advice
How-to guides and expert advice for creating a home you'll love
Latest
-
8 Rules Designers Use to Entertain Now – Decor Advice for the Chicest Dinner Parties
By Pip Rich Published
-
When to Stop Planting Spring Bulbs — A Professional Says to Do it This Month, for Brighter Blooms Next Year
Expert advice on what you should do to get the best out of your plants
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
The Rules of Rug Placement — Easy-To-Apply Principles Design Pros Always Use
Make sure an area rug in any room of your home is in the right place with these dos and dont’s from interior designers
By Becks Shepherd Last updated
-
9 Decorating Decisions Making Your Home Look Cheap — Avoid These Interior Faux Pas to Retain the Charm of Your Space
If you're worried about dulling the elegance of your home, here are some common mistakes interior designers caution against
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
How to Water Air Plants — Clever Watering Tips to Help Your Beloved Houseplants Thrive
Expert tips on what you need to do to grow healthy, flourishing plants
By Jacky Parker Published
-
5 Fail-Proof Ways to Stop Your Rugs From Sliding — And Clever Buys to Keep Them Flat, Too
Avoid casualties and messy rug styling with these brilliant expert-approved tips that guarantee perfectly in-place floor coverings every time
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
6 Things You'll Find in a Super Organized Kitchen and What You Can Do to Achieve This
Professional Organizers share items that have made a difference in their homes and we love them, too
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
-
Festive and Bright — We're Sure Holly Plants Will Elevate Your Christmas Decor, Here's How You Can Grow Your Own
Expert tips on how you can care for this ravishing houseplant in your home this holiday season
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
How to Draft-Proof Windows — 6 Stylish Solutions to Banish Cold Spots From Your Home
Save yourself the trouble of increasing your heating and shuddering by windows with these expert tips
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
Where to Put Your Christmas Tree, According to Feng Shui Experts
Here's how to position and decorate your Christmas tree to influence the energy your home attracts
By Marina Rabin Published
-
Flourishing Foliage — The Houseplant Frame You Can Use to Display Your Blooms and Transform Them into Living Art
Give your indoor plant collection true pride of place with these sleek framed planter pedestals
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
I'm an Interior Stylist Who Knows How to Make Your Christmas Lights Work a Million Times Harder
There’s no one better than Livingetc’s long time contributor, the stylist Hannah Franklin, to advise on how best to use Christmas lights to make spaces feel like magic
By Hannah Franklin Published
-
"I'm a Professional Christmas Tree Designer — These Are My 7 Secrets for a Better-Dressed Tree This Year"
When it comes to the designing the best-looking Christmas tree, you can take it from designer David Lawson on how to make an impression
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
-
Your Lighting Could be Completely Throwing the Appearance of Your Green Paint — Here is How to Mitigate Its Effects
Exactly how does light affect green paint? Here's what you need to know to be able to choose the right shade for your home's lighting scheme
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
-
How to propagate mistletoe cactus
Doubling this unique plant is easier than you might think, and here's how you can do it
By Jacky Parker Published
-
How Can I Make My Rug Smell Nice? 6 Long-Lasting Tricks to Banish Odors — And Welcome Tantalizing Scents
Follow these genius expert tips to make your rugs smell as gorgeous as they look
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
How to Clean Lampshades — From Pleated Fabric to Glass, Here Are a Few Simple Steps You Can Follow
An expert guide to cleaning your much-loved home lighting while bringing style back into your space
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
-
When is the Best Time to Buy a Sofa? Interior Experts Spill Their Secrets
Maximize your buying power with our expert guide to timing the perfect sofa purchase
By Sarah Warwick Published
-
What to do with Amaryllis after it blooms–5 steps you should take
Treat your amaryllis bulbs right once the blooms die, and you needn't start over, they will blossom year after year with these expert tips
By Jacky Parker Published
-
Do You Have a Musty-Smelling House? 6 Worrying Causes — And What You Should Do to Get Rid of Them
If you're curious about the guilty party behind your home's malodorous scent, experts tell us it could be one of these common culprits
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
"Swiss Coffee" Is the Paint Color that People With Cozy but Expensive-Looking Homes Pick
The paint brand's "Swiss Coffee" shade is a best-seller that people reach for to achieve the ideal warm white
By Hugh Metcalf Published
-
How to Wash a Down Comforter — You Can Finally Stop Putting Off This Chore With 5 Simple Tricks
Cozy vibes await once you learn how to clean and dry your bulkiest bedding like a pro
By Lilith Hudson Published
-
Mistletoe and Magic — This Delightful Winter Plant Can Be Grown Close to Home, Here's How
Cultivating this wild plant is easy with this expert-led advice
By Jacky Parker Published
-
4 Expert Tips for Storing a Christmas Tree — And Clever Buys to Help You Keep Yours in Perfect Condition
Don't let this year's prized Christmas tree buy go to waste. Heed the experts' words of advice and properly store yours for another year of joyous celebrations.
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
Christmas Fern Plant — Flourishing With Color, Here's How You Can Grow This Feathery Bloom This Winter
Bring hues of green to your garden during the cold, frosty season by following these simple expert tips
By Matilda Bourne Published
-
Are Green Kitchens Timeless? Designers Say It All Depends on the Shade
Designers weigh in on whether or not the color green is simply a passing trend in our kitchens, and how to make it an enduring choice
By Portia Carroll Published
-
Not One for Room Sprays? This Christmas Simmer Will Make Your Home Smell Delicious in Time for the Festivities
Check out our recipes or whip up your own for a wonderfully merry home fragrance that's seasonally fit
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
No Space? No Problem! — Organizers Share 5 Simple Ways to Store Clothes Without a Dresser
Expert tips on what you can do and how you can store your attire if you have limited storage in your home
By Ciéra Cree Last updated
-
How to Choose a Living Room Rug — 12 Fail-Safe Strategies from Designers
Interiors pros share their expertise on selecting an area rug that complements the room perfectly
By Sarah Warwick Last updated