Why I’ll Always Defend Neutral Interiors – If You Take Color Away, Every Other Element Has to Work That Little Bit Harder

Some of the most interesting rooms I have designed have been predominantly neutral . The key is making sure there is enough contrast, texture and variation within the scheme so that it feels layered rather than flat. If…

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Child trust fund firms face review over efforts to find who owns £1.5bn worth of pots

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said about 760,000 accounts worth an average of £2,000 were yet to be claimed – more than £1.5bn in total – as it launched a review of the market. The City regulator also urged…

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Move Over, Minimalist Bedding – Anthropologie’s ‘Grandma Chic’ is Replacing Plain White Sheets This Fall

Vintage bedding has never been cooler and, thanks to Anthropologie’s fall 2026 collection , it’s never been cozier, either. It helps that the bedding trend naturally lends itself to layers. Stark white sateen sheets ?…

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The One Houseplant That Instantly Makes A Room Feel More Expensive, Say Designers

Much like artwork and books, a well-chosen plant or indoor tree can elevate a room – and quite literally add life. What plant to place where requires thought. Obviously, different species and sizes of plants evoke…

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Blue Might Be This Season's Biggest Color Trend – But How Can You Make This Cool Color Feel Cozy for Fall?

With neutral fatigue setting in, homes are beginning to once again embrace a palette of richer tones that add character to rooms, which blue does perfectly. That said, the risk of decorating with blue is that it can feel…

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ALDI Is Launching a $30 Dutch Oven That Looks Seriously Expensive –and It Comes in Two Gorgeous Colors

The best Dutch ovens also retain heat exceptionally well, which is why they’re so good for low-and-slow cooking. I own both the Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Cast Iron Dutch Oven from Target and the Our Place Perfect Pot…

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My Heavy Cookware Was Destroying My Cabinets – This $35 Rack Finally Gave My Pans a Proper Home

Between pieces I’m testing and tried-and-true favorites I can’t part with, my kitchen cabinets are packed to the brim. That collection finally caught up with me the other day, when a cabinet shelf gave way under the…

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What to Do With a Thanksgiving Cactus in September to Get It Ready for a Showstopping, Flower-Filled Display

While this tropical houseplant may not be flowering yet, September is an important month for getting it ready for its seasonal display. Unlike many houseplants, Thanksgiving cacti respond to changes in light and…

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5 Outdated Kitchen Backsplash Trends to Leave Behind, According to Designers

But as kitchen trends shift, few details shape the room quite like your backsplash. Positioned directly at eye level, a simple change in tile or stone can either elevate the entire space or instantly date it. Equal parts…

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'My pergola was reported twice' – homeowner was ordered to take down her pergola after the council called it an 'intrusive feature'

Even if you know the rules, it can be easy to be caught out, as a content creator in Nottingham found out when the council ordered her to take down her pergola . Belle Rogers from Nottingham, known as @bydesignermum on…

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