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Can't Leave Without — How Wellness Design Expert Madelynn Ringo Turns Every Trip Into an Opportunity for Self Care
"These seven travel essentials keep me grounded, inspired, and feeling my best along the way," reveals the Studio Ringo founder and creative director
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Genius 'Balcony Table' Will Make Taking Your Breakfast Outside All You Want to Do, Even on the Tiniest Balcony
Proof that your "too-small-for-anything-balcony" can be the perfect spot for dining al fresco
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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H&M's Ikebana Vases Are the Only Way I'm Going to Arrange Flowers From Now on
Although an ancient form of floral art, Ikebana is still relevant and widely practiced today. Here, a floral designer explains the practice
By Devin Toolen Published
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How Is Crystal Made? I Went to Waterford to See (and Even Try My Hand at It)
There's more than meets the eye when it comes to crafting beautiful pieces
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Italy Called, and It Looks Like Lulu and Georgia's Latest Outdoor Collection Answered
Villa views, vespas, and Sarah Sherman Samuel’s signature touch — this lineup captures the sights of a European summer
By Julia Demer Published
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10 Iconic Furniture Pieces From Design History That Any Interiors Buff Should Know By Name
A touchstone of their time, these classic furniture designs tell a story of craftsmanship, care, and a commitment to innovation
By Phoebe Kut Published
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Hidden Trails — Studio Lugo Founder Doruk Kubilay's Insider Guide to Exploring Istanbul
The emerging interdisciplinary designer shares his curated itinerary to the Pearl of the Bosphorus
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I'm Calling It, M&S Has One of the Best Homewares Hauls This Spring — These Are the Highlights
Marks & Spencer have kind of hit it out of the park this season with its homewares — here's the decor, lamps, and serveware on our editors' wishlists
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Women Defining Design — 11 Female-Founded Home Brands to Know (and Shop)
Meet the fierce, female-led home brands that are shaping the way we decorate, dine, and design in 2025
By Julia Demer Published
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The Best Ski Resort Hotels in Europe — 10 Stays to Know if You Think Inspiring Design Is a Non-Negotiable, Even on the Slopes
If you thought cozy interiors were enough to make a winter retreat booking-worthy, these mountain stays are about to change your perspective
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Style Pulse AW25 — Livingetc's Biannual Report on the Designs, Materials, Colors, and Shapes Set to Be Leading Interiors Next Season
Taking a global point of view and drawing from fashion, culture, and beyond, our forecast is your ultimate tool for understanding what's next in design
By Roddy Clarke Published
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Forget Air Fryers, This Is the Cleverest Smart Kitchen Tech to Make Cooking Easier and Quicker
If time is your biggest hurdle in cooking delicious meals, these smart oven features will help you make meals so much faster, no air fryer required
By Maya Glantz Published
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Can't Leave Without — Packing for a Snow Trip With Former Ski Racer and Interior Design Insider Kate O'Hara
The O'Hara Interiors CEO and Creative Director shares her absolute non-negotiables for a stylish winter break on the slopes
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Tiny Brass Fixing Will Fix Your Small Entryway Woes — It's Extra Storage Made Discreet and Stylish
If you have a small closet and need a helping hand (or hook), trust that this chic Amazon buy will put your organizational woes to rest
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The Cool-Kid Table Is Set — And It’s Covered in a Whole New Kind of Crystal
Forget the club: dinner parties are the new nightlife, and a surge of subversive crystal is leading the charge
By Julia Demer Published
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"Cowboy Cool" Rides Into Interiors — 9 Pieces for a Winning Western Look
With Western influences everywhere — from Beyoncé to Bella Hadid — one Colorado home proves that rugged can still be refined
By Julia Demer Published
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The Shag Rug Trend Gets a Much-Needed Trim — These Short-Pile Styles Hit the 70s Sweet Spot
1970s-inspired rugs have been getting longer, fuzzier, and harder to clean — but short-pile shag might be the happy medium we’ve all been waiting for
By Julia Demer Published
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3 Design Lessons From Up-and-Coming Design Studio Hommeboys' New California Showroom
It space demonstrates the best of what the design duo can do, alongside their new furniture atelier, Haus of Hommeboys
By Devin Toolen Published
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Introducing the 'New Deco' — 100 Years on, This Style Has a Whole New Decorating Rulebook
'New Deco' has elements of the style we know and love, but with a modernized color palette and whole new rulebook — here's what you need to know
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Found the World's Best Ski Hotels for Interiors-Driven Travelers — And if You Find Them Breathtaking, It's Not Just the Altitude
Get ready for spring with our curated guide to the most sophisticated and ingeniously designed winter getaways from across the globe
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Art Deco Interior Design Is 100 Years Old This Year — Here's Everything to Know About the Enduring Aesthetic
Grandeur, gilt finishes, and the Great Gatsby. Design experts share by we're all still in awe of Art Deco interior design
By Pip Rich Published
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Earl Of East Just Dropped 'Croissant', 'Matcha', and 'Milk Bun' Candles — Now My Home Smells Like Breakfast All Day
Channeling French pâtisserie energy at home just got so much easier and it's all thanks to this delectable candle drop
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Bodrum Hotel's Spectacular 'Ritual Temple' Has Just Earned a Spot on Our Wellness Retreat Bucket List
At Mykonos hospitality group Scorpios' latest opening, "time slows, the senses heighten, and the boundaries between self, nature, and community dissolve"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Curtain Trends for 2025 — The 7 Ways Everyone's Going to Be Dressing Their Windows This Year
From color and style to how they're hung, these are the big trends for curtains that everyone will be following in the year to come
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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This Designer Made 100 Mugs in 100 Days, and Discovered the Secret to the Perfect Coffee Cup Along the Way
New York City-based artist shares the story of how she made 100 mugs in 100 days and how it made her an expert on choosing the best mug to drink from
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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"It's Wonderful Chaos" — How Mad About the Boy's Set Designers Captured Bridget Jones' Style in Her New Home
Bridget may be mad about the boy, but here at Livingetc, we're mad about her house. Here are the design details to watch out for
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Fashion Designer's Collab With USM Sees the Design Classic Turned Into a Bed and Armchairs for the First Time
Armando Cabral blends his West African heritage with European craftsmanship in a bold, modular collection for Swiss brand USM
By Julia Demer Published
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One of Our Favorite Interior Design Studios Just Launched an Anthropologie Collab — And I Want Every Single Piece
Where lines run straight, LALA squiggles. When design gets too serious, they play. Meet the Anthropologie collab that defies convention (read: boring interiors)
By Julia Demer Published
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Yūgen Is the Japanese Aesthetic That "Values Restraint Over Excess" — Here's How to Embrace Its Subtle Minimalism
With a focus on less is more and the power of negative space, this Japanese philosophy can bring a mysterious beauty to your home
By Yoko Kloeden Published