Hugh Metcalf
Hugh is the 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 2024.
Latest articles by Hugh Metcalf
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"I'm a Professional Flower Grower — This $5 Buy is my Secret to Longer Lasting Cut Flowers" — Try This Viral Hack
If you want your cut stems to last longer, there's an industry secret you need to know about — and it's so budget-friendly, too
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Clever $8 Organizer is my Pick for a Better Organized Fridge — "It Practically Doubles Your Space"
This clever buy is a simple way to zone your fridge and make your groceries more stackable
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I Bought These Viral Gardening Gloves From Amazon — They Might be the Best $8 I've Spent on my Yard
I spotted these budget buys online and had to try them for myself. Here's what I thought of them
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This Viral Gardening Trend is Loved by Experts — "It's the Best-Looking Idea for Growing Vegetables"
I've spotted this way of growing vegetables in your yard all over social media — and I think it might be the most stylish way to make a vegetable garden
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5 Gardening Jobs to do After Your Last Frost Date — and How to Find When Your Frost Risk is Over
Lots of gardening advice for spring refers to last frost dates, but what exactly does that mean, and how do you find it? An expert explains all
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This Former Barista's "Favorite Ever Espresso Maker" is on Sale Now — and the Discount Rivals Black Friday
Our coffee machine expert may have high standards, but this 5 star machine more than satisfied them. Here's where to find it with over 20% off
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Pop Song Writer's LA "Builder-Grade" Home Now has Heart and Soul — Found Through Estate Sales and Auctions
"Cancel the couch", interior designer Victoria Holly told the owner of this Pacific Palisades home. Instead, together, they shopped vintage and antique to furnish the property
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"I Have 14 Raised Vegetable Beds in my Yard — These 6 Tricks Will Help You Grow Better in Yours This Year"
Professional garden designer and vegetable-growing expert Jen McDonald knows the secrets to getting more produce from your raised containers
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10 Tricks to Make Your Vegetable Garden Look Beautiful — 'They Really Can be as Pretty as Flowers!'
Planting a vegetable patch doesn't have to mean sacrificing beauty in your yard — here's how experts make edible gardens look amazing, too
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Tom Brady's Yard Exemplifies This Growing Outdoor Trend — This is the Secret Behind Its Design
In a recently shared snap of the former NFL star's yard, there's no denying what the star of the show is
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This "Layered Garden" Idea is the Secret to Growing More Fruit and Vegetables If You've Got a Small Yard
Expert gardener Christina Chung's approach to growing your own in small spaces is a genius approach that looks great, too
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This Designer's "Anti-Minimalist" Trick is a Genius Way to Elevate a Living Room — Plus, It's Easy to Try
Including a side table in your living room shouldn't be an afterthought — these designers are curating them to create interesting and layered schemes
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"Everything Starts With These Colors" — This British Couple's New York Crash Pad Leans on an Unusual Palette
Justin Charette's art-appreciating clients had interesting ideas on how to use color — something the designer took and ran with in the design of this New York apartment
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This is How You do Open-Concept in 2024 — A Modern "Barn" That Perfects the Art of Zoning Spaces
A beautiful home with a lofty sense of space doesn't sound like a problem, until you want to make sure everything's to scale, explains this designer
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Shea McGee's Pantry Color Choice Might Seem Controversial — But Here's Why Designers Love it
You might question painting a small space like a pantry this color, but it's something designers love for to elevate your kitchen
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This "Hidden" Fixture is Found in All the Most Expensive Closets — I've Found a Version for Less Than $30
It makes getting ready in your closet so much easier, and it can be added into an existing space without breaking the bank
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I Spent Hours Scrolling the Presidents’ Day Sales — Here are the Only Deals I Think it's Worth Shopping
Shop smartly with these Presidents' Day sales, with discounts live only until the end of today
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This Designer's "Library Table" is my New Favorite Trend to Make a Home Feel More Sophisticated
The "bookshelf wealth" trend is coming to your entryway and coffee tables — here's how to make it work
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5 Trees You Should Prune in Your Backyard in February — 'It Makes Much Sense to Cut These Ones Back Now'
If you think pruning trees is best left to spring, think again. These trees all could use some cutting back now for several very important reasons
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How to Thaw a Frozen Pipe — Learn Everything You Need to Know in 5 Minutes With This Guide
Winter storm caught you off guard? We asked an expert — just how do you thaw a frozen pipe?
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This Viral "Gallery Rail" is the One Thing to Invest in to Make Your Kitchen Look a Million Times More Expensive
It's a genius way to upgrade simple shelves to make it look elevated and luxe, while also making them more practical, too
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This New Viral Color Theory is a Genius Shortcut to Elevating Your Home Decor — and Designers Actually Love It
This decorating idea is having a viral moment online, and we've actually spotted it in some of our favorite interior designers' work
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Backyard Ideas — 14 Brilliant Ways to Make the Outdoors Fun and Functional
These backyard ideas showcase several interesting ways to utilize this space for lounging, dining, socializing and more
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This Viral Bathtub Will Make Your Bathroom Smell Amazing
It might just be the most luxurious bathtub we've ever seen, however, you'll need deep pockets if you want to enjoy one in your own bathroom
By Hugh Metcalf Published