Interior Design
Welcome to the home of Interior Design. Find expert advice on every aspect of good design – be it furniture and upholstery, curtains and blinds, and how to use color at home
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How much should I spend on sheets? The costs to consider before buying bedding
A good quality bedding set can cost a lot, so how much should you spend on sheets? We uncover the best price for bed sheets based on the brand, material and thread count
By Louise Oliphant • Last updated
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What color couch makes a room look bigger? 5 professional tips on choosing the perfect color
In the market for a new couch? Struggling to decide on the right color for your small space? Explore our expert advice
By Zara Stacey • Last updated
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5 carpet colors to avoid – designers warn us to steer clear of these shades, and what to pick instead
Carpet in the home might be back by popular demand, but there are certain colors that you should always avoid if you want to guarantee a timeless, sophisticated, and everlasting scheme, say experts
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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What colors go with brown? 8 perfect color pairings shared by the experts
Learn how to uplift this grounding, natural shade with the best accent colors favored by designers
By Zara Stacey • Last updated
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8 passementerie ideas – discover the enduring beauty of decorative trims and tassels
A small design detail that can have big impact, explore some of our favorite passementerie ideas
By Kiera Buckley Jones • Published
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How often should bed sheets be washed? Experts uncover the risks of getting it wrong
Experts share the real answer to how often bed sheets should be washed, and what happens if you leave it too long between bed changes
By Louise Oliphant • Last updated
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The 12 top American interior designers you need to know
From Michigan to New York City, let us introduce you to some of our favorite American interior design stars
By Zara Stacey • Published
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'There’s no harm in trying' – laundry experts weigh in on this viral cleaning hack for oil stains in fabric
If you've ever gotten oil or grease on a garment, then you know the struggle. As it turns out, chalk might be the solution we all need
By Ashley Chalmers • Published
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Small kid's bedroom mistakes – 10 easy design errors you can make, and how to avoid them
Designing a kid's room gives you so much freedom but with that freedom comes more opportunity to make mistakes...
By Hebe Hatton • Published
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Do low beds make a bedroom look bigger? 5 expert tips on getting bedroom furniture height right in a small space
Get in the know about furniture height and make a small bedroom feel bigger
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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The ClutterBug Philosophy – find out which organizing style best suits your tidying habits
Professional home organizers explain the ClutterBug philosophy, how to tell which organizing personality you are, and why it can make such a difference
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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I'm a style editor, and these are the 5 outdated spring trends I'm leaving behind – and their enduring replacements
I am doing away with certain once-popular spring trends, and this is what I will be replacing them with...
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Outdated color trends – 5 overdone colors that designers no longer love, and what to use instead
Interior designers and decorators are ditching certain outdated color trends, and providing alternative suggestions for each palette
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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What colors go with blue? 8 elegant color pairings recommended by the experts
From pretty pinks to grounding greens, learn which accent colors can work wonderfully with a beautiful blue scheme
By Zara Stacey • Published
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Small living room decluttering checklist – items to clear out now to free up space
10 areas to declutter in a small living room to instantly create breathing space
By Millie Hurst • Published
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6 outdated bedroom trends designers urge us to avoid – not doing so can ruin a space
From a lack of color to furniture that feels a little too coordinated, explore the outdated bedroom trends that no longer excite the design experts
By Zara Stacey • Last updated
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Bed pillow arrangements: how to set up your bed according to size and style
Follow this expert way to arrange pillows according to your bed size, and personal style for a beautiful-looking bed and luxury bedroom
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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What storage makes a house look expensive? 7 designer-approved storage solutions that add style
Making a house look expensive with smart storage solutions is a design goal everyone wants to achieve. We spoke to a few of our favorite interiors people to find out how to add storage with style
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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What color should I paint my walls if my floor is gray? Experts share 5 successful shades
For a harmonious and beautifully balanced color scheme, explore what wall colors go best with gray flooring
By Zara Stacey • Published
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Pillow sizes explained: Your expert guide to the right size
Find out the dimensions for standard pillow sizes and more and get the correct size pillows you need for comfier sleep, and a better-looking bed
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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Interior designer Summer Thornton's 12 hallway decor rules – for truly standout transitional spaces
The designer, who's renowned for her use of joyous color, shares how she makes hallways shine
By Jessica Salter • Published
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5 small entryway color rules interior designers want us to abide by
Try your hand at these simple, yet effective ways of decorating with small entryway color ideas
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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The 3 ways experts get paint off glass – for a tidy, professional paint job
Paint is notoriously difficult to remove from all sorts of surfaces, here is how professional painters get accidental spills off of glass
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Why we're stressed by the ‘visual clutter’ of open storage – and expert advice on redressing the balance
Interior designer Caroline Winkler explains why open storage could be making your living space feel draining, and what to do instead
By Millie Hurst • Published
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How to decorate your home according to your Zodiac sign – the world's best astrologers share their thoughts
Here's how your star sign affects your design personality
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Quick and easy paint projects – 10 ideas for refreshing your home, speedily and stylishly
From colorful trims to simple accent walls, these quick and easy ideas can add wonderful color and character to your home
By Zara Stacey • Published
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How can I make my small living room cozy? 15 expert design tricks to exploit
There are so many ways to make a small living room cozier, from finding space for a reading nook, a place to gather for movies or drinks, or simply finding room to snooze...
By Arabella Youens • Published
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What colors make a house look expensive? 6 hues designers say will give your home a five-star facelift
Making a house look expensive using clever color choices is a design goal everyone wants to achieve. We spoke to a few of our favorite interiors people to find out their color secrets
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Moving house? Create a 'daily ritual area' first in your new home, a Feng Shui consultant urges
A Feng Shui expert shares how to get the energy right in your new home with a daily ritual area, centered around what makes you happy
By Chiana Dickson • Published