Latest News
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IKEA has teamed up with Swedish House Mafia to celebrate music and creativity
The Scandinavian powerhouses have joined forces to fill our homes with style & sound
By Megan Slack •
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Pantone predicts these delightfully diverse shades will set trends in 2022
These are the colors that will fuel crazes over the coming year – in conjunction with New York Fashion Week
By Megan Slack •
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Dulux Color of the Year 2022 - interior experts react to the color trend for the year ahead
The Dulux Colour of the Year 2022 Bright Skies promises to be a breath of fresh air for our homes
By Rebecca Knight •
Modern Homes
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Tour an Australian beachside house where contemporary design meets barefoot luxury
Relaxed and elegant at the same time, this Aussie home is a place where you can sit back and enjoy the good life
By Karine Money •
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Before and after: This BILLY bookcase is now a bespoke built-in with a minimalist aesthetic
This BILLY has a new life, in the shape of a boutique built-in – kissed with botanics, books, and beautiful brassy tones
By Megan Slack •
Shopping
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Shopping Edit: 13 of the best wooden desks
Choose a wooden desk to inject a punchy vibe into your home office. Peruse our favourites...
By Annie Collyer •
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Best pillows 2021 – 8 cushioning options for a comfortable night's sleep
We've rounded up eight of the best pillows so you can sleep more comfortably at night and nap time
By Jennifer Oksien •
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Best wireless security camera: our choice of camera options for the home
The best wireless security cameras for added peace of mind and better safety at home, from brands including Ring, Ezviz, Blink and more
By Caroline Preece •
Design Ideas
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Hallway lighting ideas for narrow, small and dark spaces
Illuminating hallway lighting ideas from the experts and interior designers, to start your home off as you mean to go on
By Alyssa Bird •
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Staircase railing ideas and banister design inspiration – 10 styles to suit any home
From traditional wrought iron designs to minimalists glass styles, be inspired to turn this functional feature of your home into a focal point
By Hebe Hatton •
Expert Advice
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Hallway lighting ideas for narrow, small and dark spaces
Illuminating hallway lighting ideas from the experts and interior designers, to start your home off as you mean to go on
By Alyssa Bird •
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IKEA hacks - the 30 very best you definitely need to know
IKEA hacks mean you can update everything from Billy bookcases to Rast drawers, the easy way to take your furniture from lacklustre to look-at-me
By Ruth Doherty •
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How to organize a hallway closet
If you need some guidance on how to organise your hallway closet then look no further.
By Nicky Morris •
Outdoor Living
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How do you build a pool in your garden?
Find out what you need to consider when it comes to building a pool in your garden
By Nicky Morris •
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How do you clean a pool?
Find out how you can protect your pool from dirt and debris.
By Nicky Morris •
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Best gas barbecue 2021: our top 10 gas BBQs
Buy the best gas barbecue for your garden with our top gas BBQs from Weber, CosmoGrill, Outback, Char-Broil, and Everdure
By Millie Fender •
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
By Livingetc •
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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
By Pip McCormac •
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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
By Livingetc •
Modern Life
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Amazon Alexa vs Google Home vs Apple HomeKit - which smart speaker assistant is best?
Having trouble choosing which smart assistant to go for? We assess the three main options to see which is best...
By Caroline Preece •
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19 cool speakers to get the party started
Now that we're allowed to have people over again, get prepared with one of these unique and decorative Bluetooth and smart speakers
By Caroline Preece •
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Best vacuum cleaners 2021: 7 dust-busting vacuums for sparkling floors
Upgrade your floorcare with the best vacuum cleaners of 2021 from Samsung, Dyson, Miele and Shark.
By Jaclyn Turner •
