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As a Former 'Skincare Analyst', I’d Never Wash My Face With the Water in London — But This £100 ‘Skincare Filter’ for Bathroom Faucets Could Change My Mind
This might just be the one thing that should prelude your daily skincare routine to set the foundation for healthier living
By Amiya Baratan Published
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These 'Mushroom Lights' Might Be the Most Magical Way to Light Your Garden — Dreamy, Ethereal, and They're Surprisingly Chic, too
It's nice to be able to see, but not always as nice to have to look at outdoor lights — could this be how to hide them in plain sight?
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Just Found This Simple-to-Use Slow Watering System That Basically Turns Your Garden Into a Self-Watering Planter for When You're on Holiday
Nourishing your plants one drip at a time, this system has been made to make your day-to-day gardening tasks a little easier during the summer heat
By Faiza Saqib Published
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With No Room for a Drying Rack, This Homeowner Found a Pretty 'Hidden' Washing Line That Actually Complements Her Interior Design
Suddenly, leaving your washing out for days doesn't seem so bad
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The World’s Best BBQ Chefs Use This ‘Japanese’ Charcoal to Cook With — Here’s Why It Makes Such a Difference When You Grill
If you're looking to elevate your BBQ game, you need to know about 'binchotan' — a type of charcoal used by top chefs for grilling that enhances flavor and texture of your meat and veg
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I Thought I Didn’t Have Room for a BBQ, Then I Saw This Genius Garden Table That Turns Into a ‘Japanese’ BBQ and Firepit
This one purchase has singlehandedly turned my tiny garden into the perfect hosting destination, no matter the season
By Maya Glantz Published
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After 25 Years, Do We Now Know Exactly What Color Coldplay's 'Yellow' Is? How a Pantone Expert Brought This Song to Life Through Color
What kind of yellow does Coldplay's most famous song bring to mind? Pantone and Livingetc's color expert Jane Boddy has plotted it out, line by line, for a new installation at Wembley Park
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Charming Solar 'Firefly' Is My Favorite Way to Add Magical Lighting to Garden Borders
Add a touch of whimsy to your backyard come nightfall with these unique, easy-to-install stake lights
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This Designer's On-Trend Take on Stripes Turns the Least Aesthetic Accessory in Your Bathroom Into a Thing of Beauty
I spoke to the designer behind this striped and sophisticated trash can, and here's what she had to say about it
By Faiza Saqib Published
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A Chair for Fidgeting, and a Table for Burning Intrusive Thoughts — Why This Designer Is Making Furniture for the Anxious Being
This three-piece exhibition is built on the concept of 'therapy furniture' and its subsequent message of comfort in the modern home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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IKEA Just Made One Change to Its Best Selling Sofa Bed That Makes It a Million Times More Comfortable
I loved this sofa bed when I used to own it, but this small change makes it so much more usable as both a cosy corner sofa and for sleeping
By Luke Arthur Wells 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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15 Back-to-School Buys to Get Your Kid's Work Space Ready and Organized for a New Year
From helpful storage to engaging decor, these picks will make your children want to do their homework
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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Everyone Is Buying This Confetti-Inspired Glassware That Makes Every Soirée Feel Like More of a Party This Summer
Take summer-style hosting a step beyond the season itself, with vibrant glassware that channels the sense of celebration
By Emma Breislin Published
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Hold Up, I've Just Spotted the Biggest Art Framing Trend Right Now in Søstrene Grene's New Season Collection — And It's Under £15
I've found so many trendy pieces in Søstrene Grene's AW range, but its wall decor picks up on an idea we've already been talking about which is my favorite
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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It's Like John Lewis Turned Soho Home — I Think the High Street Brand's New 'Pleat' Sofa Might Be Its Most Designer-Looking Piece Yet
No, now is not too early to secure the perfect present-opening perch for Christmas this year
By Emma Breislin Published
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This London Home Has Embraced Its Storied History and Period Features — But There's a Fun Surprise in Its Basement
The reformation of this former London vicarage was all about creating spaces with soul
By Paula May Evans Published
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This Two-Michelin Star Italian Chef Is the Pioneer of 'Sicilian Haute Cuisine' — These Are His Go-to Artisanal Plate Brands
"Plates are the final showpiece of every gastronomic creation," says cuisine innovator Ciccio Sultano of globally acclaimed Ragusa restaurant Duomo, and they sure are when they look like this
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Silver Service — How Stainless Steel Serveware Became the Biggest Comeback Story in 2025, and Where to Buy the Look (From £5)
Silver, shiny and standing the test of time — we’ve scrolled to find the best stainless steel serveware dishes that serve up style and substance
By Becks Shepherd Published
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These Light-Up Bottle Stoppers Make Your Old Wine Bottles Look Like Mid-Century Designer Lamps
This nifty hack will help you instantly transform your best-looking glass bottles into sleek and sculptural portable table lamps
By Georgia Lockstone Published
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These Spectacular Hideaways Have Just Made the 'Digital Detox' Trend *Actually* Tempting — No, They're Not Your Usual Off-Grid Cabins
Who said digital detox retreats can't be as thoughtfully decorated as they are invigorating? This edit of tranquil stays shows you they can do both (and where to find them)
By Gilda Bruno Published
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"We're Happy to Get Back From Holiday" — This Art Deco-Inspired Paris Apartment Rivals Even the Finest Five-Star Hotel Suite
Inspired by the opulence of Versailles and the 1930s, the grandness of this Parisian apartment is offset by striking contemporary gestures — and a touch of DIY
By Ian Phillips Published
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This Elevated, Hotel-Style Bedding Is Piping-Hot Right Now — Here's Where to Shop It
A simple, elegant border can seriously elevate your bedding, taking it from humdrum to high-end in an instant
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Something Missing From Your Outdoor Space? I Bet It's an Outdoor Rug — Here's How to Fix That
Because your patio is simply more appealing when there's a soft place for your feet to land
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Best Cookware of 2025 — An Edit of the Most Design-Forward Culinary Brands That Deserve a Spot on Your Shelf and What to Buy, too
Looking for cool, trusty cookware to invest in? Here are some of the most stylish pots and pans on avail, and the brilliant brands they come from
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Okay, I've Seen the Colors in H&M Home's Autumn Collection, and Now I'm Over the Heat and Officially Ready for the Cozy Season
Plumy purples, chocolatey browns, toasty caramels... bringing a touch of 70s charm to your living room just got easier
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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London's Hippest New Seafood Bistro Was Crafted to Look Like a Construction Site — "It Raises the Question of What Beauty Really Is"
Tucked away off Shoreditch High Street, Harry Nuriev's design for Noisy Oyster plays with the area's industrial edge to absorb you in a thick web of wires, scaffolding, and matte chrome surfaces. We untangle it all
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This is the Teeny-Tiny (and Often Forgotten) Front Door Detail That Says the Most About Your Sense of Style
It says, 'I care, even about the smallest, most insignificant details'
By Emma Breislin Published
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These Well-Designed Plinths, Pedestals, and Plant Stands Will Help Your Lush Collection Stand Up and Out
This styling trend will get your houseplants off the floor and up on stands for a visually intriguing indoor garden
By Amiya Baratan Published