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The new design trend for 'zen-tech' will have you feeling calmer at home in no time
The big new design trend is for 'zen-tech', or gadgets that take the stress out of de-stressing
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Top designers are all following this new trend that makes your home office a much more creative space
Hint: it's a piece of furniture you wouldn't have thought of but that changes everything about how your office feels
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This designer TV trend is about to redefine how you lay out your living room, say experts
With impossibly chic new releases on the horizon, the freestanding TV trend is about to free up your home to new, more exciting layouts. Here's what you need to know about it
Modern Homes
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Before and after – see how Bobby Berk transformed this Spanish-style vacation rental in California
The Queer Eye star's Palm Desert property has gone from fixer upper to fabulous. Take the tour of this inspiring space
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Laidback Californian styling brings a sunny aesthetic to this artist's home in Seattle
Designer Lisa Staton brought the sunshine to the Pacific Northwest with a casual, stylish design for a California native
Shopping
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Swann SwannBuddy Wireless Video Doorbell review
We test the security company's 1080p wireless video doorbell
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Best wireless headset 2022: our pick of the finest headsets and headphones for home working
The best wireless headsets to upgrade your WFH setup and transform video and phone calls
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20 Amazon home decor buys you need to bookmark before Amazon Prime Day
Browse these hidden Amazon home decor picks, and learn more about the upcoming Amazon Prime Day
Design Ideas
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Staircase paneling ideas to try, from how to use color to mixing modern and classic styles
Draw inspiration from these staircase paneling ideas and transform a plain space into something special
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Blue living room ideas – bring this trending shade into your home with these 10 fresh looks
The beautiful blue living room ideas we're loving, from a dramatic navy to a zingy aqua
Expert Advice
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Designer Minnie Kemp explains the secrets behind picking the perfect patterns for your walls
Minnie Kemp knows how to use pattern to uplift your decor, and these style secrets make it easy to play with prints
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How to choose a mattress – from filling to firmness, here's what you need to know before you buy
A guide to getting to grips with how to choose a mattress, from the softest fillings to the difference in mattress springs
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Parlor palm care - the foolproof 3 step guide to looking after this elegant houseplant
Parlor palm care is easy if you know how, and plant experts share their secrets for flourishing fronds
Outdoor Living
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Front porch ideas - 10 expert ways to transform your entrance and maximize your space
The latest trends for front porch ideas will inspire you to create a truly stylish welcome to your home
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Here's when to avoid watering your garden in summer, according to landscaping pros
We speak to the gardening experts to find out when is the best time to water your garden
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When is it too late to plant a garden? Plus, expert tips for summer planting
We talk to the gardening experts to answer the question when is it too late to plant a garden this year? Plus, what you can plant, and when
House Tours
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Livingetc's House Tours Live is back - book your tickets now
Livingetc announces the return of House Tours, its brilliant live event happening in September 2021, with tickets available now
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House Tours Open Door returns offering live interviews with America's biggest design stars
Our webinar series begins again, with virtual tours of the homes of some huge international design talent
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House Tours Open Door with photographer Sarah-Louise Marks
VIDEO: In our House Tours Open Door series, photographe rSarah-Louise Marks walks us round her home full of monochrome style
Modern Life
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5 of the best plant identifier apps to help keep your plants lush, green and healthy
The best plant identifier apps to download now to help you keep your precious plants happy and looking their best
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Netflix vs Hulu – which is best? The guide to picking the right streaming platform for you
Netflix and Hulu both have their strengths and weaknesses, but which should you put your dollars behind?
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4K vs 8K TVs – what's the difference, should I care, and which is right for me?
Deciphering the differences between 4K vs 8K can be tricky. Let the tech experts explain which type of television is the right one for you
