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Forget Slogan Tees — The In Crowd Now All Have Slogan Plates That Look as Good Mounted on Their Walls as They Do on Their Dining Tables
Saying what’s on your mind through your choice of crockery is a big trend this season — here's where to find the right personality plate for you
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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Eileen Gray Curated Some Of The Most Iconic Modernist Designs — Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Her Life And Legacy
Eileen Gray spent most of her working life being overshadowed by male designers, but her name now enjoys the international acclaim it deserves
By Rory Robertson Published
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Before and After — This Garden Room Was Transformed From Victorian Gloom to Modern Scandi-Inspired Oasis
This 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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Everywhere Is Having Summer Sales, and I've Found the Best Home Decor With 50% or More Off Full Price
Suddenly, giving my home a summer refresh has become a lot more affordable
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I Tested John Lewis' Best-Looking Sofas — These Are My Thoughts, and Which I'd Buy in 2025 for Style and Comfort
If you're online shopping at John Lewis for your sofa, dimensions and photos only tell half the story. I'm a design editor who has owned one of the brand's sofas before — this is my in-person review of this year's best
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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A Space Filled With "Energy, Tension, and Hardcore Impact" — Here's How This Geometric Masterpiece of Color Works
Our resident color expert explores the clever use of color and contrast in this modern living space
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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These Are the Design-Forward Picnic Essentials I Wish I’d Bought for My Birthday Gathering (So They’re on My ‘To Buy’ List Now)
These picnic essentials will take the edge off the stress of carrying multiple drinks and dishes to the park, all while ensuring your outdoor meet-ups are as entertaining and iconic as they can be
By Gilda Bruno Published
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15 Things I Think You Should Buy for Your Garden This Month If You've Got Good Taste
Now, who told you garden furniture and decor needs to be ugly? Not us, that's for sure! Here, I've created a list of some of the chicest finds for your outdoor oasis
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Beloved London Restaurant Cicchetti Piccadilly Has a New Home — And It's as Glamorous and Decadent as It's Ever Been
With dazzling interiors by Fettle Studio, the San Carlo group eatery hasn't just moved locations: it has become a trip to the Med in restaurant form
By Leah Renz Published
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I’m Wondering Why I Waited So Long to Try This 'Heat Reflective' Window Film — It's Cheap and Will Stop My House From Boiling Over in the Heatwave
This heat-reflecting window film is a no-brainer solution to keeping the heat out during this sweltering summer
By Debbie Black Published
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I'll Be Serving Iced Slushies This Weekend, and You Could Be Too, but Only if You Act Right Now
While the crowds hotly await the arrival of the viral appliance, we're already cooling down with Cuisinart's sleeker alternative
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Here's What the Livingetc Editors (Who Are Pretty Much Professional Shoppers) Bought During the Amazon Prime Day Sale This Week
Sale periods can be so hard to navigate, so cut through the noise and see what our team added to their own shopping carts this week
By Emma Breislin Published
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This Big Green Egg Oven-To-Table Range May Just Be This Summer's Hottest Collaboration to Round Out Your Outdoor Hosting Gear
Summer hosting is about to get a whole lot better thanks to this range that goes straight from the flames to the table
By Cheyenne Brown Published
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The Weekend Itinerary — How to Spend 48 Hours in Arles, the "Little Rome of Provence", According to Our Lifestyle Editor
Searching for the best things to do in Arles, the world-leading photography capital? Follow Livingetc's in-house culture and design enthusiast on an inspired tour of the city
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Finally, We've Found a Dish Drying Mat That Won't Ruin the Design of Your Kitchen — Instead, It Might Just Elevate It
This Amazon find has proven that drying mats don't have to be ugly; this one is chic, super practical, and less than £15.
By Maya Glantz Published
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Do I Need to Buy an Ooni if I Want a Pizza Oven? These Ooni Alternatives Are Big on Style and Function (and They’re All on Sale)
As much as I love my pizza oven, I can't deny that these Ooni alternatives are seriously good (and at such great prices)
By Debbie Black Published
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12 British Lighting Brands That Prove Homegrown Talent Is Leading the Way in Illuminating Homes
The UK is a hub of design excellence, and nowhere is that more evident than with our lighting designers. Executive editor Pip Rich shines a spotlight on the best
By Pip Rich Published
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Beyond the Surface: The Enduring Beauty of Full-Body High-Tech Ceramic
Ariostea’s Elementae porcelain stoneware slabs bring versatility by their clever aesthetic and technical qualities
By Sponsored Published
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My Tiny Patio Was in Desperate Need of a Makeover, so I Grabbed This £30 Tabletop Fire Pit for the Perfect Cozy Upgrade
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, it’s the perfect portable alternative to a traditional log or gas fire
By Georgia Lockstone Published
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I Really Think That Flat Weave Rugs Feel Basic — This Alternative Style Brings So Much More Design Impact to Your Living Room
Short-pile shag rugs have all the 70s glam without the matting and impracticalities
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Places Are Selling Out of Portable Air Conditioners — Here's 5 With Good Looks and Good Reviews That Are Still in Stock (for Now)
Keep your home looking (and feeling) cool with these portable air conditioners
By Seraphina Kyprios Last updated
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Honestly, the UK Needs Ceiling Fans — I've Found This Genius One That Fits Into a Light Socket That Will Help a Whole Room Feel Cooler
Whether you’re in a short-term rental or doing a budget home makeover, this gadget is just the thing to save your wallet and your sleep
By Cheyenne Brown Published
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The Ninja CREAMi is Way Too Big for My Kitchen, but I Found a Genius Alternative for Homemade Ice Cream
Introducing the 'Freezewand', your answer to ice-cold desserts that don't take up space (and style points) in your kitchen
By Emma Breislin Published
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These Candle Brands on Amazon Are Dripping in Luxury and Aromatic Scents
Goodbye musty scents and hello lush floral scents, here are some of the chicest candle brands taking over our digital shopping screens
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Struggling With Minimal Drawer Space in Your Kitchen? This Cutlery Organizer is a Total Game-Changer — And It's Less Than £30
The tiered design of this cutlery organizer doubles up on practicality and space, and for a great price, too
By Maya Glantz Published
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I've Got 20+ Sets of Bed Sheets in My Linen Closet — These Are the Bedding Organizers I Swear By to Avoid Chaos
Bed linen is a prime offender for becoming muddled up, meaning you lose matching pillowcases and the right size sheets. Here's how I keep my (quite frankly) massive collection in check
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Did You Know You Can Shop IKEA on Amazon? Here's How It Compares In Terms of Stock, Price, and Delivery
Yes, you read that right — you can score some of IKEA’s most shoppable pieces at the most convenient shopping destination
By Cheyenne Brown Published
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"It's the Reason Why My Life Is So Happy and Adventurous" — Maison Balzac's Founder, Elise Pioch Balzac, on the Magic of Sydney
Relocating to the Emerald City allowed the creative director to bring her jewel-like design vision to life. These are the addresses that inspired her along the journey
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I Bet You Didn't Know These Homes Brands Are on Amazon — I've Found the Ones You Need to Bookmark
From high street brands to designer, these are the home brands to know on Amazon, as well as my favorite picks from each
By Debbie Black Published