Latest articles by Luke Arthur Wells
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They're going viral! 7 faux beam tutorials that will convince you this DIY is exactly what your home is missing
You might be on the fence about the idea of faux beams, but these spaces prove that they can really deliver on the wow-factor
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How to make your coffee table look good – the 5 golden rules interior designers always follow
There's a fine line between a well-curated coffee table and your decor looking chaotic. Here's how interior designers approach choosing and styling them
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Does every room need a ceiling light? There's one in particular that really doesn't, these designers agree
I'm definitely part of the "anti-big light" movement in my own home, but where does it actually make sense to cull your ceiling lighting?
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5 interior design trends for 2024 that will make your home feel so much more expensive
These are the trends to buy into if you want a home that feels elevated and luxurious, according to interior designers
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How to position container plants on a patio – 10 simple placement tricks that make any backyard look better
This container garden expert shares their secrets to make your patio feel well-designed and purposeful
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5 outdated color trends interior designers are glad to see the back of – and what they're choosing for 2024 instead
These are the color trends that once made waves in interior schemes, but that now designers are leaving behind
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What's replacing lawn? The new, 'wilder' ground textures landscape designers are choosing instead of traditional grass
A well-kept lawn might feel like the American dream, but modern landscape designers are choosing new, eco-friendly options instead
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10 gravel landscaping ideas that have me convinced this is the lawn alternative to elevate modern backyards
I used to be on the fence about using gravel in a yard, but these ideas prove modern landscapers are using it in amazing ways
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5 things I learned decorating with this new kind of minimalism – it turns out it's the trick to more comforting spaces
Combining warm, cozy textures with a less-strict minimalist outlook, I took inspiration from the minimaluxe trend to create an elegant new look for my working studio
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I think this architecture micro-trend is the best way to connect your kitchen to your backyard – especially for small spaces
Get the benefits of indoor-outdoor living, without creating dead-spaces in your kitchen's layout
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8 tricks for organizing your dishes that professional declutterers always implement in kitchen storage
When it comes to optimizing your kitchen storage for dishes, these are the secrets organizing pros use to make your space function better
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What's the best way to store dishes in a kitchen? Designers and professional organizers agree on this one way
Finding the right way to store plate, bowls and more is one of the biggest challenges of an organized kitchen - so which way do the experts prefer to do it?
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5 outdated paint trends that interior designers are glad to see the back of – and what they're doing instead
Some tried and trusted paint ideas are falling out of favor with interior designers. This is how they won't be decorating spaces from here on out
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This super-chic new kitchen trend might be the solution to finding room for an island, even if you're short on space
Think your kitchen is too tiny for an island? There's a new idea designers are using to make them work, and it just so happens to look good, too
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5 genius 'extras' to include on your kitchen island – the new game-changers for how you use your kitchen everyday
You'll often find a hob or a sink on a kitchen island - but these alternative ideas add extra value to the heart of your space
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What color is replacing pink? Designers are turning to these three shades to capture a new decorating mood
Millennial pink may have been the defining color for a generation, but it has handed its mantel over to these new, creative color trends
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This architect's trick for positioning a bed in the middle of a room makes me want to be braver with my bedroom layout
Putting a bed in the middle of a room is a shortcut to emulating luxurious hotel-like designs, but it's a tricky layout to get right. Here, an architect explains how it's done best
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Does a kitchen really need a microwave? Why I got rid of this eyesore from my minimalist space and never looked back
Do you really need a microwave? We ask interior designers whether they're pro this countertop appliance, and the best ways to include one if you just have to have one
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This interior designer's trick is the best way to make a dining table feel minimalist – and look good from every angle
I love this idea for avoiding fussy table set-ups, and it's even super practical if you've got an open plan dining space
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70s Couches are the Big Living Room Trend – the Classic Styles Designers Love That You Ought to Know
The 1970s was a golden era for sofa design – and you'll find these ones work perfectly in modern interior schemes
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I'm a convert to this new pillow trend – it's modern, minimalist and will make your couch look 10 times more expensive
Round throw pillows are the trend to know for cool couches – here's why I love them, and the best styles to buy
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Outdoor pendant lights are the decor glow-up every backyard needs – these are the best ways to hang one
Introducing an outdoor pendant light can create a perfectly intimate ambience for your backyard once the sun goes down
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Is it okay to put a bed in front of a window? These designers' verdict made me re-think my bedroom layout
Putting a bed in front of a window might be bad Feng Shui, but sometimes it's the best layout option for your space
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This traditional detail is the last trend we thought we'd see return in 2024 – but we're surprisingly on board
We're seeing this design element often seen in more traditional schemes given a new lease of life by contemporary designers