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'It's the only thing that made sense' – this Brooklyn loft's clever TV display isn't just for looks, it's key to the home's layout

When dealing with a sprawling apartment with an open concept, designer Crystal Sinclair had to pay attention to the details to make this unusual layout work

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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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  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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  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

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  The 10 best small apartments of 2022, all with design ideas you'll want to steal

  With the year coming to a close, we decided to reflect on the best small apartments we saw in 2022, that still radiate fresh ideas and endless inspiration

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published 27 December 22

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  These are the world's 10 best entertaining-ready spaces to give you holiday-hosting inspiration

  These sociable set-ups were made for hosting all year round – here's why we think they work so well

  By Ellen Finch Published 24 December 22

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  In his dark, tiny New York apartment, this architect's clever lighting trick is key to a bright, feel-good space

  Clever lighting choices, high quality materials and transformative spaces are used to create a serene but multi-functional home in this contemporary New York small space

  By Alex Berry Published 21 December 22

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  Quite literally perfect - this house in Utah showcases transitional style and how to get it absolutely right

  Designers Light and Dwell have taken the best of transitional style and used it to create a home that is full of personality

  By Pip Rich Last updated 14 December 22

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  Clever uses of color add comforting, homely twists to this elegant Hollywood house

  Designers LALA Reimagined have created an incredible home full of color, pattern, curves and even a home bar in the Hollywood Hills

  By Pip Rich Last updated 14 December 22

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  Livingetc's 10 best houses of the year

  These are the houses that we think define the trends for how people decorate, and set the tone for how we want to live

  By Pip Rich Published 12 December 22

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  This characterful house in Austin, Texas, shows how minimalism can be warm and inviting

  Neutral palettes, flashes of gold and a drinks station of dreams, SLIC Design's project in Texas is a minimalism masterclass

  By Pip Rich Last updated 8 December 22

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  Clever decorative twists show how homely minimalism can be in this calming architect's house

  Minimalism isn't just about paring back, and architect Grant Straghan of DEDRAFT shows how to add warmth to the calming design of his project CG Residence

  By Pip Rich Last updated 8 December 22

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  A minimalist house that's full of color? This home re-writes the rules, and we love it

  Minimalism evolves once again in this richly colored home which shows how to be curated yet still full of personality

  By Kate Jacobs Published 3 December 22

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  Who needs a sofa?! The unexpected centerpiece of this small, minimalist apartment is perfect for relaxation

  A small floorplan was no match for the designers of this Madrid apartment, where style and functionality go hand-in-hand

  By Lilith Hudson Last updated 1 December 22

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  Our editor thinks John Pawson's Neuendorf is the best minimalist house in the world. Take a look inside

  Designer John Pawson created this beautiful minimalist home in Spain with a pool terrace that has to be seen to be believed

  By Jo Leevers Last updated 30 November 22

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  The world's 10 best minimalist houses that are full of design ideas rather than stuff

  Take a tour of the world's 10 best minimalist houses which have all given the aesthetic personality, heart and soul

  By Pip Rich Last updated 30 November 22

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  The more joy the better! This designer home shows how to do stylishly maximalist Christmas decor

  Bursting with happiness, this colorful home is dressed for Christmas in the most abundant and beautiful of ways

  By Mary Weaver Published 26 November 22

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  Embracing its lack of natural light, this designer enhanced a small, dark home with a moody color scheme

  Faced with a property that's heavily shaded with trees, interior designer Chloé Mason Gray leaned in to create atmospheric, unapologetic spaces

  By Hugh Metcalf Last updated 14 November 22

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  This achingly cool London home might have the most calming color palette we've ever seen

  Subtle tones are peppered with deep indulgent hues in this Kensington apartment, demonstrating how neutral doesn't have to mean bland

  By Lilith Hudson Published 10 November 22

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  Before & after – see how this mid-century Vancouver home has been given a minimalist makeover

  Clean lines, a neutral color scheme and organic materials have elevated this family home thanks to a huge renovation project

  By Lilith Hudson Last updated 2 November 22

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  This LA home shows how to do modern eclectic style perfectly - with a utility room of dreams

  Creative director Dabito used his interiors know-how to treat his 1950s bungalow to a medley of pattern and color

  By Emma J Page Published 30 October 22

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  This incredibly calming house in Copenhagen shows how to be minimalist and still have stuff

  Danish architect Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen has applied his key design principles to stunning effect in his coastal home outside Copenhagen

  By Kara O'Reilly Published 22 October 22

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  The most perfect tiny house in the world makes you feel calm just by looking inside it

  The Hermitage is less than 40 square feet, overlooks Italian mountains and is master of architectural minimalism

  By Pip Rich Last updated 19 October 22

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  A terracotta-drenched room and a curvaceous kitchen bring a joyful glamour to this Sydney bungalow

  In this Sydney bungalow, vivid hues, curvilinear forms and graphic applications of black and white showcase 1960s modernism at its best

  By Karine Monié Published 17 October 22

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  Every surface gleams in this incredible house which manages to feel like a luxury spa

  Kingston Lafferty Design turned his house in Lovers' Walk, Ireland, into an opulent space where marble and polish take over every surface

  By Juliet Benning Published 15 October 22

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  How do I make mid-century style feel modern? This Tribeca penthouse is a masterclass

  The NYC apartment has a retro look that still feels contemporary and on-trend

  By Lilith Hudson Published 8 October 22

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  This incredible luxe house shows how to be minimalist but still have your favorite things on display

  Designer Cherie Lee has curated a wonderful family home in line with minimalist principles that celebrates the items she's chosen to include

  By Mary Weaver Published 1 October 22

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  The cozy-yet-airy color palette of this home in New York is guaranteed to make you happy

  This home designed by Studio DB was once a vintage, old-style dwelling, now radiates with a fresh, contemporary energy

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated 28 September 22