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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
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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
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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
Modern Homes
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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
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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
Shopping
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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
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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
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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)
Design Ideas
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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
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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
Expert Advice
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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
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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
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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
Outdoor Living
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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
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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
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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
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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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
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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
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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
