
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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5 Ways to Do Wood Kitchens in 2026 — They May Be the Year's Biggest Trend, but They're Far From All the SameOverwhelmed with options? The experts break down their favorite ways to do wooden kitchens and which they think will be the most popular this year
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3 Kitchen Color Combinations You'd Never Expect to Go Together, but Actually Work Incredibly WellMove beyond green and cream, these surprising color combinations will bring new life to your kitchen design
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When Is the Best Time to Buy Garden Furniture? The Experts Say There's a 'Golden Window', and It's Sooner Than You May ThinkIt's not just about knowing the hottest trends; this is what you need to know this year to make the most of your outdoor space
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How Do You Know If Your Pans Work on an Induction Hob? This Is the One Thing You'll Need to Test Them That Almost Costs Nothing — and You May Already Have It in Your KitchenIf you're switching from a gas to an induction hob, this one simple kitchen item can help you work out which of your cookware will be compatible
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This Bathroom Renovation Turned 'Dated' Into Modern Luxury in This Mid-Century Family Home in LA — It's a "Natural Extension of Both the Home and the Outdoors"With a conservatory-style shower and his-and-hers vanities, this bathroom is a masterclass in California-cool style
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Now, I'd Never Do These 3 Things When Organizing My Kitchen Cabinets — Experts Say They'll Never Be Tidy as Long as You DoNo gatekeeping here — our experts share exactly why your cabinets don't look like theirs, and how to fix them
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Once You Walk Through the Doors of This Dallas Home, You'd Never Know It Was an 1980s Property — Its Design Feels So Rich and SoulfulBehind the traditional facade, this Dallas home reveals a surprisingly modern finish
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Breaking a Sweat Has Never Looked So Chic — I've Found Actually Aesthetic Weights That Double as Home Decor, Plus Tips on How to Style Them at HomeThese gym equipment designs are so stylish, they'll make you actually look forward to working out
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3 Colors Interior Designers Tell Me They'd Avoid in North-Facing Kitchens — And What They'd Use Instead for a Cozy and Inviting SpaceYou have to be even more careful with your kitchen color choice when your space is north-facing — these are the hues to steer clear of at all costs
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8 Garden Trends That Experts Suggest Should Guide Your 2026 Projects — What to Plant, How to Style Yours, and Ways to Help Nature ThriveDon't wait until June to get your garden in order; we've already figured out this year's biggest trends, so you can be ahead of the curve
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I've Just Found These Clever Wall Lights That Are Rechargeable, Wireless, and Rotatable for an Effortless Bedroom Upgrade — They're Also Under £30Never worry about the placement of your plug sockets again — these rechargeable wall lights solve all your irritating lighting issues
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5 Things You Should Never Put on a Kitchen Island If You Want Your Room to Look Stylish and Uncluttered, According to ExpertsKeeping your kitchen island clutter-free is the key to a chic, stylish kitchen design — these are what you need to get rid of first
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I Asked Kitchen Designers: 'What Are the Most Impractical Kitchen Cabinet Colors to Actually Live With?' These Are the 3 They PickedA durable, long-lasting kitchen is always the goal, but these cabinet colors could be keeping you from achieving it
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This Mid-Century House in LA Felt Too Segregated to Be a Family Home — Now It Gets the Balance Just Right Between Open-Concept and Intimate-Sized RoomsOriginal mid-century design is given the full California cool treatment in this open-plan family home
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I'm Not Surprised Everyone's in Love With Cafe Curtains in Kitchens Right Now — Interior Designers Share 3 Things That Make Them Work So WellIf Parisian bistro style sounds appealing to you, this is going to be your new favorite kitchen trend
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3 Colors That Work Particularly Well in North-Facing Kitchens — They're the "Difference Between a Room That Feels Inviting and One That Falls Flat"Choosing the right paint color can make or break your north-facing kitchen; these are the hues that the experts recommend
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This Genius Magnetic Cover Makes Hiding Your Dishwasher a Design Statement — It's Such a Simple and Affordable Way to Style Bistro-ChicThis clever cafe curtain DIY is one of the most stylish ways to conceal your dishwasher I've seen
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This New Habitat Trundle Bed Is Possibly the Chicest One I've Seen — And It's Probably More Comfortable Than 99% of Actual Sofa BedsAll good hosts know the power of a comfortable spare bed, and this stylish trundle bed from Habitat will have your guests in the lap of luxury
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I Hate White Kitchens — These Are the 3 Colors I'd Choose for the Same Vibe, Just BetterCan we all officially agree to leave stark white kitchens in 2025? These colors bring all the bright airiness, and none of the harsh sterility
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3 Brilliantly Bold Bathroom Sink Color Ideas That Just Make So Much Sense in Design Right NowWe're saying goodbye to boring bathrooms in 2026, and hello to these fun sink shades, instead
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I'm Usually a Bit of a Furniture Snob, but Dunelm's New Ball Foot Tub Chair Is Lowkey My Find of the Moment — Especially for the £169 Price TagYour guests will never believe that this super chic armchair costs less than £200
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I Spotted This Incredible 'Sampler' Marble Floor Idea — It's Like a New Take on Checkerboard Floors That's So Full of Personality'Sampler' floor tiling is the grown-up, and far more stylish, version of pick'n'mix for your bathroom flooring
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7 Things That Can Actually Add Value to Your Home, According to Estate Agents — From High Ceilings to a Particular Type of StorageProperty experts share the surprising upgrades that can add thousands to your home's value
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Are Dimmer Switches Actually Still Worth Installing in 2026? These Lighting Experts Tell Us When They Are and Aren't Worth the InvestmentBefore you commit to your new light switches, the experts share when dimmer switches are a must-have, and when they can be skipped
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