Design Ideas

We dig behind the social media posts to find out more about Turkey's natural stone industry, and how it might be the most affordable way to elevate your bathroom

By Hugh Metcalf Published 3 November 26

An interior designer says you might be surprised by how much warmth this supposedly cool material can hold

By Olivia Wolfe Published 3 November 26

These interior designers give us the 411 on the evolution of workout rooms into performative, aesthetic-led spaces

By Amiya Baratan Published 3 November 26

"Good design deserves to be preserved, made responsibly and passed on from one generation to the next"

By Olivia Wolfe Published 30 October 26

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By Sponsored Published 29 October 26

Turn your bathroom into a design moment with the simple addition of wallpaper. We went through the Livingetc archives to find our favorite examples

By Maya Glantz Published 29 October 26

Designer Marco Zamora invites us behind the scenes of his immersive Halloween dinner party, and how you can recreate the look in your own home

By Debbie Black Published 29 October 26

By Hugh Metcalf Published 28 October 26

From adding fringing to going against uniformity — think of these as the distinctive, considered design accents that act like punctuation marks in modern spaces

By Becks Shepherd Published 28 October 26

Sitting somewhere between blue and green, mint has calming qualities of both while still feeling light, playful, and refreshingly punchy

By Emma Breislin Published 28 October 26

"A room only becomes interesting when not everything in it is trying to please you"

By Hugh Metcalf Published 28 October 26

Forget the obvious contrast. Designers are layering grains, patterns, and finishes within one tight color family, and letting the nuances reveal themselves slowly

By Rory Robertson Published 28 October 26

In a world where good taste is measured by likes, have our homes suffered? Leading interior designers reflect on the power of instinct and individuality in the age of artificial intelligence

By James Cunningham Published 28 October 26

The Christmas village trend is showing no signs of slowing down, and it indicates a wider desire to rewind and build moments of joy in our homes

By Debbie Black Published 26 October 26

Because you didn’t spend six weekends choosing tile for them to look better in the box

By Linda Clayton Published 25 October 26

From the timeless to the contemporary, green works for every kitchen. These are the designs you'll want on your moodboard

By Linda Clayton Published 23 October 26

This way, you can channel the blooms even when they're out of stock (or season) at your local florist

By Amiya Baratan Published 23 October 26

These arrangements allow you to cook up a storm and enjoy the fruits of your efforts with comfort and class

By Linda Clayton Published 21 October 26

Few colors have had as much of a lasting an impact as butter yellow in recent years, but is this comforting pastel here to stay?

By Emily Moorman Published 21 October 26

There's never been a more dynamic color duo than one with cleverly contrasting cool and warm tones

By Olivia Wolfe Published 19 October 26

Make your kitchen stand out from the rest with a bold, colorful floor — it's a surprisingly stylish way to bring some excitement to the space

By Maya Glantz Published 19 October 26

Interior designers may be dialing up the shine, but this trending paint finish is something of a decorating minefield

By James Cunningham Published 18 October 26

There's no need to settle for a standard shower — carve out a compartment in your space and make it super design-y like one of these

By Ellen Finch Published 18 October 26

From tomato red to mint green, these daring but endlessly stylish color pairings for yellow prove that sometimes more is more

By Emily Moorman Published 17 October 26

"Lacquered surfaces never look quite the same as the light and viewing angle change", giving your home endless life and personality

By Olivia Wolfe Published 17 October 26

Passementerie is a heritage craft dating back thousands of years, but in the right hands, it's the perfect complement to a contemporary interior

By Tessa Pearson Published 15 October 26

We break down the enduring appeal of this soothing shade, from the very, very beginning

By Amy Moorea Wong Published 15 October 26