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I'd Have Never Known This Sofa Was for a Garden If I Saw It in a Showroom — Its Iconic, Curved Silhouette Looks Good in Rain, Hail, or Shine

The key to an outdoor area that looks and feels like an extension of your home all starts with the sofa

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Okay, I've Been Seriously Overlooking Soho Home as a Place to Buy Original Art — And No Curator Required, the Hard Work Has Been Done for You

Finding stylish, original artwork for your home is easier than ever with this shoppable curation

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I did a double-take when I saw this Soho Home armchair look-alike at Dunelm – it's £862 cheaper, but you'd never know

And it comes in 3 colour choices

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I Asked Outdoor Furniture Designers: What Is the One Thing We Need in Our Gardens This Year? This Is What They Said

It's about color, comfort, and designing a space that caters to the way you live

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Never Mind Quiet Luxury – The Designer of This London Townhouse Fixed a ‘Frankenstein’ Open-Plan Layout and Filled It With Joyful Color

Sunny yellows, sassy stripes, cloudscapes, and even butterflies – this London home is designed to raise a smile

Homes & Gardens

'Downsized' Restaurants, Friendship Bracelets, and Croissant-Footed Chairs — 6 Design Moments for March From the Editor's Desk

From the advent of the tiny restaurant to finding a sofa with neck support that actually looks good, these are the things inspiring our editor this month

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When Is the Best Time to Buy Garden Furniture for 2026? The Experts Say There's a 'Golden Window', and It's Sooner Than You May Think

It's not just about knowing the hottest trends; this is what you need to know this year to make the most of your outdoor space

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This Patio Color Is the One Experts Told Me They'd Always Pick If You Hate the Idea of Having to Power Wash Your Paving Every Few Months

Not only does it add to the visual appeal of your backyard, but it's super low-maintenance

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5 of the Biggest Outdoor Furniture Trends for 2026 That You Should Know Before You Even Consider Buying a New Patio Set This Year

Here's what designers from some of the top outdoor furniture brands want to see more of in gardens this season

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Habitat's Best-Selling £25 Garden Parasol Is Back in New Colors and Prints (but Probably Not for Long, It Sold Out Last Year)

It's our pick of the parasols this summer, and even though sunshine might seem far off, it's worth planning ahead

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Okay, Dunelm's Expensive-Looking Orb Coffee Table Made Me Double-Take — For Real Marble, the Price Is Unbeatable

It looks way more pricey than it actually is. I'm predicting this to be an instant sell-out, so move quickly

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This Garden Furniture Set from John Lewis Looks Way More Expensive Than It Actually Is (and Yes, It's Already Selling)

Durable and good looking? This powder-coated steel sofa will make a worthwhile addition to any sophisticated outdoor living area

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These supermarket lamps start at £10 but look much more expensive

The new lamps feature bobbin styles, scalloped shades and more

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I've Just Found a Rechargeable Lamp That Doesn't Look Anything Like a Rechargeable Lamp — It's the Perfect Blend of Old and New Style

If you think portable lamps look tacky and lightweight, think again. Wireless lighting has had a serious glow-up in 2026

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I'm Usually a Bit of a Furniture Snob, but Dunelm's New Ball Foot Tub Chair Is Lowkey My Find of the Moment — Especially for the £169 Price Tag

Your guests will never believe that this super chic armchair costs less than £200

The Independent UK

M&S’s new homeware could be straight out of Soho Home – these are my favourite pieces

From accent armchairs to moody lighting, the high street store is brimming with stylish homeware

Homes & Gardens

Every Ultra-Organized, Design-Conscious Person I Know Owns a Bedroom Storage Bench – 14 Chic Picks to Cut Clutter and Add Style

They’re the easiest way to streamline your sanctuary without trying harder

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5 Ways to Tweak Your Living Room Lighting to Make It Feel Warmer — Expert Advice for a Space That's Both Snug and Elevated

A good lighting scheme is the key to a cozy and warm living room, and the experts share exactly how to do it

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I'll Say It — This £40 M&S Table Lamp Really Is the Next Best Thing to Spending £600 on a Similar Style from Soho Home

The golden-amber glass is the secret to instantly warming up a space

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Sorry 'Big Light', but These Alternatives to Overhead Lighting Are the Strategies the Best Designers All Use for Cozy, Well-Illuminated Spaces

A little mood lighting and ambiance are all a room needs to feel more luxurious

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This Joy-Filled, Multi-Generational Home Is a Masterclass in Layering Hues, Yet There's Barely a Colorful Wall in Sight — "It's Full of Delight"

Designer Lonika Chande has played with a palette of nearly every shade going, yet still manages to make this home feel put together

Ideal Home

M&S has countless stylish lighting designs on sale right now – but this is the statement floor lamp I can’t stop thinking about

I predict this floor lamp will be a hit

Ideal Home

I’m a Room Decor Editor with Soho Home taste and a high-street budget – but these 12 new M&S launches have satisfied my high-end craving

M&S is becoming the new Soho Home, only much more affordable – these are my top picks, including one particular lamp of (my) dreams

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5 Things People With Tidy Living Rooms Always Have in Them — They Keep Spaces Feeling Lived-in, but Clutter-Free

Forget last-minute cleaning and adopt these reliable tips for a clutter-free space instead

Evening Standard

10 stunning serving platters to elevate your next party or girl dinner

From family-style feasts to a setting for canapés, these large dishes are serving

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