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This New York apartment's 'hand-troweled' walls are an incredible detail – they're like nothing we've seen before
We speak to the designer of this Manhattan home to learn about his nature inspired narrative and surprising mix of materials
By Raluca Racasan Published
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There's a trending countertop color that feels bold, but still timeless – and this Manhattan apartment nails it
We speak to the designer of this New York home to find out how they used the color of the moment in this modern kitchen
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This architect's home features a seriously dramatic matte black kitchen that's tempted me to the dark side
The coastal home also features a travertine staircase, concrete columns, and unbridled views of the Mediterranean sea
By Lilith Hudson Published
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The secret to bringing soul and character to a new build? Just follow these 3 'unflipping' tips, says this designer
This LA designer cleverly 'unflipped' a new build bungalow by following these three design tips
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This Los Angeles home is packed with the best entertaining spaces – from the coolest hang-out sofa to an outdoor bar
Whether hosting indoors or out, this L.A. home is filled with comfortable, stylish spots for every occasion
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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One simple layout tweak transformed this once-dated Santa Monica townhouse – it now works so much better
The original 70s interior has had a much-needed modern uplift
By Lilith Hudson Published
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It's a game changer – this kitchen's uniquely-shaped island completely shifts the space's layout for the better
The architect's of this kitchen thought outside of the box when designing the layout of this space - quite literally in the case of the island
By Oonagh Turner Published
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5 things that just make sense in this tiny apartment, including a hidden bedroom – can you guess where it is?
You might not notice this micro-apartment's bedroom at first glance, but it's hidden within this small space in a very clever way
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Before & After – Singer Mayer Hawthorne transformed his Spanish-style LA bungalow into a rustic boho haven
The musician and his wife renovated the home themselves, infusing original features with their organic modern rustic style
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This designer's trick for perfecting a color balance has made me rethink my living room's palette
This designer's trick for balancing color has made me rethink my living room color scheme
By Oonagh Turner Published
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The sliding divider in this New York apartment creates a 'temporary room' – a genius trick for flexible open plan living
This once-cramped Manhattan apartment is now a sophisticated sun-soaked space with an open floorplan that maximizes every inch
By Lilith Hudson Published
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I’ve never seen a piece of furniture work as hard – this built-in unit makes a minimalist, open-plan barn feel cozy
An entry closet, bench, bar, and media center rolled in one – this clever piece of furniture is perfect for a minimalist home
By Oonagh Turner Published
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I've never seen terrazzo flooring quite like in this minimalist Italian villa – the perfect way to make a home feel more expensive
The designers of this European home have used terrazzo flooring throughout, creating an elegant space that celebrates the materials of the local landscape
By Oonagh Turner Published
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Is this the world's most elegant island? Fluted marble gives this kitchen serious wow-factor
Beautiful marble crafted into fluted panels make this kitchen island a showstopper - but how was it made? We speak to its designer
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This architect's apartment is a trove of vintage finds, proving that Mid-Century decor can work in a contemporary setting
Vintage meets modern in this elegant SoHo loft and is a lesson in how to use mid-century decor in a contemporary space
By Oonagh Turner Published
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Before and after – 'muddied' by its previous remodels, this 1970s home now has a sense of clarity
How do you make an architecturally significant home feel modern, without losing its spirit? This Washington home is an example on how to handle a home sensitively
By Amy McArdle Published
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I've never seen a dining table the shape of the one in this Napa Valley home – it's genius for hosting better dinner parties
This home is a gallery of the most unique, sculptural pieces that are as functional as they are decorative
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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How do you make beautiful original features stand out? Just paint them white, says this designer
Why bright white paint was this designer's best friend for highlighting elegant crown molding in this Brooklyn brownstone
By Oonagh Turner Published
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3 steps designers take to achieve ‘quiet luxury’ - the vibe that makes a home feel more expensive
Follow these three simple design secrets to fill your home with 'quiet luxury' and make your space feel classy and expensive without being ostentatious
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Is this the world's best bookcase? Inside a Parisian home where incredible shelving takes a starring role
Designed by NJ+ Arquitetura, this home in Paris has myriad outstanding features, but a unique bookcase in the living room takes centerstage
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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This kitchen's designer went through rounds and rounds of tests before perfecting this pink-tinged cabinetry stain
This cool, calm kitchen features warm-toned cabinetry that has been uniquely and expertly stained to suit the room's exact lighting conditions
By Lilith Hudson Published
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We're calling it – this minimalist house has the best take on wall paneling that feels elevated and fresh, not clichéd
Take a tour of this beautifully pared-back project with a refreshing take on wall paneling
By Oonagh Turner Published
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Before and after – a dingy, dated ski retreat in Utah now looks unrecognizable thanks to one major change
A soft, bright color palette and a spattering of metallic accents work together to elevate this home
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This unexpected combination is the next big color trend – it's creative, fun and brings nature's warmth to your home
We're loving these bold decorating schemes that use a surprising color palette you don't often see outside of nature
By Oonagh Turner Published
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'The goal was a sense of monastic sanctuary' – this designer chose the perfect wall paint for a tranquil escape
This home outside of Mexico city has been transformed through a clever use of cocooning colors, natural materials and the use of natural light
By Oonagh Turner Published
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These four paints used in this Seattle home are the perfect shades to create an instantly luxe decor scheme
This Seattle home proves that going brave with dark wall color can really pay off
By Oonagh Turner Published
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'It’s the perfect creamy off-white' – these designers chose this exact Farrow & Ball color to spray a townhouse's kitchen
The Brownstone Boys have paid homage to traditional Brooklyn townhouses with this restoration project. From the kitchen to the bedroom these are the paint colors they used
By Oonagh Turner Published
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'It tricks you into thinking you're on vacation' – this interior designer's own backyard is a Mediterranean dream
Interior designer Jessie Lane turned a backyard plot overtaken by an oversized pool into a modern Moroccan retreat
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Before and after – this apartment's dated interiors and leopard print carpet made way for a modern transitional design
Retrofitted Victorian features turn this dated apartment into a modern home that masters the transitional style
By Lilith Hudson Published