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    Living room paint ideas – 9 on-trend ways to decorate your space

    Get inspired by these living room paint ideas to give your scheme character using paint

    • Tropical garden ideas - how to create a lush feel whatever climate you're in

    • How to store blankets – here's the 5 step process that professional organizers swear by

    • The art to potted hydrangea care - how to grow this perfect blowsy bloom indoors or out

    Latest News

    • Memorial Day patio furniture sales and grill deals graphic with cut outs of furniture and grills

      Memorial Day patio furniture sales and grill deals: early 2022 offers

      Get prepared for the Memorial Day patio furniture sales on May 30 with the Livingetc ultimate guide. Here's what's already on sale for your yard

      By Annie Collyer • Published 13 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

    • Playroom with wooden table, herringbone parquet flooring and yellow shutters

      These 5 designer tips will turn your kid's playroom into a perfect hub of creativity and fun

      Want a color-filled playroom that fires up your child's senses? Here are five things design experts recommend

      By Catriona Day • Published 11 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 London flat designed by Omar Bhatti

    Industrial meets chic in this loft-style new build apartment in east London

    Its bones may be industrial but interior designer Omar Bhatti has thoughtfully renovated his home with an unexpected air of elegance and glamor

    • Farringdon apartment with neutral interiors and lots of plants

      With a gorgeous garden terrace high in the sky, this penthouse apartment celebrates outdoor living

      This spectacular modern penthouse in the heart of London has city-wide views and a gorgeous garden terrace that’s designed for entertaining

      By Mary Weaver • Published 23 April 22

    • Modern house in Ladbroke Grove

      Behind its bright yellow front door, this Ladbroke Grove villa is a lesson in fun, playful interiors

      An eclectic interior was top priority when a French couple revamped their west London Victorian home with a mix of traditional touches and amusing ideas

      By Mary Weaver • Published 6 April 22

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    Shopping

    • Monolith Turntable

      Monoprice Monolith 600046 Turntable review

      We test the Monoprice Monolith 600046 Turntable to see whether it could satisfy vinyl veterans and newcomers alike

      By Caroline Preece • Published 13 May 22

    • Memorial Day patio furniture sales and grill deals graphic with cut outs of furniture and grills

      Memorial Day patio furniture sales and grill deals: early 2022 offers

      Get prepared for the Memorial Day patio furniture sales on May 30 with the Livingetc ultimate guide. Here's what's already on sale for your yard

      By Annie Collyer • Published 13 May 22

    • Bathroom organizers graphic with storage boxes, drawer storage, over the toilet storage

      18 of the best bathroom organizers to maximize storage space

      Use these clever bathroom organizers to design a neat and tidy bathroom that's clutter-free and easy to navigate

      By Molly Cleary • Published 6 May 22

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    Design Ideas

    an all-pink bedroom scheme

    How to master a monochromatic color scheme – expert advice for this bold, modern look

    Create a modern monochromatic color scheme with our expert advice and ideas for how to replicate the style at home

    • Crittall-style doors in a living room

      Crittall-style doors – 20 ideas that prove this timeless trend is here to stay

      Fall for the charm of crittall-style doors, windows and room dividers all over again with our gallery of the best ideas

      By Lotte Brouwer • Published 17 May 22

    • an open plan living room with a colorful wall mural

      Colorful living room ideas – how to embrace a bold palette, even if you lack color confidence

      These colorful living room ideas can help you embrace a joyful scheme, no matter if using color comes naturally to you or not

      By Hugh Metcalf • Published 16 May 22

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    Expert Advice

    •  a teal painted ceiling

      Best ceiling colors – 8 paint shades that work perfectly overhead, according to interior designers

      Choose the best ceiling color to add an extra layer of style to any room with advice from interior design pros

      By Amy Neason • Published 18 May 22

    • a living room in summer

      How to cool down a room – clever hacks and advice you need to know to beat the heat

      If you're feeling the heat at home, here's how to cool down a room if you don't have the luxury of air conditioning to rely on

      By Hugh Metcalf • Published 17 May 22

    • selection of plants

      The 10 best houseplants for beginners - with fronds like these you'll feel like a green-thumbed pro

      The best houseplants for beginners mean you can have an almost foolproof indoor garden with almost no effort needed at all

      By Jacky Parker • Published 16 May 22

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    Outdoor Living

    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

    • 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

    • Benjamin Moore blue danube exterior paint

      Outdoor shade ideas - landscapers explain how to beat a retreat from the sun's glare in style

      Choose outdoor shade ideas that range from rustic to regal with expert advice and ideas from top designers

      By Jacky Parker • Published 30 April 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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