
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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How Do I Make My Kitchen Look Expensive? 7 Tricks That Will Always Work to Elevate Your Design's Style
Our experts share all their tips for building an expensive-looking kitchen
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I've Been Obsessing Over Bathroom Tile Murals — Here's How They Work, and How You Can Get the Look Easily
If you're looking for an eye-catching feature for your bathroom design, mural tiling is the answer
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5 Bathroom Flooring Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Scheme's Good Looks and Make It a Nightmare to Use
Your floor tiling can transform your bathroom, but not always for the best. These are all the slip-ups experts want you to avoid
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5 Problems With Waterfall Countertops That No-One Ever Talks About
While they may look great, this kitchen feature comes with a few problems, and here's what you should know
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Sorry Freestanding Tubs, but the 'Step-Up' Bath Trend Is the Best Choice to Make for 2025 Remodels
If you're still lusting after a freestanding bath, it's time to step up your game. These clever bath designs are the ultimate key to a luxurious bathroom
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What Does It Mean To 'Leather' Stone, Plus How To Do It
Our experts break down the 'leathering' technique and tell you whether it's right for your worksurfaces
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5 Times It'd Be a Mistake to Put a Hob on Your Kitchen Island — And How to Get It Right
Island hobs have become a design favorite, but is it really worth it?
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A DJ Booth in Your Cabinets? How a Hidden Turntable Turned This Home Into the Perfect Venue for Kitchen Discos
This Brighton kitchen makes for the most stylish house parties
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This Genius 'Stove Gap Cover' Solves One of the Most Annoying Kitchen Problems — My Editor Bought One and Swears by It
A clever idea that blends straight in with your hob, and you'll never have to stress about stray crumbs again
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6 Appliance Mistakes That Are Making Your Kitchen Look So Much More Dated
Save your kitchen from looking passé by not falling into these appliance pitfalls
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6 Glass Block Bathroom Ideas That Bring Retro-Charm Through This Emerging Design Trend
Bring on the 80s flashbacks — this nostalgic idea is here to stay, and we love how they look in the bathroom
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What Is Microcementing? A Complete Guide to Designers' Favorite Ultra-Durable Material
Microcement is the perfect rustic-chic coating that might have started out life in the bathroom, but that we want all over the house now
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5 Design Mistakes That Will Make Your Kitchen Countertops Look Dated — What Not to Pick (And What to Choose Instead)
You'll never grow tired of a timelessly chic countertop design, but don't get them confused with these trend-led choices
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What Is Rosso Levanto? This Striking Marble Is The Secret To The Most Dramatic Bathroom Designs.
The material of choice for design buffs in the know, this marble is set to become the hottest material of the year.
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Natural Stone vs Concrete Paving — Both Popular Choices, But One Wins Out on Style Alone
Commit to the right paving choice for your patio with this easy guide to the differences between these two materials
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Every Kitchen Designer I Asked Said This Storage Feature Is the One Thing That Will Defeat Your Space's Clutter
Sleek, beautiful and functional, no designer kitchen is complete without one of these space-saving storage spots
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How to Bring Privacy to Your Apartment Balcony — Because Nosy Neighbors Are the Worst
Create your own safe haven in the sky with our experts best tricks for secluded apartment balconies
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The Experts Have Spoken - These Are All The Places You Should Never Place A Bath
Don't fall for these rooky errors, listen to our experts advice on all the places you should avoid installing your tub
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Freestanding vs Built In Tubs — Which Wins in the Battle of the Baths?
Once upon a time, you simply had to decide whether your were a shower, or a bath person. Now, there's a new option to choose between.
By Maya Glantz Published
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A Bathroom Under the Stairs Is the Game-changing (but Tricky-to-Pull-Off) Small-Space Hack — What You Need to Know
Squeezing in a powder room under your staircase will change the dynamic of your home for the better, but it's not the easiest to pull off
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Is It Really Worth Spending Your Bathroom Budget on Underfloor Heating? Here's Our Verdict
There's no denying the luxurious feeling of warm tiles beneath your feet, but is underfloor heating really a necessary addition? Designers give us the lowdown
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The Most Controversial Trend Right Now? Glass Blocks — What You Need to Know If You Actually Want to Use Them
Love them or hate them, there's no denying that these 80s design classics are back in a big way, but not all types of glass block are the same
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Are Glass Kitchen Cabinets Actually a Good Idea? These Are the Pros and Cons of Using Them
If you want to bring some more light into your kitchen, glass-fronted cabinets may just be the answer, but there are drawbacks, too
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Check-mate. These Surprising Checkerboard Kitchen Features Are Proving This Pattern Is Here To Stay
Not just limited to old-school diner floors, there are endless chic ways to bring this print to your kitchen, here are some of our designers favorites.
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