
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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Outdoor Uplighters Will Make Your Garden Look Way More Expensive — I've Found Some Highly-Rated Ones You Don't Need an Electrician to Install
This type of garden lighting is the underrated key to a beautiful and functional outdoor space — this is our favorite way to give yours some glow
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3 Ways to Make Your Garden More 'Climate Resilient' — For a Space That Thrives Year-Round
Easy ideas to adopt to set your garden up for success, no matter the season
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These Are the 5 Most Outdated Garden Trends That You'll Want to Avoid — The Experts Have Spoken
For a beautiful outdoor space that will stand the test of time, these are the trends the experts say you should be avoiding
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5 Ways to Soundproof a Garden — So You Can Enjoy Your Summer in Privacy
Expert tips and tricks to soundproof your outdoor space for ultimate relaxation vibes
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What Is a Cashmere Kitchen, and Is It the Key to a Luxurious Kitchen Design?
Once a high-street chain classic, we're ready to reclaim this shade as a luxury staple. Welcome to the cashmere kitchen revival.
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Wood vs Vinyl Fence — Which One Should You Use in Your Garden for Ultimate Privacy
Your fence is a vital part of your garden's design. Here's the material the experts think you should be using in your outdoor space
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Interior Designers Say These Are the 5 Things You'd Never See in a Luxury Kitchen in 2025
Want to design a luxury kitchen? These are the five elements the experts say to avoid at all costs. Warning: some may surprise you
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Before and After: A Space That Was Formerly a Care Home Has Become a Dream Kitchen That Is Completely Unrecognizable
Filled with luxury materials and a seamless finish, this kitchen couldn't be more different from what once stood in its place
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Does An En-Suite Bathroom Need a Door? Here's What The Architects Think
To door, or not to door. When it comes to designing a modern en-suite, that is the question. Luckily, our expert architects have the answers.
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More Than Just A Pretty Fountain — 3 Ways to Use Water Features to Make Your Garden Feel More Private
Drown out the noise of nosy neighbors with the relaxing sounds of your privacy-making water feature
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Before and After — This London House's Underutilized Loft Has Been Converted into a Bedroom Suite With So Much Hidden Storage
Softly curved walls, a custom wooden bed, and a green marble en-suite — this attic bedroom is the stuff of dreams
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Not Just for Country Cottages — These Modern Aga Kitchens Prove Heat Storage Stoves Don't Have to be Trad
The classic cooker looks just as chic in a sleek, modern space as it does in a rural farmhouse kitchen
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I'm Convinced This 'Invisible' Toilet Is the Future of Bathroom Design — It's Ultra Modern and Totally Hidden When Not in Use
This futuristic design for the bathroom is answering my biggest design dilemma — is there a way to make a toilet actually look good?
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Wait, Quartz and Quartzite Aren't the Same Thing? Experts Break Down the Differences Between These Trending Kitchen Surfaces
These two materials have more differences than their similar names may suggest. Our experts break them down, so you can choose which one works for you
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These Are the 5 Worst Loft Conversion Mistakes You Can Make During Your Project, According to Architects and Builders
Converting a loft is a process that has the potential for numerous pitfalls. Here's how to avoid them
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Well, We Weren't Expecting That — This Style of Shower Curtain Is the Coolest New Way to Accessorise a Bathroom
We didn't see this one coming, but it seems that patterned shower curtains are officially back in style, and we're all for it
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This Emerging Trend Might Be the Best Way to Make Simple Tiles Look Designer in a Kitchen or Bathroom
Not just for picnic blankets and school uniforms, plaid and gingham have found a new home on your bathroom walls
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I Got to Test Out Smeg's New Soda Maker — And It's the Perfect Summertime Hosting Accessory
This sparkling launch from Smeg will make you the most popular host of the season, for cocktail parties or wellness mornings alike
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I Visited The Newt Hotel and Tested My Hand At Pruning With the Finest Japanese Tools Crafted By Niwaki
This gardening technique is the secret to the most eye-catching landscapes that last throughout the year
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5 Outdated Carpet Colors Interior Designers Won't Be Using in 2025 — And What They Will Be Instead
Leave these old-fashioned colors where they belong, and update your space with these modern shades that are completely on-trend
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Before and After — How a Designer Turned a Small City Dirt Plot Into This Garden With a Fireplace, Breakfast Bar, and Outdoor Shower
Despite being in the heart of the city, this courtyard garden maintains the feeling of complete seclusion
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9 Garden Trends That Landscapers and Gardening Experts Say We'll Be Seeing This Year
Sustainability and regenerative planting are the hottest topics of the moment
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5 Smart Bathroom Tech Trends to Adopt in 2025 That Make This Space Such a Joy to Use
Still got a regular flush toilet? Yawn... Upgrade your space with the tech trends that are the future of modern bathroom design.
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I’m a Landscape Designer — These Are the Biggest Mistakes in Gardens I See People Making
Landscape designer Katherine Aul Cervoni digs up all the worst mistakes she's seen time and time again
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