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Beyond open-plan living: interior courtyards are the extension trend to watch in 2026
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (630+ words) Open-plan layouts remain popular, but architects say interior courtyards are offering a smarter way to bring light, nature and zoning into 2026 extensions For years, open-plan living has dominated extension design. The bigger the kitchen-diner, the better. But architects say this…...
How to Shop the Iconic Paris Flea Market Like a Design Pro
16+ hour, 33+ min ago (1237+ words) Here's what to know before you go! Every category and style seems to be represented at the Paris Flea Market. Maybe you're building a house from scratch'interested in some original parquet de Versailles wood flooring salvaged from a local manse?...
Original Finishes and an Artist Client Informed the Design of This Century-Old Illinois Home
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (603+ words) Designer Jennie Bishop salvaged what she could'and took inspiration from what had to go. FAST FACTSDesigner: Jennie Bishop of Bishop StudioLocation: Wilmette, IllinoisThe Space: An Italian Renaissance Revival-style home built in 1921 with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. To walk into a foyer…...
This is how Ikea thinks we’ll light our homes in 2026
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (853+ words) Ikea is reimagining home lighting with smart, sculptural designs Ikea is making a clear statement about the future of home lighting. With a wave of new releases for 2026 " spanning smart bulbs, sculptural lamps and colour-forward collaborations " the Swedish furniture giant…...
Bold Maximalism Collides with Prairie Sensibility at a Pattern-Packed Oklahoma Estate
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (421+ words) Designer Greg Natalie pairs plentiful prints with his signature European flair. Greg Natale embodies contrast. Australian-born with an Italian background, he's unapologetically bold, preferring to have to dial it back rather than dial it up. It makes sense, then, that…...
Wander Inside This 11,000-Square-Foot New Jersey Residence That Radiates Peaceful Vibes
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (738+ words) J. Patryce Design used the 20-acre property as her inspiration. "I was surprised to learn this home was built in 1995," says Joan Enger, principal designer at Hoboken, New Jersey'based J. Patryce Design & Co. "It definitely felt older and wiser." The center-hall colonial…...
A Gut Renovation Transported This Maryland Home to the British Countryside
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (579+ words) British aesthetics meld with American sensibility to help mimic the Cotswolds. Few places conjure up charm and beauty quite like the English countryside. From the pastoral landscapes to the deeply rooted history, it's a transportive environment that worms its way…...
I'm an Insomniac but These 7 Accessories ACTUALLY Help Me Sleep Better
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (237+ words) From a pillow mist to a soothing alarm clock, these are my bedroom MVPs. I take my duties as a shopping editor very seriously, but hours spent digging through deals and furniture catalogs to find the best deals mean my…...
A Custom Mural Brings Verdant Life to This 21-Foot-Wide Brooklyn Brownstone
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (639+ words) A tree'and a new family home'grows in Brooklyn. "Nothing came easily," Hunter says, "but that's what made it so rewarding." Each phase of the project revealed new challenges, from updating electrical and plumbing systems to making thoughtful decisions about which…...
“Burping” Your Home Is the Age-Old German Tradition We Should ALL Be Doing This Winter
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (18+ words) Burping" Your Home Is the Age-Old German Tradition We Should ALL Be Doing This Winter'House Beautiful...