modern 4000-Square-Foot High-Rise Apartment in the Middle of Manhattan, but It Feels Like a Family Home

In an excerpt from their new book, the designers behind Hendricks Churchill take us inside a modern high-rise home filled with comfort and character

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Don't Let These Outdated Rug Colors Drag Down Your Interiors in 2025 — Designers Say They Feel "Tired"

I asked designers for the most dated rug colors that are out of style in 2025, and the hot hues to replace them with this year instead

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