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These 'Wax Dots' Finally Solved My Wonky Dinner Candle Issue — They Work Better Than Every Other Solution I've Tried
No more stress over the fire hazards of toppling tapers with this clever hosting trick
By Amiya Baratan Published
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28 of the Best Dining Tables a Stylist Found to Buy Right Now, From Extendable Designs to Ideas for the Latest Trends
A stylist's take on the dining tables that do it all — anchor the room, bring the drama, start the conversation, and look amazing doing it
By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published
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This £45 Fix Is the Most Stylish Way to Make a Boring, Uncomfortable Bench Feel Like Considered Seating This Christmas
Hosting season often means makeshift seating solutions, but this padded cushion will make it feel much more intentional
By Ella Kipling Published
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This Open Clothes Rail Idea Is the Perfect Storage for a Guest Bedroom If You Don't Want People Rooting Around In Your Wardrobes
Don't let your guests live out of their suitcases this festive season. These clothing rails will be the star of your guest room, and here's why
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 'Outstanding' Kitchen Knives That This Michelin-Starred Chef Would Actually Recommend — They “Combine Design Elegance With Exceptional Function”
"A chef's knife is the heartbeat of my kitchen," says Petros Dimas, Domes Resorts executive chef and Makris Restaurants chef patron. Here are some standouts you can count on for precision, balance, and responsiveness
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Tiny Parisian Apartment Uses Every Trick in the Book to Make Small Space Living Work — While Providing a Masterclass in Characterful Minimalism
To many, a 24-square-meter home may sound like a challenge, but to this designer, it was an invitation to explore her creativity
By Maya Glantz Published
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Before and After — You'd Never Guess This Timeless Kitchen Makeover Was Done Using IKEA Cabinets
Aimee Richardson, also known as The House of Waffle on Instagram, shares her kitchen before and after, and how IKEA changed her perspective on kitchen design
By Faiza Saqib Published
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I've Just Discovered 'Lampshade Diffuser Discs' Are a Thing, and Now I Want Them for Every Fixture in My Home
I need my lamp light at its full potential, and this clever gadget is a god-send
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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"It Embodies the Very Essence of Home" — Designer Róisín Lafferty Shares Why 'Irish Green' Is Set to Be the Material of the Year
A frozen landscape of her home country, this enchanting green marble is a point of pride in western Ireland, and we can see why
By Maya Glantz Published
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Wait, There's Such a Thing as a 'Plant Artist' for Your Home? The Plant Daddies Are Taking Over LA, Crafting Living Art for Designers and Celebrities Alike
Dane Jordan, co-founder of the team bringing beautifully styled plants and trees to Los Angeles' best-designed homes, explains what it means to be a 'plant artist' and how they became interior designers' go-to
By Debbie Black Published
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The Zeitgeist Edit — The Design Culture Moments That Make Great Talking Points in December, According to the Editor
Here's what our editorial team is talking about this month, from designer panettones to the most aesthetic grocery store you've ever seen in your life
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I Asked 9 Interior Designers: 'What Are You Asking for for Christmas?' Their Answers Are the Most Stylish Gift Inspiration
From pens and posh paper journals to chic serve-ware and excellent egg holders, these are the designer-approved gifts to give your design-forward friend
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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IKEA's Surreal New Collection Looks Like It's Designed for Kids — So Why Am I Eyeing a Furry Chair and Cactus Coat Rack for Myself?
Every home needs something a little weird — and IKEA just announced a playful new range that's wonderfully wacky
By Emma Breislin Published
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In Defence of Pantone's Color of the Year — When Did It Become Cool to Hate Painting Walls White?
