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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
By Maya Glantz Published
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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
By Maya Glantz Published
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This Just-Launched Bed Uses a Japanese Joinery Technique That Means You Don't Need to Screw It TogetherFlexiSpot's interlocking structure makes it so you can assemble the entire frame with minimal effort
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The "Inherent Beauty" in Natural Materials Is Front and Center in This Richly Layered Dutch Home — And It All Started With a Wall MuralMaterials and colors from the natural world have helped this Amsterdam abode bloom into a home full of peace and calm
By Sara Dal Zotto Published
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IKEA's New Slim Full-Length Mirror Is Ideal for Small Bedrooms Lacking in Room — Plus, It Has Some Clever Hidden FeaturesI've just discovered valet mirrors, and IKEA's new launch makes them small-space ready
By Olivia Emily Published
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This London Café's Softly Glowing Ceiling Holds the Cure to the Gloomiest Days — It's the Lighting Idea to Steal That Brings the Sunshine IndoorsThe interiors of Cup of Joy might have just cracked the secret to a space glowing with sunshine year-round. We're taking notes for when it's next dark
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Forget Your Coffee Machine — The French Press Is the Design-Lover's Coffee Maker NowWhen it comes to flavor and a simple morning routine, nothing beats the analogue style of a French press
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Instead of Worrying About "What a Well-Designed Apartment Should Look Like", This Warsaw Home Fuses Polish Calm and Brazilian Color Into a Joyful Family NestDesigned for a couple with children who split time between the two countries, this residence in Poland's capital never quite settles on just one
By Zac Procter Published
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MADE Just Launched a Barbican-Inspired Collection to Bring This Iconic London Landmark HomeSponsor Content Created With MADE
This new range of furniture and decor takes a cue from the brutalist architecture and classic mid-century interiors that are the signature of the Barbican estate
By Sponsored Published
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John Lewis’ Potting Table Is Made From an Unexpectedly Chic Material That Feels Cool and ‘Wabi Sabi’A potting table is a must-have for any keen gardener, but they aren’t always the most aesthetically pleasing. This galvanized steel design from John Lewis is totally swoon-worthy
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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IKEA's Cool New Curved Bookend Is Such a Design-y Way to Mimic a 'Bookshelf' When You Lack the Wall SpaceIf you are out of wall space and drilling is a no, take a look at this freestanding bookshelf instead
By Olivia Emily Published
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A Hudson's Bay Blanket Might Have Been The Starting Point For This Lakeside Home — But There's Not a Cabin-Core Cliche in SightDesigned to emulate the vibe of a cabin, this home near Lake Michigan harnesses the adventurous spirit of life outdoors
By Pip Rich Published
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7 Unexpectedly Design-y Things to See Around the 'Pearl of West Africa' — Picked by a Local Creative Duo Inspired by Its Architecture, Art, and CraftToluwalase Rufai and Sandia Nassila, co-founders of Salù Iwadi Studio, capture the inspiration oozing from the streets of Dakar, Senegal
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Coral Walls and an Electric Blue Chandelier? This Once-Plain London Townhouse Takes Bold Swings With Color Schemes You'd Never ExpectFrom luminescent pink hallways to a subterranean vinyl den, every room in this London townhouse reflects the adventurous spirit of its well-travelled owners
By Juliet Benning Published
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Okay, What Is a 'Blate'? Here's Why You Absolutely Need One of These Homeware Hybrids In Your Kitchen CupboardPart bowl, part plate — it's a signal of where dining habits are headed, and it honestly just makes life a lot easier
By Emma Breislin Published
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How We Test Coffee Machines at Livingetc to Make Sure You Find the Appliance That's Right for YouFrom fabulous aesthetics to machines with top-of-the-line technology, no detail is overlooked while reviewing the best espresso makers on the market
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Obsessing Over Alexander Skarsgård's 'Wicker' Man? Get to Know 5 Design Studios Already Weaving Basketry Magic Into the EverydayAs we wait for Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson's romantic fantasy comedy film to be released, meet the creatives sculpting whole worlds out of natural fibers
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Is How You Do Rattan Garden Furniture — West Elm's Modern Take on the Classic Is So 2026-ApprovedRattan furniture is still a worthy addition to your garden, but these are the styles to choose if you want a more chic, sophisticated look
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Asked to "Go Wild", This Australian Designer Built an Emotive Home Around 15 Complementary Colors — Each One a Nod to the Family's PersonalitiesEnergy, saturation, and cheekiness are the hallmarks of Ruby Shields' aptly named Joy Haus, a new striking coastal build where hues serve as architecture
By Lucy Lindfield Published
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No Wall Space for a Full-Length Mirror? IKEA's Launched This Pull-Out One That Slots Into Your ClosetIKEA's PAX system is famous for its customizability — and this could be the best add-on yet
By Olivia Emily Published
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The Interiors of This New London Grocery Store Will Make You Want to Give This Once-Dated Kitchen Layout Another GoSee how the "grounded, honest, and stripped of excess" aesthetic of Jared Wybrow and Raissa van Dijk's London Épicerie makes open shelving newly chic
By Gilda Bruno Published
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It's a Family Affair — This Interior Designer Transformed Her Period Home In London With the Help of Her Architect Brother and Garden Designer HusbandBehind a classic Victorian facade, a family of creatives has reshaped this London home to deliver surprise after surprise
By Anna Bisazza Published
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John Lewis' Rug Collection is the Perfect Example of How to Do 'Modern Geometrics' RightThese prints are characterful, but still feel cozy and livable — which is exactly what you want from a bold rug underfoot
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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IKEA's New Bamboo Lighting Collection Brings a Soft, Atmospheric Feel — And Plays as Much With Shadow as It Does With LightThese fixtures create layered lighting with just one bulb
By Olivia Emily Published
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Inspired by "the Holidays We Never Want to End", This Joyous Pop-Up Makes a Case for Mismatched TablewareThought you weren't into colorful, stripy dining accessories? Think again
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This 'Double-Stacked' Trundle Sofa Pulls Out So Quickly and Turns Into a Generous King-Size BedIt transforms any living room into a hardworking space for small homes that love to host
By Amiya Baratan Published
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No Steam Wand, No Problem — This Vibe-y Stovetop Milk Steamer Is the Coolest Addition to Your Coffee NookOut of all the milk frothers on the market, this might be the one that actually gets that silky smooth milk, perfect for lattes
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Couple Took All Their Design Cues From Their Favorite Mykonos Beach Club — And Brought the Look HomeThe owners of this Ibizan finca tracked down the designers of their favorite beach club to create a luxe holiday home
By Fleur Britten Published
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The Best Thing About This 5-Star-Rated Storage Sofa Isn't What You Can See, but What It Cleverly HidesThis new three-seater sofa is quickly becoming a customer favorite, and it's easy to see why
By Olivia Wolfe Published
