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We believe in making a home — and a life — that embraces great design and personal style. We're here to unlock the world of interiors and make it accessible to all. Our insider interviews, color guides, trend reports, curated shopping, and lifestyle stories let you in on the best in modern homes. Design should be fun — playful self expression starts here.
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So It Turns Out, I Suffer From ‘Design Fixation’ — Psychologists Explain What It Is, Why It's Holding Your Interiors Back, and How to Get Over It
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This 'Invisible' Design Rule Is What Makes a Good Room Just Click — Psychologists and Designers Swear By It
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5 Common Kitchen Cabinet Problems Experts Always See, and What You Should Do Instead
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"We're Happy to Get Back From Holiday" — This Art Deco-Inspired Paris Apartment Rivals Even the Finest Five-Star Hotel Suite
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The Designers of This Contemporary Ibizan Finca Built It Up Through Textural Layers and Warm Hues — It's the Perfect Vacation Retreat
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The New Forest Pool House That Embraces Its Surroundings Through Nature and Beauty — Along With Plenty of Luxury Touches
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CLEANING
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How to Clean Metal Garden Furniture — And Prepare Your Space for Al Fresco Dining
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How to Clean Outdoor Cushions — And Get Them Looking Fresh Again for Sunnier Days
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How to Clean Fabric Blinds — Because They Look Great, but They're the Hardest to Keep Looking That Way
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Cleaning Bathroom Fixtures the Right Way Is the Secret to Keeping Them Beautiful — Here's What to Do
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Decluttering
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I've Just Discovered the Concept of 'Digital Minimalism' — Now, I Want to Rid My Life of Its Virtual Clutter
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Bought Something New, Now Hate Everything Else in Your Home? You're Not Alone — It's Called the 'Diderot Effect'
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What is the Pile Decluttering Method? Well, It's All in the Name and Perfect for When You're Planning to Move House
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How Do You Create a Decluttering Schedule? 5 Steps to Keep Your Living Space Consistently Chaos-Free
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DIY
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Design, Debated — Is It Ever Considered Acceptable to Paint Antique Furniture?
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This Colorful Trick Is How Cool People Frame Their Pictures These Days
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IKEA BILLY Bookcase Hacks — 21 Times DIYers Have Transformed Basic Bookshelves Into Something Special
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This Décor Hack is So Easy, It's Barely Even a DIY — But The Results Look *So* Bespoke (No Skills Required)
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Outdoor Living
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Undressed Water Features Are Boring — So, Here Are 5 Aquatic Plants to Add to Your Water Feature to Up Its Style Points
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4 Front Door Design Mistakes You've Made That Are Probably Ruining Your Home's Curb Appeal
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Decking Too Hot to Walk on Barefoot? These 4 Hacks Will Solve This Problem for Good
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Why Your Garden Lounger Always Feels Better Positioned If It's Under a Tree — Hint: There's Science Behind It
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Once a Convent, Later a Tobacco Factory, This 14th-Century Building in Puglia's 'White City' Is Now an Oasis of Contemporary Hotel Design
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This Two-Michelin Star Italian Chef Is the Pioneer of 'Sicilian Haute Cuisine' — These Are His Go-to Artisanal Plate Brands
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These Spectacular Hideaways Have Just Made the 'Digital Detox' Trend *Actually* Tempting — No, They're Not Your Usual Off-Grid Cabins
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London's Hippest New Seafood Bistro Was Crafted to Look Like a Construction Site — "It Raises the Question of What Beauty Really Is"
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Clocking Off for the Summer Holidays? Livingetc Editors Share Their Top 3 Packing Picks (and a Peek Into Their Travels)
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The Weekend Itinerary — How to Spend 48 Hours in Mexico City, the Spirited Metropolis, According to Our Lifestyle Editor
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KITCHENS
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5 Common Kitchen Cabinet Problems Experts Always See, and What You Should Do Instead
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6 Dark Wood Kitchens That Prove Why We're Drawn to Them — Plus, How You Can Make These Spaces Look Their Best
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I Looked Inside 9 Real Chefs' Kitchens to Find the Key Ingredients for a Restaurant-Worthy Cooking Space at Home
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How to Keep Your Pantry Cool During Sweltering Weather — And Keep Your Fresh Produce Its Best In Spite of the Heat
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Bathrooms
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7 Scandinavian Bathroom Ideas That Will Make Your Space Feel Calming, Yet Totally Cool, All at the Same Time
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From Kit Kat Tiles and Trendy Stripes — 10 Tiled Bathtub Ideas That Will Revive Your Bathroom and Bring in a Luxury Feel
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Should You Match Bathroom Wall and Floor Tiles? In Short, No... And Here's Why
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17 Shower Lighting Ideas That Will Give Your Space an Expensive, Spa-Like Glow
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Living Rooms
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If You Don't Know the '18-Inch Seating Rule', It's What Could Be Making Your Living Room Feel Cramped, Unwelcoming, and Uncomfortable
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Wait, How Am I Only Just Learning About the 'Four-Inch Seating Rule' for Living Rooms? Expert's Say It's Key to Fostering Calm and Conversation
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9 Green and Gray Living Rooms That Feel Modern and Mesmerizing, and Far From 'Millennial'
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11 Outdoor Living Room Ideas That Blur the Line Between Inside and Out
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Latest
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No More of These, Please — 4 Outdated Window Treatments Designers Don't Want to See You Using Anymore
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No Shame, These 5 Types of Mess Are Prevalent in Most Homes — Here's How You Can Turn It Around for a Neater Space
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'Sleep Divorce' Might Be the Saviour of Your Sleep (and Relationship) — Here's How It Can Be Done, Even If You Don't Have Separate Bedrooms
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Afraid of Color, but Want to Incorporate More of It in Your Home? Here's How to Get Over Your 'Chromophobia'
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