
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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3 Farrow & Ball Colors Designers Say Work Great for Cabinets in a Small Kitchen — They Explain It's About Finding "Warmth Without Heaviness"
The right paint shade for your cabinets can transform any small kitchen — these are the Farrow & Ball colors the experts turn to every time
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This Genius 'Hideaway Cabinet' From Next Is Readymade to Conceal Your Living Room TV Behind Bifolding Doors — No Expensive Joinery Required
You don't need to spend a fortune on custom cabinetry to conceal your TV — this cabinet does all the hard work for you
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3 Colors Interior Designers Love to Use in a Period Kitchen — They're Shades That "Feel Historically Rooted and Material-Driven,” They Tell Me
Decorating a period kitchen requires a careful balancing act, of which color plays a key role; these are the three shades interior designers say work best for these spaces
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"Help, I'm Struggling to Store My Vacuum Cleaner" — These Simple Ideas Will Help You Make Space to Keep It
Vacuum cleaners are notoriously tricky to hide away, especially in homes that are tight on space, but these ideas are as simple as they are chic
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Most Bathroom Storage Mirrors Are Basic and Bland, but Anthropologie Has Loads Right Now That Are As Beautiful as They Are Practical
Bathroom storage that doesn't skimp on style? Anthropologie has got you covered with these super-chic bathroom mirror cabinets
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Habitat Just Quietly Launched This Designer-Look Bed That's Surprisingly Budget Friendly — And, It's Got Easy-Access Storage
A super on-trend design, tons of hidden storage, AND a reasonable price tag? This bed is ticking all of our boxes
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I've Found an Actually Good-Looking Radiator Cover That Will Hide Unsightly Heating in Your Hallway, While Also Giving You Extra Storage Space
The ultimate entryway saviour - this genius cover conceals your ugly radiator, and provides an extra dose of storage
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Move Over Stainless Steel — 'Sanded Steel' Is the Kitchen Finish Designers Want for 2026 Instead
"It can soften something that can otherwise feel quite industrial" — why designers are loving this interpretation of the stainless steel kitchen
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How Does Your Home's Lighting Really Affect Your Mood? How to Boost Its Benefits, and Downplay the Bad Side
I asked the experts to break down how our body responds to light, and how it can affect our mood — and, more importantly, what we can do about it at home
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From an Abandoned Brick-Firing Plot to a Striking, Sustainable Home — The Designer Gave New Life to This Street Corner in North London
Ashley Law, the founder of Flawk, filled this home in Gospel Oak with natural light and curving forms
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Is It Actually Okay to Store Food in Plastic Containers? The Experts' Verdict and the (More Aesthetic) Alternatives They Recommend for Kitchen Storage Instead
While the internet is convinced that plastic food containers are health hazards, the truth may be a bit less clear-cut. I asked the experts to lay it all out
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It's a Small Bathroom Savior — This Furniture Design Is Shelving, Storage, and Seating All in One, and Budget-Friendly, too
A little bit minimalist, a little bit Scandi, this piece of furniture is good-looking as well as endlessly versatile
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"I Just Removed the Pebbledash From My House — This is Everything I Wish I’d Known Beforehand"
Want to restore your period property to it's original glory? A pebbledash removal may just be the key to achieving that
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The 5 Kitchen Appliance Trends You'll Regret Not Choosing in 2026 — This Is How to Futureproof Your Cooking Space
The latest kitchen appliance trends are not just design-forward, they're planet- and health-forward, too
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A Tealight 'Radiator'? I Just Found This Unique, Surprisingly Chic Way to Warm Up Your Home Without Turning on Your Heating
This alternative tabletop heater is petite, stylish, and won't add a penny to your energy bills
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5 Things People With Tidy Bathrooms Always Have in Them — Easy (and Budget-Friendly) Ways to Create a More Stylish, Clutter-Free Space
We're taking the mystery out of those luxurious, organized bathrooms and revealing the items they all have in common
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"I Put Up Secondary Glazing on My Old Sash Windows Every Year — These Are the Things I'd Tell Anyone Else Who Wants to Do It"
Interior designer Dan Lovatt takes on this DIY task in the colder seasons to keep drafts at bay, without requiring him to replace his original sash windows. Here's how
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This New Freestanding Pantry Design Has a Hidden Fridge Inside — It Might Make for the Most Perfect Coffee Station Ever
Neptune's Borough collection is well-crafted, offers timeless style, and solves many a layout issue — what's more, you can easily take it with you if you move
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Freezing Cold Floors? From Materials to Drafts, These Are the 5 Main Causes, and How to Make Things Feel Cozier
Our experts break down the causes of floors that feel frosty underfoot, and troubleshoot how you can fix them
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I'm Calling It — This Retailer Has the Best (Budget) Storage Furniture Range in the Color Pop Everyone's Using Right Now
Decorating with this vibrant color can be intimidating, but this sleek storage collection makes it super easy (and affordable)
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This 'Air Curtain' Trick Is How Restaurants Keep Things Cozy and Keep Cold Air Out in Winter — I'm Tempted to Try It Around My Doors, too
I've taken inspiration from my favorite restaurants during this cold season and found the best overdoor heater to greet me with a warm hug when I get home
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Why Do My Walls Feel Cold? Experts Reveal the 3 Main Culprits, and What You Need to Do to Fix Them
If your walls feel cold and are leeching the warmth from your home, then you may have an issue that needs to be sorted out sooner rather than later — this is what you need to know
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5 Design Mistakes Making Your Heating Less Effective in Your Home — And the Easy Ways to Fix Them
Before you invest in a new heating system, it might be worth checking out whether you've fallen for any of these common design mistakes first
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5 Things People With Tidy Kitchens Always Have in Them to Help Keep Clutter and Mess at Bay
We're uncovering the secrets behind a clutter-free kitchen, and they're simpler than you may think
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