
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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7 Space Saving Mirrors That'll Actually Make Getting Ready in Your Tiny Bathroom Way Easier
Even the most awkwardly shaped, tiny bathrooms are deserving of a functional and stylish mirror. Luckily, we've found some of the chicest space-saving designs on the market
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Did You Know You Can Technically Add a Demister to Any Bathroom Mirror? Here's What You Need to Know
This spa bathroom upgrade is surprisingly easy... and inexpensive too
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Does Your Kitchen Lighting Feel Too Harsh? Try Out The Experts' Favorite Simple Switches to Warm Up Your Space
Your kitchen lighting should be cozy, not sterile. So, if your kitchen is in need of some softening, try out our experts' 7 tips
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Lily Allen's Iconic Brooklyn Brownstone Home Is Up for Sale — Just Wait Until You See Inside
Everyone wants to know who Madeline is, but I'm more interested in getting the name of Lily's interior designer
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How to Build a Work Station Sink, and Why Every Small Kitchen Needs One
Get more out of your tiny kitchen by transforming your sink into a handy workstation
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This Natural Stone Is the Minimalist's Secret Weapon for Designing a Bathroom or Kitchen — And It's So Much More Exciting Than Marble
First the Colosseum, and now your bathroom... there's nowhere this striking stone wouldn't fit in, our experts share how they'd style it
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Kate Moss's Glamorous New Bathroom Shows How to Take Luxury 1930s Style and Make It Modern and Fashionable
A space that oozes luxury and glamour, with plenty of cool-girl appeal, what more could you expect from the ensuite bathroom of the British icon?
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This Architect's Collaboration With Axel Vervoordt Co. Brought the Designer's Signature Wabi Sabi-Style to a North London Renovation
This Passive House build proves you don't need color to build character, as natural materials provide all the texture and depth
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Meet the 'Airfryer Garage' — This Designer's Clever Hidden Storage Keeps the Bulky Appliance Off Your Kitchen Countertops
This genius design has taken storage to the next level, and I can't lie, I'm completely obsessed
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This Genius IKEA Container Is What Stops My Cut Herbs Dying Every Week — And It Fits Perfectly Into My Fridge Door
Say goodbye to sad, wilted herbs, as this affordable buy from IKEA has revolutionized how I store my greens
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"They're Not Always the Most Flattering or Flexible Option" — So, Should You Pick an LED Mirror for Your Bathroom, or Not?
Love them or hate them, LED bathroom mirrors are a hugely popular design choice — I asked the experts for their thoughts on the trend
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Can't See to Get Ready Properly? These Tricks for Lighting Around a Bathroom Mirror Are What Everyone Who Uses One to Do Their Makeup Should Know
The first step to a perfect makeup routine? It all begins with the proper bathroom mirror lighting
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Forget Your Basic Laundry Basket, This Type of Storage Works Way Better for a Small Bathroom and It Also Comes With Open Shelving, too
Laundry baskets that open from the top don't make the most of your space — I've just found the smartest solution to your small bathroom storage problems
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5 Design Tricks That'll Make It Way Easier for More Than One Person to Cook in a Small Kitchen
A small kitchen doesn't need to mean every meal is a solo venture; these expert tips can help maximize your space
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Should You Put Furniture in Front of a Radiator? The Solution to a Problematic Layout vs Lowering Your Heating's Efficiency, Explained
We asked our experts for all their thoughts on whether or not furniture can cover the radiator, and their advice may just surprise you
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In This Art Deco Apartment in Miami, a Clever Layout and Custom Finishes Make the Small Kitchen Work Harder
In Miami Beach's luxurious South of Fifth neighborhood, this designer brings together art deco and mid century modern design elements
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These Plastered-in Ceiling Lights Make Your Lighting Scheme More Minimalist and Way Less Intrusive — But There's One Downside to Know
For a sleek, seamless look, this lighting design is the way to go
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These Are the 5 Types of Lighting Designers Would Never Use - They're Harsh and Unflattering
For the most welcoming, beautiful home, lighting is key. These are the designs the experts say to avoid at all costs
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Should Curtains Cover Radiators? The Dilemma of Floor-Length Curtains vs Blocking Your Room's Heat Source, Solved
If you've opted for beautiful, long curtains, you might be fighting against your home's thermal efficiency, say the experts
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This New Bathroom Storage From Habitat Fits Around Your Existing Pedestal Sink, but Will Make It Look 100 Times More Expensive
Affordable, stylish, and practically no installation required, this clever bathroom cabinet is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your small bathroom
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This Dulwich Home Takes Inspiration From Ritual, Not Trends — Including an Outdoor Balcony Bathroom That's a "Daily Luxury" and Elevates Everyday Routine
What happens when an architect designs his own home? Lots of natural materials, curving forms, and an outdoor bath. That's what happens
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This Discreet 'Plinth' Vacuum Is the Low-Effort Addition to Your Kitchen That'll Help Keep Floors Clear and Uncluttered Between Deep Cleans
I never thought I'd say this, but I'm obsessed with a vacuum. And once you've seen this clever, hidden design, you'll feel the same
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My Kitchen Has Been So Disorganized Lately, So I Found These 6 Genius Inserts I Can Screw (or Stick) Into My Cabinets to Give My Storage a Budget Overhaul
Organizing your kitchen cupboards doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. These cabinet inserts make it easy, and here's exactly how
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Is Your Cutting Board Toxic? 3 Alternatives You Might Not Have Even Heard of That the Health-Conscious Crowd All Use
Keep that toxic energy far, far away from your kitchen — it's time to chuck out your old chopping boards and bring in the new. Here are some of my favorites
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