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The theater room in LA Reid's Bel-Air home takes one of our favorite decorating trends to the next level

The $21.5 million home, complete with a red velvet media room and sound system, is a music fanatic's dream

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  10 homes with welcoming terraces that are perfect to spend a summer night on

  Explore this edit of 10 beautiful terraces to inspire your own backyard entertaining spaces

  By Oonagh Turner Published 11 May 23

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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 6 May 23

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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 5 May 23

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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 4 May 23

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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 30 April 23

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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 24 April 23

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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 21 April 23

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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 21 April 23

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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 20 April 23

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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 16 April 23

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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 14 April 23

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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 8 April 23

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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 5 April 23

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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 31 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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  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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  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