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A deep colour palette, rich timber and layered lighting give this games room a cocooning feel, showing how darker tones can bring warmth, character and atmosphere to a space.

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5 emerging interior trends for the rest of the year

From reading retreats to dark and moody spaces, here’s what’s gaining traction on the home front, says Sam Wylie-Southcott.

Interior Designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explores the ways homeowners have adapted their spaces to suit their needs, using their smart meters to keep track of the changing energy use

Interior Designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explores the ways homeowners have adapted their spaces to suit their needs, using their smart meters to keep track of the changing energy use

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The rise of ‘space stretching’: Why British homeowners are staying put

The kitchen was part of a big new extension for the house and is now the perfect entertaining space.

The kitchen was part of a big new extension for the house and is now the perfect entertaining space.

Bold colours transform former Canterbury surgery

Sharps Sorrento Utility Room in Soft Linen with Natural Oak Feature Panels, from £2,000, Sharps.

Sharps Sorrento Utility Room in Soft Linen with Natural Oak Feature Panels, from £2,000, Sharps.

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Things to consider when creating your own laundry room

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Learn how to host the perfect summer party with Kelly Hoppen

A single-storey brick double extension with bi-fold doors onto the garden for a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

A single-storey brick double extension with bi-fold doors onto the garden for a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

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Planning an extension for your home: what you need to know

Kitchen showcase: A show-stopping Stuart Frazer kitchen

Kitchen showcase: A show-stopping Stuart Frazer kitchen

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Kitchen showcase: A show-stopping Stuart Frazer kitchen

Shaker kitchen with integrated storage and considered lighting, helping to keep work areas practical and clutter free.

Shaker kitchen with integrated storage and considered lighting, helping to keep work areas practical and clutter free.

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Experts outline the most common kitchen layout challenges

Gillian Keeling of Gillian Victoria Interiors.

Gillian Keeling of Gillian Victoria Interiors.

The woman who swapped investment banking for interior design

Muted greens, natural timber and aged brass create a warm, inviting backdrop for the dining space. The combination of practical storage and open display reflects a modern urban approach to country living - functional yet full of character.

Muted greens, natural timber and aged brass create a warm, inviting backdrop for the dining space. The combination of practical storage and open display reflects a modern urban approach to country living - functional yet full of character.

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The rise of modern urban country style

The Priory has been Andrew Buchanan's home for 18 years

The Priory has been Andrew Buchanan's home for 18 years

The transformation of a Grade II-listed 18th-century property in Folkestone

The seating in this open plan living room is perfectly aligned with the contemporary coffee table and beige, Scandi style tufted rug.

The seating in this open plan living room is perfectly aligned with the contemporary coffee table and beige, Scandi style tufted rug.

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Simple styling tricks to put a stamp on your home

In the living room Kate designed a large, corner bookcase which neatly fits her husband's piano

In the living room Kate designed a large, corner bookcase which neatly fits her husband's piano

How an interior designer put her stamp on her Petts Wood home

Today’s kitchen aspires to be a social, stylish and welcoming space

Today’s kitchen aspires to be a social, stylish and welcoming space

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Why 2026 kitchens are all about warmth and comfort

Rebecca Channon and Luke Harris, co-owners, Lemon and Lime Interiors, Canterbury

Rebecca Channon and Luke Harris, co-owners, Lemon and Lime Interiors, Canterbury

Homes buyers dream about: Specialist staging with Lemon and Lime Interiors

Now that's a fireplace! The Priory, 2 The Bayle, in Folkestone, for sale via thelondonbroker.com. Credit: Marcél Baumhauer da Silva (@hausofsilva)

Now that's a fireplace! The Priory, 2 The Bayle, in Folkestone, for sale via thelondonbroker.com. Credit: Marcél Baumhauer da Silva (@hausofsilva)

Grade II listed Kent homes with open fireplaces on the market

A sculptural, textured pendant anchors this open-concept living space, serving as a striking focal point.

A sculptural, textured pendant anchors this open-concept living space, serving as a striking focal point.

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Interiors trends for 2026: heritage maximalism and lighting as art

Soft pink colour drenching is one of Herringbone House's key looks for 2026

Soft pink colour drenching is one of Herringbone House's key looks for 2026

Kent-based experts reveal 2026 home trends

Pantone's Colour of the Year - Cloud Dancer

Pantone's Colour of the Year - Cloud Dancer

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How to style Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026 – Cloud Dancer

It can be annoying when Christmas decorations stay up well beyond the festive period

It can be annoying when Christmas decorations stay up well beyond the festive period

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When do you need to take your Christmas decorations down to avoid bad luck?

Lou-bees Beeswax Wraps.

Lou-bees Beeswax Wraps.

The handmade wraps are turning Christmas gifting on its head

A table runner decorated with natural elements for a rustic look.

A table runner decorated with natural elements for a rustic look.

Simple ways to get you and your home ready for Christmas

Striped hippeastrum.

Striped hippeastrum.

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The showstopping alternative to the Christmas poinsettia

The finished oasis foam wreath

The finished oasis foam wreath

Step-by-step guide to making your own Christmas wreath

Metallic Rim Scalloped Edge Dinner Plate, £3.50; Metallic Rim Scalloped Edge Cereal Bowl, £2.50; Gold Bow Crackers, £8; Ripple Gold Rim Wine Glass - 2pk, £7; Green Bows - 6pk, £3; Tealight Holder on Wooden Stand, £8, rest of items from a selection,

Metallic Rim Scalloped Edge Dinner Plate, £3.50; Metallic Rim Scalloped Edge Cereal Bowl, £2.50; Gold Bow Crackers, £8; Ripple Gold Rim Wine Glass - 2pk, £7; Green Bows - 6pk, £3; Tealight Holder on Wooden Stand, £8, rest of items from a selection,

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The Christmas table is so much more than just a place to eat

Bringing the outside in with natural materials is a timeless Christmas trend.

Bringing the outside in with natural materials is a timeless Christmas trend.

Kent interior designers reveal what’s in vogue for Christmas 2025

An island cleverly separates cooking from eating space, and the kitchen is home to a full range of state-of-the-art applicances.

An island cleverly separates cooking from eating space, and the kitchen is home to a full range of state-of-the-art applicances.

Creating a practical living space for older clientele