
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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This Minimalist Quick-Drying Organizer Stops Water Sitting Around Your Kitchen Sink All Day — and You Can Use It in Your Bathroom, tooPractical and super affordable, this clever find solves your sink woes for an instantly streamlined space
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IKEA Just Launched a Foldable Chair-Bed That Not Only Gives You Space to Sleep an Extra Guest, but Feels Like a Real Design Moment for Your HomeSmaller than your average sofa bed, this versatile chair is the new must-have for anyone who struggles to host in their small space
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5 Outdoor Kitchen Trends That Will Take Your Al Fresco Dining to the Next Level for 2026, and BeyondA step up from that rusting old barbecue — these outdoor kitchen trends are stylish, functional, and perfect for summer hosting
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This Chic 'Half Dining Table' Is a Dream for Small Kitchens — It's Compact but Doesn't Feel Apologetic in StyleThis petite table could just be the answer to your small kitchen problems — it's chic, simple, and surprisingly affordable
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5 Space-Saving Tricks You'll Always See in Loft Conversion Bathrooms — These Expert Tips Will Make the Most of Even the Tiniest EnsuitesSqueezing an ensuite into your loft conversion can be a tricky affair, but our expert tips are here to make it easier
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3 Bold Kitchen Choices Experts Urge You to Avoid — These May Hurt Your Home's Re-Sale Value When You Put Your Home on the MarketThese kitchen design choices won't just be a waste of money; they can actually impact the value of your home, say the experts
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5 Ensuite Bathroom Mistakes Experts See All the Time — Avoid These to Make Your Small Space Feel Luxe and ConsideredYour ensuite bathroom can easily be the most relaxing room in your home, so long as you avoid these common slip-ups
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5 Trends in Patio Flooring for 2026 That Make Gardens Feel More 'Designed', Less Basic, but That Still Blend in Beautifully With Your LandscapeThe best garden designs work from the ground up, and these are the outdoor flooring trends the experts are loving this year
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IKEA Just Launched This Floor Lamp That Switches From Design-y Uplighter to Practical Reading Lamp Thanks to One Hidden DetailPart of the newly-launched IKEA PS Collection, this flexible floor lamp is sure to sell out
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This Victorian Home in North London Has a 'Scandi-Inspired Retreat' Hidden in the Loft — and It's a Lesson in Restraint in DesignWith soft, neutral tones and natural materials, this guest bedroom loft conversion is at once uplifting and relaxing in its design
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7 Kitchen Material Trends Experts Say Will Define How You Style Your Space in 2026With a focus on warmth, texture, and tactility, these are the materials kitchen experts predict will be everywhere this year — and beyond
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This New Outdoor Kitchen Looks Just as Good as Your Indoor Cabinetry, but It's Cleverly Adapted to Make It Resistant to Sun, Rain, and Even FrostAs we head into the summer months, there's no time like the present to make sure your outdoor dining setup is ready to go, and this year, Neptune has you covered
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The Beckhams Have Two Already — 'Greenhouses' Are the New Alternative to Extending Your Home in 2026, and They're for Living, Not Just PlantsThese are not your grandma's greenhouse — part entertaining space, part gardening hub, the modern-day greenhouse does it all
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These 'Half Umbrellas' Are the Genius Way to Bring Shade to a Tiny Balcony — In Fact, They're Specifically Designed for This SpaceEven the tiniest of outdoor areas deserve some proper sun protection — and this ' half umbrella' is the summer solution every balcony and patio needs
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3 Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Look Great With Wood — These Combinations Feel So Right for 2026Give your wood a boost and pair it with one of our expert-picked kitchen cabinet colors — these fail-safe options are bound to impress
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After Almost A Decade of Waiting, IKEA's PS Collection Is Back — And This Time, It's All About 'Playful Functionality'For the 10th installment of the PS Collection, IKEA is offering up 44 pieces of pure, unadulterated joy — in all of its unique forms
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So, Are Sage Green Kitchens Still in Style in 2026? They Can Be, but Only If You Know How to Make Them Not Feel DatedThe go-to shade for the past decade - are we finally seeing the end of the sage green kitchen? Perhaps not, according to our experts
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Forget Flat White Kitchens — This Designer's Nuanced Take on All-White Cabinets Looks So Much More Considered and Luxurious Than a One-Tone DesignOnce an abandoned cottage, this Surrey home has been transformed into a modern haven, complete with a white kitchen that is anything but boring
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How to Make Your Loft Conversion Feel So Much More Cozier — 5 Tricks That Help These New Spaces Feel It's Always Been Part of Your HomeThere's no reason your loft conversion can't be just as inviting as the rest of your home. Our experts share all their top tips for making your attic the coziest part of your home
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Forget Tacky Plastic Garden Storage Boxes — This Weathered Steel Chest Is So Much More Stylish for Keeping Your Outdoor Cushions InYour garden cushions deserve a stylish spot to rest when not in use, and we've just found the best-looking option out there
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Mixed Metal Kitchens Are the Next Big Thing in Design — Here's How to Do Them in 2026The ultimate 'cool-girl' kitchen trend, this style shows a quiet confidence that will make your home feel irresistibly chic
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This London Designer Converted Her Own Unused Loft Into an Anti-Trend Bedroom That Would "Still Feel Right in 10 Years"After building a career designing homes for others, when it came to curating her own space, designer Katie Edmonson chose to stick with the classics
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Compact, Super Stylish, and Budget-Friendly? This Take on a Modern Potting Bench Is a Genius Garden FindIf you're just beginning your gardening journey, a practical (and stylish) potting bench is an essential — and this one ticks all of our boxes
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8 Essential Measurements for Designing a Bathroom Experts Say You Need to Know for a Successful SpaceBefore you design your dream bathroom, you'd better learn these measurements, because the success of your design could lie in the difference of a few millimeters
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