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Before & After: This Virginia home's kitchen was dated and clunky, now it's a timelessly modern space
This designer transformed this home's awkward, old-fashioned kitchen into the picture of classic modern design
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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'It swirls like a ballerina en pointe' - a dramatic staircase is just the start of this modern home's elegance
A modern spiral staircase brings a contemporary focal point to a pastoral estate that embraces its heritage
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This iconic Manhattan home was once in a state of disrepair – this is what celebrity designers the Novogratz did with it
Two design stars took on a decaying but equally starry art nouveau-style mansion in Manhattan’s West Village and brought it back to life in the most amazing way
By Mary Weaver Published
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The sunken bath in this Oregon home is enough to convince us "tiled tubs" are the next big bathroom trend
While this "full gut" renovation is filled with clever design details, it's the bathroom that hits you with the biggest wow-factor when you walk in
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This equestrian's small apartment has gentle nods to her love of horses - and space for a saddle
The transformation of this Hong Kong apartment into a characterful, light-filled space meant removing furniture, opening up walls, and bringing a very personal theme into the mix
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This family’s stunning pool area is the perfect at-home retreat for end-of-summer gatherings big or small
You won’t feel the need to go anywhere abroad with this generous-sized pool together with its own bar area and a pool house - now that sounds like a dreamy staycation to me
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Before and after: A '70s bungalow with a problematic kitchen is now a bright oasis - with great tiling in every room
Calm curves and neutral colors transform a standard boxy space into a spacious and functional family home
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This designer's apartment is a masterclass in how to make a small space feel super-luxe
Interior designer Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́'s own apartment is a shining example of the minimaluxe look, cleverly using color and texture in a way that elevates his space
By Pip Rich Published
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This home's modern front door is like nothing you've seen before –and it uses a material you might not expect
A statement-making front door sets the tone for this modern, spacious home with mindfully chosen materials throughout
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This landscape designer's front yard has a no-mow "Korean grass" lawn that's low-maintenance and looks incredible
With it's social seating and water-wise lawn alternative, no detail has been overlooked in the design of this easy-to-look-after front yard
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This tiny apartment uses clever tricks to look bigger - that any small space can be enhanced by
A tiny apartment was transformed into a modern living space that still keeps its historic feel, mixing stainless steel, a wood box bedroom, and a rich color palette
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Small, but perfectly formed - how the designers of this Williamsburg condo made use of its compact floorplan
This condo transformation was inspired by the comfort and luxury of 5-star hotels, and the result is a calming oasis for a busy, globe-trotting homeowner
By Raluca Racasan Published
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'Transformed in just 4 hours' – the 5 steps this stager took to give a Brooklyn townhouse new life in less than a day
An expert home stager talks us through his latest project and I have his tips on how to create a beautiful decorating scheme, quickly
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This tiled outdoor "kitchen island" was designed to blend in, but it's the stand-out of this Californian backyard
With materials that echo it's natural surroundings, these designers created a centerpiece for this Los Angeles' homes outdoor space
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This once-stark new build is now filled with warm, cozy neutrals – bar its brilliantly bold powder room
The designer of this modern home shows us how to create the perfect balance mixing warm whites with carefully chosen pops of dark color
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This Brooklyn townhouse has a genius trick for increasing its entryway storage –and any home short on space can copy it
There’s no reason why designing storage can’t be both functional and fun, and this home shows us exactly how that’s possible
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This interior designer's own kitchen has a unique backsplash I've never seen before – it's an evolution of the best tile trends
Mixing earth tone palettes, eccentric textures, and flea market treasures, Montana Labelle's home looks like a lived-in museum of curious objects
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This architect's trick to make rooms feel bigger, brighter and more open is used throughout this 130-year-old home
Curved shapes, compression and expansion of spaces, and the introduction of natural light in unexpected places create a real sense of airiness and flow in this Victorian era home
By Raluca Racasan Published
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'Like a puzzle, the pieces fell into place' – how "jewel box" spaces set the tone for this large family's Brooklyn home
In Brooklyn, Charles Cohen Designs completed a gut renovation on a house for a large family — who isn’t afraid of a little color and wanted a space with a strong visual impact
By Karine Monié Published
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This California home's "refuge" room might be the coziest space I've seen – it's a trend I think every home should embrace
This room's function isn't limited to anything but being the San Francisco home's most comforting, welcoming space
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Before & after: this "super-dated" architect's home now looks amazing, including a cleverly transformed attic
Simplicity, modesty, and a lot of light were infused into this previously dark and very old-fashioned home that you would now just not recognize
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Before & after: This small LA home's new kitchen now looks so effortlessly chic that the before photos might shock you
The dingy and dated galley kitchen has been transformed into a beautiful sun-soaked space
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This beautiful home in an Italian valley is at one with the surrounding nature and is the most ideal holiday setting
Taking inspiration from the area’s heritage and natural surroundings this home is an homage to a slower type of living
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Before & after – this small bathroom went from dated retro avocado suite to looking elegant and super expensive
This 70s bathroom was given a modern update using budget-friendly products that still result in an expensive-looking space
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Yes, you can have colorful art in a minimalist interior – and this New York apartment shows how it's done well
Interior designer Justin Charette shares how he’s managed to beautifully integrate striking artworks into a rather minimalist space and make it work seamlessly
By Raluca Racasan Published
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It's hard to believe this calming apartment is in NYC - it's full of design tips for how to create an urban oasis
A surprisingly calming ‘indoor-outdoor’’ space overlooking the city skyline was achieved by this designer who told me exactly how he’s done it
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Meet 'borderless living' - the design trend architects love as it creates minimalist spaces you want to have fun in
Borderless living is the ultimate take on an open-plan layout, and this Californian ranch is a prime example as to why it's such a wonderful way to live
By Amy McArdle Published
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This LA home goes all-in on one of my favorite materials to elevate almost every room - it's even used as a luxe trim
This designer has transformed this LA villa into a minimaluxe retreat (wait until you see the trim!)
By Oonagh Turner Published
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Can a family of 5 really fit in a 700-square-foot home? How a designer made this small New York apartment work
Interior designer Ahmad AbouZanat used clever space-saving tricks to make compact living work for this family
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published