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6 Dark and Glamorous Paint Colors That Designers Are Choosing to Decorate With Right Now — Exact Brands and Shades to Copy in Your Home
Turns out, dark colors are the shortcut to glam interiors (without the glitz)
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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11 Material Options for Your Bathroom Countertops — And How Interior Designers Use Them for Spectacular Vanities, Every Time
We asked the experts for their favorite bathroom countertops, and here are their top picks you're going to want in your 2026 reno ideas
By Maya Glantz Published
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This Is How to Decorate Your Christmas Table Like a Pro — 16 Ideas From Interior Stylist-Decorated Spaces for the Ultimate Festive Feast
Full of fun and festive flair, these festive table settings are decorated by interior stylists and are favorites from the Livingetc archives
By Debbie Black Published
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I Think This 1930s Trend Is One of the Biggest Influences on Contemporary Design Behind the Scenes — Meet 'Streamline Moderne'
From chrome curves to porthole windows, every detail has a "clean, almost nautical quality to it"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Don't Have Space for a Dedicated Coffee Nook? Don't Worry — Here's How a 'Coffee Drawer' Can Look Just as Custom, and Clears Away Clutter Completely
Just because you're running low on counterspace doesn't mean you can't have a dreamy caffeination station
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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10 Tiled Fireplace Ideas That Will Warm Up Those Cold and Crisp Winter Nights, In Style
From nostalgic zellige browns to the clean lines of modern curves, these tiled fireplaces turn the hearth into a forever focal point
By Portia Carroll Published
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This Trend Forecaster Says Every Home Needs "Chromatic Tension" — But, What Actually Is That?
Bold and eye-catching color doesn't always create the right amount of tension; mastering this technique requires a touch of dissonance
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Wait, Did the Kitchen Hatch Just Make a Comeback? Experts Tell Us Why We'll See It More In 2026
Blending function, flow, and conversation in one cleverly designed feature, the kitchen hatch might be that one addition you need in your remodel
By Aditi Sharma Published
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The 5 Biggest Dining Room Trends for 2026 Suggest We're Starting to Embrace "Smaller Moments Within Larger Spaces" — Here's How to Do It
These are the designer-approved palettes, layouts, and lighting schemes that will lead to a design-forward yet timeless space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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All-Tile Bathroom Basins Might Be the Most Creative Way to Design a Vanity Right Now, but I Want You to Know These Things About Them, Practically
Is it worth the trouble? The experts dive into the pros and cons of this eye-catching design
By Maya Glantz Published
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10 Lighting Trends That Will Take Over Homes in 2026 and the Bright Ideas Shaping the Year Ahead
These are the trends that are set that wash over our homes come the new year, and designers explain why
By Linda Clayton Published
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A Big Guide to Small Space Hosting — 23 Tricks That’ll Help You Squeeze That Extra Guest (or Even Two) in Over the Festive Season
A small space shouldn't restrict you. These hosting hacks will make sure the festivities run smoothly in even the smallest of apartments
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Our Shade-Shifting November Color Crush, Ultra Azure, Manages to Both Energize and Calm, Depending on How You Use It
It's bold, exciting, and pulsing with life. Here's how to bring this bold shade of blue into your interior
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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'Chocolate Box' Interiors Capture the Same Cozy-Comforting Feeling as Biting Into a Sweet Treat — Here, Designers Reveal How to Recreate the Look
Consider this a more grown-up, sophisticated take on cottagecore
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Wait, Are Venetian Blinds Cool Again? According to Designers, This Iconic 80s Curtain Design Is Back — And for Good
Move over shutters, color-drenched curtains, and soft sheer window treatments — Venetian blinds are back
By Becks Shepherd Published
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Acidic, Unsettling, and Akin to an "Electric Shock", Here Is What This Sour Shade of Yellow-Green Says About Color in 2026
The antithesis to the neutrals that have dominated seasons past, could this sour chartreuse be the jolt-awake color we desperately need?
By Emma Breislin Published
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The Ultimate Guide to Decorating for Christmas — 29 Ideas From Real Homes, Decorated by Interior Stylists, That Will Elevate Your Festive Style This Year
Be bold, be brave, be merry and bright with your Christmas decorating ideas this year, with inspiration from these perfectly styled displays from the Livingetc archives
By Debbie Black Published
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Sorry Minimalists, but Fringed Sofas Are the Next ‘Old-Fashioned’ Style to Have a Design Renaissance
Interior designers are once again making the case that what’s old can look and feel irresistibly new
By James Cunningham Published
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9 Architecture Trends That We'll Be Seeing in All the Best Renovation in 2026 — From Cutting-Edge Craft to Colorful Glazing
Natural materials and intricate craftsmanship are amongst the trends featuring heavily in the work of architects from all over the world — these are the ideas to keep an eye out for
By Ellen Finch Published
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Skip the Classic Sofas You're Seeing Everywhere in Design Right Now — Here's 5 Up-and-Comers, Primed to Steal the Spotlight
While design icons will always have their place, interior designers are increasingly using more under-the-radar pieces to anchor living rooms
By James Cunningham Published
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Wait, Why Aren't More People Talking About 'Panel Drenching'? It's the Way to Decorate That Works Well in Awkward Rooms and Adds All-Over Coziness
It's cozy, curated, and creates a sense of calm and cohesion that traditional wall treatments can't
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Natural Stone Is the Minimalist's Secret Weapon for Designing a Bathroom or Kitchen — And It's So Much More Exciting Than Marble
First the Colosseum, and now your bathroom... there's nowhere this striking stone wouldn't fit in, our experts share how they'd style it
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Wasn't Sure 'Colorful Quiet Luxury' Even Made Sense, but These Designers Have Me Sold — It's Not an Oxymoron, It's a Vibe
It's the aesthetic you know and love, but with a little more color
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Front Door Trick Will Help Keep Your Home Much Warmer This Winter, and Don't Worry, It Looks Super Stylish, Too
Ditch the drafts this season with thermal door curtains
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Wabi-Sabi Curtain Trend Makes Dressing Your Windows Look Way Less Intimidating — "It's About the Honesty of Materials"
The magic of adding a little fabric lies in the beauty of imperfections
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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'Comfort-Maxxing' Is All About Making Your Home the Place You Always Want to Spend Time in — Here's How Designers Do It
What is cozy season without a comfortable home to enjoy it in? Here are seven ways to maximize comfort in your space right now
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Wait, These Might Be the Most Creative, Interesting Ways to Store Your Books — Without Your Home Feeling Like a Stuffy Library
Forget old-school glass book boudoirs. There are so many other ways to show off the contents of your home library, and here's how
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Not Everyone Has Space for a Wellness Room, but Here's How You Can Create the Feel of One That Feels Intentional, but Not 'Forced'
You need a calm space to focus your mind in a meditative state, so here are some thoughtful tips to bring your vision to life
By Amiya Baratan Published
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10 Ways to Use Architectural Moldings That’ll Make Even a Characterless Home Suddenly Feel Storied and Full of Charm
Architectural moldings are so much more than just a detail — they add a sense of classic charm to even the most contemporary spaces
By James Cunningham Published
