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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
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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
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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?
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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 inspiration from these perfectly styled displays from the Livingetc archives
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Could You Sleep in a Red Bedroom? How Every Design Psychologist's Worst Nightmare Became the New Cool Color Scheme in Interior Design
Because nothing signals a sharp design eye quite like a daring color palette
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Forget Bare and Bleak — This Is How Designers Do 'Cozy Minimalism' in 2025 and It's Anything but Boring
Who said minimalist spaces were void of warmth? This autumn, they're loaded with coziness, character, and charisma. Discover how designers do cozy minimalism in 2025.
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Decorating with Primary Colors May Be Incredibly Intimidating, but That's What Makes It So Good When You Get It Right — Here's How
Think of primary colors as punctuation marks in a room: a full stop here, an exclamation mark there, a question mark over there
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I'm Calling It: Chandeliers Will Be Everywhere in 2026 — Here's How to Make the Castle-Coded Lighting Fixture Feel Fresh and Contemporary
You heard it here first — so, discover how to make this once-outdated luminaire work in a modern setting
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18 Powder Rooms by Interior Designers That Are a Masterclass in Styling These Tiny Rooms, Whether You Want a Neutral Sanctuary or Something a Bit Wilder
The Livingetc archives are a treasure trove for design inspiration, and these powder room ideas are straight from the homes of designers and architects
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Think Bouclé Is Overdone? These Are the Just-As Cozy Fabrics the World's Best Designers Are Using Instead
Don't worry, you’re not alone. We asked five design experts for some warm and textural alternatives that feel a little fresher
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13 Trending Kitchen Islands That You'll See in All the Coolest Schemes Next Year
Sleek lines, natural textures, and multifunctional layouts, these island ideas show how this staple is evolving into a showstopping design element
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How to Squeeze Seating Into a Galley Kitchen — 5 Clever Ways Experts Make it Work and How It Can Transform Your Space
Turn your slim, narrow kitchen into the home’s most inviting hub with creative seating ideas you may never have considered before
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No Fireplace? No Problem — Here Are 10 Alternatives Designers Say to Try Instead, to Create a Cozy Focal Point in Your Living Room
These clever and creative ideas from experts prove that you don't need a fireplace to have a cozy-looking space
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5 Mirror Trends You Can Expect to See in All the Coolest Bathrooms in 2026, According to Design Experts Who Know What’s Coming Next
From curvy shapes to mirrored walls, here are the bathroom mirror designs tipped to transform your eau zone (and they’re ideas anyone can use)
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I've Written About Hundreds of Kitchens This Year Alone — I Think This Backsplash Material Is the Most Underrated in Design Right Now
This 'living material' brings a whole lot of warmth, shine, and personality to your kitchen design
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Please, Forget Pumpkin Orange — This Is the Subtler, Way More Stylish Autumn Color I'm Seeing Absolutely Everywhere Right Now
Pink for fall? Now that really *is* groundbreaking
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It Might Sound Medieval, but Chainmail Can Look and Feel Surprisingly Modern in Your Interiors — Here's How Designers Are Making This Unexpected Material Work
Though it throws back to medieval times, the shiny, almost fluid-like fabric also feels perfectly fitting for right now
