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How to Store Pots and Pans in a Small Kitchen — 5 Ways to Avoid Clutter and Keep Your Cookware Tidy
Strategic organization will help you optimize the storage in your small kitchen to fit your cookware perfectly, and here's where to begin
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Where to Buy Bathroom Lighting That Actually Looks Good — IP-Rated Designs That You'd Be Happy With in Any Room
The definitive list of on-trend bathroom lighting shops, curated by Livingetc's executive editor Pip Rich
By Pip Rich Published
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Tossing Up Between a Tufted vs Flat-Woven Rug? Here's the Difference, and Which Is Cooler for Homes in 2025
Factors like durability, material, and construction all contribute to finding the rug that is right for your space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Genius Appliance Features That Everyone With a Small Kitchen Should Look Out for
A 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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4 Important Lighting Rules to Learn Before You Change Lights in Any Room of Your Home
From the prep and planning stage to styling your lighting expertly in your home, I've asked the experts for their best tips and tricks
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Asked My Barista-Trained Friends How to Make Coffee From a Nespresso Machine Taste Better — 7 Simple Lessons I Learned to Boost Coffee Pods
Nespresso machines are affordable and easy to use, but not everyone's so convinced by the quality of the coffee you'll get from pods. These tricks will boost their flavor to the max
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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12 Fabric Brands Everyone Should Have in Their Little Black Book If They Want to Go Bespoke and Elevate Their Home
Off the shelf home furnishings only take you so far — these are the brands you need to know if you want to include designer custom upholstery in your home
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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How to Downsize Your Kitchen — 5 Things to Lose When You're Going From a Larger Kitchen to a Smaller One
Shifting to a compact culinary space involves ruthless decluttering, and these are the non-negotiables that need to go first
By Amiya Baratan Published
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10 Ways to Fix an Awkward Kitchen Layout — How Designers Deal With Tricky Spaces
Don't hide those architectural quirks — they can be celebrated and utilized to your advantage
By Portia Carroll Published
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Sorry, but It's 2025 — These Interior Design Rules Too Many People Still Swear By Are Outdated and Should Be Ignored
From symmetric rooms to relying too much on neutrals, these are the design rules we're breaking in 2025, and designers are backing us up
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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10 Bathroom Flooring Trends That Will Energize Your Bathing Space From the Ground Up
Keep your eyes on the prize as the best trends in bathroom design lie underfoot, and there’s plenty to get excited about
By Linda Clayton Published
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I Just Discovered This 10-Second Belt Folding Hack That Will Make Your Closet So Much More Put Together
A quick tutorial to follow to get your belts to stay better organized, and the perfect organizers to keep them in, too
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Here's How to Coordinate Paint Colors Throughout Your Home, so That It Looks Cohesive, Curated, but Still Creative
A home's color palette doesn't need to be rigid, but it should be planned
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Outdated Tile Trends Designers Are Still Noticing in 2025 That Can Make Your Space Look Old-Fashioned
We 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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Why Am I Always Scrolling House Listings? Psychologists Explain the Subconscious Reasons That You Compulsively Want to Move Home
Find out why you doomscroll listings and how to break the habit by finding contentment in your current abode
By Amiya Baratan Published
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What Is Slow Decluttering? This Is the Technique to Use to Help You Cull Clutter When You're Feeling Anxious About Mess
Banish the stress that comes with ruthless decluttering, and attempt this slow decluttering technique instead
By Amiya Baratan Published
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10 Small Kitchen Layout Mistakes Designers Will Always Urge You to Avoid for a Better Working Space
Compact kitchens can be just as efficient as capacious ones, just ensure you avoid these common schoolboy errors when working with a limited blueprint
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Elevate Your Indoor Garden with These 10 Expert-Approved Types of Cactus for Houseplants
Lend your garden texture, height, and visual interest with these striking varieties
By Amiya Baratan Published
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9 Common Garden Shed Mistakes You Need to Avoid Making, and How to Rectify the Problem If You've Stumbled Into One of These Pitfalls
Avoiding garden shed mistakes is easy with our expert-led guide for an end result that is both a practical option and pleasing to look at
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How Much Does a New Roof Cost? From Pricing to What You Can Expect — The Experts Share It All
A 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 Genius Tricks for Slow Watering Your Houseplants — So You Can Go on Holiday Without Worrying About Your Indoor Garden
These DIY slow watering techniques will keep your indoor garden healthy and hydrated even when you're not around
By Amiya Baratan Published
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4 Outdated Color Rules to Ditch in 2025 — These Ideas Are Holding You Back From Decorating Your Home in the Best Way
Once seen as the key, could these outdated color rules now be limiting your creativity? When it comes to color, designers say not to do what you're told — and instead, be bold
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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10 Types of Ficus That Will Look Amazing in Your Home — The Classics and Some Elevated Expert-Approved Varieties
Flex your green thumb and your knowledge of this beautiful houseplant species with a mix of these cool varieties
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Your Questions, Answered by an Interior Designer — Color Drenching, Kitchen Wallpaper, and Life-Friendly Sofas
There’s nothing interior designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza doesn’t know about using color and pattern, so we posed her the questions you ask us most
By Ellen Finch Published
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When Is the Best Time to Move House? Moving Experts Reveal the Best Season to Plan Your Next Shift
Let's take a look at the moving compatibility for each season, so you can schedule your upcoming move for the easiest time
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Organize a Small Kitchen — 10 Tips Experts Swear By for a Well-Kept Compact Cooking Space
If you're a small-space dweller with a love for cooking, here's everything you need to know to make the most of your culinary space
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Hot Shower Before Bed — Is This Really the Secret to Sleeping Better?
Here's what the experts have to say about getting a steamy shower in before a snooze
By Amiya Baratan Published
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16 Different Styles of Curtains to Consider When Dressing Your Windows — Including Function, Fabric, and Fold
From different pleats to practicalities, our curated edit of the most elevated styles of curtains will help you choose with confidence
By Emily Moorman 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 Work
Tiny 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