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Forget the obvious contrast. Designers are layering grains, patterns, and finishes within one tight color family, and letting the nuances reveal themselves slowly

By Rory Robertson Published 28 October 26

Because you didn’t spend six weekends choosing tile for them to look better in the box

By Linda Clayton Published 25 October 26

From the timeless to the contemporary, green works for every kitchen. These are the designs you'll want on your moodboard

By Linda Clayton Published 23 October 26

This way, you can channel the blooms even when they're out of stock (or season) at your local florist

By Amiya Baratan Published 23 October 26

For the younger generation, the humble butter dish has become a way of elevating the everyday

By Maya Glantz Published 22 October 26

These arrangements allow you to cook up a storm and enjoy the fruits of your efforts with comfort and class

By Linda Clayton Published 21 October 26

Make your kitchen stand out from the rest with a bold, colorful floor — it's a surprisingly stylish way to bring some excitement to the space

By Maya Glantz Published 19 October 26

Interior designers may be dialing up the shine, but this trending paint finish is something of a decorating minefield

By James Cunningham Published 18 October 26

There's no need to settle for a standard shower — carve out a compartment in your space and make it super design-y like one of these

By Ellen Finch Published 18 October 26

"Lacquered surfaces never look quite the same as the light and viewing angle change", giving your home endless life and personality

By Olivia Wolfe Published 17 October 26

Tables with textured edges are big news in the design world right now — and this little detail punches above its weight

By Ellen Finch Published 11 October 26

The kitchen is the latest place designers are adding murals, personalizing splashbacks to reflect the heart of the home

By Pip Rich Published 10 October 26

The 90s: Art and Fashion, curated by Edward Enninful, invites you to explore the defining trends of the decade

By Maya Glantz Published 8 October 26

Calming yet energizing, and undeniably unique, this is the way designers are making their kitchens stand apart from the crowd

By Maya Glantz Published 7 October 26

Huge swathes of marble aren’t the only way to use stone to elevate your home. Here’s to the power of the offcut

By Luke Arthur Wells Published 6 October 26

These showstopping curtain ideas from the Livingetc archives are a masterclass in how to pull off this hard-to-master window treatment

By Debbie Black Published 4 October 26

This tiling trend is a beautiful way to bring more of yourself into your home design

By Maya Glantz Published 3 October 26

Forget white boxes and boring materials — these extension ideas add plenty of architectural interest, inside and out

By Ellen Finch Published 3 October 26

No longer confined to coastal style, this luminous material brings movement and shine into your home

By Maya Glantz Published 2 October 26

Offering an ornamental aesthetic alongside heating efficiency, the ceramic stove — or ‘kachelofen' — is quietly claiming its moment in the spotlight

By Juliet Benning Published 1 October 26

A subtle curve in your sectional creates a "sense of continuity, allowing the different elements to connect naturally rather than feeling separate or rigid"

By Olivia Wolfe Published 1 October 26

Filter the brightest sunlight without missing out on golden hour with some of the most creative window decor

By Rory Robertson Published 30 September 26

Bold, angular islands have overtaken smooth, curved designs as the shapely kitchen look everyone wants

By Ellen Finch Published 30 September 26

Closing off your staircase does more than offer practical benefits — it's a chance to experiment with form, materials and color, as these ideas show

By Ellen Finch Published 30 September 26

These pairings create dependable color palettes that you can build a room around

By Olivia Wolfe Published 29 September 26

Eye-catching yet understated, this is the color combination splashed all over the coolest bathrooms right now

By Maya Glantz Published 28 September 26

Because nothing beats the flicker of candlelight during cozy dinner parties

By Olivia Wolfe Published 28 September 26