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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Blink's Video Doorbell — Is This Wireless Model Worth It? Our Full Review
We get hands on with Blink's video doorbell and rate its usability, image and sound quality, set-up and more
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Interior Design Trends — The 16 Ideas You Need to Know for Decorating Your Home in 2024
Our editor-curated list of the most important trends in interiors that are changing how we're designing homes right now
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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I'm an Interiors Editor — Here's How I Shop Amazon's Sales for a Stylish Home
You won't believe these finds came from the Amazon sale — and with Amazon Prime Day fast-approaching, there will only be more big savings on beautiful design to be found
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Viral "Bed Climate System" Can Help You Sleep Better in Heatwave — And It's Got $100 Off Right Now
Imagine being able to sleep comfortably underneath your comforter when it's hot outside — this clever device is the answer to your hot sleeper woes
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Viral "Rollable" Drying Mat is a Genius Solution to Avoiding Ugly Bathroom and Kitchen Decor
Bathmats aren't to everyone's taste, but this clever design not only soaks up splashes in the kitchen and bathroom, it's easy to store out of sight, too
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Skip the Resort — These Pool Lounge Chairs Look (and Feel) Like 5-Stars
Bringing you our favourite pool lounge chairs for 24/7 vacation vibes without the TSA
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20 Kitchen Trends That Designers Say Will Make You Rethink How You Design Cooking Spaces
An editor's guide to the most important kitchen trends this year — these are the styles, finishes, colors and shapes you need to know
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Inside a Converted Trailer Turned Garden Guest House With Incredible Interiors
Adding a home office studio and guest house to the property gave this homeowner the chance to build something special in the backyard
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Viral "Citronella Coil" Is by Far the Chicest Way to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Outdoor Gatherings
It might look a bit of stylish decor for your outside space, but it's actually a clever way to ward off mosquitoes and other unwelcome bugs
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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The Latest Wayfair Sale is Celebrating Their Anniversary with Up to 70% Off — Here's What We're Shopping
Whether it's outdoor furniture, rugs or major appliances you're after, sitewide markdowns means now really is the time to shop
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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Okay, That's Clever! This Viral Fridge Organizer Will Change How You Store Leftovers Forever
Ziploc bags are hard to store in your fridge efficiently, but this clever addition will make sure you make the most of every last inch of space
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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It's Not Another "Bland Modern Farmhouse" — How This Designer and Architect Created a New Home With Old Soul
Looking to preserve the character of this South California neighborhood, you'd think this newly remodeled and extended home had been around for ages
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Best Outdoor Sofas — Here’s Where to Buy the Most Comfortable, Stylish Seats This Year
From sectionals to loveseats, these outdoor sofas will transform how you use your backyard — and now's the perfect time to pick up a bargain, too
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Reviewers Say These Hummingbird Camera Feeders Are the Best Ones Right Now — And They're All on Sale
I've spent ages reading all the reviews for smart hummingbird feeders so you don't have to... Here are the top-rated options
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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The Dyson Cooling Fan Our Editor Bought Last Month Now Has $170 Off in the Memorial Day Sales
Now is the best time to buy the Dyson Hot + Cool fan that a Livingetc editor swears by in his own home
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Trending Plant Adds Beautiful Color to Your Yard — And Makes for a Surprisingly Good Privacy Hedge, too
Channel laidback California style by choosing this low-maintenance plant, while creating privacy, bringing color and introducing flowers that bees love
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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When This Interior Designer Sold Her Connecticut Home, the New Buyers Hired Her to Redesign It — While Still Living There
Kristin Fine, co-founder of The 1818 Collective, knew exactly what it was like to live in this Connecticut home, and it helped her redesign it better for her clients
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Reviewers Are Saying This $46 Table Lamp is the "Next Best Thing" to a Cult Favorite That Costs Nearly $300
The trending light that discerning shoppers are loving right now is currently on sale, making it even more of a steal
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Wayfair Sofas — An Interiors Editor's Pick of the Most Design-Forward Couches (and Some Are Even on Sale!)
Your guests won't guess yours is a Wayfair sofa with these curated picks — until you tell them the price, that is
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This New "Moss Air Purifier" Is Going Viral — And It Has a Genius Benefit Over Standard Air Purifiers
Air humidifiers are touted as the best way to improve the your home's indoor environment, and this new launch might be the cleverest, and best looking, way to do it yet
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Designer Trend for Mismatched Accent Chairs is the Secret to Elevating Your Living Room's Style
If there's one trend we're seeing in the best-designed homes, it's mismatched accent chairs in a living room
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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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
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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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
By Hugh Metcalf Published