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I Featured 100s of Kitchens Last Year — These 10 Were the Best, With Ideas I Can't Wait to Take Forward Into 2026

Last year, kitchen design took some bold swings. These are the kitchens that stuck with me, and are informing the big ideas of 2026, too

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This Christy Bedding Set Even Impressed My Hard-To-Impress Mother — "Oh, It Makes Such a Lovely 'Crunchy' Sound," She Says

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5 Design Trends That Will Feel Outdated in 2026, and the Tweaks That'll Save Them

Some trends just don’t stand the test of time — we asked top interior designers to share their views on what’s out and what’s in

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5 'Anti-Resolutions' for Your 2026 Home Projects — Stop Doing These From Now If You Want a Home That's Better (and More Stylish) to Live in

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Total Interiors Eye Candy — These 6 Rooms Make Mixed Marble the Hero, and I Want to Copy Them All for My Home

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How to Plan a Bedroom Around Awkward Angles, Sloped Ceilings, and Weird Windows — 5 Design Dilemmas Answered

Interior designers explain why architectural quirks don’t have to cause sleepless nights

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7 Things That Are Making Your Bathroom Feel Infinitely Smaller — Most of Which Are Easy Design Mistakes to Avoid

If using your bathroom feels like a squash and a squeeze, do check it’s not self-inflicted — here's what to ditch

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Is It Actually Worth Upgrading to a 'Steam Shower'? Here’s What It Actually Means, and What Wellness Benefits It Brings

Rather than lose space to a dedicated sauna room, perhaps steam showers are the space-friendly spa approach you'd prefer — let's help you find out

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5 Outdated Color Trends Designers Warn Will Go Out of Fashion in 2026 — "They're Rarely Flattering"

From butter yellow to chartreuse, are these once-popular colors starting to fade? Here's what we know

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This Kitchen Renovation Timeline Will Help Guide Your Project in 2026 — Experts Take Us Through the Entire Process, Month-by-Month

Dreading a kitchen remodel and unsure where to start? Kitchen experts break down the process so that you can plan with confidence

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8 Flooring Trends for 2026 — The Designs, Materials, and Layouts Designers Are Predicting to Be the 'Next Big Thing'

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At Last — This Designer-Looking Burl Side Table (That I've Been Obsessing Over for Months) Is Now on Sale at 30% Off

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Can You Put a Double Vanity in a Small Bathroom? This Is the Trick to Make It Work — According to Designers

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How Many Sockets Does a Kitchen Need? Plus, Where, and How High Above Your Countertops It Needs to Be

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I Wasn't Sure About Muslin Bedding, but This Dreamy DUSK Duvet Cover Set Has Me Converted

This cotton fabric makes for seriously soft and plush bedding — that also happens to be really breathable

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13 Calming Paint Colors Designers Use to Make Rooms Feel Soothing — And No, They're Not All Neutrals

Nature-inspired greens, plaster pinks, and even much richer tones —these paint shades set a calming base to any interior scheme

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I've Found an Easy (and Cost-Effective) Way to Add a Coffee Station to Your Countertop — This Clever Gadget Will *Literally* Elevate Your Set Up

Dare I say, a standing ovation is in order for this genius coffee nook accompaniment

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"It’s Like Being on Holiday" — This London Retreat Is Designed for Guests, and Its Owner, to Relax Like They're on Vacation

Designed for both nesting and hosting, and inspired by boutique hotels, this versatile Victorian home has playful surprises at every turn

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Bistro-Style Interiors Are the Design Trend That Makes Rooms Feel More Intimate — These Are the 3 Restaurants to Take Style Inspiration From

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5 Hidden Costs of Kitchen Remodels That Not Enough People Know About — Yet Could Send Your Budget Totally Off Track

Cabinets, worktops, and appliances all budgeted for? Don't forget to account for these 5 less obvious kitchen essentials, too

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