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This genius hidden iPhone feature could be the secret to better sleep if you watch Netflix or listen to podcasts in bed
This easy-to-use setting is the best way to stop your phone playing all night if you use it to drift off to sleep
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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25 bathroom trends for 2023 - from the color to the quick buy that is making a big design splash this year
The bathroom trends for 2023 include the warmth of honeyed tones to the quick storage fix everyone needs now. Design experts explain how to use these new ideas in your own space
By Pip Rich • Last updated
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Interior design trends 2023: the 31 decorating looks for the year
This year's most key colors, textures, accessories and moods have been decoded to help you shape your space
By Roddy Clarke • Last updated
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This $8 viral wall roller is the most fuss-free way to repair damaged walls – without the mess of mixing up spackle
Imperfections on your walls are inevitable, but this high-coverage latex paint promise to smooth them out
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This new add-on for IKEA's KALLAX unit will instantly make a small living room feel bigger
The KALLAX underframe elevates your storage in more ways than one
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Hilton Carter's newest plant decor line at Target is here – and it might just have finally convinced me on artificial plants
The collection features a selection of authentic-looking faux plants and iconic boho-inspired planters
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Your iPhone has a free built-in plant identifier you probably didn't know about – it might be Apple's best secret feature
Gardening can be difficult if you don't know what you're dealing with, but this free iPhone feature does half the work for you
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This viral Amazon buy is a genius way to stop clutter collecting underneath your couch for good – and it's less than $20
Have lost toys, TV remotes and other clutter disappeared under your sofa? This genius innovation puts an end to those runaway items
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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IKEA's new heritage prints are an easy shortcut to make a room look expensive – at under $30
From bedding to curtains and everything in between, these floral fabrics nail the pattern trend
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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5 clever tricks to elevate every room in the house from Lee Broom, arguably the world's best designer of lighting
Lee Broom's New York penthouse is full of clever tricks which can be used as inspiration to elevate every corner of your home
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published
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Farrow & Ball has just launched a new paint – and it's going to change how you think about painting your walls
Perfect for rich, color-drenched spaces, Dead Flat is an ultra-matte finish with just a 2% sheen
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This $40 IKEA side table is probably the best way to take a meeting on the couch while working from home
A couch table offers the best of both worlds: productivity from the comfort of your sofa
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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'It was way too plain before' – this genius IKEA hack transforms a KALLAX into rustic, Mediterranean-style shelves
Who knew polystyrene sheets could be used to create rustic shelving nooks that look artisanally crafted?
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Oversized grouting is the tile trend of the season – here is how designers are using it in inventive ways
Grouting is no longer just an afterthought – designers are using it to emphasize playful, graphic tile patterns
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This $4 IKEA hack will make your bed look so much more expensive – and it's so easy anyone can do it
All that's needed is a small IKEA rug, a glue gun, and some microfiber stuffing
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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I've found the mirror trend that finally makes this wall decor as exciting and design-forward as it should be
Looking for a mirror that reflects your personality? This new trend might just be the best unique way to add some character to your walls
By Oonagh Turner • Published
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Can you use charcoal on a gas grill? Seasoned pitmasters share their insights
There are only a few instances where it's safe to use charcoal on your gas grill - these experts explain when
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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These stylish privacy screens are exactly what every overlooked backyard needs – and they're less than $100 at IKEA
Privacy screens aren't only used to create a secluded spot, they can also be incorporated into your landscaping ideas too
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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There's a new shade of green inspiring 'moodier' designer schemes – this house uses it in every room
Sage has finally been usurped by its braver, bolder brother... say hello to your next color crush
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Forget florals – this joyful wallpaper pattern embraces one of the biggest interior trends of the year instead
Usher in the spring with this trending motif for wallpaper, fabric, and decor, plus find the best places to shop them
By Oonagh Turner • Published
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Will putting a penny in a vase make flowers last longer? The secret to this centuries-old trick, and how to modernize it
Part of the beauty of flowers is their ephemeral nature, but this trick allows you to enjoy them for just a little bit longer
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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'It's 50/50 human and robot' – behind the inspiring furniture trend where time-old techniques meet cutting-edge technology
The interior trend for softly sculpted marble furniture might be a labor of love – but clever technology is making it less labor intensive
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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This $20 DIY hack adds instant character to any room, creating timeless picture frames and paneling
This clever innovation of flexible molding allows for seamless shaping of trim and paneling, opening the door to new creative and DIY possibilities
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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'It feels high-end!' This IKEA hack uses two ALEX units to make an incredible fluted desk
This DIY home office desk has been given a modern organic makeover for an instantly calming feel
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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‘Backlit’ lamps may be the coziest lighting trend I’ve seen – and IKEA has some of the best to buy right now, all under $100
This lighting trend is appealing to a generation who have outlawed turning on the 'big light', and makes for a subtle, serene lighting scheme
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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The 9 closet organizers that decluttering professionals will always buy for their clients to maximize clothes storage
These clever gadgets make closet organization easy by maximizing space and keeping clothes contained
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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The big carnation comeback – the 'dated' flower that's having a modern revival, according to floral tastemakers
Carnations are the flower to add a decorative color pop to your interiors, says Soho House's former floral designer
By Oonagh Turner • Published
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IKEA's new BILLY bookcase add-on is just what I've been looking for to upgrade my apartment's storage – and it costs just $40
For a more organized home, this new product that you can add onto an existing Billy bookcase is going to change everything
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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I'm a convert to this new pillow trend – it's modern, minimalist and will make your couch look 10 times more expensive
Round throw pillows are the trend to know for cool couches – here's why I love them, and the best styles to buy
By Luke Arthur Wells • Published