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These 7 Sustainable Bathroom Trends Are the Way to Make Green Living Actually Look Chic
These clever innovations are leading the way towards a more sustainable bathroom, while also being bold and exciting design ideas, too
By Maya Glantz Published
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What Are the Most Eco-Friendly Kitchen Countertops? 6 Sustainable Surfaces For a Greener Kitchen
From recycled glass to compressed paper, discover five eco-friendly countertop materials you’ll love for decades
By Lara Sargent Published
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Why the Revival of 90s 'Honey Oak' Might Be the Most Comforting Design Trend of 2025 so Far
This once-dated wood stain is officially back, and designers are giving this warm material a modern twist
By Emily Moorman Published
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The 'New Neutrals' Designers Are Choosing for Their 2026 Schemes — 4 Stylish Shades to Use Instead of White, Gray, and Beige
Here are the most on-trend 'neutral' colors that you need to know about for the year ahead
By Emily Moorman Published
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I Decided to Break This Golden Kitchen Design Rule... Now My Space Works So Much Better
This triangular kitchen proves that perhaps sometimes, rules are there to be broken
By Maya Glantz Published
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This Laundry Room Might Be the Perfect Layout for a Busy Family Home — and It's All Down to This Hidden Feature
Pull-out drying racks keep this room stylish and functional, and I've just found a version for less than £100 you can retrofit into your space
By Maya Glantz Published
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This "Tantilizingly Cozy" Living Room Scheme is Soft Yet Rich — Here's How Its Dreamlike Organic Colors Work
Our resident color expert explains how the almost-natural hues of this space enhance its balmy feel
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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5 Unexpected Exterior Wall Colors That Will Bring a Dull Garden to Life — And Extend the Feeling of Summer a Little Longer
When it comes to giving your exterior walls a lick of paint, bold is the new black
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Identified My Home's 'Confidence Zones' — Now I've Found the Perfect Place for My Most Out-There Decorating Ideas
Pick one of these three spaces and let your imagination run wild
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Bon Appétit! These Bistro Kitchens Will Transport You Straight to Paris — No Eurostar Needed
Bring Parisian charm to your kitchen with the bistro style kitchen trend — I'm completely obsessed
By Maya Glantz Published
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What Is Shou Sugi Ban? This Japanese Technique Looks Amazing, but Makes Your Timber Finishes So Much More Durable, too
From the process to what it means in the world of design, here is everything you'll want to know about this ancient technique
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Well, That's Something New — This Designer Put the Homeowner's 100+ Piece Ceramic Collection Across the Ceiling of Their Tiny Apartment's Kitchen
In this Brussels apartment, Eastern European influence is seamlessly interwoven throughout the Belgian setting, and one area stands out the most
By Maya Glantz Published
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Design, Debated — Can You Put Decorative Ceiling Trim in a Modern Home? And More Importantly, Should You?
Interior designers reveal the trick to making the traditional period detail feel fitting in modern interiors, not a pastiche
By Emma Breislin Published
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As a Baker, These Are the Oven Features I'm Manifesting for My Next Kitchen (and Now You'll Want Them, too)
Baking aficionados, gather round. These are the clever oven features that every pastry lover deserves in their life
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Had Written-Off Floral Patterns as 'Too Twee' For Me, but Now Designers Are Making Me Doubt My Decision — Here's Why
It's proof that what goes around, comes around... including your grandmother's favorite floral print
By Emma Breislin Published
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Sofas, Walls, Lamps... Why Are We Suddenly Drawing on Everything? The Rise of the 'Anti AI' Design Trend
It's pattern play, but with a little more personality
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Wait, Why Orange and Turquoise? The Hidden Color Meaning You Might Have Missed Behind Taylor Swift’s Next Album
To quote Taylor: "What if I told you none of this was accidental?"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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My Bathroom Has Been So Hot Lately, so I Reached Out to Experts to See How I Could Keep It Cool — Even During Summer Weather
The experts share advice on how you can keep your bathroom cool, no matter the season
By Maya Glantz Published
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Could This Be the Color of the Year for 2026? The Livingetc Editors Make Their Predictions — Spoiler: There's a Lot of Green
As we anxiously anticipate the 2026 color of the year annoucements soon to come, the Livingetc team place their bets
By Emma Breislin Published
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So It Turns Out, I Suffer From ‘Design Fixation’ — Psychologists Explain What It Is, Why It's Holding Your Interiors Back, and How to Get Over It
Have you ever been fixated on an idea and can't get it out of your head? Even if it's not the best idea? It's a thing. Experts tell me why
By Debbie Black Published
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13 of the Best Minimalist Interior Designers I'm Following for Room Inspiration
If you're into neutral, pared-back spaces, these are the interior designers you should have on your radar
By Luke Arthur Wells Last updated
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This 'Invisible' Design Rule Is What Makes a Good Room Just Click — Psychologists and Designers Swear By It
The Gestalt theory and its application within interior design is an extensive topic. Here, designers explain its positive impact within the spaces we inhabit
By Roddy Clarke Published
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5 Common Kitchen Cabinet Problems Experts Always See, and What You Should Do Instead
Don't fall victim to one of these cabinetry mistakes — kitchen experts advise the main issues they see time and again, and how to avoid them
By Maya Glantz Published
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The New Forest Pool House That Embraces Its Surroundings Through Nature and Beauty — Along With Plenty of Luxury Touches
Blank Slate Studio brings its signature elegance to this pool house set amongst the rolling pastures of the New Forest National Park
By Maya Glantz Published
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"You Could Feel the History in Every Corner" — Artist and Sculptor Jobe Burns' Revival of This 300-Year-Old Farmhouse Exudes Power and Brilliance
It was a project that took almost half a decade to complete, and with its rich history, there came challenges, moments, and lessons that ultimately created a space filled with beauty and culture
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Patchwork is Back, Baby — But This Time It's Way More Refined Than Your Grandma Remembers
In 2025, your home should tell a story, and that's exactly what's bringing patchwork decor back into the interior design algorithm
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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6 Dark Wood Kitchens That Prove Why We're Drawn to Them — Plus, How You Can Make These Spaces Look Their Best
From sleek modern designs to rustic farmhouse living, we are all about the dark wood kitchen and the high standards it consistently provides for our interiors
By Portia Carroll Published
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I Looked Inside 9 Real Chefs' Kitchens to Find the Key Ingredients for a Restaurant-Worthy Cooking Space at Home
Top chefs reveal the ultimate recipe for planning a kitchen fit for a pro. Ready, steady, cook!
By Lara Sargent Published
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Meet the Tiled Doorway — The Classy, Elegant Detailing That I Can't Stop Thinking About
Don't underestimate the power of a good entrance. These beautifully framed doors let you enter the room with style, elegance, and grace
By Maya Glantz Published