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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I Spent All Day in This Luxury Kitchen in Clapham — These Are the 5 Details You Miss at First Glance, but Make It Feel So Well-FinishedA masterclass in clutter-free design, seamlessly blending traditional design elements with modern sensibilities, there's a lot to learn from this kitchen
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24 Incredibly Beautiful, yet Utterly Niche Kitchen Objects You Didn't Know You Needed Until You Saw ThemStainless steel asparagus steamer, anyone? How about a mother-of-pearl caviar spoon? These are the things you may not need, but you'll definitely want
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This Sussex Kitchen Cleverly Hides a Pantry Inside the Former Chimney Breast — "The Two-Inch-Thick Stone Helps to Keep the Space Naturally Cool"In this historical home, original features are adapted and reworked to support modern family life, while keeping all that traditional charm alive
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I Spent the Whole Day at Chelsea Harbour for the London Design Festival, and These Are the Very Best Things I SawThe Design Centre can be overwhelming at the best of times, so imagine it during the London Design Festival. Here's a digestible round-up of the very best on display
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This Designer Used a Chandelier as a Wall Sconce Instead of on the Ceiling — It's a Simple Idea That Looks IncredibleA creative twist on traditional kitchen lighting, we're obsessed with the way Greg Natale has used a chandelier in this New York Kitchen
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Le Creuset's Newly Launched Color Is Smack-Bang on Trend, Yet Feels Totally Timeless, tooIt may be the newest addition to the iconic brand's color range, but this timeless green feels like it's been around forever
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Can't Install A Pendant Light Above Your Dining Table? The Experts Have the Perfect Solution, And It's Even More StylishA centrally hung pendant light may be the classic choice, but it's far from the only one
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4 Things All Extroverts Should Have in Their Kitchens, According to Kitchen DesignersSimple design ideas experts use to create a space designed for socialization
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I Always Thought Tiered Chandeliers Were a Little OTT, but These New Designs Feel So Right for Homes NowChandeliers are officially back in style, but not as you knew them. These chandeliers are elegant, contemporary, and tiered to perfection
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Clever Drawer Features You'll Always See in Expensive Cabinetry That Every Kitchen DeservesWant to know what makes expensive cabinetry worth the price? It's all about these surprising little features
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No Good Kitchen Would Ever Have 'Grid Lighting' in 2026 — Lighting Designers All Swear by This Technique InsteadUnless you want your kitchen to feel like a dentist's office, grid lighting is not the way to go; here are the experts' alternatives to 'anti-mood' lighting
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Forget What You Thought: The New Rule For Glassware Is the Chunkier, the Better — And I've Found the Perfect Style at IKEAIs chunky now chic? It seems so. Say goodbye to your thin-stemmed coupes; the new glassware trend is all about embracing the chunk
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Sorry, Pendants and Chandeliers — This Is the Lighting Style Experts Recommend for Rooms With Low CeilingsIf you're working with a low ceiling, don't make the space look smaller by picking the wrong lighting — this is the style experts suggest you choose instead
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Inside London's Most Luxurious Art Deco Design Apartment Building, the Art Isn't Just On the Walls; It's All Around YouAn homage to the craftsmanship of the Art Deco period, this new development along the Thames is setting the standard for London's luxury property market
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This Once-Chic Color Combination Will Almost Always Make Your Kitchen Look Dated Now, Say DesignersThe wrong color pairing can instantly make your kitchen look like a 2015 throwback; this is the one the experts warn against
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H&M Has Just Launched Its 'Minimalist Kitchen' Collection, With Touches of Mid-Century Glamour — It Might Be Their Chicest YetWith sophisticated wood and stainless steel pieces, H&M's latest kitchen collection will take your hosting game to the next level
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Never Heard of 'Matelasse' Bedding? Meet the Designer Shortcut to a Beautifully Textured, Expensive-Looking BedDreaming of the perfect, cloud-like bed? We've just found the secret ingredient. It gives your bed that plush, luxurious look, and it's surprisingly affordable
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Looking for Some Design Inspiration? These Are the 9 Show-Stopping Homes That Had Us Captivated This AugustWe narrowed down the most beautiful homes this month to only the best of the best, from a new-build Harlem Brownstown to an Art Deco villa in Sydney
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This Lighting Trend Feels Fresh for Now, But It's Totally Something My Grandparents Would Have Had in Their HouseWith its textured finish and warm, diffused glow, this retro lighting style couldn't feel more current
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If You're an Autumn Person, Designers Say You Should Choose One of These 5 Colors for Your KitchenBring seasonal warmth to your home all year round with these gorgeous autumn-inspired kitchen colors
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"I've Gone All Summer Without Proper Garden Chairs, but It Landed Me a Great Deal" — Our Editor's Tip? Don't Wait Until Next Year, Buy Your Garden Furniture NowThe summer may be over, but there's no better time to buy your garden furniture than right now
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We Asked Designers What Is the One Color Combination They Would Never Put in a Kitchen — and Why?The right color combination can bring your kitchen to life. The wrong combo, however, can have the adverse effect: these are the pairings the experts avoid, no matter what
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This Genius 'Kinetic Switch' Makes Adding New Light Sources Into Your Home So Much EasierSmart, sustainable, and stylish, these new light switches are set to revolutionize the way we light our homes
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I Asked Designers: "What Would You Never Put in a Kitchen You Were Designing for Yourself?" — This Is What They SaidEveryone has their own preferences for their kitchen design, so I asked the designers what theirs were, and their answers were not what I was expecting
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