
Maya Glantz
Maya Glantz is a Design Writer at Livingetc, covering all things bathrooms and kitchens. Her background in Art History informed her love of the aesthetic world, and she believes in the importance of finding beauty in the everyday. She recently graduated from City University with a Masters Degree in Magazine Journalism, during which she gained experience writing for various publications, including the Evening Standard. A lover of mid-century style, she can be found endlessly adding to her dream home Pinterest board.
Latest articles by Maya Glantz
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This Clever 'Misting System' Attaches to Garden Parasols to Cool You Down in the Heatwave — It's Battery-Powered, Budget Friendly, and Lasts All DayThink your umbrella will be enough to keep you cool through this heatwave? Think again. Take your parasol to the next level by adding this misting system
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This 5-Star-Rated, Quick-Drying Cutlery Caddy Makes So Much Sense for Handwashing Utensils, Protecting Surfaces, and Keeping Clutter at BayThis clever utensil rack makes use of one of our favorite innovative materials for the most convenient and speedy drying process
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I'm Calling It, IKEA's New PS Dining Chair Is Going to Be a Future Design Collectible — And It's Got a Secret That Makes It Versatile and ComfortableIKEA's PS collection is filled with "the kind of pieces that make you stop and smile" — and this colorful chair is no exception
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3 Kitchen Floor Colors That Will Feel the Most Sophisticated and Luxurious If You Use Them in Schemes This YearThe experts have had enough with boring kitchen flooring. This year, they're embracing colors instead, and these shades specifically
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Okay, Wait, There Are Some Undeniably Stylish Home Appliances on Amazon — The Key Is Knowing What to Look For, and for That, We Have You CoveredFrom chic coffee machines to stylish diffusers, these products combine form and function in equal measure
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These Magnetic Baskets Add Way More Storage to a Tiny KitchenNo kitchen storage? No problem. These affordable magnetic baskets stick straight on your fridge, keeping your cabinets and counters clutter-free
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5 Kitchen Tile Colors That Interior Designers Are LovingFrom deep, moody browns to bright, uplifting blues, these tile colors are sure to take any kitchen design to the next level
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Say Goodbye to Bulky, Plastic Monstrosities — This Garden Storage Cabinet Is Good-Looking Enough That It Doesn't Need HidingYour garden deserves better than that old plastic storage box; treat yourself to a new, stylish 'outdoor cabinet' instead
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Sick Of Your Cramped Kitchen? Here's How to Make a Galley Kitchen Feel Less Like a CorridorA narrow kitchen doesn't have to be a disaster — our experts know exactly how to get the most out of a galley layout
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Umm, Okay — This New 'Off-the-Shelf' Outdoor Kitchen From Next Is Way More Stylish Than Some Interior-Designed SetupsWith ribbed Acacia wood cabinets and chic terrazzo counters, no one will believe this outdoor kitchen setup is 'off-the-shelf'
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Marble Can Never Be Basic, but This Year's Kitchen Marble Trends Prove Designers Are Taking the Natural Stone to New Heights in 2026From boldly veined slabs to decorative edges, these are the marble trends defining luxury kitchen design in 2026
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This Is Why Your Kitchen Always Looks Messy, According to Interior Designers — And How to Fix ItTurns out, your messy kitchen isn't your fault. At least, not entirely — the experts say these design mistakes are at least partially to blame
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The Kitchen 'Working Triangle' Isn't Dead, You're Just Doing It Wrong — 5 Things You Need to FixIs it an outdated rule? Or do you just not know how to do it right? The experts seem to think the latter...
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Next Has Just Launched a "Mood-Boosting" New Collection With This Interior Designer — And It's Perfect for Your Summer TablescapesInterior designer Lia Gold has partnered with Next to bring some joyful pieces to your home this season, designed to "make you smile"
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The Dorchester Hotel's 'Summer Garden' Is My Outdoor Dining Inspiration This Season — Here's How to Steal Its LookExperience a slice of La Dolce Vita, right in the heart of London — this summer, The Dorchester invites you to indulge in their exuberant Summer Garden, designed by La Double J
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IKEA's Rocking Bench Is the Perfect Example of Playfulness in Design — It's a Grown-Up Take on a Childhood Classic That's Sure to Spark JoyPart of IKEA's iconic PS Collection, this wooden rocking bench gives your favorite childhood activity a grown-up makeover
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Kitchen 'Tile Rugs' Are the Elevated Design Trick That Gives Small Spaces a Charming Focal PointThis striking tiling trend brings personality and definition to your kitchen — and the experts can't get enough
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Designers Say They're Already Over This One 2025 Kitchen Trend in 2026 — Here's What They're Doing InsteadThe curved kitchen edges were a fan favorite in 2025, but the experts say its time may already be up...
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This Romantic Courtyard Garden Renovation Might Be the Ultimate Space to Spend Time Outdoors — It's Warm, Enclosed, and Layered "Without Being Precious"Full of charm and character, this beautiful bistro-inspired design has rewritten the rules for outdoor kitchens
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5 Mid-Century Kitchen Trends That Look So Right for Homes in 2026 — These Spaces Are "Inviting, Tactile, and Authentic, Rather Than Overly Polished"With an appeal as prevalent today as it was 80 years ago, here are our favorite mid-century-inspired trends to use in your kitchen projects this year
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Not Your Average Kitchen Storage — These Cabinet 'Steps' Make Your Adjustable Shelves Look Like an Intentional Design ChoiceSteps, 'teeth', zig-zags — no matter the name, this tiny detail is what helps make adjustable shelving feel way more design-y
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3 Outdoor Lighting Choices That Are Making Your Garden Feel Tacky and CheapThese outdated lighting styles will drag your garden down this summer, say the experts
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3 Colors That Just Work Brilliantly for Outdoor Kitchens, and Go Beyond Basic Timber FinishesTake your outdoor kitchen to the next level this summer and opt for one of these expert-approved shades
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Do I Really Need a Steam Oven? Experts Decide Whether This Upgrade Is a Nice-to-Have Luxury or a Modern Kitchen EssentialThey may be loved by chefs, but are they necessary in your home kitchen? The experts explain exactly what they think about these kitchen appliances
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