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    Colorful dining rooms – 8 vibrant looks to elevate your entertaining space

    Try these colorful dining room ideas, from bold wallpaper prints to a clever paint palettes, to inject vibrancy into the space

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    Latest News

    • geometric rug in a living room with a pink sofa

      Interior design trends 2022: 20 key decorating looks for the year, from materials to moods

      Interior design trends shape how we decorate and style our homes. From colors to textures, accessories to building materials, experts explain the biggest and brightest for 2022

      By Rohini Wahi • Published 25 May 22

    • chairs made from cardboard tubes

      Cardboard furniture is trending - meet the designers creating innovative decor with this sustainable material

      Cardboard furniture is an eco hero that's more durable than you'd think. We meet the designers innovating with the material to create interesting, design-led pieces

      By Hugh Metcalf • Published 24 May 22

    • Yellow shaker style utility room with wooden worktop

      The color group you should avoid in a basement – and the shades designers use to bring light to this tricky space

      Knowing which colors to avoid in a basement - and which to embrace - can enhance even the gloomiest of subterranean spaces

      By Catriona Day • Published 13 May 22

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    LivingEtc Experts

    • Amy Moorea Wong

      Amy Moorea Wong

      Freelance journalist and style expert
    • Pip Rich

      Pip Rich

      Livingetc editor and design expert
    • Busola Evans

      Busola Evans

      Livingetc deputy editor and trends expert
    • Keith Flanagan

      Keith Flanagan

      Freelance journalist and interiors expert

    Modern Homes

    Modern home interior in Streatham

    A new layout and earthy tones has completely transformed this south London semi

    An interior designer has brought the feel-good factor to a family home by using bespoke touches and natural textures

    • open plan living room dining room combo with green sofa and pink curtains

      8 style lessons in adding flair from designer Lisa Gilmore's boho Florida rental home which work even if you have a landlord to answer to

      Interior designer Lisa Gilmore's rental home in St Petersburg, Fl, is a masterclass in how easy decor updates can add personality and flair

      By Pip Rich • Published 23 May 22

    • minimalist kitchen with modern white cabinets and pine beams

      Clever decorative twists show how homely minimalism can be in this calming architect's house

      Minimalism isn't just about paring back, and architect Grant Straghan of DEDRAFT shows how to add warmth to the calming design of his project CG Residence

      By Pip Rich • Published 20 May 22

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    Shopping

    • Best home fragrance graphic: Archipelago Botanicals reed diffuser, Damselfly Grace candle, Rituals diffuser, Skandinavisk Candle

      The best home fragrance: 10 buys for scenting your rooms

      Add a sense of luxury to your home with these best home fragrance buys. From reed diffusers to candles, peruse the picks that we're loving

      By Annie Collyer • Published 25 May 22

    • Dinnerware sets graphic: Lanai Melamine Gray Dinnerware Set, Pabst 16 Piece Dinnerware Set,Wedgwood Vera Venato Imperial 4-Piece Place Setting

      10 stylish dinnerware sets to impress guests — and add luxury to your table

      Browse our pick of stylish dinnerware sets to buy for your home, whether for every day use or for special occasions

      By Annie Collyer • Published 20 May 22

    • Fathers Day gifts guide graphic with heston bbq, Marshall speaker and whiskey on the rocks ice cube set

      12 unique Father's Day gifts to give in 2022

      The Livingetc guide on unique Father's Day gifts to buy in 2022 – for all types of Dads (and all size wallets)

      By Louise Oliphant • Published 20 May 22

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    Design Ideas

    geometric rug in a living room with a pink sofa

    Interior design trends 2022: 20 key decorating looks for the year, from materials to moods

    Interior design trends shape how we decorate and style our homes. From colors to textures, accessories to building materials, experts explain the biggest and brightest for 2022

    • a green and blue color bedroom

      Two color combinations for bedrooms – expert shortcuts to creating a beautiful palette for your space

      Try these expert-approved two color combinations for bedrooms to create a restful, beautiful scheme for your room

      By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 24 May 22

    • a bedroom with a fourposter bed with wall art

      Bedroom wall art ideas – how to style the blank space over your bed, according to interior designers

      Discover fresh, interesting bedroom wall art ideas with this advice from interior design professionals

      By Luke Arthur Wells • Published 24 May 22

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    Expert Advice

    • a living room with a mixed tone floor

      What is the best wood floor color? From rich walnut to pale oak, designers explain how to choose the right wood tone

      Can't decide on the best wood floor color for your room? Get tips from interior designers on how to decide whether to go dark or light

      By Hugh Metcalf • Published 25 May 22

    • white living room with wooden armchairs, cream sofa and grey berber rug

      How to choose a living room rug - the 10 ways design experts do it to harmonize a space

      Knowing how to choose a living room rug means you pull your room together, with these 10 inspiring pieces of expert advice

      By Jacky Parker • Published 22 May 22

    • Bonsai tree

      How to care for Bonsai trees - the only 6 expert tips you need for perfecting these meditative miniatures

      Symbols of harmony, balance and patience, it's no wonder Bonsai trees are back in vogue - experts explain how to tend to them

      By Jacky Parker • Published 21 May 22

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    Outdoor Living

    outdoor fireplace with a mid century central flue and low seating

    8 outdoor fireplace ideas to turn up the heat on even the coolest of summer nights

    Outdoor fireplace ideas are the ultimate way to turn your backyard into an entertaining space, using design to help you build the alfresco living space of dreams

    • urban garden with water feature hard landscaping and planting

      Landscaping ideas - 12 transformative ways the experts would enhance your urban outdoor space

      From the patio to the planting, these are the landscaping ideas the experts recommend for a design led-look, ideal for urban backyards

      By Sarah Wilson • Published 13 May 22

    • blue and white zig zag patio flooring leading on to a lawn

      Patio flooring ideas - amazing designer-approved alfresco spaces for backyards large and small

      Refresh your outdoor space with these patio flooring ideas - from bold tiles to natural materials to seamless indoor-outdoor schemes

      By Tessa Pearson • Published 7 May 22

    • Kilnwood at Unique Home Stays

      Outdoor shower ideas - design experts reveal how to make a splash

      Outdoor shower ideas from the experts to give you that vacation vibe by the pool, garden or in the yard

      By Jacky Parker • Published 2 May 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

    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

    • Panasonic JZ2000

      QLED vs OLED – what's the difference? Experts explain how to choose the right TV for you

      Looking for a new TV and not sure whether to choose OLED or QLED? Here's all you need to know about these top of the range TV technologies

      By Emily Peck • Published 30 April 22

    • Logitech home office setting

      10 ways to fix a slow computer - life-enhancing hacks that improve everything about working from home

      Are you typing faster than your hard drive can handle? Here's how to speed up a frustratingly slow computer

      By Emily Peck • Published 20 April 22

    • how to care for spider plants grouped together with decorative tiles

      How to care for spider plants - experts explain how to make your plant look prettier, greener and healthier

      Learn how to care for spider plants for an easy and trend-led addition to your indoor greenery line up

      By Ruth Doherty • Published 17 April 22

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