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  1. A red bobbin-inspired lamp with a pleated lampshade sits on a stone side table, next to a green velvet sofa.

    Why Red is Trending and How to Style It

    The “Unexpected Red Theory” is all about adding a pop of color to elevate a room. Discover our tips for embracing the trend. 

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  2. A wooden table is set with patterned plates holding meringues and berries. Red-and-white napkins, wine glasses and white flatware sit next to them.

    How to Host Afternoon Tea

    Discover expert insights from interior designer and friend of OKA Juliette Byrne, who shares tips on place settings, creating atmosphere and making guests feel welcome.

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  3. A collage of furniture essentials, including a linen sofa, leather dining chair and wooden dining table.

    Capsule Decorating: Five Home Essentials to Invest In

    How to ensure your home will endure both trends and time? Follow our lead with these timeless furniture pieces that will work with any style.   

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  4. A teacup on a Rander stool surrounded by plants.

    How to Infuse Dopamine Décor into Your Home

    Gift yourself a happy home by suffusing your space with colors, patterns and textures that make you smile.  

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  5. A chest of drawers sits in an entryway, decorated with a blue lamp and pot and a white vase. A black mirror hangs above it.

    How to Decorate for Spring

    From natural hues to lightweight linens, expert Interior Designer Irene Gunter shares her tips for bringing a refreshing feel to your home this season.

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  6. A collage of images showing a brown sitting room, a wooden sideboard, a desk chair and a brown armchair.

    How to Decorate with Brown: Five Ways to Embrace Warm Tones

    From indulgent chocolate to rich walnut, the inviting shades are having a moment—discover our tips for introducing them into your home.

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  7. A softly coloured bedroom with a fourposter bed, floral-print red, olive green and cream armchair, bedspread and rug.

    Romantic Interiors for Valentine’s Day and Beyond

    In the mood for romance? Here’s a design style worth falling for. Explore our breakdown of the look, with practical tips for embracing it in your own home.

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  8. A yellow dining room with plants on the table.

    How to Bring the Outside In

    From green hues and leafy patterns to natural materials and hybrid furniture, incorporate biophilic design into your home to connect to nature.

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  9. A sitting room decorated with colorful accents, including a yellow upholstered ottoman, blue vases and orange lampshades.

    Uplifting Colors to Combat January Blues

    What colors make a room feel happy? We share six of our favorite optimism-inducing shades in this guide, spanning energizing yellow to inviting orange and calming blue.   

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