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    Latest News

    • a fence painted purple

      Painting your fence this color now has a double meaning – and it's serious business

      If you're looking to add a bit of color to your garden fence, it's probably best to avoid painting it purple without knowing what this shade means

      By Lilith Hudson • Published 10 August 22

    • View of house exterior with raised front yard

      Before & After: a tired home in LA becomes an uplifting and restful open plan haven

      An entirely new floor has been added to this home resulting in a beautifully modern transformation

      By Lilith Hudson • Published 9 August 22

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      Google Multisearch explained - the new innovation that makes it so much easier to live and work creatively

      Multisearch is the newest search tool trick up Google's sleeve, but how does it work and why will you love it?

      By Lilith Hudson • Published 8 August 22

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    Design Ideas

    a black and white marble bathroom

    What is the best bathroom flooring? 8 floor types to consider that marry practicality and style

    These are the best bathroom flooring styles for a stylish and practical at-home sanctuary

    • a colorful living room with a painted door arch

      5 genius uses for leftover paint that'll prove you're sitting on a creative goldmine

      If you've got leftover paint, try these small but effective decorating ideas that make a surprisingly big statement

      By Luke Arthur Wells • Published 7 August 22

    • an entryway mudroom design

      Entryway mudroom ideas – how to get the boot room look in even the smallest of spaces

      These entryway mudroom ideas help keep the mess of the great outdoors from intruding into your home. Here's how to make them work

      By Oonagh Turner • Published 7 August 22

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    Expert Advice

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      How to paint stripes on a wall - the expert guide to creating show stopping decor

      Expert tips for how to paint stripes on a wall mean you can color within the lines while creating incredibly on-trend decor schemes

      By Jacky Parker • Published 9 August 22

    • A passageway with blue wall paint and yellow interior walls

      Color rules – these are the ideas interior designers swear by for choosing a palette

      Take a quick lesson in color rules from designers and experts to understand how to use different tones and pairings in your home

      By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 9 August 22

    • a modern bedroom with white silk sheets

      How to wash a silk pillowcase without ruining this delicate material

      Learn how to wash a silk pillowcase with expert advice for this new beauty essential

      By Lilith Hudson • Published 7 August 22

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    LivingEtc Experts

    • Pip Rich

      Pip Rich

      Livingetc editor and design expert
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      Hugh Metcalf

      Deputy editor and style expert
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      Aditi Sharma Maheshwari

      Livingetc content editor and color expert
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      Oonagh Turner

      Livingetc content editor and design expert
    • Keith Flanagan

      Keith Flanagan

      Freelance journalist and interiors expert
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      Lilith Hudson

      Livingetc news writer and trends expert

    Modern Homes

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    An incredible use of color and space-saving ideas turns this pocket apartment into a luxurious home

    Designer Enass Mahmoud of Studio Enass has created a rich palette to maximize every inch of this pocket city apartment

    • a monochrome modern cottage

      Can you decorate a home with just black and white? This modern cottage proves it's an option

      For this guest house in Connecticut, the interior designers used a strict black and white color scheme. Here's how they made it work

      By Hugh Metcalf • Published 6 August 22

    • modern famrhouse kitchen with marble island and leather barstools

      This calming Los Angeles house uses clever tricks to add color and texture we can all be inspired by

      This neutral, airy home may have a minimalist palette but Hollis Jordyn Design have used some clever ways to add personality

      By Pip Rich • Published 26 July 22

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    Shopping

    • sony 360 reality audio in a living room

      Best surround sound system 2022: our pick of the best home theater systems, soundbars, and more

      Get the best surround sound system set-up of your dreams with our pick of TV speakers and soundbars

      By Caroline Preece • Published 5 August 22

    • Sony HTA9 Home Theater System

      Sony HT-A9 Home Theater System review: high-end audio without the hassle

      This hulking home audio system is expensive but very impressive

      By Adam Shepherd • Published 4 August 22

    • Eufy Video Doorbell Dual

      eufy Security Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Dual review: get a top to toe view of your doorstep

      We review the eufy Security Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Dual, which fits unobtrusively into a modern porch

      By Caroline Preece • Published 27 July 22

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    Outdoor Living

    a window box with abundant flowers

    5 of the best flowers for window boxes to brighten up your home's façade

    These are the best flowers for window boxes to add some color and creative greenery to the outside of your home

    • outdoor kitchen with Big Egg

      DIY outdoor kitchen ideas – 10 ways to build an al fresco cooking spot from scratch

      Discover the clever ways you can create a DIY outdoor kitchen with your own two hands

      By Jacky Parker • Published 31 July 22

    • a timber outdoor kitchen under cover

      27 outdoor kitchen ideas – interior designers show us the most stylish ways to cook al fresco this summer

      We've collected some of our favorite outdoor kitchen ideas from top designers to inspire your project, from materials and layouts to appliances and more

      By Hugh Metcalf • Published 20 July 22

    • Swimming pool with fountains and seating areas

      How to vacuum a pool – expert advice for keeping your swimming pool spotless

      Learn how to vacuum a pool so that you can remove dirt and debris from the bottom, without emptying it of water

      By Hugh Metcalf • Published 26 June 22

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    Smart Home

    • Google multisearch bar

      Google Multisearch explained - the new innovation that makes it so much easier to live and work creatively

      Multisearch is the newest search tool trick up Google's sleeve, but how does it work and why will you love it?

      By Lilith Hudson • Published 8 August 22

    • sony 360 reality audio in a living room

      Best surround sound system 2022: our pick of the best home theater systems, soundbars, and more

      Get the best surround sound system set-up of your dreams with our pick of TV speakers and soundbars

      By Caroline Preece • Published 5 August 22

    • Sony HTA9 Home Theater System

      Sony HT-A9 Home Theater System review: high-end audio without the hassle

      This hulking home audio system is expensive but very impressive

      By Adam Shepherd • Published 4 August 22

    VIEW MORE SMART HOME

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