Maya Glantz
Maya Glantz is a Design Writer at Livingetc, covering all things bathrooms and kitchens. Her background in Art History informed her love of the aesthetic world, and she believes in the importance of finding beauty in the everyday. She recently graduated from City University with a Masters Degree in Magazine Journalism, during which she gained experience writing for various publications, including the Evening Standard. A lover of mid-century style, she can be found endlessly adding to her dream home Pinterest board.
Latest articles by Maya Glantz
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I'm Calling It: IKEA's New Marbled Pink Bluetooth Speaker Is Going to be a Guaranteed Sell-Out, a Future IconPretty, petite, and pastel pink, this IKEA speaker easily connects to your phone, computer, or TV, and looks oh-so good on your shelves
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Why Designers Have Stopped Trying to Make Every Part of a Bathroom Match (and How to Make It Still Feel Intentional)Minimalist bathrooms are out. Nowadays, we're into the complex, layered look of a mix-and-match bathroom
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One Trend Kitchen Designers Say You Shouldn't Copy From Instagram Right NowWe're sick of seeing the same copy-and-paste kitchens. And according to the designers, this surprising feature is the number one culprit
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Top or Bottom? Front or Back? Where You Should Put LED Lighting in Your Kitchen Cabinets for the Most Flattering GlowCabinet lighting is a modern kitchen must-have, adding form and function to your space, but it can be hard to get it right — here, the experts show us how
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IKEA Just Launched a Genius Rechargeable Pendant Light So You Can Add New Fixtures Without Calling an ElectricianWith this clever buy, you can now add a pendant light to any spot in your home — no installation or hardwiring required
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I Spent All Day in This Luxury Kitchen in Clapham — These Are the 5 Details You Miss at First Glance, but Make It Feel So Well-FinishedA masterclass in clutter-free design, seamlessly blending traditional design elements with modern sensibilities, there's a lot to learn from this kitchen
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24 Incredibly Beautiful, yet Utterly Niche Kitchen Objects You Didn't Know You Needed Until You Saw ThemStainless steel asparagus steamer, anyone? How about a mother-of-pearl caviar spoon? These are the things you may not need, but you'll definitely want
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This Sussex Kitchen Cleverly Hides a Pantry Inside the Former Chimney Breast — "The Two-Inch-Thick Stone Helps to Keep the Space Naturally Cool"In this historical home, original features are adapted and reworked to support modern family life, while keeping all that traditional charm alive
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I Spent the Whole Day at Chelsea Harbour for the London Design Festival, and These Are the Very Best Things I SawThe Design Centre can be overwhelming at the best of times, so imagine it during the London Design Festival. Here's a digestible round-up of the very best on display
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Okay, Venus Williams' Crate & Barrel Homewares Collaboration Shows She Really Knows Ball — On the Court and in the HomeHot off the heels of the US Open, this softly tennis-inspired home collection is a subtle way to bring a sporty touch to your home
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This Designer Used a Chandelier as a Wall Sconce Instead of on the Ceiling — It's a Simple Idea That Looks IncredibleA creative twist on traditional kitchen lighting, we're obsessed with the way Greg Natale has used a chandelier in this New York Kitchen
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Le Creuset's Newly Launched Color Is Smack-Bang on Trend, Yet Feels Totally Timeless, tooIt may be the newest addition to the iconic brand's color range, but this timeless green feels like it's been around forever
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Can't Install A Pendant Light Above Your Dining Table? The Experts Have the Perfect Solution, And It's Even More StylishA centrally hung pendant light may be the classic choice, but it's far from the only one
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4 Things All Extroverts Should Have in Their Kitchens, According to Kitchen DesignersSimple design ideas experts use to create a space designed for socialization
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I Always Thought Tiered Chandeliers Were a Little OTT, but These New Designs Feel So Right for Homes NowChandeliers are officially back in style, but not as you knew them. These chandeliers are elegant, contemporary, and tiered to perfection
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Clever Drawer Features You'll Always See in Expensive Cabinetry That Every Kitchen DeservesWant to know what makes expensive cabinetry worth the price? It's all about these surprising little features
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No Good Kitchen Would Ever Have 'Grid Lighting' in 2026 — Lighting Designers All Swear by This Technique InsteadUnless you want your kitchen to feel like a dentist's office, grid lighting is not the way to go; here are the experts' alternatives to 'anti-mood' lighting
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Forget What You Thought: The New Rule For Glassware Is the Chunkier, the Better — And I've Found the Perfect Style at IKEAIs chunky now chic? It seems so. Say goodbye to your thin-stemmed coupes; the new glassware trend is all about embracing the chunk
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Sorry, Pendants and Chandeliers — This Is the Lighting Style Experts Recommend for Rooms With Low CeilingsIf you're working with a low ceiling, don't make the space look smaller by picking the wrong lighting — this is the style experts suggest you choose instead
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Inside London's Most Luxurious Art Deco Design Apartment Building, the Art Isn't Just On the Walls; It's All Around YouAn homage to the craftsmanship of the Art Deco period, this new development along the Thames is setting the standard for London's luxury property market
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This Once-Chic Color Combination Will Almost Always Make Your Kitchen Look Dated Now, Say DesignersThe wrong color pairing can instantly make your kitchen look like a 2015 throwback; this is the one the experts warn against
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H&M Has Just Launched Its 'Minimalist Kitchen' Collection, With Touches of Mid-Century Glamour — It Might Be Their Chicest YetWith sophisticated wood and stainless steel pieces, H&M's latest kitchen collection will take your hosting game to the next level
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Never Heard of 'Matelasse' Bedding? Meet the Designer Shortcut to a Beautifully Textured, Expensive-Looking BedDreaming of the perfect, cloud-like bed? We've just found the secret ingredient. It gives your bed that plush, luxurious look, and it's surprisingly affordable
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Looking for Some Design Inspiration? These Are the 9 Show-Stopping Homes That Had Us Captivated This AugustWe narrowed down the most beautiful homes this month to only the best of the best, from a new-build Harlem Brownstown to an Art Deco villa in Sydney
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