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5 Things Every Home Should Have Ahead of 30°C Heat — These Things Will Be So Important Over the Next Few Weeks

Beat the heat with these clever cooling essentials and upgrades that will make the heatwave far more bearable

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Don't Waste Time Scrolling Page After Page — Our Stylist Just Went Through M&S's Homewares Section and These Are the Pieces She Rates for Summer

A stylist’s collection of fresh bedding, outdoor finds, and easy June updates designed for slower mornings and longer days outside

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These Are the Best-Looking Portable Table Lamps You Should Get for Your Home and Garden in 2026 — From Amazon to Designer Brands Favorites

The most effective lighting is not always the brightest. Portable lamps create small pools of light that help a room feel softer and far more layered

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The 'Deep-Padded' Cushions on This Garden Sofa Are No Joke — Elevated Outdoor Living Has Never Looked So Comfortable

On-trend stripes and a terracotta color scheme? This small but cozy outdoor seat might be the find of the season

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10 Easy Decorating Hacks From Interior Designers That Require Minimal Effort but Are Utterly Transformative

It’s all in the detail when it comes to interiors — and these designers’ tips for decorative hacks make a real difference to how a space looks and feels

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How Can I Make My Home Feel More ‘Collected’? What an Interior Stylist Would Choose for a More Personal and Storied Scheme

The secret to collected interiors is not having more things. It is knowing which pieces deserve to be seen, and giving them the space to tell their story.

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6 Design Moments to Know About in May, If You Want Something Cool to Talk About at Your Next Dinner Party

Right now, these are the moments on our editor's radar that he wants you to know about

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Should You Leave Garden Lights on All Night? Experts Warn Against It for Some Serious Reasons

From ongoing running costs to compromising your home's security, here's why you shouldn't leave your garden lighting on at all hours

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This Just-Launched Outdoor Stool From IKEA Is the Most Space-Efficient Way to Add Extra Garden Seating — And Our Editor Even Has One in His Bedroom

Your new secret weapon for hosting garden parties and elevating picnics this summer

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This Design-y Gardening Brand Just Released a Cool Camo Collection That's Inspired By Japanese Gardens

From kneeling pads to secateur holsters, this is 'camo' you won't want to hide

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Just Got Paid? These 24 Vibe-y Home Buys That Caught a Design-Obsessed Editor's Eye This Month Are the Perfect End-of-Month Treat

From fringed parasols to Space Age-y lamps, squiggly mirrors, and splatterware, payday couldn't have come at a better time

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Chimineas Are the Hottest Way to Heat Your Garden This Year (Literally) — They're Freestanding, Design-Forward, and Small Space-Friendly

Chimineas are slim, stylish, and provide the perfect combination of heating and atmospheric glow

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This Stylish Milk Frother Will Help You Finally Beat Your £6-a-Day Iced Coffee Habit — Now, You Can Get Cold Foam at Home

Coffee and cold milk is nice, sure, but with Smeg's £100 Milk Frother, you can get the coffee shop experience without leaving the house

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Philippe Starck's Coastal Villa in 'the Hamptons of France' Is My Summer Design Crush — It's Crafted to Capture a "Happy Nostalgia"

With just 28 rooms and suites, Villa Colette is an oasis of tranquillity overlooking the ocean, wrapped in warm-toned furnishings and greenery

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11 Need-to-Know Homeware and Furniture Releases From April 2026 — It's a Celebration of Color, Craftsmanship, and Curation

These are the latest must-haves and musings you may have missed this month

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How Do You Make Your Living Room Feel More 'Grown Up'? A Stylist Shares 4 Ways — and 16 Pieces That Add Instant Sophistication

From contrast to material, these are the subtle choices that bring clarity and balance to a living room.

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This Lamp-Vase Hybrid Is a Brilliant 2-in-1 — And the Twist? It Was Designed ‘In Collaboration’ With AI

A 'techno-optimist', this designer used AI as his personal assistant in the creation of this innovative lamp-vase combo

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M&S's Burl Nesting Coffee Tables Look So Design-y — But Its Price Tag Would Suggest Otherwise

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Wait — This Wavy Wooden Bed Frame Looks Way More Expensive Than It Actually Is

It got texture, style, and a luxury look with a price tag that doesn't blow your whole budget

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These Trends, Straight From Milan Design Week 2026, Might Just Set the Tone for Interior Design for Years to Come

Our editors have been roaming the streets of Milan (and the halls of Salone) to find the innovations in design that speak to style now, and for the future. These are their takeaways

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"I Want My Home to Feel Subtly Expensive" — These Are the Quiet Upgrades I'd Recommend as a Stylist

It’s not about buying more, it’s about making smarter swaps. These subtle upgrades focus on light, materials, and texture to quietly make your home feel more elevated

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Umm, Okay — This Small-Space IKEA Hack Can Make a Desk or Dining Table Magically Appear (and Quickly Disappear)

Who thought IKEA's BILLY system could get any better? This is the new combination you need to know

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These Highly-Rated Outdoor 'Solar Tables' Are So, So Clever — They're Woven From Wicker, Weather-Resistant, and "Cast the Coolest Shadows"

Keep the lights on and clutter under control with these clever solar-powered outdoor tables

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Is 'Hairy' Furniture the Hot New Trend or Totally Heinous? Please, Settle Our Design Debate

Love to hate it or hate to love it, this decorating style is definitely stirring up some mixed feelings

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That 'New Home Smell' Isn't a Good Thing — This Wellness-Inspired Designer Explains Why Choosing Antiques Is Good for You

WELL-accredited designer Lisa Sternfeld explains furniture 'off-gassing' and how heritage is at the heart of home wellness

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