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How Wide Curtains Should *Technically* Be, and What Looks Best Aren't Always the Same — Here's How to Get the Latter
Curtain length isn't the only measurement to get right. The width of these window treatments can help you achieve a more luxurious look
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5 Mistakes You're Making That Make Patio Heaters Less Effective — Or, at Worst, Actually Pretty Dangerous
These 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
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How to Store Knives in a Kitchen Without Cluttering Your Counters — Alternatives to Knife Blocks That Are Way More Stylish
These storage ideas will help you get the best use out of your knives while keeping them safely within reach at all times
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How to Keep a Kitchen Cool — And the Reasons Yours Is Overheating in the Summer
From cool-touch materials to easy-breezy layouts, here’s how to beat the heat in the kitchen when the mercury begins to rise
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Good Outdoor Lighting Was the Best Investment I Made in My Garden — Here's Where to Shop for the Most Stylish Designs This Year
Looking to buy garden lighting this year? I know the best places to buy it to stop cheap-looking designs ruining your outdoor space's aesthetic
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Don't Let These Outdated Rug Colors Drag Down Your Interiors in 2025 — Designers Say They Feel "Tired"
I asked designers for the most dated rug colors that are out of style in 2025, and the hot hues to replace them with this year instead
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How Do You Create a Decluttering Schedule? 5 Steps to Keep Your Living Space Consistently Chaos-Free
Keep your routine organized with a schedule that includes a game plan for how to tackle clutter across your home
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Sometimes, the Most Important Detail About Your Candle, Isn't About Your Candle At All
Have you ever considered your candle's health? These accessories will help it burn longer and stronger (and look good doing it)
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5 Pots and Pans Storage Mistakes You're Probably Making That Will Cost You Both Space and Efficiency
Stylish cookware costs a pretty penny, so properly storing it is of utmost importance — here's what not to do
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7 Moving Mistakes I've Learned From Estate Agents That Have Changed How I'll Prep for a Big House Move Forever
These errors will ruin your moving experience and make things twice as difficult, so here's how to plan ahead
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I've Tested So Many Bedding Brands This Year — These Are the Sheets I'd Now Recommend to Friends and Family
I've put bed sheets from the best bedding brands through their paces so I can really recommend which to buy — here's my guide to which I'd spend my own money on
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Okay, 'Tidy Maximalism' Might Perfectly Sum Up My Interior Style — This Is How to Add Personality Without Falling Into the Trap of Clutter
What if you could have all the boldness of maximalism with the organization of an intentionally curated home?
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Where to Shop for Good Lampshades — Your Lighting Scheme's Secret Weapon to More Elevated Style
Changing up the lampshade can make any lamp feel more expensive, and better suited to your home. Here's where to shop for the best ones
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"I've Been Cooking on a Big Green Egg for Over a Decade — These Are My 5 Golden Rules Everyone Who Owns a Ceramic Grill Should Know"
Chef Ross Geach trained with Rick Stein, and is an expert on outdoor cooking with a Big Green Egg — these are his secrets for getting the most from this type of grill
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Why Do I Always Want to Redecorate? I Asked Psychologists to Explain What the Compulsive Urge to Switch Things Up Actually Means
From social media to a design journey with the objective of reclaiming space, there are a couple of factors to point to
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This Slow-but-Steady Decluttering Trick Is the Secret to a Home That Will Actually Stay Tidy
Also known as the dissolving decluttering method, this technique will help you break the mental clutter pattern and build a better routine
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Berber Rugs Used to Be in Every Stylish Home — This is the Design-Forward Style That I Think Has Replaced Them in 2025
The Berber rug has been a long-reigning living room staple, but it's finally being usurped. Here's what designers are choosing instead right now
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What Is the Luckiest Day to Move House? Plus, 7 Other New Home Superstitions
If you're superstitious, these are the things to do, and not do, when moving home
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I Asked Interior Designers: 'How Do You Ensure a Room Isn't Boring?' These Are Their 5 Top Tips
There's a fine line between 'classic' and 'boring' — here, interior designers share the key elements that make a design stand apart from the rest
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Wait, How Am I Only Just Learning About the 'Four-Inch Seating Rule' for Living Rooms? Expert's Say It's Key to Fostering Calm and Conversation
A sofa expert explains how the four-inch seating rule for sofas can help curate living spaces that feel calmer and more comfortable
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I Love a Classic Bedroom Look, but It's 2025 — These Alternative Colors to 'Boring' White Bedding Are So Much Cooler
White is a classic for a reason, but if you’re getting a little bored, we’ve got you covered with some stylish alternatives
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5 Decluttering Tricks That Just Don't Work, According to Professionals — "Effective Techniques Aren't About Magical Shortcuts"
Set your mind on a home that's tidy for the long term by ditching these short-lived decluttering techniques
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Should You Match Bathroom Wall and Floor Tiles? In Short, No... And Here's Why
To match, or not to match. When it comes to your bathroom, it can be a make-or-break question.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
