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Is Silver The New Neutral? Why Interior Designers Aren't Scared Of This 'Color' Feeling Too Cold For Homes Anymore

Is Silver The New Neutral? Why Interior Designers Aren’t Scared Of This ‘Color’ Feeling Too Cold For Homes Anymore

Interior designers are using chrome, stainless steel and silver leaf as reflective materials that can complement warm and cool palettes.
ECI Strengthens Contractor Offerings With Acquisition

ECI Strengthens Contractor Offerings With Acquisition

ECI Software Solutions has acquired Sierra Data Systems, adding construction and logistics software for residential trade contractors.
Amazon’s New Echo Range Takes On HomePod Mini 2 With Matter, Thread And Zigbee — But There’s A Catch

Amazon’s New Echo Range Takes On HomePod Mini 2 With Matter, Thread And Zigbee — But There’s A Catch

Amazon’s 2026 Echo devices add Matter, Thread and Zigbee support, positioning them against Apple’s HomePod mini 2. Pricing and some claims need clarification.
5 Windproof Plants That Thrive In Stormy Autumn Weather – Say Goodbye To Snapped Stems And Sad-looking Flowers

5 Windproof Plants That Thrive In Stormy Autumn Weather – Say Goodbye To Snapped Stems And Sad-looking Flowers

Garden experts recommend five plants suited to exposed, windy conditions, from low-growing hardy geraniums to flexible hawthorn hedging.
Sloping Garden Design Lessons From An Award-winning Former Quarry Garden

Sloping Garden Design Lessons From An Award-winning Former Quarry Garden

A former quarry garden designed by Fi Boyle won a public-vote award, showing how terracing, connected materials and adapted planting can make steep ground usable.
5 Best Poolside Diwali Lanterns in 2027

5 Best Poolside Diwali Lanterns in 2027

Compare five Diwali lanterns for poolside decorating, with clear notes on weather suitability, lighting, setup, storage, and safer placement.
Can You Have More Than One Rug In A Room? The Open-Plan Conundrum, Solved By Our Design Expert

Can You Have More Than One Rug In A Room? The Open-Plan Conundrum, Solved By Our Design Expert

Design advice from Livingetc explains how multiple rugs can define open-plan zones, when to layer them and how to keep the room cohesive.
14 Best Inflatable Backyard Pools for Family Fun in 2027

14 Best Inflatable Backyard Pools for Family Fun in 2027

Compare 14 inflatable backyard pools by size, setup, comfort, and features to find the right fit for your yard and family.
7 Plants To Grow This Autumn That Could Help Your Garden Survive A Hotter Summer

7 Plants To Grow This Autumn That Could Help Your Garden Survive A Hotter Summer

The RHS is encouraging autumn planting as heat and drought put pressure on gardens. Seven suggested plants include lavender, yarrow and field maple.
Here’s How To Shop For Art Like An Interior Designer

Here’s How To Shop For Art Like An Interior Designer

Interior designers share practical ways to research art, set a budget, assess a room and find work that reflects personal taste.