Hugh is the Deputy Editor of Livingetc.com. From working on a number of home, design and property publications and websites, including Grand Designs, ICON and specialist kitchen and bathroom magazines, Hugh has developed a passion for modern architecture, impactful interiors and green homes. Whether moonlighting as an interior decorator for private clients or renovating the Victorian terrace in Essex where he lives (DIYing as much of the work as possible), you’ll find that Hugh has an overarching fondness for luxurious minimalism, abstract shapes and all things beige. He’s just finished a kitchen and garden renovation, and has eyes set on a bathroom makeover for 2022.
Latest articles by Hugh Metcalf
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Paint ideas – 15 of the most creative ways to use paint in a modern home
From bold designs to subtle schemes, these paint ideas can transform the look and feel of your space in an instant
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Before and after – see how Bobby Berk transformed this Spanish-style vacation rental in California
The Queer Eye star's Palm Desert property has gone from fixer upper to fabulous. Take the tour of this inspiring space
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How to vacuum a pool – expert advice for keeping your swimming pool spotless
Learn how to vacuum a pool so that you can remove dirt and debris from the bottom, without emptying it of water
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Slat wall ideas – 8 spaces that show how interior designers are elevating this wall paneling trend
With slat wall ideas one of the big interior design trends of the moment, we explore 8 of the best architect and interior designer projects using this wall covering
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Should you paint ceilings and walls the same color? An expert guide to the 'color drenching' trend
Wondering if you should paint ceilings and walls in the same color? Short answer, yes! We examine the color drenching paint trend taking over interiors right now
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This designer TV trend is about to redefine how you lay out your living room, say experts
With impossibly chic new releases on the horizon, the freestanding TV trend is about to free up your home to new, more exciting layouts. Here's what you need to know about it
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What is ‘barkitecture’? This is how designers are bringing pets to the forefront of their projects
Designing a home that makes living with pets easier, and more aesthetically pleasing, might just be the key to a happy home. We meet the designers tasked with making spaces that work for humans and animals too
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The best colors that go with green – classic and unexpected color schemes to try in your home
Looking for colors that go with green in your home? We get the expert low-down on the shades that work
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Dog washing station ideas – designers on how to create a luxe built-in dog bath for your mud room
Stylish built-in dog washing station ideas are the new must-have for luxurious mud and laundry rooms. Here's how to get them right
