Latest articles by Luke Arthur Wells
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5 ideas for using LED lighting in a kitchen that make me regret not including it in my own remodel
LED lighting can be the interesting accent detail that turns an everyday kitchen into something amazing
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I tried this minimalist way of making a bed that interior designers love – it's the antidote to fussy, over-dressed bedrooms
This easy idea for styling your bed is less fussy and super easy to do - but are there any drawbacks?
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This 'dated' flooring I once considered ugly is having a renaissance both indoors and out – now, I love it
I never rated this retro flooring style before, but now it's being re-imagined in new and exciting ways, I've come around
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What is a cabinet toe kick? Why this 'comfortable' detail might be exactly what your kitchen is missing
A cabinet toe kick can make using prep spaces in your kitchen more comfortable - but what are they and where should you put them?
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Are these the world's most unique kitchen islands? Designs that will make you re-think what's possible
You don't have to play by the rules when it comes to your kitchen island. These designs have all made the island a unique standout for the space
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What alternatives to marble are there? The 5 trending materials you should also consider for countertops and more
Marble may be a trending material for our homes, but by looking at these alternatives, you might just discover something unique and unexpected
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Mixing warm and cool colors is the new shortcut to an on-trend palette – here's how interior designers do it
Designers are creating unexpected combinations by mixing warm and cool colors in surprisingly complementary ways
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Forget Carrara – these incredible types of marble are what the world's best designers are using instead
Subtle marble furniture and surfaces aren't inspiring designers like they used to, so it's time to get acquainted with the bolder types of marble they're using instead
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When should you use knobs vs pulls in a kitchen? The simple rule of thumb to know (and why I decided to break it)
Is deciding between knobs vs pulls for your kitchen handles an aesthetic choice, or a functional one? Here's what the experts have to say
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This countertop idea is trending for beautifully textured kitchens – but is it worth sacrificing practicality for?
Designers are embracing tiled countertops for the most beautiful kitchens, but there are question marks over how practical they are
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How to display wall art in a living room – designers and stylists on the new ways to hang frames in your home
Some of our favorite designers are using fresh living room wall art ideas to elevate the way we display wall decor. Get their top tips for hanging artwork and the trends in framing and more
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These quick decorating ideas will take less than a day, yet make your home feel brand new
Spend your time wisely with this pick of the 10 best quick decorating ideas that will transform your home with just a day's labor
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I use this simple trick with rice when styling a vase – it'll make arranging your stems a million times easier
To make it easier to style dried or preserved flowers and branches, it only takes one ingredient – and it's a staple of your pantry
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Should a sofa touch the wall? The one-minute furniture trick that can make even small rooms look bigger
Having your sofa pressed right up against a wall might seem like the best way to maximise your floorplan, but it can make your space actually feel smaller
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Bedroom wall art ideas – how to style the blank space over your bed, according to interior designers
Discover fresh, interesting bedroom wall art ideas with this advice from interior design professionals
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Designers say this exact sofa depth is the ideal for a super cozy couch that's not impossible to get up from
Look out for sofas with this exact depth for a luxe feel for your living room that also isn't unpractical
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What color should you paint an archway between rooms? Our experts finally solve this decor dilemma
When you've got an archway between two rooms, what color should you paint it? We ask designers to get an answer to this question once and for all
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Decorators seem to be finally over painted arches in their homes – here's what they're doing instead
Move over arches, the paint effect we're seeing all over Instagram embraces a completely different interior trend than curved shapes
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How do you divide a room with curtains? Designers on embracing this 'soft architecture' trend
Using curtains to divide a room up has become a new design trend, helping to compromise between the beauty of open plan living with the functionality of separate spaces
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Should an entire house be painted the same color? Interior designers give their verdict
Is painting all rooms in the house the same color a good foundation for your design, or a huge mistake to make? It might surprise you what these interior designers say
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How do you paint rooms different colors when the rooms run together? Tricks to try from the experts
Learn to connect rooms with color with these expert tips for using paint in adjacent spaces
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These interior designers' modern takes on stained glass prove it's for more than just church windows
Could stained glass be what convinces us to move away from the Crittall door trend? These designers have gone bold with this colorful idea
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Is the checkerboard trend over? The designers re-inventing this classic pattern don't think so
The renaissance of checkerboard patterns has been one of the defining trends of the year. We think it's set to continue in these forward-thinking guises
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Decorating around a navy blue sofa – 9 interior scheme ideas you can use your existing couch for
Looking for inspiration for decorating around a navy blue sofa? These ideas show just how versatile a blue couch can be