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This Slow-but-Steady Decluttering Trick Is the Secret to a Home That Will Actually Stay Tidy
Also known as the dissolving decluttering method, this technique will help you break the mental clutter pattern and build a better routine
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Berber Rugs Used to Be in Every Stylish Home — This is the Design-Forward Style That I Think Has Replaced Them in 2025
The Berber rug has been a long-reigning living room staple, but it's finally being usurped. Here's what designers are choosing instead right now
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What Is the Luckiest Day to Move House? Plus, 7 Other New Home Superstitions
If you're superstitious, these are the things to do, and not do, when moving home
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I Asked Interior Designers: 'How Do You Ensure a Room Isn't Boring?' These Are Their 5 Top Tips
There's a fine line between 'classic' and 'boring' — here, interior designers share the key elements that make a design stand apart from the rest
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Wait, How Am I Only Just Learning About the 'Four-Inch Seating Rule' for Living Rooms? Expert's Say It's Key to Fostering Calm and Conversation
A sofa expert explains how the four-inch seating rule for sofas can help curate living spaces that feel calmer and more comfortable
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I Love a Classic Bedroom Look, but It's 2025 — These Alternative Colors to 'Boring' White Bedding Are So Much Cooler
White is a classic for a reason, but if you’re getting a little bored, we’ve got you covered with some stylish alternatives
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5 Decluttering Tricks That Just Don't Work, According to Professionals — "Effective Techniques Aren't About Magical Shortcuts"
Set your mind on a home that's tidy for the long term by ditching these short-lived decluttering techniques
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Should You Match Bathroom Wall and Floor Tiles? In Short, No... And Here's Why
To match, or not to match. When it comes to your bathroom, it can be a make-or-break question.
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How to Store Pots and Pans in a Small Kitchen — 5 Ways to Avoid Clutter and Keep Your Cookware Tidy
Strategic organization will help you optimize the storage in your small kitchen to fit your cookware perfectly, and here's where to begin
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Where to Buy Bathroom Lighting That Actually Looks Good — IP-Rated Designs That You'd Be Happy With in Any Room
The definitive list of on-trend bathroom lighting shops, curated by Livingetc's executive editor Pip Rich
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Tossing Up Between a Tufted vs Flat-Woven Rug? Here's the Difference, and Which Is Cooler for Homes in 2025
Factors like durability, material, and construction all contribute to finding the rug that is right for your space
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5 Genius Appliance Features That Everyone With a Small Kitchen Should Look Out for
A tiny kitchen shouldn't mean you have to sacrifice on your appliances — these clever features are designed with the smallest spaces in mind
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4 Important Lighting Rules to Learn Before You Change Lights in Any Room of Your Home
From the prep and planning stage to styling your lighting expertly in your home, I've asked the experts for their best tips and tricks
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I Asked My Barista-Trained Friends How to Make Coffee From a Nespresso Machine Taste Better — 7 Simple Lessons I Learned to Boost Coffee Pods
Nespresso machines are affordable and easy to use, but not everyone's so convinced by the quality of the coffee you'll get from pods. These tricks will boost their flavor to the max
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8 Garden Room Mistakes That Will Make an Outbuilding So Much Less Comfortable to Use
Experts offer advice on how to avoid common garden room mistakes and suggest alternatives for a more enjoyable outdoor retreat. Here is everything you need to know
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12 Fabric Brands Everyone Should Have in Their Little Black Book If They Want to Go Bespoke and Elevate Their Home
Off the shelf home furnishings only take you so far — these are the brands you need to know if you want to include designer custom upholstery in your home
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How to Downsize Your Kitchen — 5 Things to Lose When You're Going From a Larger Kitchen to a Smaller One
Shifting to a compact culinary space involves ruthless decluttering, and these are the non-negotiables that need to go first
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10 Ways to Fix an Awkward Kitchen Layout — How Designers Deal With Tricky Spaces
Don't hide those architectural quirks — they can be celebrated and utilized to your advantage
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Sorry, but It's 2025 — These Interior Design Rules Too Many People Still Swear By Are Outdated and Should Be Ignored
From symmetric rooms to relying too much on neutrals, these are the design rules we're breaking in 2025, and designers are backing us up
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Where to Buy a Bed — The 13 Best Places Our Editors Swear By, With Beds From Less Than £300 to the Best That Money Can Buy
No matter how big your budget or small your floorplan you're sure to find a bed that suits in this edit of the best places to buy them
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I Just Discovered This 10-Second Belt Folding Hack That Will Make Your Closet So Much More Put Together
A quick tutorial to follow to get your belts to stay better organized, and the perfect organizers to keep them in, too
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Here's How to Coordinate Paint Colors Throughout Your Home, so That It Looks Cohesive, Curated, but Still Creative
A home's color palette doesn't need to be rigid, but it should be planned
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5 Outdated Tile Trends Designers Are Still Noticing in 2025 That Can Make Your Space Look Old-Fashioned
We asked the experts which bathroom tiling trends they're tired of seeing — and they didn't hold back. Don't worry, they also shared the ones they love.
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Why Am I Always Scrolling House Listings? Psychologists Explain the Subconscious Reasons That You Compulsively Want to Move Home
Find out why you doomscroll listings and how to break the habit by finding contentment in your current abode
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What Is Slow Decluttering? This Is the Technique to Use to Help You Cull Clutter When You're Feeling Anxious About Mess
Banish the stress that comes with ruthless decluttering, and attempt this slow decluttering technique instead
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10 Small Kitchen Layout Mistakes Designers Will Always Urge You to Avoid for a Better Working Space
Compact kitchens can be just as efficient as capacious ones, just ensure you avoid these common schoolboy errors when working with a limited blueprint
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Elevate Your Indoor Garden with These 10 Expert-Approved Types of Cactus for Houseplants
Lend your garden texture, height, and visual interest with these striking varieties
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9 Common Garden Shed Mistakes You Need to Avoid Making, and How to Rectify the Problem If You've Stumbled Into One of These Pitfalls
Avoiding garden shed mistakes is easy with our expert-led guide for an end result that is both a practical option and pleasing to look at
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How Much Does a New Roof Cost? From Pricing to What You Can Expect — The Experts Share It All
A reliable, durable roof is a key player in your forever home — but how much will that set you back? The experts break it down for us
