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    Modern bedroom ideas – 22 ways to give a big boost to this room's personality

    Choose these modern bedroom ideas and give the most important room a gorgeous uplift

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    Latest News

    • woman wearing Muse 2 headset on a grey couch surrounded by plants

      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

      By Fleur Britten • Published 1 July 22

    • A black office with a sofa in tan

      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

      By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 29 June 22

    • a living room with an LG pose freestanding tv

      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

      By Hugh Metcalf • Published 21 June 22

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    LivingEtc Experts

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      Amy Moorea Wong

      Freelance journalist and style expert
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      Pip Rich

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      Busola Evans

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      Keith Flanagan

      Freelance journalist and interiors expert

    Modern Homes

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    This family home in Washington, D.C. is full of ideas to steal for displaying art in brilliantly personal ways

    Designer Zoe Feldman has created a modern home full of contrast, clever color choices and inspiring ways to showcase art

    • exterior of bobby berk's casa tierra property

      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

      By Hugh Metcalf • Published 27 June 22

    • a garden room with boho californian styling

      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

      By Hugh Metcalf • Published 16 June 22

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    Shopping

    • Swann SwannBuddy Wireless 1080p Full HD Video Doorbell

      Swann SwannBuddy Wireless Video Doorbell review

      We test the security company's 1080p wireless video doorbell

      By Caroline Preece • Published 28 June 22

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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

      By Chris Haslam • Published 24 June 22

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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

      By Molly Cleary • Published 17 June 22

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    Design Ideas

    A living room with blue and grey furnishings

    Blue and grey living room ideas – 8 modern ways to use this tried and trusted combo

    Our blue and grey living room ideas will give you all the inspiration on how to decorate with this versatile palette

    • an outdoor feature wall painted in a bold yellow

      How to decorate outdoor walls – the best decor ideas for giving your backyard a boost

      Transform your garden with these outdoor wall decor ideas from landscaping experts and designers

      By Oonagh Turner • Published 2 July 22

    • The staircase in a Brooklyn brownstone with a new neutral palette

      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

      By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 2 July 22

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    Expert Advice

    • blue living room walls with red trim

      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

      By Minnie Kemp • Published 2 July 22

    • the Hepworth bed from Love Your Home

      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

      By Oonagh Turner • Published 2 July 22

    • parlor palm in a pot by a grey wall

      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

      By Lilith Hudson • Published 30 June 22

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    Outdoor Living

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    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

    • modern front porch tiled with porcelain slabs

      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

      By Sarah Wilson • Published 15 June 22

    • a modern patio with colorful flowers

      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

      By Oonagh Turner • Published 12 June 22

    • a summery garden space

      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

      By Oonagh Turner • Published 11 June 22

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    House Tours

    • Livingetc House Tours 2021

      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

      By Livingetc • Published 10 June 21

    • House Tours Open Door

      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

      By Pip Rich • Published 24 March 21

    • House Tours Open Door Sarah-Louise Marks

      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

      By Livingetc • Published 11 March 21

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    Modern Life

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    Are smart thermostats worth it? How much money can they save?

    Tempted to invest in one of the latest smart heating systems? We ask 'are smart thermostats worth it?' and see if they can reduce your energy bills

    • a plant identifier app showing a houseplant

      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

      By Oonagh Turner • Published 5 June 22

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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?

      By Alan Martin • Published 30 May 22

    • Samsung 75” QN900A Neo QLED 8K HDR Smart TV in a living room in front a picture window

      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

      By Emily Peck • Published 12 May 22

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