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Livingetc’s stylist recommends starting with two living-room lamps, then choosing their number and placement based on layout, activities and mood.

• Valentine Day List Team
• October 26, 2026

House Beautiful asked an 11-year-old to react to room furnishings, offering a child’s perspective on comfort, storage and flexible decor.

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• October 26, 2026

IKEA’s KRAMPHULT/SKÅDIS armrest tray adds a surface and storage to a sofa setup, but experts say it is best for occasional work, not full days.

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• October 25, 2026

Ideal Home reports argyle throws, cushions and bedding appearing in 2026 homeware ranges as an alternative to tartan.

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• October 25, 2026

Ideal Home reports a shift toward slimmer Shaker cabinets, earthy colors and practical storage in updated country kitchens looking toward 2027.

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• October 25, 2026

Gubi has reissued Carlo Nason’s 1969 Lotus table lamp, retaining its four mouth-blown glass shades while updating the steel base.

• Valentine Day List Team
• October 24, 2026

Home Depot’s Hubspace app was featured at House Beautiful’s Whole Home in Charleston, showcasing controls for compatible smart-home products.

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• October 24, 2026

Interior designer Róisín Lafferty shares five principles for using color to shape mood, space and material relationships in a home.

• Valentine Day List Team
• October 23, 2026

A Rocket Mortgage survey of 3,000 Americans found strong interest in dedicated dining areas and other spaces for hosting at home.

• Valentine Day List Team
• October 23, 2026

A Hunker report suggests using vintage tiered trays instead of basic bathroom bins to organize toiletries, while noting material and moisture concerns.

• Valentine Day List Team
• October 23, 2026