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A modern dining room with a tented ceiling in a terracotta color which is continued on to the walls. A large dining table with dark red dining chairs and an opulent chandelier above it.

How the Tented Ceiling Became Design’s Most Theatrical Flex — And How You Can Realistically Bring the Idea Home

Here's how designers create tented ceilings to add softness and movement to rooms — and why you should, too

I Can't Believe I'm Saying This, but Is Color-Blocking About to Get Really Big in Interior Design Again?

"It’s no longer about gimmick or shock, and instead makes a smooth, layered statement"

By Olivia Wolfe Published 23 November 25
I Asked Designers What Colors They're Painting Dining Rooms Right Now, and Coincidentally, They All Said the Same One

Stuck staring at paint swatches? These designers all agreed that this specific color sets the tone brilliantly for dining rooms right now

By Olivia Wolfe Published 22 November 25
Stranger Things on the Brain? Here Are the 80s Interior Trends That Designers Say It's Time to Bring Back in 2026

Incorporating glass blocks and modernized floral prints in your interiors? Stranger things have happened...

By Olivia Wolfe Published 21 November 25
5 Ways to Add Storage to a Guest Bathroom to Consider When Friends and Family Stay Over

It's time to host guests in your home, and you know what that means? Keeping every little corner in check, including your guest bathroom, and here's how

By Faiza Saqib Published 20 November 25
3 of the Big Dining Table Trends for 2026 — The Styles (That Are About to Be Everywhere) to Know Before You Buy a New One

Because what's a dinner party without a fabulous and functional table to gather around

By Olivia Wolfe Published 20 November 25

This 'Suspended' Mirror Trend Might Just Answer Your Bathroom's Biggest Layout Problems, and Look Good While Doing It

No more suffering from awkward layouts, this surprising design choice leads to a more dynamic and layered space

By Olivia Wolfe Published 18 November 25
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 15 November 25
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 14 November 25
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 14 November 25
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 13 November 25
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 10 November 25

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 9 November 25
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 9 November 25
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 7 November 25
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 7 November 25
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 7 November 25
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 6 November 25

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 6 November 25
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 4 November 25
'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 2 November 25
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 1 November 25
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 29 October 25
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 28 October 25

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 27 October 25
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 27 October 25
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 25 October 25
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 25 October 25
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 24 October 25
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 22 October 25

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