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Interior Design Masters' Sophie Newlands says show 'made me more confident'
Lee Blakeman, BBC Radio Stoke and Eleanor Lawson, West Midlands 'You naturally lose that confidence as you get older and it's definitely ignited something in me.' Sophie Newlands, who runs Shag Interior in Cannock, has just finished as the…
Interior Design Masters' Sophie Newlands says show 'made me more confident'
Lee Blakeman,BBC Radio Stokeand 'You naturally lose that confidence as you get older and it's definitely ignited something in me.' Sophie Newlands, who runs Shag Interior in Cannock, has just finished as the runner-up on the BBC One reality…
7 subtle decor mistakes secretly making your home look tacky, say interior designers - do you have them?
Tacky is a blunt word, yet most of us have walked into a room and felt that tiny wince when something looks cheaper than it really is. Often it is not one dramatic mistake, but a handful of small choices that quietly build up over time. Interior…
Barely-there blue is the bedroom shade of summer - how to nail the trend at home
BARELY-THERE blue is having a cultural moment – featuring at some of this year's most talked-about fashion events including Dua Lipa's recent wedding. And the subtle shade is set to dominate both fashion and interiors this summer. Your info…
One Retro Feature Is Quietly Reappearing in Today's Most Gorgeous Homes
Few decorative details evoke smoke-blurred memories of the 1970s quite like wood paneling. These dark, often synthetic wallcoverings are associated with the retro design era and were often the bane of homeowners' existence when they bought these…
These Are The Worst Current Automotive Trends, According To You
Sjoerd Van Der Wal/Getty Images Folks, it's once again time to gather 'round the QOTD tree and exchange gripes and grumbles. Earlier this week, I asked you all for your least favorite current automotive trends, and you turned in a wealth of…
The Future of Color Is Already Taking Shape. Experts Say These Are the Paints That Will Rule 2027
Before you roll a fresh paint color onto your walls, you may want to hear what designers have to say about the color trends for 2027. Experts agree that both warm neutrals (beyond basic eggshell white) and bold, expressive hues are here to stay.
The Next Era of Homes Won't Just Look Different-They'll Feel Different, Too, Thanks to These Trends
With the year's biggest design fairs now wrapped, the conversation around what's next in interiors is officially underway. Designers, editors, and tastemakers alike are already debating which emerging styles, materials, and silhouettes will define…
Homeowners spend £11k on upgrades to avoid moving costs
Homeowners would rather renovate than relocate - with factors such as costs and emotional ties keeping them rooted to where they are. A poll of 2,000 property owners found only one in five (22%) would now prefer to move than make their current home…
2026 Toyota C-HR: 3 Pros and 2 Cons
The Toyota C-HR returns for 2026 as a very different vehicle than the one that left the market in 2022. Instead of a small gasoline-powered crossover, the new model arrives as an all-electric vehicle with significantly more power, available…
We're Living in a 'Loneliness Epidemic.' Your Home May Be One of the Most Powerful Tools for Fighting It
Pictured Above: The sitting room above, designed by Olga Naiman, deprioritizes screens in favor of in-person connection. Loneliness has reached a critically high level in the United States—and that's not just a casual observation. In 2023…
Inside Sofa.com's Next Chapter And The Changing Face Of Furniture Retail
Sofa.com continues to expand its collection with designs created for the realities of modern living, reflecting growing consumer demand for furniture that balances comfort, durability, flexibility and timeless style. Women make 94 per cent of home…
How-and Why-CMOs Are Moving From Mass Relevance To Curated Relevance
Kathrin Lausch is an expert in how brands are negotiating these new, more intimate spaces. She's a luxury brand strategist and cultural connector with more than two decades of experience helping fashion, beauty, jewelry and luxury houses reach the…
Will Cooper Ushers The Rug Company Into A New Era
The newly appointed Creative Director of The Rug Company, Will Cooper, has built a career designing rooms and objects based on feelings and origin stories. There's a little bit of theatrics to Will Cooper's work. Ok, a lot bit. But that's because…
Top 10 ratings: Tuesday 9 June
The final of BBC1's Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr was watched by 2m Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme performances Ratings data with viewing trends Access…
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