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Don't Let These Outdated Rug Colors Drag Down Your Interiors in 2025 — Designers Say They Feel "Tired"
I asked designers for the most dated rug colors that are out of style in 2025, and the hot hues to replace them with this year instead
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How Do You Create a Decluttering Schedule? 5 Steps to Keep Your Living Space Consistently Chaos-Free
Keep your routine organized with a schedule that includes a game plan for how to tackle clutter across your home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Pots and Pans Storage Mistakes You're Probably Making That Will Cost You Both Space and Efficiency
Stylish cookware costs a pretty penny, so properly storing it is of utmost importance — here's what not to do
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Everyone Is Flocking to This Parisian General Store to Buy a 'Tomato Knife' — I Bought One and It's My Favorite Thing in My Utensil Drawer
Surprisingly chic, but also endlessly practical, there's a reason why the internet is obsessed with the idea of the tomato knife
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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7 Moving Mistakes I've Learned From Estate Agents That Have Changed How I'll Prep for a Big House Move Forever
These errors will ruin your moving experience and make things twice as difficult, so here's how to plan ahead
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I've Tested So Many Bedding Brands This Year — These Are the Sheets I'd Now Recommend to Friends and Family
I've put bed sheets from the best bedding brands through their paces so I can really recommend which to buy — here's my guide to which I'd spend my own money on
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Okay, 'Tidy Maximalism' Might Perfectly Sum Up My Interior Style — This Is How to Add Personality Without Falling Into the Trap of Clutter
What if you could have all the boldness of maximalism with the organization of an intentionally curated home?
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Where to Shop for Good Lampshades — Your Lighting Scheme's Secret Weapon to More Elevated Style
Changing up the lampshade can make any lamp feel more expensive, and better suited to your home. Here's where to shop for the best ones
By Pip Rich Published
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"I've Been Cooking on a Big Green Egg for Over a Decade — These Are My 5 Golden Rules Everyone Who Owns a Ceramic Grill Should Know"
Chef Ross Geach trained with Rick Stein, and is an expert on outdoor cooking with a Big Green Egg — these are his secrets for getting the most from this type of grill
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Why Do I Always Want to Redecorate? I Asked Psychologists to Explain What the Compulsive Urge to Switch Things Up Actually Means
From social media to a design journey with the objective of reclaiming space, there are a couple of factors to point to
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Slow-but-Steady Decluttering Trick Is the Secret to a Home That Will Actually Stay Tidy
Also known as the dissolving decluttering method, this technique will help you break the mental clutter pattern and build a better routine
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Berber Rugs Used to Be in Every Stylish Home — This is the Design-Forward Style That I Think Has Replaced Them in 2025
The Berber rug has been a long-reigning living room staple, but it's finally being usurped. Here's what designers are choosing instead right now
By Lilith Hudson Published
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What Is the Luckiest Day to Move House? Plus, 7 Other New Home Superstitions
If you're superstitious, these are the things to do, and not do, when moving home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Asked Interior Designers: 'How Do You Ensure a Room Isn't Boring?' These Are Their 5 Top Tips
There's a fine line between 'classic' and 'boring' — here, interior designers share the key elements that make a design stand apart from the rest
By Debbie Black Published
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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
A sofa expert explains how the four-inch seating rule for sofas can help curate living spaces that feel calmer and more comfortable
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Love a Classic Bedroom Look, but It's 2025 — These Alternative Colors to 'Boring' White Bedding Are So Much Cooler
White is a classic for a reason, but if you’re getting a little bored, we’ve got you covered with some stylish alternatives
By Leah Renz Published
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5 Decluttering Tricks That Just Don't Work, According to Professionals — "Effective Techniques Aren't About Magical Shortcuts"
Set your mind on a home that's tidy for the long term by ditching these short-lived decluttering techniques
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Should You Match Bathroom Wall and Floor Tiles? In Short, No... And Here's Why
To match, or not to match. When it comes to your bathroom, it can be a make-or-break question.
By Maya Glantz Published
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How to Store Pots and Pans in a Small Kitchen — 5 Ways to Avoid Clutter and Keep Your Cookware Tidy
Strategic organization will help you optimize the storage in your small kitchen to fit your cookware perfectly, and here's where to begin
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Where to Buy Bathroom Lighting That Actually Looks Good — IP-Rated Designs That You'd Be Happy With in Any Room
The definitive list of on-trend bathroom lighting shops, curated by Livingetc's executive editor Pip Rich
By Pip Rich Published
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Tossing Up Between a Tufted vs Flat-Woven Rug? Here's the Difference, and Which Is Cooler for Homes in 2025
Factors like durability, material, and construction all contribute to finding the rug that is right for your space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Genius Appliance Features That Everyone With a Small Kitchen Should Look Out for
A tiny kitchen shouldn't mean you have to sacrifice on your appliances — these clever features are designed with the smallest spaces in mind
By Maya Glantz Published
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4 Important Lighting Rules to Learn Before You Change Lights in Any Room of Your Home
From the prep and planning stage to styling your lighting expertly in your home, I've asked the experts for their best tips and tricks
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Asked My Barista-Trained Friends How to Make Coffee From a Nespresso Machine Taste Better — 7 Simple Lessons I Learned to Boost Coffee Pods
Nespresso machines are affordable and easy to use, but not everyone's so convinced by the quality of the coffee you'll get from pods. These tricks will boost their flavor to the max
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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8 Garden Room Mistakes That Will Make an Outbuilding So Much Less Comfortable to Use
Experts offer advice on how to avoid common garden room mistakes and suggest alternatives for a more enjoyable outdoor retreat. Here is everything you need to know
By Jacky Parker Published
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12 Fabric Brands Everyone Should Have in Their Little Black Book If They Want to Go Bespoke and Elevate Their Home
Off the shelf home furnishings only take you so far — these are the brands you need to know if you want to include designer custom upholstery in your home
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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How to Downsize Your Kitchen — 5 Things to Lose When You're Going From a Larger Kitchen to a Smaller One
Shifting to a compact culinary space involves ruthless decluttering, and these are the non-negotiables that need to go first
By Amiya Baratan Published
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10 Ways to Fix an Awkward Kitchen Layout — How Designers Deal With Tricky Spaces
Don't hide those architectural quirks — they can be celebrated and utilized to your advantage
By Portia Carroll Published
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Sorry, but It's 2025 — These Interior Design Rules Too Many People Still Swear By Are Outdated and Should Be Ignored
From symmetric rooms to relying too much on neutrals, these are the design rules we're breaking in 2025, and designers are backing us up
By Olivia Wolfe Published