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Fiddle Leaf Figs Are Notoriously Difficult to Look After — This Is How to Keep Them Looking Beautiful and Glossy

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Designer Heidi Caillier Says Rugs Should Play “Supporting Characters” — and Her New Joon Loloi Collab Proves Why

Joon Loloi’s first-ever collaboration evokes a new nostalgia

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A Design Psychologist Just Explained Why the Color of My Bed Sheets Matters — Now I Need to Buy a New Set

Colors matter more than you realize when it comes to bed linen, from helping you sleep better and feeling calmer, to how you regulate your temperature as a hot or cold sleeper

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This "Kitchen Candle" is Cleverly Designed to Complement the Smell of Your Cooking — It's the Latest Dinner Party Must-Have

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'Neutral Maximalism' Will Teach You How to Decorate Boldly Without Relying on Color

Personality-filled rooms using only cool, nuanced, and sophisticated neutrals? Count us as fans of this new decorating style for creative, un-colorful homes

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All the Clutter Is Hidden in the 'Storage Wall' of This London Flat — Leaving More Room to Display Its Design Treasures

Isabelle Dubern-Mallevays, co-founder of The Invisible Collection, shows us her carefully curated Paris-meets-London apartment

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Can Plants Really Help Control My Home's Temperature? It's Complicated, but These Tricks Will Actually Work

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How to Take Care of a Peace Lily — Because It Will 'Let You Know' When It's Not Happy, Says a Horticulturalist

Your peace lily can be a little bit of a drama queen when it comes to its needs not being met, so here's how to look after one and keep it from wilting

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It's Après-Ski Season — And All I Can Think About Is How to Make My Home Feel Like an Aspen Lodge

With nature as its inspiration, après-ski style is comfortable and inviting, with a hint of luxury. Here are the key design trends for achieving the aesthetic

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Did Patterned Sofas Just Make a Comeback? Why This 'Dated' 80s Trend Has Become Designers' New Go-to

From classic stripes to full-on florals; Designers share their tips and tricks for incorporating this playful patterned seating into your interiors

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There Are 19 Different Tiles in This Toronto Home — From the Kitchen Island to the Room Dividers

From the kitchen island and the fireplace through to some unique room dividers, in this Toronto home, everywhere there could be tile, there is

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6 Fabric Trends Editors Want You to Use More in 2025 — Because There's More to Life Than Just Boucle

This season’s emerging upholstery trends combine comfort, texture, and more than a dose of glamour. These are our editors' favorite finds for the year ahead

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The 5 Rules for Hiring Movers, According to the Pros — And the Questions You Should Always Ask

Moving can be quite stressful and you'll need a thorough guide to get you started. Here's everything you need to know

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4 Things to Do Today That'll Make Your Home Smell Fresh, Naturally — According to Professional Perfumers

With wisdom acquired from the professionals, you’ll be able to give your home a fragrant start without harsh ingredients, and here's how

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I'm a Sucker for Retro Japanese Stationery — These 6 Iconic Brands Put Nippon's Cool-Kid Minimalism at Your Fingertips

From the 1900s-founded Kokuyo to the global success of MUJI, up your office aesthetic with our design-focused roundup of the best Japanese stationery

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6 Genius Ways to Design a Drying Rack Into Your Utility Room — So You're Not Always Tripping Over Wet Laundry

The worst thing about winter? Having to dry washing indoors — but these design-forward drying racks make laundry day chores a little easier

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Small? Check — Fragrant? Check — 6 Shrubs to Plant That Will Smell Amazing on a Balcony or in a Micro Garden

When outdoor space is at a premium, these are the plants you should get in your planters to bring sweet scents come springtime

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10 Neutral Room Ideas That Are Calming, Sophisticated — And Full of Decorative Interest

Neutral rooms featuring a selection of soothing tones and beautiful textures are favorites for good reason

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A Trend Forecaster Just Told Me 2025's Most Sophisticated Color Scheme Is Inspired by This Type of Food

Brussels sprout lovers rejoice! From throw pillows to color-drenched rooms, this nature-inspired palette is serving up a hearty helping of style

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Forget White Sheets — These Bedding Color Combinations Are What the Coolest Designers Are Doing Instead

It may feel hard to ditch the classic white duvet, but a little color goes a long way. These are designer-approved bedding color schemes to get you started

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How to Shop Like a Brutalist — And Bring an "Intentional Unapproachability" Into Your Home

Brutalism and “homey” don’t exactly go hand in hand — but this roundup of brutalist décor might just change your mind

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You're Not Using Teal to Decorate With Enough — I'm a Color Expert and Know How to Make It Work for Your Home

Teal shifts between blue and green — it’s time to harness that power and make the most of its fun, nature-tinted take on vibrancy

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Are Hotels and Private Members' Clubs the New Museums? Meet the Curators Behind Hospitality's Art-Fueled Renaissance

Boutique hotels and members-only clubs are shaking up the arts infrastructure through gallery-worthy collections where culture, activism, and community thrive

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Soothe You to Sleep and Energize You in the Morning? Yes, Yellow Bedrooms Can Do Both

The best way to combat the winter blues is to open your eyes to a bedroom with a sunny dose of yellow, say our design experts

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5 Things People With Low Energy Bills Always Design Into Their Homes That Make Rooms More Beautiful, Too

Be clever when it comes to specifying and decorating your home, and you'll save money on energy

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