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Well, That's Something New — This Designer Put the Homeowner's 100+ Piece Ceramic Collection Across the Ceiling of Their Tiny Apartment's Kitchen
In this Brussels apartment, Eastern European influence is seamlessly interwoven throughout the Belgian setting, and one area stands out the most
By Maya Glantz Published
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Design, Debated — Can You Put Decorative Ceiling Trim in a Modern Home? And More Importantly, Should You?
Interior designers reveal the trick to making the traditional period detail feel fitting in modern interiors, not a pastiche
By Emma Breislin Published
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As a Baker, These Are the Oven Features I'm Manifesting for My Next Kitchen (and Now You'll Want Them, too)
Baking aficionados, gather round. These are the clever oven features that every pastry lover deserves in their life
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Had Written-Off Floral Patterns as 'Too Twee' For Me, but Now Designers Are Making Me Doubt My Decision — Here's Why
It's proof that what goes around, comes around... including your grandmother's favorite floral print
By Emma Breislin Published
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Sofas, Walls, Lamps... Why Are We Suddenly Drawing on Everything? The Rise of the 'Anti AI' Design Trend
It's pattern play, but with a little more personality
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Wait, Why Orange and Turquoise? The Hidden Color Meaning You Might Have Missed Behind Taylor Swift’s Next Album
To quote Taylor: "What if I told you none of this was accidental?"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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My Bathroom Has Been So Hot Lately, so I Reached Out to Experts to See How I Could Keep It Cool — Even During Summer Weather
The experts share advice on how you can keep your bathroom cool, no matter the season
By Maya Glantz Published
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IKEA Just Gave Us a First Look at Its Collaboration With Gustaf Westman — And It's Based on the Brand's Most Iconic Product
This much-anticipated collaboration is nearly here, and the whimsical designer couldn't help but give us a sneak peek of the first of his creative products
By Julia Demer Last updated
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Could This Be the Color of the Year for 2026? The Livingetc Editors Make Their Predictions — Spoiler: There's a Lot of Green
As we anxiously anticipate the 2026 color of the year annoucements soon to come, the Livingetc team place their bets
By Emma Breislin Published
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So It Turns Out, I Suffer From ‘Design Fixation’ — Psychologists Explain What It Is, Why It's Holding Your Interiors Back, and How to Get Over It
Have you ever been fixated on an idea and can't get it out of your head? Even if it's not the best idea? It's a thing. Experts tell me why
By Debbie Black Published
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13 of the Best Minimalist Interior Designers I'm Following for Room Inspiration
If you're into neutral, pared-back spaces, these are the interior designers you should have on your radar
By Luke Arthur Wells Last updated
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This 'Invisible' Design Rule Is What Makes a Good Room Just Click — Psychologists and Designers Swear By It
The Gestalt theory and its application within interior design is an extensive topic. Here, designers explain its positive impact within the spaces we inhabit
By Roddy Clarke Published
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5 Common Kitchen Cabinet Problems Experts Always See, and What You Should Do Instead
Don't fall victim to one of these cabinetry mistakes — kitchen experts advise the main issues they see time and again, and how to avoid them
By Maya Glantz Published
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The New Forest Pool House That Embraces Its Surroundings Through Nature and Beauty — Along With Plenty of Luxury Touches
Blank Slate Studio brings its signature elegance to this pool house set amongst the rolling pastures of the New Forest National Park
By Maya Glantz Published
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"You Could Feel the History in Every Corner" — Artist and Sculptor Jobe Burns' Revival of This 300-Year-Old Farmhouse Exudes Power and Brilliance
It was a project that took almost half a decade to complete, and with its rich history, there came challenges, moments, and lessons that ultimately created a space filled with beauty and culture
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Patchwork is Back, Baby — But This Time It's Way More Refined Than Your Grandma Remembers
In 2025, your home should tell a story, and that's exactly what's bringing patchwork decor back into the interior design algorithm
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Dark Wood Kitchens That Prove Why We're Drawn to Them — Plus, How You Can Make These Spaces Look Their Best
From sleek modern designs to rustic farmhouse living, we are all about the dark wood kitchen and the high standards it consistently provides for our interiors
By Portia Carroll Published
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I Looked Inside 9 Real Chefs' Kitchens to Find the Key Ingredients for a Restaurant-Worthy Cooking Space at Home
Top chefs reveal the ultimate recipe for planning a kitchen fit for a pro. Ready, steady, cook!
By Lara Sargent Published
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Meet the Tiled Doorway — The Classy, Elegant Detailing That I Can't Stop Thinking About
Don't underestimate the power of a good entrance. These beautifully framed doors let you enter the room with style, elegance, and grace
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to Keep Your Pantry Cool During Sweltering Weather — And Keep Your Fresh Produce Its Best In Spite of the Heat
A humid pantry is one of the significant downsides of hot summer days, but with these tricks, you can learn to keep things cool without worrying about your larder's upkeep too much
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to See a Structural Column as an 'Oh-Wow' Moment, Rather Than an Obstacle
Hard to live with them, impossible to live without them — here's how to make structural columns a design feature, not a flaw
By Emma Breislin Published
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This 'Lazy' Way of Displaying Art, Conveniently, Also Happens to Be the Best Looking
We all know looking effortless is anything but, so here's how to make leaning art look intentional
By Emma Breislin Published
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10 Contemporary Window Treatments for French Doors That Make the Most of the Classic Design Feature
Discover designers' favorite window treatments for French doors, whether you want to filter the light or make a design statement
By Emily Moorman Published
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Yes, the Egg Cup is Having a Design Moment — Here's Why People With Great Taste Are Spending on Them, and Which I'd Buy Now
Decor for your plate? Here's how to elevate your dippy eggs (literally and figuratively) into something seriously stylish
By Emma Breislin Published
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How to Keep a Kitchen Cool — And the Reasons Yours Is Overheating in the Summer
From cool-touch materials to easy-breezy layouts, here’s how to beat the heat in the kitchen when the mercury begins to rise
By Lara Sargent Published
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Forget Color Drenching, 'Color Capping' Is the New Way to Decorate That Adds 'Dimension' and Can Make a Room Feel Bigger
Benjamin Moore's color expert, Helen Shaw, breaks down how to achieve the almost-ombré effect you're about to see in rooms everywhere
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Tiled Headboard Trend Is Entirely Unexpected, Inherently Cool, and Very 2025
With spaces becoming increasingly personalized, tiled headboards embrace the unexpected by bringing a moment of color and texture
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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These Double Curtain Rods Ideas Are How Designers Add Instant Dimension, Depth, and Detail to Window Dressings
When it comes to dressing your windows, layering is the secret to success — and this is the best way to do it
By Oonagh Turner Published
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3 'Rich' Color Combinations to Borrow That Will Make Your Home Look the Most Expensive It Ever Has
You may love sophisticated and heavily saturated colors, but they're not always so easy to layer together — here's how to do it
By Olivia Wolfe Published