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New kitchen gear slides in and out of view, giving you a sleek look where everything's still handy

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Lack of space needn’t mean lack of visitors, thanks to sleep sofas, trundle beds and imaginative sleeping options

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Clever nooks, rails and baskets keep fluffy towels right at hand

An interior designer creates a playroom based on her own childhood fantasies

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While you dream of having a maid (to go with the cook and chauffer), this simplified cleaning routine can keep your real-world home tidy

The antidote to overblown fussiness, these casual master bedrooms show that good design lets you live in comfort and with ease