
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 Designer's Small Space Trick for a Tiny Apartment? Start With Scandinavian Simplicity, Then Layer on the Color
With a touch of Scandi minimalism, plenty of Parisian elegance, and hints of Moroccan influence, this apartment building excels at delivering major design in a small space
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Should You Match Bathroom Wall and Floor Tiles? In Short, No... And Here's Why
To match, or not to match. When it comes to your bathroom, it can be a make-or-break question.
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5 Genius Appliance Features That Everyone With a Small Kitchen Should Look Out for
A tiny kitchen shouldn't mean you have to sacrifice on your appliances — these clever features are designed with the smallest spaces in mind
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I'm Obsessed With These Greek Coffees After Drinking Them in Athens This Summer — I Had to Find the £28 Machine That Lets Me Recreate Them
I thought the end of my holiday would mean I had to say goodbye to my daily frappe, but now I can transport myself back to Greece every morning. Kalimera!
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This Tiny Kitchen in Regents Park Proves That Sometimes the Smallest Spaces Can Be the Most Stylish
In this 200-year-old property, luxurious materials and crisp lines combine to create an elevated kitchen design that makes the most of the small space.
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5 Outdated Tile Trends Designers Are Still Noticing in 2025 That Can Make Your Space Look Old-Fashioned
We asked the experts which bathroom tiling trends they're tired of seeing — and they didn't hold back. Don't worry, they also shared the ones they love.
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I'd Never Buy Basic Black Festoon Lights for My Garden Now That I've Seen These Ones in the Summer's Most On-Trend Colors
I'm not sure I've ever seen outdoor string lights in anything other than black or dark green before, so these colorful festoon lights are a revelation
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Where Can I Find an Actually Stylish Garden Room Off-the-Shelf? Here's Where I'd Look First
Who knew transforming your outdoor area could be so easy? These gorgeous garden rooms take all the guesswork and struggle out of the process, so you can make the most of your added space
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How Much Does a New Roof Cost? From Pricing to What You Can Expect — The Experts Share It All
A reliable, durable roof is a key player in your forever home — but how much will that set you back? The experts break it down for us
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5 Costly Mistakes People Always Make When Buying Tiles — And How to Avoid Them
Tiling your house isn't a cheap process, so you don't want to waste any money on unnecessary mistakes
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Forget Basic Festoon Lights — I Just Found a Set That Has Designer Good Looks (Just Not the Price Tag)
It's officially time to say goodbye to overused bulb string lights — I've found something so much better to illuminate your garden this summer
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Before and After — This Garden Room Was Transformed From Victorian Gloom to Modern Scandi-Inspired Oasis
This smart garden room creates the feeling of a cabin retreat in the back of this South London home
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"I've Got No Room for a Fridge in My Small Kitchen" — Here's How the UK's Best Kitchen Designers Would Make Your Space Work
Tiny kitchen? You might be struggling to find space for your bulkiest appliance, but our experts have plenty of tips, so you never have to feel like you're making sacrifices in your home.
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Finally, We've Found a Dish Drying Mat That Won't Ruin the Design of Your Kitchen — Instead, It Might Just Elevate It
This Amazon find has proven that drying mats don't have to be ugly; this one is chic, super practical, and less than £15.
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Hundreds of Reviewers Have Rated This Cutlery Organizer 5 Stars — It Has a Clever 'Second Level' That Gives You Extra Storage
The tiered design of this cutlery organizer doubles up on practicality and space, and for a great price, too
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Outdated Bathroom Flooring Trends to Avoid in 2025 — Plus the Ones the Experts Want to See More Of in Your Home
We've asked the experts: these are the flooring styles that will immediately date your bathroom design
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Forget Doorstops, People With Elegant Homes All Use This Genius "Invisible" Fixing for Their Doors — And It Only Costs £30
This simple upgrade is exactly the kind of subtle change that will take your home design to the next level
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I Always Struggle to Move My Sofa — This Genius £30 'Lever' Makes Re-Arranging Heavy Furniture or Lifting a Couch to Lay Down a Rug So Easy
Say goodbye to the struggle of getting a rug beneath your furniture with this genius tool. Now we can't wait to reorganize every room.
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I've Searched for Weeks for the Best Non-DIY Version of the Mug 'Cubby Shelf' — Here's Which I'm Finally Settled on Buying
Every coffee lover needs a dedicated spot to act out their morning ritual, and no coffee station is complete without one of these smart mug storage displays.
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These Viral, Rental-Friendly 'No-Screw' Drawers Are a Kitchen Life-Saver for All Things Storage — Here's Why I'm Ordering Them
Transform your kitchen cabinets for less than £50 with these genius pull-out cabinet drawers, and they are landlord-approved
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Where Can I Find a Garden Shed That Actually Looks Good? The Best Ones I Could Find, Including a Brand in Farrow & Ball Colors
Don't waste your money on a disappointing shed; listen to our advice and invest in an outdoor structure that will last through the years.
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5 Trends for Home Swimming Pools That Make for Cool Dips, but Even Cooler Landscape Design
Is there a better way to spend a summer's day than splashing about in the pool? If there is, we haven't found it yet. This year, do it in style with the hottest pool trends of 2025.
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5 Front Yard Mistakes That Could Be Making Your Home Look Outdated — Plus, What to Do Instead
These are the pitfalls that are making your home's front garden set the very worst first impression, according to landscape designers
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Is It Better to Buy or Build Your Own Pergola? Experts Discuss the Most Cost-Effective Way to Embrace Those Shady Summer Days
A pergola is the perfect solution to scorching summer days — but is this a fun DIY project, or something you should leave to the experts?
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