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What’s hot, what’s not? Our very own Ilse Crawford, Kelly Collins highlights the best home decor and styling trends in the interior design stratosphere. This week, Kelly talks Mid-Century Modern.

Mid-Century Modern is ever growing in popularity, a style which isn’t slowing down anytime soon. It's more mainstream than ever before and arguably more popular and attainable than it was in the sixties. Search ‘mid-century' in any online retailer’s search engine and 9/10 it will result in some sort of offering.

 

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Need a place to get away from it all?

Read our 6 practical tips for creating a serene and calm office or one that inspires the senses.

For some of us it’s our home office that provides sanctuary, but especially now during lockdown, the home office can provide a respite from the madness. Here's how to design the perfect 'work from home' environment.

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If it's time to give your living room a bit of a makeover, then lighting is your interior design secret weapon. A few strategic choices and simple changes can make a world of difference to the look and the mood of a sitting room – and without breaking the bank.

We asked the lighting experts at Pooky for their top tips for transforming a living room with little more than a crafty use of lamps and shades.

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There’s an “upcycling revolution” happening in the furniture industry and it’s about time we all got onboard. Upcycling furniture has become increasingly popular over the past 18 months – possibly due to the pandemic, with more time at home to be creative, coupled with sustainability being high on the agenda.
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There’s no better place to go for home inspiration than Pinterest. And, with 478 million active users, Pinterest is a great way to find the latest trends. So, what are the most searched for living room trends and colour schemes on Pinterest? Which rooms do we seek the most inspiration for? And which pictures are being pinned the most for inspiration?
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