Latest articles by Maya Glantz
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"Blue Has a Wonderful Versatility, It’s Calming but Still Full of Energy" — How This London Kitchen Balances Classic Good Looks and Feel-Good ColorWith a healthy mix of Americana kitsch and classic British charm, this Kensal Rise kitchen acts as a timeless backdrop for family life
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3 Mistakes That Are Making Your Bathroom Feel Stressful to Use — And Make You Not Want to Even Spend Time in ThemYour bathroom should be a place of relaxation, not a room that gives you an instant headache — these are the mistakes to avoid, so that you can create a calmer, more restful space
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5 Ways to Tweak Your Living Room Lighting to Make It Feel Warmer — Expert Advice for a Space That's Both Snug and ElevatedA good lighting scheme is the key to a cozy and warm living room, and the experts share exactly how to do it
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Sorry, but Your Bathroom Isn't Really Spa-Like Unless You've Got This One Thing in the Shower — Why Everyone Should Have a FootrestI'd always thought there was no way to make shaving your legs in the shower feel relaxing — until I discovered these genius shower footrests
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5 Colors You Should Never, Ever Paint Your Kitchen — And the Ways Interior Designers 'Solve' Troublesome ShadesWhen it comes to the colors you should never use in the kitchen, the experts had some pretty strong opinions — and some of them might surprise you
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Warm Light vs Cool Light — What Really Is the Difference? We Asked Experts Where You Should and Shouldn't Use ThemBoth have their benefits; it comes down to understanding the right situations to use each of them in
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I've Just Discovered 'Bath Sofas' Are Now a Thing — I Was Sceptical at First, but Now I'll Just Never Want to Get Out of the TubYour evening soak just got even more relaxing — these bath pillows offer comfort to rival the best sofas. I've never bought something faster
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3 Farrow & Ball Colors Designers Say Work Great for Cabinets in a Small Kitchen — They Explain It's About Finding "Warmth Without Heaviness"The right paint shade for your cabinets can transform any small kitchen — these are the Farrow & Ball colors the experts turn to every time
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3 Colors Interior Designers Love to Use in a Period Kitchen — They're Shades That "Feel Historically Rooted and Material-Driven,” They Tell MeDecorating a period kitchen requires a careful balancing act, of which color plays a key role; these are the three shades interior designers say work best for these spaces
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Most Bathroom Storage Mirrors Are Basic and Bland, but Anthropologie Has Loads Right Now That Are As Beautiful as They Are PracticalBathroom storage that doesn't skimp on style? Anthropologie has got you covered with these super-chic bathroom mirror cabinets
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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 SpaceThe 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 SideI 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 LondonAshley 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 InsteadWhile 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 SpaceThe 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 SpaceWe'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 CozierOur 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 ThemIf 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 ThemBefore 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 BayWe'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
