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3 Entertaining Trends for 2025 — What’s In, What’s Out, and How to Host Like a New Yorker
Event planner Cameron Forbes walks us through the entertaining trends taking over the last half of 2025 — and exactly how to pull them off
By Julia Demer Published
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'Curved' Showers Are the Emerging Trend in Bathrooms That Makes Your Space Feel Softer and More Welcoming
Designers are using sweeping tiled curves in bathrooms to make for more comfortable, welcoming showering spaces. Here's how
By Lara Sargent Published
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What Are the Best Paint Colors for South-Facing Rooms? 5 Shades Experts Love Using For These Light-Flooded Spaces
From vibrant yellows to earthy greens, these are the expert-approved paint colors to decorate with in south-facing rooms
By Emily Moorman Last updated
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Who Needs Ibiza? 3 Chic Alternatives a Travel Guru Says You Should Visit This Year Instead
There’s a new set of destinations with all the hedonism and beauty of the Balearic islands but with much fewer crowds — here’s where to head to next
By Hannah Meltzer Published
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Outdoor Dining Ideas — 9 Inspiring Ways to Upgrade Your Al Fresco Setup
Designers spill the subtle styling choices that make all the difference for ultimate outdoor entertaining
By Julia Demer Last updated
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Now, Interiors Designers Aren't Just Buying Normal Sofas — They're Building Them Into the Architecture
Take living rooms to the next level with integrated sofas that are sculptural, comfortable, elegant — and more than a bit luxurious.
By Roddy Clarke Published
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10 Genius Ways to Include Sockets in Your Kitchen Island — From Good Placement to the Cleverest Hidden Designs to Disguise Eyesores
From hidden pop-ups to discreet side panels, discover sleek socket ideas that blend function and design seamlessly into your kitchen island
By Aditi Sharma Published
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What's Replacing Kitchen Islands? Meet the Stylish Alternatives Stealing the Spotlight
Discover the smart, stylish island alternatives that are redefining the heart of modern kitchens
By Linda Clayton Published
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15 of the Most Important Bathroom Flooring Ideas You Need to Know When You're Planning a Makeover This Year
Style meets substance in these bathroom flooring picks, offering the perfect balance of durability, trend appeal, and everyday practicality
By Aditi Sharma Last updated
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Here's How to Bravely (and Boldy) Decorate With Color in the Home
A home without color risks feeling grayscale, desaturated, flat, boring — here's our expert advice on how to avoid that
By Amy Moorea Wong Last updated
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22 Kitchen Lighting Ideas That Feel Right for 2025 Projects — To Illuminate Islands, Cabinets, Countertops, and More
From task to mood lighting, elevate your kitchen’s glow with ideas that mix form, function, and a touch of designer flair
By Aditi Sharma Last updated
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10 Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Ideas That Prove the Look Is Tranquil, Timeless, and Still Totally Now
Interior designers love creating spaces influenced by this iconic era — here’s how the experts give the look a cool, contemporary edge
By James Cunningham Published
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It's Settled: Curved Islands Look Good, Feel Expensive, and Save Space — These Are the Ideas You'll Want to Use in Your Remodel
Straight lines, be gone! For a warm, welcoming kitchen, curved islands are taking center stage, say the designers
By Lara Sargent Published
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How Can I Dress My Bay Window? 11 Treatment Ideas That Make This Tricky But Beautiful Detail Feel Elevated
From full-length curtains to privacy blinds, interior designers share their favorite ways to dress a bay window
By Emily Moorman Published
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An Editor Saw This Surprising 'Coquette' Table Styling Trick on a Recent Trip to Paris — It Uses a Hair Accessory You Wouldn't Expect
Substitute them for napkin rings, use them to identify wine glasses, or style them around small candles — the options are endless (and ever so stylish)
By Devin Toolen Published
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10 Staircase Trends We’re Seeing in 2025 — And Why They're Making a Step Towards a More Stylish Feel
Level up your stair game with 2025’s hottest trends — think bold finishes, sleek lighting, and next-level design twists
By Linda Clayton Published
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What Colors Go With Burgundy? 15 Pairings for Palettes That Work in 2025
This increasingly-popular color might be bold, but it's surprisingly easy to find a complementary palette for — here, designers and color experts suggest 15 you could use
By Emma Breislin Last updated
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“Less Performative, More Present” — Why the Top 4 Table Setting Trends for 2025 Are Intentionally Unpolished
Overly styled is out. Off-kilter is in. Ro’Table founder Roshan Adam-Holslag explains why 2025’s top table setting trends aren’t trying too hard
By Julia Demer Published
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7 Greek Garden Ideas to Transform Your Backyard Into an Enchanting Haven — From an Award-Winning Garden Designer with Greek Heritage
Beyond just white and blue accents and olive trees...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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35 Elevated Outdoor Kitchen Ideas — for Spaces That Make Your Garden a Multifunctional Hosting Hotspot
Cook, host, and unwind in style with these stylish outdoor kitchen ideas built for modern entertaining and socializing
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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4 Things Our Editors Would Never Buy From IKEA (and 4 Things They Regularly Do)
There is plenty of choice when it comes to shopping at IKEA, so how do you decipher what to add to your cart, and what to hold back on?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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17 Space-Defying Ways to Divide a Bedroom Into Two Rooms — And It Doesn't Have to Involve Building a Wall
You can create a walk-in wardrobe, separate seating area, somewhere to work, or something completely different, all with some clever spatial planning
By Kelsey Mulvey Last updated
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6 of the Most Genius Design Ideas to Steal From WOW!house 2025 — Creative, Forward-Thinking Details I Loved From This Year's Rooms
With 22 rooms designed by A-list interior designers, this year's creative showcase serves up inspiring new ideas for decorating your home with decorative flourish
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Here's How to Make a Small Dining Room Look Bigger — 15 Ideas Including Palette, Pattern, and Proportion
Expand your mind (and dining room) without having to expand your footprint
By Kelsey Mulvey Last updated
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I'm Convinced Every Garden Should Have a Sculpture — Here's How to Design the Right One Into Your Space
Nothing brings a more romantic, dramatic, and elegant feel to your garden design than a well-placed garden sculpture — but as designers explain, there's an art to it
By Maya Glantz Published
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From Planter to Ottoman, This DIYer Made a Luxe-Looking Coffee Table From IKEA's Outdoor Flower Box
From garden decor to chic hidden storage for your interior, this unlikely transformation yields an incredibly design-forward result
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Is the Difference Between Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern? Here's What Characterizes Each of These Iconic Design Styles
The two design styles have become the backbone of contemporary interiors, which is why understanding the similarities and differences is important
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Our Latest Color Crush is All About High Risk, High Reward — Meet the Oh-So-Charming 'Cosmic Purple'
Our June Color Crush is an entrancing shade that is the secret to creating captivating interiors. Here's how to embrace its boldness
By Devin Toolen Published
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9 Green and Gray Living Rooms That Feel Modern and Mesmerizing, and Far From 'Millennial'
A favorite color combination among interior designers, green and gray living rooms can be cozy, cool, and full of character
By James Cunningham Published