Interior Design
Welcome to the home of Interior Design. Find expert advice on every aspect of good design – be it furniture and upholstery, curtains and blinds, and how to use color at home
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Bar cart ideas and styling tips – 16 ways to get the party started
Be inspired to throw the perfect party with these bar cart ideas and clever ways to style a bar cart
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Where do interior designers find inspiration? 4 top designers' most beautiful spaces and how to mimic them
Four 1stDibs designers share some of their favorite projects and what it is that inspires them and their work
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Small bedroom clothes storage ideas – 10 clever ways to make the most of a tiny space
These small bedroom clothes storage ideas will allow you to find everything you need efficiently, even in a tight space
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Should a coffee table be lower than a sofa?
Discover the perfect height for your coffee table with in-the-know tips from interior designers
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Should a sofa touch the wall? Here's why the wrong decision could be ruining your layout
Experts address this key question around living room layout and share their tips for positioning a sofa
By Pippa Blenkinsop • Last updated
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You should avoid these 5 entryway colors in 2023 – according to top designers
Few spaces are as impactful as the first (and last) room of your home – here's how to ensure it continues to impress in the new year
By Megan Slack • Published
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How to make a home look modern – 9 design rules for a more contemporary home
From creative color schemes to out-of-the-box furniture, making a home look modern is easier than you may think. Here's how to give your home a fresh, modern update
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Pink room ideas – 34 versatile and soothing designs
Blush shades are blossoming in the home. Discover how pink room ideas are surprisingly timeless – from hints of rose to on-trend setting plaster
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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What makes a living room look cheap? 5 things to avoid, according to designers
A well-curated home begins in your living room – designers urge against these quirks for a space that continues to impress
By Megan Slack • Last updated
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Basement games room ideas – 7 looks for family night's in
These basement game room ideas will inspire you to transform this otherwise unloved space
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Furniture arranging mistakes – 8 negative layouts that are ruining your space
Thinking about how to arrange furniture to increase space? Interior designers suggest that you should avoid these positions and layouts, and what to do instead
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Window blind ideas – 28 beautiful ways to enhance your space
These window blind ideas will bring color and pattern into your home while also providing a valuable service
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Peel-and-stick wallpaper is 2023's next big thing – this is why you've been under-estimating it
It's not just for renters and the decoratively fickle – temporary or peel and stick wallpaper is here to stay
By Lucy Searle • Last updated
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Decorating with pattern – 11 ways to embrace print at home
Be inspired to inject color and personality to interiors with these tips and ideas for decorating with pattern
By Pippa Blenkinsop • Published
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Colorful living room ideas – 10 vibrant, characterful schemes
Create spaces full of personality and energy with these fun colorful living room ideas
By Pippa Blenkinsop • Last updated
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Shutter ideas – 15 smart solutions for windows
These shutter ideas will let you control light levels, ensure privacy, and keep spaces stylish
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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What is the Feng Shui wealth corner and can it make you rich? Feng Shui experts explain
Feng Shui experts explain the intricacies of the wealth corner and how it can benefit you
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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These 5 living room colors will fall out of fashion in 2023 – according to designers in the know
The future looks colorful – but there are some hues that are set to fall out of vogue – here's what trusted designers predict
By Megan Slack • Last updated
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The 10 most Instagrammable paint colors of 2022 revealed – how to use them in your home
Find out how to use ten of the most instagrammed colors in your home for the perfect social media backdrop
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Do front door colors mean anything? 7 popular colors and the meaning behind each one
Find out if you're perceived as intelligent, calm, creative, or ambitious all because of your front door color scheme …
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Should the entire house be painted the same color? 4 creative color tricks that will surprise you
If you are thinking about whole house color schemes or whether you can mix and match colors, you need to start with the theory – here, experts share their wisdom around decorating with color
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Feng Shui front door colors – 10 ways to use its principles when choosing a color scheme
These beautiful Feng Shui front door colors will boost your home's curb appeal
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Good Feng Shui furniture placement – 4 rules to follow to avoid negativity and conflict
Thinking about how to arrange furniture for good energy in the home? Feng Shui suggests that you should avoid these positions and layouts, and what to do instead
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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These 5 bedroom colors will fall out of fashion in 2023, designers say
Colors matter in the bedroom more than any space in the home – experts predict an unfavorable future for these tones
By Megan Slack • Published
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What makes your bedroom look cheap? 5 things top designers warn against and what to do instead
From sparse bedding to over-indulgent velvet – these decor quirks are disapproved of by those in the know. Here's why
By Megan Slack • Published
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10 reasons interior designers use whole house color schemes
Find out why creating cohesion throughout your home is such an important decorative tool
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Last updated
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I created a 'drop zone' to declutter my entryway – now leaving my house is quick and simple
This basket trick maintains order in my entryway – here's how I use it to help me get on my way in record time
By Megan Slack • Last updated
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Can you wash a mattress protector? 4 simple steps for the perfect clean
Wondering whether you can wash a mattress protector? We’ve got all you need to know about keeping your sleep surface hygienically clean
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Should curtains touch the floor? Designers decode the right length for you
The perfect length for curtains depends on the aesthetic and mood of your space – here's how to get the look you desire
By Megan Slack • Published