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10 Spring Decor Ideas That Go Above And Beyond Sad Supermarket Flowers — This Is How to Embrace the New Season in Style

These expert-approved, designer-driven shifts bring in the new season in unexpected ways

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Controversial Opinion? Stop Designing Your Small Home Just Around Storage — You Shouldn’t Make Your Decisions Because You've Got Too Much ‘Stuff’

Giving every inch of space to storage is an interior design no-no that does nothing for the look, feel, or function of a compact home

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9 of the Biggest Sofa Trends for 2026 — The Shapes, Colors, and Materials That Will Define Seating This Year

From interactive modular to better-than-ever design classics, interior designers share their pick of the latest sofa trends to make your space contemporary, chic, and ever so comfortable

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7 Material Options for Your Bathroom Countertops — And How Interior Designers Use Them for Spectacular Vanities, Every Time

We asked the experts for their favorite bathroom countertops, and here are their top picks you're going to want in your 2026 reno ideas

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Umm, Why Orange and Teal? The Hidden Color Meaning You Might Have Missed Behind Taylor Swift’s Next Album

To quote Taylor: "What if I told you none of this was accidental?"

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This 'Lazy' Way of Displaying Art, Conveniently, Also Happens to Be the Best Looking

We all know looking effortless is anything but, so here's how to make leaning art look intentional

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The Cinematic Genius of Wes Anderson's New Film 'The Phoenician Scheme' Is in the Color Story — Here's How to Recreate It

Scheming billionaires, rogue agents, and carefully coordinated interiors — these Wes Anderson-inspired color palettes carry the plot

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I Thought I'd Seen Every Kind of Marble Island as a Kitchens Editor, But Number 9 on This List Is a New (and New Favorite) Idea

Cool, classic, and dripping in drama — marble is still the ultimate way to give your kitchen island a Roman Empire–grade glow-up

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8 Green Marble Bathroom Ideas That Are Bold, Beautiful, and Anything but Basic

Green marble bathroom surfaces create a sense of drama — now is the time to embrace this material for a bold, contemporary look in your space

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The End of 'Quiet' Interiors? Loud Luxury Is the Trend Redefining Modern Opulence

The cultural pendulum is swinging. This time, bold, drama-filled, luxury interiors are taking center stage

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7 Home Organization Trends for 2025 That Will Help Keep Your Home Uncluttered This Year

A new year calls for new trends and the world of home organization will not be left behind. Here are seven trends pro organizers are loving for the year ahead.

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5 Trends Interior Designers Say They Would Never Use in Their Own Homes — And Their Opinions Are Controversial

It is not always easy to find the right style for your home. Designers share which trends they won't be joining and what to look for instead

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This 'Cosmic' Color Palette Is the Decorating Trend You Should Be Doing Right Now If You Like Dark, Moody Rooms

From navy blues and plum purples to vivid pops of bright white or light yellow — these saturated palettes look to the stars for inspiration

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Using the Color Wheel in Interior Design Might Seem Like Extra Fuss, But as a Color Expert, I Promise It’s Foolproof

Understanding how to properly clash, complement, and categorize colors is the secret to unlocking the unexpected in interior design

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This 600-Year-Old Fabric Design Is Having a Moment — It Brings a Sense of 'Age and History' to Your Home

These days, there are so many ways to do statement verdure textiles, and it doesn't have to involve relinquishing your entire wall

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I Keep Seeing Decorative Countertop Edges Everywhere — The Trending Detail Making Kitchens Feel So Much More Magical

We're always on the hunt for ways to elevate our kitchen design, and this just might be our new favorite

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7 Stylish Home Bar Storage Ideas — That Give a Whole New Meaning to Serving Drinks "Neat"

Because the perfect cabinet, shelf, or wine fridge can make your beverage station look effortlessly neat, inviting, and organized

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Leather Sofas Are Cool Again, and These 8 Living Rooms Will Convince You to Embrace This Material

I'd considered leather couches outdated, but these modern living schemes have put this textile back on my radar

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10 brilliant ideas to fill the space above your sofa – from the classic to the creative

The wall above your sofa is the perfect spot to get creative with decor. These are 10 of the best ideas to try

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10 things you can take out of your living room that will make it feel more minimalist and uncluttered

If you're a lover of minimalism and want to live a clutter-free life, these are the 10 things your living room could bear to lose

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The 12 Essential Modern Bedroom Ideas for Those Who Want Good Slumber With a Side of Style

Perhaps one of the most personal spaces in your home, it makes sense that you should make a contemporary bedroom feel uniquely you

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Fall Living Room Decor Ideas — 14 Ways to Bring the Season to Your Space

Wrap your living room in the colors, textures, and furnishings of fall for a charming way to embrace autumn

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10 Entryway Flooring Ideas That Set the Scene For a Truly Stylish Home

From modern parquetry to Kermit-colored Palladiana, here are the flooring options interior designers are increasingly selecting for entryways and foyers

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Colors That Go With Blue — 16 Pairings Designers Depend on for Bold, Breezy, and Perfectly Balanced Palettes

Discover expert-approved color pairings that elevate blue by adding depth, charm, and a fresh, modern style to any space

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12 Beige Living Room Ideas That Make a Strong Case for the "Boring" Color Being Back in Fashion

The secret to getting your beige living room ideas right: focus on texture, material, and silhouette

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