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5 inspiring vacation homes in France – the home of the city with the ‘most beautiful interiors’
If you’re in France, embrace it; if you’re not, mirror it in your interiors – here are 5 fashionable homes you can rent and recreate
By Megan Slack •
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IKEA may transform its layout for a more interactive & sustainable shopping experience
Are the days of following IKEA’s iconic arrows numbered? Here is everything we know about the rumored redesign
By Megan Slack •
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23 MADE.com furniture and accessory pieces we think you should invest in
Splurge on these MADE.com furniture pieces and home decor finds items just once, and they will last forever
By Annie Collyer •
Modern Homes
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A modern rustic Sonoma farmhouse that's a lesson in laid back California style
Open airy rooms, light and neutral color palette, rustic touches all come together to create an effortlessly relaxed vibe that's perfect for a home in Cali's wine country
By Hebe Hatton •
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A modern apartment in Moscow where ornate antiques sit with minimalist designs
Mid-century modern + 18th-century antiques + a minimalist aesthetic = a stunning space filled with inspiration
By Hebe Hatton •
Shopping
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Best reed diffusers – 8 scented buys for emanating fragrance
The Livingetc guide on the best reed diffusers to scent your home for autumn and winter 2021 – and beyond...
By Annie Collyer •
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23 MADE.com furniture and accessory pieces we think you should invest in
Splurge on these MADE.com furniture pieces and home decor finds items just once, and they will last forever
By Annie Collyer •
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Best soundbar: never settle for sub-standard sound again
The best soundbars for adding a cinematic feel to your next binge-watch, from Sony, Sonos, Yamaha, and more
By Caroline Preece •
Design Ideas
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Colors that go with pink – from blush to fuchsia what to pair with these everpopular rosy hues
It's a shade that can work in any home no matter what your style, it's just about picking the right colors that go with pink...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Colors that go with green – designer approved combinations to try
Looking for the best colors that go with green? We asked the experts what works with this increasing popular shade
By Hebe Hatton •
Expert Advice
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Colors that go with grey – from blush pinks and earthy reds to navy blues and sage greens
Decorating with everyone's favorite shade? Here are the perfect colors that go with grey, plus plenty of inspiring ideas to copy...
By Hebe Hatton •
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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 •
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 •
