Maya Glantz
Maya Glantz is a Design Writer at Livingetc, where she focuses on home renovations, covering all things bathrooms and kitchens. Her interest in design was born from a passion for art history, and she has always been fascinated by the intersection of design and culture, and what trends and styles can reveal to us about society more broadly.
Maya studied History of Art at the University of Bristol, graduating with a first-class honours. During her undergraduate studies, she was particularly drawn to feminist readings of art history, and also developed an interest in architectural design, having spent time studying the works of Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Zaha Hadid.
Growing up dedicated to the idea that she’d one day work for the magazines she spent her weekly pocket money on, she began her writing career at university, where she served as the deputy section editor of a local culture magazine. Maya then went on to obtain a Master's in Magazine Journalism from City University, where she specialised in lifestyle writing, and completed internships at various publications including SquareMeal, The Standard, and none other than Livingetc.
Even from a young age, Maya has always had an appreciation for good design. Spending much of her childhood following her design-obsessed mother around antique markets and design fairs, her stylistic tastes were formed early on. She has a particular penchant for all things mid-century, inspired by her studies on Frank Lloyd Wright, and believes you can never go wrong with wood and chrome.
A born-and-bred Londoner, she’s always keen to stay on top of the latest openings in the city, with an endless list of restaurants and galleries to check out. When she’s not stomping her way across the city, Maya is known to spend hours obsessing over new baking projects and will rarely show up to a function without a freshly made cake or sourdough loaf in tow.
Latest articles by Maya Glantz
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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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This Lighting Trend Feels Fresh for Now, But It's Totally Something My Grandparents Would Have Had in Their HouseWith its textured finish and warm, diffused glow, this retro lighting style couldn't feel more current
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If You're an Autumn Person, Designers Say You Should Choose One of These 5 Colors for Your KitchenBring seasonal warmth to your home all year round with these gorgeous autumn-inspired kitchen colors
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We Asked Designers What Is the One Color Combination They Would Never Put in a Kitchen — and Why?The right color combination can bring your kitchen to life. The wrong combo, however, can have the adverse effect: these are the pairings the experts avoid, no matter what
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This Genius 'Kinetic Switch' Makes Adding New Light Sources Into Your Home So Much EasierSmart, sustainable, and stylish, these new light switches are set to revolutionize the way we light our homes
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I Asked Designers: "What Would You Never Put in a Kitchen You Were Designing for Yourself?" — This Is What They SaidEveryone has their own preferences for their kitchen design, so I asked the designers what theirs were, and their answers were not what I was expecting
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These Hanging Lanterns Can Be Fitted Onto a Fence, Which Is So Ideal for Long, Narrow GardensAs we wave those long, bright nights goodbye, our outdoor lighting is all the more important, and this is the perfect way to squeeze it into a small garden
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This Lighting Trick Makes Dark Corners Look Like a Luxury Design FeatureA dark, dingy corner can immediately ruin a room, but this smart lighting trick makes these corners look intentional and elegant
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If Your Kitchen Only Makes You Want to Order Takeout, Psychology Says the Layout Could Be Partly to BlameIf you constantly find yourself struggling to fight the urge to order a takeaway, you're not lazy; your kitchen just isn't designed correctly
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Hiding in London's Coolest Neighborhood, This Wellness Garden Is Kitted Out With a Natural Pool and SaunaStep into North London's true secret garden, where lush plants and paved paths lead the way towards an enchanting wellness area
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So Many of Our Readers Bought This Clever Banquette Seating From Next Last Year — In 2026, They've Got So Many More Styles to Choose FromWith hidden storage and chic, space-saving designs, it's no wonder these Next banquette benches are best-sellers — and now an even bigger selection
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This Very Common Table Lamp Placement Mistake Is Flattening (Not Flattering) Your Living Room's Lighting Scheme — Here's the FixTurns out, this common mistake could be holding your living room back from looking its best, and it's all down to your table lamp
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The 7 Lighting Trends Setting the Tone for the Best-Designed (and Illuminated) Homes for Next YearTaking inspiration from the past as well as the world around us, these trends show a desire to slow down and look around
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These Are the Best Farrow & Ball Blue Paint Colors for a Kitchen That Feels Timeless, Calming, and ElegantInterior designers share their top paint picks for a blue kitchen from the beloved paint brand
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You Probably Don't Have an Outdoor Floor Lamp in Your Garden — But There's a Reason You ShouldYour al fresco evenings don't need to come to an end when Autumn arrives; you just need to add one of these stylish outdoor floor lights
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Sorry to Say, but These 3 Kitchen Countertop Colors That Went Out of Style This Year, According to Professional Kitchen DesignersOverdone and outdated, these are the countertop colors the designers don't want to see in any modern kitchens this year
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This 'Quiet', Hidden Portable Lamp Is the Lowkey Way to Bring Ambience to Living Rooms and PatiosYour garden lighting doesn't always need to be the star of the show; this subtle design is perfect for providing a discreet, understated glow
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5 Design Tricks for Small Front Gardens That Make Them Feel Luxurious, In Spite of Their SizeA small front yard shouldn't stop your home from making a big first impression. These tips share exactly how to make the most of your yard
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This Fennel-Inspired Outdoor Lighting Is the Soft, Organic Idea That Comes Alive at Night TimeIf you've been dreaming of giving your garden a fairy tale-inspired makeover, these clever lights are just what you need
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Stop Lighting the Middle of a Room — This Alternative Rule for Lighting 'Edges' Makes Any Space Feel More ExpensiveThe lighting experts let us in on the one trick they always use when they want to make a room look more layered and luxurious
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