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'A taste of La Dolce Vita!' – this Italian Maximalist decorating trend makes every day feel like a vacation

The trend for Italian Maximalist decor is transporting me to the Amalfi Coast. Here's how to recreate the decorative look at home

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  Design meets technology - lifestyle TVs are a trend that's only going to keep growing

  Your TV doesn't have to detract from the style of your space, as the rise of lifestyle TVs proves

  By Caroline Preece Published 24 March 23

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  This maximalist's Los Angeles backyard has serious wow factor – just wait until you see the hotel-inspired outdoor bar

  This maximalist take on an outdoor entertaining space show how much fun you can have with your backyard

  By Oonagh Turner Published 18 March 23

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  'The trick is material richness' - this minimalist house gets warmed up by these clever designer tricks

  Designers Fowlkes Studio have remodelled this townhouse in Washington, D.C., into a haven of warm minimalism, where unexpected materials add character and charm

  By Pip Rich Published 18 March 23

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  Before & after – this once-dated Victorian house in Washington DC is now a modern, monochromatic home

  This period property embraces the transitional style with its monochromatic scheme and original Victorian features

  By Lilith Hudson Published 18 March 23

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  The most amazing rugs bring the drama to this otherwise minimalist home – they might just be the new accent wall

  Ali Budd Interiors has transformed this family home, using luxurious and homemade rugs for cozy interior

  By Oonagh Turner Published 15 March 23

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  See inside super-stylist Colin King's apartment, a minimalist masterclass in creating a space full of personality

  Colin King's New York apartment is the perfect place to showcase his clever way with curation, using minimalist techniques to celebrate the very best of things

  By Mary Weaver Published 7 March 23

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  For this coastal California kitchen, solid wood wasn't an option – but the designer's solution looks just as good

  A neutral color palette, rustic touches, and soft furnishings make this California home a dreamy escape

  By Oonagh Turner Published 3 March 23

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  This art collector moved into his new apartment with just a vintage rug and a few chairs – now it's a cozy minimalist haven

  Designed by architect Yevheniia Dubrovska, this apartment is a repository of expressive accents, splashes of color and beautiful artworks

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published 26 February 23

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  This Connecticut home elevates the limewash paint trend with sophisticated-yet-bold color choices

  This elegant homes by Chango & Co takes on a new lease of life with color pops, natural light and muted tones

  By Oonagh Turner Published 25 February 23

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  There's a subtle new color trend that makes neutral schemes feel like a vacation – this house nails it

  Design studio Hendrick Interiors uses the best understanding of color and styling there is to create an uplifting and calming modern home in Washington D.C.

  By Pip Rich Published 21 February 23

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  TV deals: when is the best time to get a bargain on 4K, OLED, QLED, and more?

  Find out when to save on a new big screen for the living room

  By Caroline Preece Last updated 20 February 23

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  This landscape designer's idea for elevating a string light canopy has created one of the dreamiest backyards I've seen

  This enchanting Spanish-inspired backyard is beautifully lit with a twinkling string light canopy

  By Oonagh Turner Published 20 February 23

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  White walls, but never bland! This Italian apartment's colorful designer touches create an uplifting home

  Studio Venturoni has transformed this Italian apartment, using vibrant color pops to bring character and charm to the space

  By Oonagh Turner Published 11 February 23

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  This peaceful Californian backyard has one clever feature I now think everyone should own, costing just $60

  I love how calming this outdoor space is, but the rain chain is a clever decorative addition that is perfectly practical, too

  By Oonagh Turner Published 10 February 23

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  We're calling it - the way this calming home uses this one material is minimalism perfected

  Cedar House in Washington is a minimalist home that manages to feel wonderfully warm and welcoming, too

  By Pip Rich Published 10 February 23

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  I love how this serene beachside home has taught me how to create more calming decor schemes

  An elegant home that takes its cues from the landscape to create a soothing escape

  By Oonagh Turner Published 4 February 23

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  Bathroom color ideas – looks from the designers that will inspire you to embrace color

  From color pop bolds to minimalist neutrals, we've rounded up our favorite bathroom color ideas for you to try at home

  By Hebe Hatton Last updated 26 January 23

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  A stroke of genius! This designer made a luxe bathroom work on a budget with one slab of marble used five ways

  With the budget for this project renovation only stretching to one marble slab, designer Emily Brown got creative with its application

  By Hugh Metcalf Published 22 January 23

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  'It's a place to stay still and slow down' - how this Connecticut home took its cue from the 'slow living' trend

  From a starting point of creating a home that was an antidote to the hustle and bustle of the city, the design of this project look to nature for inspiration

  By Hugh Metcalf Published 15 January 23

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  This Seattle home's alternative to Shaker cabinets might be my new favorite way to add soul to a simple kitchen

  I love interior designer Lisa Staton's idea for adding charm to kitchen cabinets, perfectly executed in this dreamy light pink space

  By Oonagh Turner Published 13 January 23

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  This elegant apartment shows how to use neutral colors in the most beautiful of ways

  Maddux Creative have designed this city apartment to be glamorous yet homely, refined yet relaxed

  By Mary Weaver Published 7 January 23

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  Can you still buy 3D TVs? Or has the tech of the future been consigned to the past?

  Are 3D TVs the new minidisc player? Or is there a whole world of them out there still waiting to enhance your at-home movie-watching pleasure?

  By Caroline Preece Published 5 January 23

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  This incredible minimalist home is a lesson in how to create the most calming decor

  TP Lodge is a modern and minimalist retreat with a pared-back interior that reflects the surrounding countryside

  By Oonagh Turner Published 2 January 23

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  The architects behind this cool micro loft used a clever trick to bring structure to studio apartment living

  Angled furniture is the design idea you need to consider for small homes

  By Hugh Metcalf Published 31 December 22

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  The 10 best living rooms of the year – our pick of the most beautiful designs we've seen

  We've trawled through the archives to cherry-pick the living rooms that have stood out to us this year

  By Oonagh Turner Published 31 December 22

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  Smart home trends for 2023: everything we predict for the next 12 months

  Want to know what your smart home will look like in a year? We run down our top predictions for 2023

  By Caroline Preece Published 30 December 22

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  These are the 10 names you need to know, who are setting the interior design trends for 2023

  We throw the spotlight on ten names in the design world pioneering a vibe shift in furniture, lighting, ceramics and more

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published 28 December 22

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  I got a Fitbit in 2022, and these are the best things about it

  Having used the Fitbit Luxe for most of 2022, there are a few things that have changed the way I live

  By Caroline Preece Published 27 December 22

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  With a designer's help, this small apartment's once-awkward corner kitchen is now its highlight

  In this small, open-plan apartment, a designer's touch turned this uncomfortable kitchen layout into the heart of this home

  By Hugh Metcalf Published 27 December 22