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I’m Not a Fan of the ‘Florals for Spring’ Cliché – But All This Season’s Biggest Trends Are Actually Floral-Free, Chic, and Timeless
This year's spring trends are delightfully unexpected, bringing an uplift to your home that will last way beyond the change in season
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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'Given Where the World Is Right Now, I Want My Work to Bring People Joy' – Sheila Bridges Is as Fearless and Original as Ever and Knows How to Fill Spaces With Personality
In this instalment of our Layered Lives series, Sheila Bridges explores how her own style has evolved after shaping the design landscape for over 30 years
By Pip Rich Published
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Trust Me, Transitional Decor Is My Forté –These Are the 21 Pieces I Would Use to Subtly Shift My Home Out of Winter and Into Spring
While the weather outside is frightful, my edit of pieces that just whisper spring is so delightful
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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5 Vintage Decorating Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Look Stuck in the Past – And How Designers Stop the Time Capsule Effect
Avoid these five easy-to-make mistakes for a home that feels 'collected over time rather than recreated from a single moment in history'
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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6 Analog Rooms Designers Promise are Making a Major Comeback in 2026
While open-plan living dominated for decades, with digital overwhelm at an all-time high, many of us are now looking to bring back intentional analog spaces
By Pippa Blenkinsop Published
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Forget Open Plan – Designers Say ‘Micro-Zoning’ is the Layout Shift That Creates a Calmer, More Intentional Home (No Matter it's Size)
Experts reveal why intentional 'moments' are the real secret to a beautiful home
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Move Over Coastal Grandmother – Shea McGee Proves That Summer 2026 is All About the Wine-Country Backyard
If Nancy Meyers designed a Napa Valley patio, it would look exactly like McGee & Co's new outdoor collection
By Charlotte Olby Published
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You Are Ignoring the Most Underused Spot in Your Bedroom – Designers Say to Put This, This, or This at the Foot of Your Bed for Extra Style and Storage
The finishing touch your bedroom is probably missing
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Move Over, Sad Beige Decor – These 24 Dopamine Decor Finds Are the Secret to an Effortlessly Joyful Home
Dopamine decor is the key to creating happy, vibrant interiors that speak to your personality, and we know just what you need to get the look
By Devin Toolen Published
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I Always Thought Cool Blue Would Make My Rooms Look Cold and Uninviting – But This 2026 Trend Can Actually Create the Most Welcoming Spaces if You Know How to Use It
A blue so pale it feels like a neutral, here's why designers are loving cool blue
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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'I Remember Being Very Disappointed By My Barbie Dream House' – Young Huh Has Always Strived To Make Every Interior Better, From Her Doll's Houses, To Her Dorm Room, to Wow!house 2026
In this instalment of our Layered Lives series, designer Young Huh looks back at how early adventures with Laura Ashley sheets in her dorm room shaped how she thinks about decor
By Pip Rich Published
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Your Grandmother’s Lace Drapes Are Back – Here’s How Designers Are Making This Once-Dated Dainty Detail Chic for 2026
Suddenly, lace is looking fresher than ever before. This fabric is just what you need to make your interiors feel both trendy and timeless in 2026
By Devin Toolen Published
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Trust Me, Your Home Needs Drapes in 2026 – And Designers Agree These 6 Curtain Trends Are Charming Without Looking Outdated
From pelmet curtains to layered window treatments, watch out for these 6 curtain trends, as designers say they'll be big in 2026
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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'A Rich, Earthy Brown That Shifts Gently with the Light' – Why Designers Always Turn to This 'Chameleon' Farrow & Ball Color for Instant Coziness
A long-loved chocolate brown, Farrow & Ball's Salon Drab is far from dull; it's rich, warm, and the perfect choice for spaces in need of some saturation
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Inside a Small Coastal Kitchen That Rewrites the Rules – Here’s Why the Designers Used an Unexpected Buttery Hue to Go Against Outdated Color Clichés
Think coastal kitchens have to be blue and white? This home rewrites the rules with sunshine yellows, smart storage, and a hardworking horseshoe layout
By Chloe Frost-Smith Published
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7 Colorful Rooms From the Recent Pages of Homes & Gardens – and What They Teach Us About Balancing On-Trend Colors With Timeless Design
From a cheerful yellow entryway to a breakfast nook covered in whimsical wallpaper, these 7 spaces prove the versatile power of color
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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3 Genius Tiny Kitchens From the Homes & Gardens Archives That Prove You Don't Need a Pantry to Go Big on Storage
From narrow galleys to compact condo corners, these small but clever kitchens prove even the tiniest schemes can work just as hard as a sprawling one
By Molly Malsom Published
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Tiffany Lamps Are Making a Huge Comeback – Discover Why These Charming Art Nouveau Designs Are Even More Iconic in 2026
Tiffany lamps are the antidote to amorphous, AI-driven design, reigniting lighting styles that return to enchantment
By Julia Demer Published
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A Masterclass in Walled Garden Design – Tour Inside a 200-Year-Old Kitchen Garden Reimagined for a New Generation of Scottish Nobility
The Earl of Rosebery's private walled garden was neglected for decades. Now restored, it produces an abundance of organic produce and dazzling florals
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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10 Years On, Is Millennial Pink Making a Comeback? How Designers Are Using This Nostalgic Shade in 2026
Spoiler alert, the answer is yes, but really it never went away! We reveal why experts can't get enough of this versatile shade
By Pippa Blenkinsop Published
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I Have ‘Statement Fatigue’ – Here’s How I’m Simplifying My Rooms in 2026 and Why Designers Agree Fewer Focal Pieces Is Key to a Chicer Home
Designers say great design isn’t about gathering more statement pieces, but 'better hierarchy'
By Charlotte Olby Published
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My Best Friend Asked Me How She Should Update Her Small Apartment – These Are the 5 Hard-Working Pieces I Will Always Recommend
No matter how small your space is, these decor and furniture choices are guaranteed to help you make the most of it
By Devin Toolen Published
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These 4 Things in Your Home Are Giving Builder Basic – Here’s How Designers Recommend Changing Them
Interior designers share the fastest ways to elevate a ‘builder grade’ space
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Have You Heard of the Slipper Chair? This Very Vintage Design Is Making a Comeback for 2026 and It's the Perfect Accent Piece for Small Spaces
The low-profile vintage seat designers are loving again
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I’m Calling It: This Swedish Tradition Is the Secret to a Cozier Home, and It’s All About Creating the Perfect Nook for Mindful Moments
Here's how to create an intentional space designed for pause, inspired by the Scandinavian ritual of Fika
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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This One Forgotten Design Detail Is Making a Big Comeback in 2026 – Why Designers Are Reviving Pelmets as the Pretty Yet Practical Way to Finish a Room
Curtain pelmets are no longer just for old-fashioned spaces; designers are bringing this once-dated detail into all styles of projects
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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My Kitchen Might Be Small, but I Want It to Be Colorful – Which Is the Best Color to Choose in 2026?
The designer-approved colors that will let your small kitchen truly shine
By Molly Malsom Published
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I’m Maximizing My Small Bedroom with These 16 Hidden Storage Finds – And None of Them Are an Ottoman Bed
Discover the clever storage that hides in plain sight
By Charlotte Olby Published
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SNL's Chloe Fineman's Living Room is a Maximalist's Dream – and You Can Shop the Look (From $35) With This Stunning Pillow Collection
I thought stripes were overdone, but Chloe Fineman's living room gets them right – here's how to recreate the SNL star's look
By Martha Davies Published
