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A Small Bedroom Layout That Feels Twice the Size
Where to put the bed, how much space to leave around it, and the storage and lighting tricks that make a small…
Design Basics
The 60-30-10 Rule Is a Starting Point, Not a Law
The most quoted color rule in interior design, what it actually measures, and the three situations where you should bend it.
Color & Light
Reading Light Before You Choose a Single Material
A north-facing room and a south-facing one are not the same brief. How to read the light in a room before you…
Design Career
How to Price Your First Interior Design Projects
Hourly, fixed fee or per square foot? The three common ways designers charge, what each one rewards, and how to set a…
Materials
Unlacquered Brass, Limewash and the Materials That Age Well
Some finishes look their best on the day they are installed. Others get better every year. Six materials that improve with time,…
Rooms
How to Arrange a Living Room Around More Than the TV
A practical way to lay out a living room: find the focal point, plan the walkways, size the rug, and give every…
The Edit
What to Look for in a Sofa That Will Last Ten Years
The frame, the springs, the cushions and the fabric. A buyer's checklist for the most expensive piece of furniture most people own.
Design Basics
How to Measure a Room and Draw a Simple Floor Plan
Every good room starts with an accurate plan. What to measure, in what order, and how to turn it into a scale…
