Latest News
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This three-floor London penthouse is a hidden architectural gem you can rent via Airbnb
Tour this artistic shrine which towers above the Georgian kingdom of Bloomsbury
By Megan Slack •
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Neptune kitchen designer shares the common mistake when choosing a kitchen sink and how to avoid it
There’s a fine line between combining practicality and style- here is what you need to bear in mind during your next renovation
By Megan Slack •
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Creative Director at Little Greene shares her favorite gray paint shade and why it works in every room, except one
Somethings tells us gray is here to stay- but the same shade won't work in every room of your home
By Megan Slack •
Modern Homes
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This colourful and funky Seattle beach house is playful yet rustic
When it came to decorating this Seattle beach house, the designers played it anything but safe…
By Livingetc •
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This listed terraced house was given a more useful layout thanks to a side extension that flips the layout upside down
The architects added on a side extension to create a new entrance to the house, moving all living areas to garden level, and freeing up the raised ground floor level for other, more useful purposes. The basement has now become the family centre of the home...
By Lotte Brouwer •
Shopping
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Best garden furniture 2021: 10 must-have outdoor designs
Discover 2021’s best garden furniture and transform your outdoor space with sunshine-ready sofas, al fresco dining sets and resort-worthy recliners
By Amy Lockwood •
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Brook + Wilde Ultima Mattress review – for the ultimate sleep experience
We've reviewed the Brook + Wilde Ultima Mattress. Here's what we thought about it, and how (well) we slept...
By Jennifer Oksien •
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Best knife sharpeners 2021: our top five sharpeners for your kitchen knives
Banish blunt blades by investing in the best knife sharpeners, with sharpening stones, steel rods, and pull-through knife sharpeners
By Emily Georgiou •
Design Ideas
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Bathroom Storage Ideas: 15 storage ideas for a tidier bathroom
Take inspiration from these bathroom storage ideas for a tidy and clutter-free bathroom.
By Lotte Brouwer •
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Small bedroom ideas: 15 design ideas that max out on style
These small bedroom ideas prove that petite spaces can still be big on style..
By Livingetc •
Expert Advice
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Ask Athena: Advice for picking the perfect bedroom lighting
Athena Calderone is here to answer your questions, and this week looks at the ideal way to light a bedroom
By Athena Calderone •
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How to make your home sustainable - RIBA architects share their advice
Want to make your home sustainable? It's a good way to reduce your carbon footprint and easier than you may think
By Jacky Parker •
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Ask Athena: Athena Calderone on picking the perfect white paint
Athena Calderone is on hand with advice for picking the perfect white paint
By Athena Calderone •
Outdoor Living
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No dig expert tips: Livingetc's gardening columnist Poppy Okotcha on how to plant a modern vegetable and flower garden
The revolutionary no dig gardening method is made easy by these expert tips for getting it just right
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Modern Garden Ideas: 37 modern design ideas to transform your outdoor space
Spring is here. Get inspired by these striking modern garden ideas and spend more time outside, whatever size your space.
By Lotte Brouwer •
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The Poppy Okotcha interview: learning how to garden, to plant successfully and find joy in the little things
Meet Poppy Okotcha, Livingetc's brand new gardening columnist, as she goes in conversation with our editor Pip McCormac
By Pip McCormac •
House Tours
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House Tours Open Door with interior designer Steve Nash
VIDEO: In our House Tours Open Door series the interior designer walks us round his home that is full of clever ideas
By Livingetc •
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House Tours Open Door with art consultant Louisa Warfield
VIDEO: In our House Tours Open Door series the art expert walks us round her smartly curated home
By Livingetc •
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House Tours Open Door with interior designer Tamzin Greenhill
VIDEO: In our House Tours Open Door series the designer walks us round soothingly updated Victorian home
By Livingetc •
Modern Life
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Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus review
Our verdict on the Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus, Ring's most feature-packed option
By Caroline Preece •
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Best smart speaker: automate your home with the 7 best smart speakers
The best smart speakers to upgrade everyday tasks, play music and get a (digital) helping hand
By Caroline Preece •
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The IKEA tiny home project is small on space but big on thoughtful design
IKEA has partnered up with a tiny home maker to design small space living of the future
By Anna Cottrell •
