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"Bathroom Lounges" are Trending, but are They a Terrible Idea?
It's certainly serving 'Bridgeton' and is a way to prioritize wellness in your bathroom, but we've asked the experts whether it's really worth it
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Want to Create a Mudroom on a Budget? This Clever Hack Using IKEA SEKTON Cabinets Shows You How
Color, pattern, a DIYed bench seat, and three IKEA SEKTION cabinets completely transformed interior designer Erin Zubot's mudroom. Here's how
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What is the "ADHD Sofa"? How a Design Classic From 1969 Went Viral
Verner Panton's iconic design for Vitra has come to be known by a new name — but what's the story behind this unique couch?
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Couch Alternatives – 14 Stylish & Comfy Pieces That Prove A Sofa Isn't a Necessity After All
A large sofa isn't sacrosanct. These smart options have equal potential in the living room, and we're here to prove it
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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What Colors Go With Gray? 16 Stylish Combinations That Will Convince You to Embrace This Cool Shade
If you want to balance out a more vibrant hue without the stark contrast of white, this subtle shade is a surefire way to create a sophisticated scheme
By Emma Breislin Last updated
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8 Living Rooms With Leather Sofas That Prove This Material is Back in Style
I'd considered leather couches outdated, but these modern living schemes have put this textile back on my radar
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Hygge Interior Design — 10 Ways to Embrace The Danish Concept of Simplicity & Contentment
Experts reveal the Nordic secrets to having the most balmy, cozy, and cheerful home that also aids well-being
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Will Never Go Out of Style — 10 Tones That Are a Timeless Choice
From muted colors to some surprising tones, these kitchen cabinet colors are enduring and always on-trend
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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Livingetc Editors Share Their Favorite Corner of Their Homes — And How You Can Recreate the Look
From cozy snugs to cleverly designed kitchens, take a sneak peek into the homes of Livingetc's editors and discover their most beloved spots
By Debbie Black Published
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Halloween Entryway Ideas — 5 Devilish Ways to Decorate for a Bewitching Welcome
Frighten your guests as soon as they enter your home with these stylish yet spooky looks to inspire your Halloween decorating
By Lilith Hudson Published
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"Rules Are Made to Be Broken" — 3 Venetian Studios on the Secrets Behind Murano Glass Chandeliers
Adriano Berengo, Roberto Beltrami, and Edoardo Pandolfo may have diametrically opposite views of the revered Italian staple, but they are brought together by the same motive: the creative ambition to push it forward
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Small Bathroom Ideas — 31 Tiny, Yet Super Clever Spaces That Easily Fit Style and Practicality
See how these designer-approved rooms save space and still deliver on style and function, with minimal square footage
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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Carpet Trends — 13 Styles, Colors, and Materials Designers Are Choosing for 2025
For a design-forward space, consider these wall-to-wall flooring options that marry style and practicality
By Roddy Clarke Last updated
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6 Closet Shelving Ideas That Aren't Just Practical, They'll Also Lend a High-End Feel to Your Storage
The design and organization experts we spoke to had a wealth of inspiration to share on how to get closet shelving right
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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Wallpaper Trends for 2025 — 11 Exciting Ways to Embrace Wallcoverings in Your Home Now
Trends for 2025 in wallpaper are looking back to heritage designs, say our experts
By Keith Flanagan Last updated
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The "Wood Drenching" Trend Layers Millwork and Wooden Furniture for a Sophisticated Feel
Brown tones always feel elegantly timeless, and wrapping your space with wooden features is the best way to bring that sophisticated feel into your space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Gilmorecore is the Trend of the Season — These Are the Details We're Copying for the Coziest Fall Yet
Social media is obsessed with the homes of Stars Hollow, and these are the features that give them the covetable cozy feel we all want this season
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Blue and Green Is the Surprising Living Room Color Scheme Everyone's Using — Here's How to Make It Work
This color combination might have once been frowned upon, but now we're seeing fun living room designs embracing this analogous palette
By Portia Carroll Published
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"Pit Sofas" Might Be the Coolest (and Most Comfortable) Take on the Sectional Right Now
This style of sofa is emerging in the most stylish hang-out spaces and media rooms. If you've got the space, it might be the trending alternative to an L-shape couch
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Frank Lloyd Wright's First Ever Prairie-Style Home Features the Coziest Looking "Inglenook"
The Winslow House is currently on the market, and designers are hoping its architectural fireplace will make a comeback in our homes
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Earth Tone Living Rooms — 11 Palettes To Warm Up the Heart of Your Home
Earth tone living rooms help to give your decor a more grounded and timeless look. Design experts explain how to get them right
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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I Just Learned the Basics of Feng Shui Sofa Placement — Turns Out My Couch Might Be "Blocking Energy"
Create a harmonious environment by understanding what Feng Shui teaches about sofa placement
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Built-in Closet Ideas — 14 Superb Storage Designs That Fit Your Home Like a Glove
Up your organization and storage game with these closets that are perfectly tailored to fit into rooms
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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Modern Bathroom Ideas — 33 Projects That Will Inspire You With Clever Design Features
From flooring to fixtures, color to tiling, the designers of these contemporary bathrooms have created the most exciting spaces
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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Fall Living Room Decor Ideas — 14 Ways to Bring the Season to Your Space
Wrap your living room in the colors, textures, and furnishings of fall for a charming way to embrace autumn
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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How to Style a Couch for Fall — 6 Ways Interior Designers Give Their Sofas a Style Refresh
These ultra-cozy sofa styling ideas instantly invite you to hunker down and hibernate in your living room this autumn
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
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10 Sectional Sofa Ideas That Show Why This Seating Style Works in Every Living Room (Even the Small Ones)
Offering greater flexibility than a standard sofa, here are some of the ways you can work a sectional into your living room layout
By Emma Breislin Last updated
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I Get Sneak Peeks of All the Latest Fall Collections — Gray is Everywhere, and These Are the 9 Pieces I’m Shopping
It’s modern, it’s cool, and we definitely didn’t see it coming — but we’re so happy it’s here. Shop the versatile hue that’s redefining cozy this season
By Julia Demer Published
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10 Living Room Sofa Ideas — From Low-Slung to Shapely Silhouettes, and Styling Your Sofas Back-to-Back
Sofas are a place for conversation, after all, so why not make them a conversation piece? Here are some ideas to get you started
By Ellen Finch Last updated