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12 BBQ Shelters That Make Your Outdoor Cooking Forecast-Proof — Even If You've Only Got a Small Garden
If you don't have space for a fully covered outdoor kitchen, you can still ensure your al fresco grilling exploits don't get rained off with these compact shelters
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Wait, This Expensive-Looking Pergola From IKEA Costs Way Less Than I Thought It Would — And It's Not in Basic 'Garden Gray'
A shady, stylish shelter transforms a garden into a room, but high prices can put you off. Not in this case, though
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Step Inside Peckham's New Vietnamese, Lai Rai, Where Unexpectedly Colorful Interiors Are as Fresh and Vibrant as the Cuisine
Street foodie Asian treats, a globe-trotting drinks list, and surreal decor collide to addictive effect at this recently opened eatery
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Gap Just Collaborated With This Celeb-Loved Luggage Brand on Suitcases in This Year's Hottest Color — "As Timeless as Neutrals and Bold as Aluminum"
The Shay Mitchell-designed Gap x BÉIS capsule reinterprets the brand's iconic denim clothing in globetrotting form
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Where to Buy an Outdoor Heater That Actually Looks Good, While Making Entertaining Outside in the Evenings Way More Comfortable
Make sure your garden parties are thoroughly chill-proof by investing in a good outdoor heater; these are a few great places to snap them up
By Maya Glantz Published
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Forget Citronella Candles, I Found These Supersized Garden Incense Sticks to Perfume Al Fresco and Keep Outdoor Pests at Bay
These limited-edition supersized incense sticks will refresh your garden air and keep insects away — plus, they're plant-friendly
By Amiya Baratan Published
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At Edinburgh's Fringe Festival, IKEA's Magical Patterns Exhibition Is a Feast for the Eyes — Broccoli Patterns, Banana Prints and All
With 180 textiles on display, this pop-up pavilion at Dovecot Studios is a look back at the Scandi brand's love for whimsical vibrance
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Classic Couch "Should Have Never Happened", but Became a Pop Art Icon Regardless — This Is the Legacy of the 'Marshmallow Sofa'
A salesman's pitch for plastic disk furniture might not have panned out, but it inspired a mid-century classic in the process
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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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
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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It May be a Modern 4000-Square-Foot High-Rise Apartment in the Middle of Manhattan, but It Feels Like a Family Home
In an excerpt from their new book, the designers behind Hendricks Churchill take us inside a modern high-rise home filled with comfort and character
By Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill Published
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A Good Throw Pillow Can Change Everything — Here Are 15 Expensive-Looking Ones That Are an Instant Style Upgrade
You want it to contrast but still complement, look plump but not too perfect. Throw pillows can be an exact science, and I've found the answer(s)
By Emma Breislin Published
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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)
By Abla Fahmi Published
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A Palette Inspired By Cactus and Furniture Designed Around Children Doesn't Sound Calming, but in This Home, It's Artful
In an excerpt from her book, design writer Susan Redman takes us inside a family home that feels almost like an art gallery
By Susan Redman Published
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Sorry, Electricians, but None of These Undeniably Good-Looking Rechargeable Outdoor Wall Lights Need Wiring In
Creating a new circuit for outdoor lighting can be an expensive and disruptive job — one which you won't have to do with these rechargeable wall lights
By Maya Glantz Published
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Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Meet the Winners
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"Sometimes You're Just Not Going to Find What You Need" — Why Designers Maddux Creative Turn to Bespoke Pieces, and the Lessons They've Learned Along the Way
With the launch of Maison by Maddux Creative this month, interior designer Jo leGleud explains the joy of exploring bespoke furniture and decor design with clients
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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The Payday Edit — 15 Things That Have Been Waiting in My Shopping Cart All Month
When it comes to ways to spoil yourself and your home, I've got a few ideas...
By Emma Breislin Published
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Gustaf Westman Wants You to Holiday in His Irreverent Stockholm Home — And You Could Host the Cult Designer in Return
Following the success of his ongoing European Pop-Up Tour, the Swedish sensation is back partnering with home swapping platform Kindred, this time opening the doors to his own house
By Gilda Bruno Published
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13 British Interior Designers to Know in 2025
From color experts to elevated family spaces, these are the designers setting the direction of decor today, who inform how we at Livingetc write about design
By Pip Rich Published