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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10 clothes storage mistakes we are making every day – and how professionals avoid them
Professional home organizers share the common clothes storage mistakes we are making every day that could be damaging our wardrobes and explain how to fix them
By Chiana Dickson • Last updated
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Is it better to sleep without a pillow? An expert explains the benefits and drawbacks
If you wake up with aches and pains, you might last 'Is it better to sleep without a pillow?' – sleep experts explain what's best based on your sleep needs
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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Designer Profile: Susan Wintersteen
San Diego-based design build firm Savvy Interiors creates happy homes for children facing a medical crisis through Savvy Giving By Design
By Lola Houlton • Published
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Can a mattress help with back pain? Chiropractors confirm how the right bed can better your back
We've consulted a registered doctor and chiropractor to confirm how the mattress you sleep on could help with symptoms of back pain – here's what they had to say
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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6 tricks you need to know to shop for vintage furniture like a pro
Olive Ateliers' co-founder Kendall Knox shares her hard-won secrets, from picking authentic pieces to shopping 'newstalgia'
By Lucy Searle • Published
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Designer Profile: Adriana Hoyos
Trailblazer Adriana Hoyos transforms new developments from Dubai to Miami Tides, inaugurating unique and timeless spaces with a sophisticated style
By Lola Houlton • Published
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How I encourage my clients to make sustainable choices in their interior design
As an interior designer, I'm aware that I must push for sustainable decor whenever I can. Here, I explain four ways that anyone can be more sustainable with their choices
By Joshua Smith • Published
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Should a sofa face the door? Experts reveal how you can achieve the perfect placement
Does it matter if a sofa faces the door? Designers share their advice for choosing the best spot for your sofa
By Zara Stacey • Last updated
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Painters explain how to paint laminate furniture without sanding – for a quick refresh in half the time
Professional painters share their top tips for painting laminate furniture without sanding for a proper paint finish without the effort of sanding and dusting
By Chiana Dickson • Last updated
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Small entryway storage ideas – 10 chic and practical ways to make the most of a tight space
No matter how limited your square footage, make it work harder with these small entryway storage ideas
By Hebe Hatton • Published
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The pillow colors to avoid in a living room for a relaxing – and timeless – space
Interior designers share their thoughts on the four main living room pillow colors you should avoid if you want a relaxing space to – and explain what to pick instead
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Are light or dark bed sheets best for sleep? Experts reveal the best shade
Find out whether light or dark bed sheets are best for sleep, and what the best shade is, according to interior designers and sleep experts
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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What color is replacing dark green? This is the palette we prefer to use instead, say designers
Designers and decorators are ditching dark green in favor of paler and brighter hues – here's why
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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What's the worst bed sheet color to choose? Our sleep editor advises on a better choice
After sleeping under every bed sheet color possible, there's one color bed sheet you should avoid using in the bedroom – Interior designers confirm what is the worst bed sheet color to choose
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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How I maintain a color-organized closet – 6 tips for Pinterest-perfect storage
We explain the six things you need to know to keep a color-organized closet in perfect shape to make putting together an outfit a simpler
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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How do I fix dead space in my house? 7 transformative tips from designers
From under-used spare rooms to empty corners and awkward alcoves, learn how to make the most out of the dead zones in your home
By Zara Stacey • Last updated
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Should every wall have something on it? Interior designers settle the blank vs decorated wall debate
Explore professional advice on whether every wall should be adorned – and how blank space and wall decor can both lead to decorating success
By Zara Stacey • Published
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Refresh your living space with Tetrad’s new Loose Cover sofa collection
A removable sofa cover is an easy way to restyle your space. Browse our favourites from Tetrad’s new Loose Cover sofa collection
By Sponsored • Published
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How many pictures should you hang on a wall? 6 golden rules for finding the 'magic number'
To help you achieve the perfect picture placement for the wall decor in your home, we ask the experts for their top styling tips
By Zara Stacey • Published
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How to paint baseboards: according to professional painters
Professional painters explain the best way to paint baseboards, including which tools you need to achieve a perfect finish without drip marks and brush lines yourself at home
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Discover the paint brand that promises to put creativity at the heart of your decorating schemes
Benjamin Moore is the paint brand you need to know about before you start your next decorating project
By Homes & Gardens • Published
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Percale vs sateen: what's the difference and which bed sheet should you buy?
From finish and feel to how much they cost and how well they wash, cotton percale and sateen sheets are very different – a bedding expert breaks down everything you need to know
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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Best colors for small entryways – top designers swear by these 8 on-trend colors for the ultimate impact
The best small entryway color ideas, with tips from home experts and interior designers on choosing the perfect hue for a tiny entrance, hall or landing
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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How to organize a closet without buying anything – according to the pros
Professional declutterers and home organizers share six tips and tricks for how to organize a closet without buying anything to save money and be sustainable at home
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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What colors go with black? 5 accent colors favored by the experts
Striking, grounding and wonderfully versatile, we ask designers for their favorite colors to pair with black, and how best to use these color combinations in the home
By Zara Stacey • Published
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These 4 ways to declutter and organize the area under the bed will make you wish you started sooner
Explore these easy ways to clear out this clutter-prone zone for a more organized and restful sleep space
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Retro color trends are making a comeback for 2023 – here's how the experts bring them up to date
How the colors of the past are creating a look that's very now – designers share their insights on the retro color trend
By Karen Darlow • Published
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Are firm mattresses better for your back? Experts reveal the comfiest bed for back pain
Find out whether a firm mattress is better for your back – or not – and what the comfiest mattress is for back pain, according to experts
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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New York State of Mind: interior designer Gabriel Hendifar's Big Apple apartment is a sensorial experience
Walking around designer Gabriel Hendifar’s Big Apple apartment is a sensorial experience – the materials evoking a refined sumptuousness
By Emma J Page • Published