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Before & After: This Once Dated LA Home is now a Bright, Boho-Style Space Bursting with Character
This Eagle Rock home has been totally transformed with the help of contrasting textures, lofty ceilings, and warm woods
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This Interior Designer's Own Apartment is Elegant and Luxurious — Yet Surprisingly "Life-Proof" Too
How a designer created a home filled with luxurious textiles, but that could also hold up to a miniature schnauzer with a penchant for digging
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Characterful Brownstone is a Lesson in How to Enhance Natural Light in Dark Spaces
Floor-to-ceiling statement sliding doors leading out to the Japanese maple tree garden provide ample light in this grand New Jersey property
By Katie Baxter Published
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From Unique Tapestries to Furnishings that Feel like Works of Art — Everything in This Californian Home is so Creative
A perfect blend of regal and modern, this house is home to rare furniture and even rarer artworks
By Karine Monié Published
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This Dark, Cavernous DC Home Became a Bright and Airy Modern Abode Thanks to an Investment Feature
The dedicated renovation turned this family home into a lofty and airy space
By Devangi Sharma Published
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This Home is Painted in Three of 2024's Biggest Color Trends — 'These Colors Feel Almost Tactile!'
This New Jersey home designed by Bespoke Only is characterized by an earthy palette that feels seriously on-trend.
By Oonagh Turner Published
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5 Lessons From a New York Home That Takes Its Cues From Modern Parisian Design
We speak to the interior designer of this New York home who has been inspired by Modern French design through art, decor and white walls
By Oonagh Turner Published
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The 6 Best Inspiring Designs From Celebrity Homes This Year That Promise to Elevate Your Space
Decorating by their own rules, celebrity homes have been a constant source of inspiration throughout 2023
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This NYC Apartment's Genius Trick Makes it Perfect for Hosting Guests — Despite the Limited Space
The recently renovated Manhattan pied-a-terre features a clever piece of furniture that makes it a multi-functional space
By Devangi Sharma Published
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Before & After: This Boho-Style Venice Beach Home has Been Given a Moody Modern Makeover
The renovation of this LA home showcases pink limewash walls, earthy brown tones, and some exquisite marble details
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This is How You do 70s Interiors! 5 Lessons From a 'Groovy' Home That Still Feels Surprisingly Modern
How one designer created a 70s-inspired home in Austin, Texas, with the most eccentric home bar
By Oonagh Turner Published
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5 Lessons on Rustic Color Palettes from This Californian Villa (And it Might Just be My Favorite Home of 2023!)
This dreamy Californian villa transports you to sunnier climes with its sun-baked palette of pale pinks, terracotta, burnt oranges and browns
By Oonagh Turner Published
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'Recluttering' is all About Changing our Relationship With Clutter - Here's How It Helped me Banish my Guilt
The new trend takes an unconventional view on clutter, but it could help you cultivate a healthier relationship with the stuff you own
By Lilith Hudson Published
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These are the 6 Christmas Decor Trends Livingetc's Editors are Using in Their Homes This Year
Our editors are loving these on-trend decorating ideas this festive season
By Amy McArdle Published
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This Manhattan Penthouse Features a Secret Rooftop Garden (and the Interiors Are Seriously Chic Too)
This hidden rooftop oasis is a secret escape that gives the homeowners a peaceful break from the Manhattan buzz below
By Oonagh Turner Published
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The Holiday Cheat Sheet
This one-stop shop has all the holiday presents, chic décor, and hosting essentials you need.
By Natalie Gray Herder Published
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Laura Harrier on Modern Maximalism, Martini Vibes and Why She Hates Quiet Luxury
By Sarah Spiteri Published
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What is Expressive Elegance? 2024’s New Trend Explained
By Sarah Spiteri Published
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The Expressive Elegance Issue
By Sarah Spiteri Published
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This new-build home is a masterclass in decorating with bold contrasting trim for extra character and charm
Bold dark accents make for a visually contrasting space with architectural details that pop
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This Chicago home features a curvy kitchen cabinet trend that designers predict will make waves in 2024
The contemporary take on shaker cabinetry adds an extra element of intrigue to this neutral home
By Amy McArdle Published
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This tiny bathroom has the cleverest storage that makes it work a hundred times harder – including a genius vanity
Clever cabinets, concealed shelves and a bespoke vanity seat make this small space feel so much more luxurious
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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18 bedroom trends for 2024 - this will be the year of the sanctuary in all its forms
Bedroom trends for 2024 are a mixed bag, but they all lead to a space you can't wait to be in, and won't want to ever leave
By Keith Flanagan Last updated
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This Texas home teaches us how to use rich contrasts to create an impactful focal point within a room
It masters the art of subtle contrast while creating an elegant point of interest in every room
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This Montauk beach house has a surprisingly cool bunk room for guests of all ages
This seaside home is built for entertaining with great views, ample space for hosting, and a hotel-level of luxury
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This Williamsburg townhouse masters the transitional trend with a perfect mix of old and new decor
During a historical home reno there's always plenty to salvage and restore for a charming mix of old and new
By Raluca Racasan Published
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'It's been totally transformed with paint' – this London "new build" is filled with hundreds of clever, colorful ideas
This home is a lesson in how to make your home joyful with the power of paint - and it's the ultimate dopamine fix
By Amy McArdle Published
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'It's Paris meets Palm Beach' - the Gwyneth-approved "goop Villa" is a masterclass in modern, elegant design
The goop Villa at The Colony Hotel is as serene and beautifully designed as expected
By Raluca Racasan Published