Perhaps the most shocking reveal of a Color of the Year yet, I'm certain Cloud Dancer is going to draw some undeserved criticism from the mob, yet it's all I want to paint my home
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Forget Wicker Tree Skirts — This Iconic Design Brand Just Reinvented the Christmas Tree Base, and Now I Can't Think of Any Other Way to Style One
We swung by the USM x Buchanan Studio "KISS-MAS" takeover at the brand's new London flagship, and trust us, after seeing this collection, you'll never look at your Christmas tree stand the same way again
By Gilda Bruno Published
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24 of the Most Stylish Throw Pillows Our Stylists Found After Searching Their Little Black Books — In Case Your Sofa Needs a Quick Pre-Christmas Glow Up
If your space feels almost complete, these are the cushions that finish the story — the quickest way to elevate your sofa before the holidays
By Miaad Latoof Published
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How to Dine Like an A-Lister at Carbone London — The Hard-to-Book UK Debut of NYC’s Most Exclusive “Red-Sauce” Italian, Beloved by Rihanna and the Kardashians
Lifestyle editor Gilda Bruno's first-hand account of the hottest reservation in town will save you from looking out of place at the celebrity-approved hit
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Wait, I Just Discovered a Whole World of 'Dopamine Decor' Cookware — And It's Way More Exciting Than Those Basic Black Le Creuset Pots
Don't save all the fun for your table setting; this dopamine decor cookware brings a touch of whimsy to your kitchen
By Maya Glantz Published
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Settle Our Debate: Is M&S's New 'Spinning' Christmas Tree Whimsical or Weird?
The brand new design brought out some strong — and opposing — feelings within the Livingetc team, so what do you think?
By Emma Breislin Published
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Design Diary: Icons Reissued, Bedroom Tubs, and Mexican Design Comes to New York — Field Notes From Our NYC Editor for December
Contributing editor Keith Flanagan walks us through his month in New York and the latest news from the design world that has him excited right now
By Keith Flanagan Published
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The Designer of This Victorian Home Wanted Its Entertaining Space to Feel Like a 'Private Dining Room' in a Restaurant — Here's How It Turned Out
From the color palette to the mix of textures, this space brings retro design to the modern age
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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We've Sat on This New Modular Sofa From Next — It's Comfy, Has Hidden Storage, and, If You're Brave Enough, Would Look Amazing in Mix-and-Match Colors
With three different colors and fabrics to choose from, would you be brave enough to style them all together for an eclectic style?
By Olivia Emily Published
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You Wouldn't Be Able to Tell, but This Floating Bedside Table Has Hidden Storage Inside — And It's Incredibly Chic
Don't let your tiny bedroom get in the way of your bedside storage. This nightstand is the perfect fit for smaller rooms, and here's why
By Maya Glantz Published
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Okay, I Just Found 5 Alternatives to IKEA's Best-Selling LYCKSELE LÖVÅS Sofa Bed That Score Way More on Style
Just because it's not your main guest bed doesn't mean your sleeper sofa should lack in form
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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My Mum Insists on This One Bathroom Cleaning Ritual Every Day to Keep Shower Screens Looking as Pretty as Possible
Say goodbye to your foggy, streaky shower doors. Investing in a stylish squeegee will make this task a daily joy
By Maya Glantz Published
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The 24 Kitchen Tools Chefs Trust Most — All Stylish, All High-Performing, and All Recommended to Me by Actual Chefs I've Interviewed
This is the kind of cookware even the pickiest culinary geniuses swear by
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Barely-Noticeable Under-Cabinet Chopping Board Storage Saved So Much Counterspace in My Kitchen (and It's Currently on Sale)
Free up your work surfaces with this sleek space-saving hack
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Forget Ugly White Sealant in Your Bathroom, I Just Discovered This 'Grout Effect' Alternative That Gives You a Much More Elevated Finish
If cracked grout lines and shiny silicone aren't quite cutting it for you, I've found the perfect alternative, thanks to these interior influencers
By Maya Glantz Published
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ICYMI, There Was Lots of Lovely Homeware Releases in November — Here Are the Top 10 I Really Don't Want You to Miss Out on
From designer collaborations to luxury glassware drops, these are the must-haves and musings that this month had to offer
By Olivia Wolfe Published
