
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 Outdoor Heating Options so That Your Garden Never Becomes Out of Bounds Just Because the Temperature DropsMake sure your garden is just as comfortable on an October evening as it is on an August day with these clever heating ideas By Maya Glantz Published 
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 A Landscaper Told Me They Always Paint Fences in Small Gardens This Unexpected Color — Here's WhyThis simple switch has the power to take your back garden to the next level — no expensive landscaping or gardening required By Maya Glantz Published 
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 I'm a Water Feature Designer, and This Is Everything to Know About Building a Rill in Your GardenThis sleek water feature can completely transform the look of your garden — but it's best to be well-acquainted with the design before diving in. By Maya Glantz Published 
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 I Saw Rattan Lights at All the Hottest Beach Clubs While on Holiday — Here's How I'm Recreating the LookRattan shades seem to be the most significant trend in outdoor lighting this summer, so here's how to bring the look to your back garden By Maya Glantz Published 
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 5 Drawbacks of a South-Facing Garden That Not Enough People Talk About — They're Not All Fun in the SunYou may have been dreaming of your own suntrap for months, but it's time to face some of the harsher realities of life with a south-facing garden By Maya Glantz Published 
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 All the Coolest Gardens Have One — Here's Where You Can Buy a FirepitIt's not just the accessory of the summer; this is a year-round investment, so you may as well make sure you're buying the best one By Maya Glantz Published 
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 5 Mistakes You're Making That Make Patio Heaters Less Effective — Or, at Worst, Actually Pretty DangerousThese patio heater mistakes aren't just careless; they can be serious safety risks. Keep your garden warm and safe by avoiding these common slip-ups By Maya Glantz Published 
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 Where to Buy an Outdoor Heater That Actually Looks Good, While Making Entertaining Outside in the Evenings Way More ComfortableMake sure your garden parties are thoroughly chill-proof by investing in a good outdoor heater; these are a few great places to snap them up By Maya Glantz Published 
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 Sorry, Electricians, but None of These Undeniably Good-Looking Rechargeable Outdoor Wall Lights Need Wiring InCreating a new circuit for outdoor lighting can be an expensive and disruptive job — one which you won't have to do with these rechargeable wall lights By Maya Glantz Published 
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 5 Outdoor Lighting Trends Designers Are Using to Give Gardens a Glow Up After Dark, in 2025Get your home ready for a summer of outdoor dining and illuminated nights. Here is everything you need to know about this year's trends By Maya Glantz Published 
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 A Cold Plunge, a Sauna, and a Home Office — How This Minimalist Garden Room's Small Footprint Answers Work and Wellness DemandsPart home office, part wellness space fit with a sauna and cold plunge, this is the garden shed we all dream of having in our backyard By Maya Glantz Published 
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 This Designer's Small Space Trick for a Tiny Apartment? Start With Scandinavian Simplicity, Then Layer on the ColorWith 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 By Maya Glantz Published 
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 Should You Match Bathroom Wall and Floor Tiles? In Short, No... And Here's WhyTo match, or not to match. When it comes to your bathroom, it can be a make-or-break question. By Maya Glantz Published 
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 5 Genius Appliance Features That Everyone With a Small Kitchen Should Look Out forA tiny kitchen shouldn't mean you have to sacrifice on your appliances — these clever features are designed with the smallest spaces in mind By Maya Glantz Published 
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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 ThemI 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! By Maya Glantz Published 
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 This Tiny Kitchen in Regents Park Proves That Sometimes the Smallest Spaces Can Be the Most StylishIn 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. By Maya Glantz Published 
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 5 Outdated Tile Trends Designers Are Still Noticing in 2025 That Can Make Your Space Look Old-FashionedWe 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. By Maya Glantz Published 
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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 ColorsI'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 By Maya Glantz Published 
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 Where Can I Find an Actually Stylish Garden Room Off-the-Shelf? Here's Where I'd Look FirstWho 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 By Maya Glantz Published 
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 How Much Does a New Roof Cost? From Pricing to What You Can Expect — The Experts Share It AllA 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 By Maya Glantz Published 
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 5 Costly Mistakes People Always Make When Buying Tiles — And How to Avoid ThemTiling your house isn't a cheap process, so you don't want to waste any money on unnecessary mistakes By Maya Glantz Published 
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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 By Maya Glantz Published 
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 Before and After — This Garden Room Was Transformed From Victorian Gloom to Modern Scandi-Inspired OasisThis smart garden room creates the feeling of a cabin retreat in the back of this South London home By Maya Glantz Published 
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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 WorkTiny 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. By Maya Glantz Published 
