
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've Found an Actually Good-Looking Radiator Cover That Will Hide Unsightly Heating in Your Hallway, While Also Giving You Extra Storage Space
The ultimate entryway saviour - this genius cover conceals your ugly radiator, and provides an extra dose of storage
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Move Over Stainless Steel — 'Sanded Steel' Is the Kitchen Finish Designers Want for 2026 Instead
"It can soften something that can otherwise feel quite industrial" — why designers are loving this interpretation of the stainless steel kitchen
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How Does Your Home's Lighting Really Affect Your Mood? How to Boost Its Benefits, and Downplay the Bad Side
I asked the experts to break down how our body responds to light, and how it can affect our mood — and, more importantly, what we can do about it at home
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From an Abandoned Brick-Firing Plot to a Striking, Sustainable Home — The Designer Gave New Life to This Street Corner in North London
Ashley Law, the founder of Flawk, filled this home in Gospel Oak with natural light and curving forms
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Is It Actually Okay to Store Food in Plastic Containers? The Experts' Verdict and the (More Aesthetic) Alternatives They Recommend for Kitchen Storage Instead
While the internet is convinced that plastic food containers are health hazards, the truth may be a bit less clear-cut. I asked the experts to lay it all out
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"I Just Removed the Pebbledash From My House — This is Everything I Wish I’d Known Beforehand"
Want to restore your period property to it's original glory? A pebbledash removal may just be the key to achieving that
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The 5 Kitchen Appliance Trends You'll Regret Not Choosing in 2026 — This Is How to Futureproof Your Cooking Space
The latest kitchen appliance trends are not just design-forward, they're planet- and health-forward, too
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5 Things People With Tidy Bathrooms Always Have in Them — Easy (and Budget-Friendly) Ways to Create a More Stylish, Clutter-Free Space
We're taking the mystery out of those luxurious, organized bathrooms and revealing the items they all have in common
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Freezing Cold Floors? From Materials to Drafts, These Are the 5 Main Causes, and How to Make Things Feel Cozier
Our experts break down the causes of floors that feel frosty underfoot, and troubleshoot how you can fix them
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Why Do My Walls Feel Cold? Experts Reveal the 3 Main Culprits, and What You Need to Do to Fix Them
If your walls feel cold and are leeching the warmth from your home, then you may have an issue that needs to be sorted out sooner rather than later — this is what you need to know
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5 Design Mistakes Making Your Heating Less Effective in Your Home — And the Easy Ways to Fix Them
Before you invest in a new heating system, it might be worth checking out whether you've fallen for any of these common design mistakes first
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5 Things People With Tidy Kitchens Always Have in Them to Help Keep Clutter and Mess at Bay
We're uncovering the secrets behind a clutter-free kitchen, and they're simpler than you may think
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I Asked Lighting Experts: 'Does Turning on Your Home's Lighting Actually Make You Feel Warmer?' — It Comes Down to Reducing "Visual Cues"
As the weather drops, we're searching for ways to find warmth in our homes — can lighting help? Experts explain its effects
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5 Outdated Types of Kitchen Storage Experts Are Urging You to Avoid in Your 2026 Renovation Projects — "They're Increasingly Impractical"
Kitchen experts share the outdated ideas to leave behind this year, and what to choose instead
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7 Ways to Make a Cold Room Feel Warmer (Without Touching the Heating) for a Cozy Space Without Compromising Style
Our experts have plenty of tips on how to stay warm that don't include turning up your heating, so you can stay cozy through the frosty weather without piling up the pennies
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7 Traditional Kitchen Features That Are Making a Comeback in 2026 — Experts Are Saying 'the Older, the Better'
These are all the traditional features you can expect to see in all the coolest kitchens this year
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Rocco Ritchie’s Artist Studio Includes This Rare ‘Spaghetti’ Chair — Proving That He Doesn't Just Have His Parents' Creative Talent, but Their Eye for Iconic Design, too
Not just another nepo baby. This iconic furniture piece is an 'underground hero'
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This Kitchen's 'Tetris' Backsplash Has Become My New Favorite Tiling Idea for Quiet Pattern
A warm, earthy color palette, geometric forms, and a puzzle-like tiled backsplash bring a surprising touch to this cozy kitchen design
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How Many Sockets Does a Kitchen Need? Plus, Where, and How High Above Your Countertops It Needs to Be
Consider this your ultimate guide to all things kitchen sockets, straight from the experts, to your home
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Wait, What Exactly Is a Conservatory-Style Shower? And Why This Trend Could Become the Next Spa Bathroom Staple
Taking inspiration from the Victorian-era home extension style, these showers have plenty of vintage-inspired charm
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This Wooden-Clad Kitchen in Yorkshire Feels Like an Alpine Chalet — It's a Masterclass in 'Cozy' Interiors
With floor-to-ceiling reclaimed oak cladding and plenty of cozy touches, this is exactly where I'd want to spend a winter's day
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I Spent All Day Looking in the Post-Christmas Sofa Sales — These Are the Only 24 Deals You Need to See If You're Over Trying to Relax on a Rubbish Couch
What better way to step into the new year than with a brand new, discounted sofa? These are all the best deals we've spotted so far
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I've Been Writing About Trends for Kitchen Colors All Year, and My Big Prediction Is That 'Icy Blues' Are Going to Replace Sage Green for Cabinetry in 2026
Pinterest's 2026 trend predictions point towards a rise in cool blue tones, and our favorite kitchen designers seem to agree
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If There's One Design Detail I Want to Steal for My Home in 2026, It's Going to Be the Incredible Paneling From This Colorful Patisserie in Taiwan That's Going Viral on Instagram
In the Da'an District of Taipei, this extravagantly decorated space feels less like a cafe and more like a 'sensory theater'
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