Hugh Metcalf
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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Is this the end of the home office? Designers say fewer people want them – here's why I stopped using mine
With a shifting work-from-home culture becoming the new normal, it might be time to re-imagine the concept of home offices, says our deputy editor
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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This new IKEA collection is a budget-friendly take on one of my favorite luxe interior trends right now
IKEA has teamed up with designer Sabine Marcelis for a collection that draws inspiration from her iconic $2,000 doughnut chair
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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Should I cut back plants after a freeze? The gardening rule for the winter months that might surprise you
While freezing temperatures may leave you garden plants looking a mess, there's something you need to know before heading out with the shears
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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5 genius things refrigerators can do in 2023 that'll convince you it's time for an upgrade
If it's been a while since you last bought a refrigerator, here are just a few of the best features to look out for, from better food preservation to longer-lasting ice cubes
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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'It's a place to stay still and slow down' - how this Connecticut home took its cue from the 'slow living' trend
From a starting point of creating a home that was an antidote to the hustle and bustle of the city, the design of this project look to nature for inspiration
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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This 'secret' storage hack is the best way to disguise your home's most dated feature
This clever storage idea turned a living room's awkward leftover niche into a magical feature for this family home
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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'It's the only thing that made sense' – this Brooklyn loft's clever TV display isn't just for looks, it's key to the home's layout
When dealing with a sprawling apartment with an open concept, designer Crystal Sinclair had to pay attention to the details to make this unusual layout work
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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10 budget bathroom updates that will refresh your space for 2023 that cost under $50 each
Looking for budget bathroom updates to turn a tired space into your home's retreat? Here's 15 ideas that are easy and affordable
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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11 micro apartments with genius ideas to steal if you live in any kind of small home
The secret to small space living might just be found in these pioneering micro apartments that put tiny floorplans to good use
By Hugh Metcalf • Published