Latest articles by Sara Hesikova
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This is the shade replacing brilliant white in your home in 2026 – it looks less stark and feels warmer and cosier
Brilliant white is on its way out this year – this is the paint shade to go for instead
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Stripes are the outdoor furniture trend taking over the most stylish gardens in 2026 – from outdoor sofas to loungers, these are the best to invest in now
‘Stripes feel joyful, optimistic and unapologetically summery’
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If I was buying a garden bench this year, this super stylish striped George Home number would be the one I’d get – and it’s under £150!
I’m calling it, this striped garden bench is this year’s ‘it’ buy from George Home’s outdoor range
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A white living room doesn’t have to be boring – these are the 6 ways to make your white-painted lounge look interesting rather than safe
‘With the right styling and accessories, they are anything but a safe choice’
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This is the best time to plant gladiolus bulbs for a long, striking display of summer blooms
Timing is everything
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Is your home weird enough? Interior designers reveal why you need a little weird for a beautiful home – and how to get the balance right
‘I worry that these days we are all playing it too safe with our homes’
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I test garden furniture for a living, and this is the innovative John Lewis outdoor set I'd buy now or regret later – it's going to be a star buy
You'll never guess what it's made from
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I saw Next’s spring-ready ‘Decorator’ collection IRL – and I can confirm that it looks and feels just as expensive in person as it does in pictures, if not more
This pretty, pattern-filled range looks designer – and these are the 6 pieces that I predict will sell out first
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I moved into a tiny studio flat last year – this is how I managed to fake a ‘living room’ in a 22 sqm2 space
And if I can do this in my little studio, you can replicate this in any small or open-plan living room, too
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I’ve been waiting for this Dunelm chessboard side table to launch since the end of last year – it's finally dropped, and I know it's going to sell out fast
And did I mention it comes in a coffee table version, too?!
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Small living room ideas – these 58 tiny but inspiring lounges have nailed small-scale living, and you can do the same in yours
Take inspiration from these compact living spaces that make the most of every inch – and yours can, too
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I’m a Room Decor Editor that loves a bargain – this is my little black book of places for decorating on a budget
You don’t have to break the bank to give your home a refresh, I sure don't
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I was sceptical about the 345 decorating method – but interior designers convinced me it’s a great tool for perfecting a maximalist scheme
‘It’s a useful way of helping people move away from overly safe interiors’
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This John Lewis designer-look rechargeable wall light has only just launched and is already a bestseller – it's a bargain at £40
I'll take two
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Lace is the home decor trend I’m seeing everywhere this year – from lace doilies to broderie-trimmed bedding, these are the prettiest pieces to buy now
This is the surprising trend that everyone's becoming obsessed with
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11 living room sofa ideas – from the best styles experts recommend to how to choose the right sofa for your lounge
These are the top sofa silhouettes, arrangements and shopping tips that experts can’t recommend enough when searching for 'the one'
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This genius Habitat coffee table hides extra seating, so you’ll always have enough seats for guests – and it’s a budget lookalike for a high-end design
It's the perfect solution to having enough living room seating in a small living room
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Forget Setting Plaster and Railings! Farrow & Ball’s colour expert shares the 5 underrated and more original shades to choose instead
The fact I’ve never heard of them just proves the point
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George Home's new collection is full of designer and high-end lookalikes – these are my 6 top picks, starting at just £4
These pieces look so much more expensive than they actually are – and I want them all
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Swyft is increasing their prices from next week – so if you’ve had your eye on their sofa or a sofa bed, now’s the time to commit
You have until Sunday 1st February to take advantage of the lower pricing
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I asked 5 interior and trend experts what home trends are the future ‘millennial grey’ – these are the 4 looks to avoid now before they become dated
Experts predict what interior trends are soon going the way of the infamous 'millennial grey'
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Dunelm just dropped a unique rechargeable lighting range – I’ve never seen wireless lamps like these for under £40
I squealed when I saw this new wireless lighting collection at Dunelm's spring/summer 2026 preview
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Is M&S the new Soho Home? I couldn’t believe these 12 new designer-look pieces were from M&S
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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You’ve probably heard of the ‘5th wall’ paint trend, but what about the ‘6th wall’? – experts reveal why it's one of the biggest paint trends of 2026
Last year was all about focusing on the ceiling, but 2026 belongs to the floor
