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Stainless Steel Worktops Make Me Nervous — Can You Really Live With This Trendy Surface at Home? The Pros and Cons, Explained

The experts provide a detailed breakdown of the advantages and disadvantages of this material, as well as its potential as an investment.

Livingetc

This is what a cavity wall actually is, how you identify one, and whether you can alter one during a renovation, according to the experts

I put your most asked questions to the pros

Ideal Home

I'd Written-Off Floral Patterns as 'Too Twee', but How Designers Are Using Them in 2025 Has Me Reconsidering

It's proof that what goes around, comes around... including your grandmother's favorite floral print

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'Compared to the house we bought, living in it is night and day' - their dark terraced house is now a light-filled home

It may have taken three years to complete, but these first-time renovators have transformed their two-storey terraced house into a stunning three-storey, contemporary home

Ideal Home

Blue is one of the UK’s most popular living room colours – this is how to elevate your lounge with the timeless hue

These are the 19 ways to incorporate blue into your living space and take advantage of the colour's soothing effects

Ideal Home

Terracotta tiles, marble features, and wooden accents have transformed this once bland and boring bathroom into a warm, tranquil retreat

Terracotta tiles, statement marble, and natural materials combine to create this timeless design

Homes & Gardens

Should a Kitchen Island Be Centered? "There Is No One-Size-Fits All" Solution, Say the Experts

When it comes to the position of your kitchen island, centering might seem the best option, but it's not always ideal

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This Is the Natural Stone Designers Are Using to Make a Bold Statement in Interiors (And No, I'm Not Talking About Marble)

Onyx stone interior design is having a resurgence, and we're here for it

Livingetc

Little Greene paint colors in real homes – 19 rooms decorated by designers with tried and true paint shades and wallpapers

Gain fresh paint color inspiration with these timeless Little Greene shades, from rich greens to elegant neutrals

Homes & Gardens

Should you use terracotta tiles in a bathroom? Designers weigh in on the enduring appeal of this age-old design

It's a must-have feature for adding warmth and texture to your bathroom design

Homes & Gardens

I'm on a mission to banish straight lines in my home – these 12 scalloped finds are the wavy, whimsical pieces worth knowing about

From furniture to accessories, scallops are having a major moment

Homes & Gardens

The 6 best cabinet styles for small kitchens – the stylish options that will create the illusion of a bigger space

Unlock the space-boosting potential of these stylish cabinet designs, perfect for compact kitchens

Ideal Home

Location, location! The Londoners making thousands by hiring out spaces for shoots

A new breed of location agencies allow users to list spaces by the hour, and there is a big market for ‘ordinary’ homes

Evening Standard

6 spring trends designers say will give your home a sense of renewal in 2025

From butter yellow to sense-scaping and playful tiles – here's how to bring spring’s freshest trends into your home

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The secret to a better night's sleep? Experts say it all starts with your bedroom design to help you create a sleep-friendly space

These small design changes can make a big difference in how well you sleep – here’s what the experts recommend

Ideal Home

This tiny Suffolk cottage is full of character and space-boosting tricks

How the owners made the most of every inch

Livingetc

Everybody's Still Talking About Dopamine Decor — But Now This Joyful Trend Has Evolved

Dopamine decor has evolved to embrace neutral background and earthier pigments, but it's still as bright and sunny as ever

The Independent UK

How vanity units are taking the spotlight in bathroom upgrades

Boosting your basin with surface and storage space makes a sleek feature, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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6 calming kitchen colors that will make this hardworking space instantly more serene

Turn your kitchen into a soothing sanctuary with these on-trend calming kitchen colors picked by experts

Ideal Home

Thinking about extending your home? Here are 8 signs it's finally time to add more space

Is home feeling too cramped? Discover when an extension might be the perfect solution to fit your changing needs and lifestyle, with expert insights to guide you

Ideal Home

What not to put on bathroom worktops according to professional organisers

10 items to keep stowed away elsewhere

Homes & Gardens

I ignored this design rule when planning my bathroom layout –and here's why a year on I think it was a big mistake

Interior designers warned me to follow this tried-and-tested layout when designing my bathroom layout

Ideal Home

'We used green as a neutral throughout' – how dopamine colour has transformed this home

From dark and dated, into a bright family home, packed with pattern and personality

Homes & Gardens

6 cozy, comforting, and cocooning decorating ideas to help you bunker down in style this fall

Interior designers share their best cozy decorating tips to help you create the most comforting home for fall

Evening Standard

Is this the dream kitchen extension? Inside a genius Forest Hill home

Take a look at this stunning contemporary update on the ever-popular Arts and Crafts movement

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