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When an Entrepreneur, Designer, and a Horticulturist Come Together, Magic is Born — Bring the Magic Home With This Sale
British heritage brand, OKA, is having a summer sale, and I have my eye on one too many pieces — here are my favorites that will bring a slice of timeless style to your home
By Debbie Black Published
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The Payday Edit — 12 Something-Specials to Put In Your Shopping Cart This Week
Design-led homewares that are worth investing in if you find yourself end-of-the-month flush
By Emma Breislin Published
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An Anthropologie-Designed Hotel Room? Here's Where to Find This Colorful Mediterranean Suite, and Shop the Look, Too
I stayed in this apartment, decked out with Anthropologie's sunniest decor, and it made me re-think what Mediterranean style means
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Behind This Ordinary London Semi Hides a Futuristic Extension — And It's Transformed How the Home Feels to Live In
Earthy tones and natural textures unite the spaces in this renovated Victorian home — and it’s kept plenty of its charm and character
By Mary Weaver Published
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I Used to Think Amber Glass Instantly Dated an Interior, but This Store Has Just Revived the Retro 70s Trend
Starting from just £13, Autumn is the perfect time to embrace this warm, earthy accent decor
By Emma Breislin Published
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Forget Plastic Filter Jugs, These 'Gravity-Fed' Dispensers Are the Most Stylish Way to Get Your Daily Water Fix
Sorry (not sorry), but your plastic water filter has to go — and it's time to look to ceramic water filters that *actually* look good in your home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Undeniably Cool Fold-Out Desks for Kids That You May Even Want to Use as a Grown-Up
Looking to save on space while creating a functional workstation? Look no further than these stylish fold-out desks
By Emily Moorman Published
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What Is Shou Sugi Ban? This Japanese Technique Looks Amazing, but Makes Your Timber Finishes So Much More Durable, too
From the process to what it means in the world of design, here is everything you'll want to know about this ancient technique
By Faiza Saqib Published
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This LA Home Lives by the Motto "Interiors as Cashmere" — And It's Just as Luxe (Yet Supremely Comfortable) as You'd Expect
Deeply patterned stone is the hero of this Hollywood Hills home, where spaces are enveloped in the magical effects of marble
By Pip Rich Published
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Dare I Say It, These Sophisticated, Neutral ‘Waste Sorting Bags’ Might Make You Not Want to Hide Your Recycling Away
Stylish and eco-friendly... these design-forward bin bags are ticking all of our boxes. Who knew recycling could look this good?
By Maya Glantz Published
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Well, That's Something New — This Designer Put the Homeowner's 100+ Piece Ceramic Collection Across the Ceiling of Their Tiny Apartment's Kitchen
In this Brussels apartment, Eastern European influence is seamlessly interwoven throughout the Belgian setting, and one area stands out the most
By Maya Glantz Published
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I'd Never Heard of a 'Lampshade Carrier' Before, but Seemingly They're the Secret to Making Lamps Look More Expensive and Well Put Together
Where can you buy it from and what exactly do these nifty little tools do? We spoke to a designer and homewares expert to find out
By Faiza Saqib Published
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As a Former 'Skincare Analyst', I’d Never Wash My Face With the Water in London — But This £100 ‘Skincare Filter’ for Bathroom Faucets Could Change My Mind
This might just be the one thing that should prelude your daily skincare routine to set the foundation for healthier living
By Amiya Baratan Published
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These 'Mushroom Lights' Might Be the Most Magical Way to Light Your Garden — Dreamy, Ethereal, and They're Surprisingly Chic, too
It's nice to be able to see, but not always as nice to have to look at outdoor lights — could this be how to hide them in plain sight?
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Just Found This Simple-to-Use Slow Watering System That Basically Turns Your Garden Into a Self-Watering Planter for When You're on Holiday
Nourishing your plants one drip at a time, this system has been made to make your day-to-day gardening tasks a little easier during the summer heat
By Faiza Saqib Published
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With No Room for a Drying Rack, This Homeowner Found a Pretty 'Hidden' Washing Line That Actually Complements Her Interior Design
Suddenly, leaving your washing out for days doesn't seem so bad
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The World’s Best BBQ Chefs Use This ‘Japanese’ Charcoal to Cook With — Here’s Why It Makes Such a Difference When You Grill
If you're looking to elevate your BBQ game, you need to know about 'binchotan' — a type of charcoal used by top chefs for grilling that enhances flavor and texture of your meat and veg
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I Thought I Didn’t Have Room for a BBQ, Then I Saw This Genius Garden Table That Turns Into a ‘Japanese’ BBQ and Firepit
This one purchase has singlehandedly turned my tiny garden into the perfect hosting destination, no matter the season
By Maya Glantz Published
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After 25 Years, Do We Now Know Exactly What Color Coldplay's 'Yellow' Is? How a Pantone Expert Brought This Song to Life Through Color
What kind of yellow does Coldplay's most famous song bring to mind? Pantone and Livingetc's color expert Jane Boddy has plotted it out, line by line, for a new installation at Wembley Park
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Charming Solar 'Firefly' Is My Favorite Way to Add Magical Lighting to Garden Borders
Add a touch of whimsy to your backyard come nightfall with these unique, easy-to-install stake lights
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This Designer's On-Trend Take on Stripes Turns the Least Aesthetic Accessory in Your Bathroom Into a Thing of Beauty
I spoke to the designer behind this striped and sophisticated trash can, and here's what she had to say about it
By Faiza Saqib Published
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A Chair for Fidgeting, and a Table for Burning Intrusive Thoughts — Why This Designer Is Making Furniture for the Anxious Being
This three-piece exhibition is built on the concept of 'therapy furniture' and its subsequent message of comfort in the modern home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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IKEA Just Made One Change to Its Best Selling Sofa Bed That Makes It a Million Times More Comfortable
I loved this sofa bed when I used to own it, but this small change makes it so much more usable as both a cosy corner sofa and for sleeping
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Could This Be the Color of the Year for 2026? The Livingetc Editors Make Their Predictions — Spoiler: There's a Lot of Green
As we anxiously anticipate the 2026 color of the year annoucements soon to come, the Livingetc team place their bets
By Emma Breislin Published
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15 Back-to-School Buys to Get Your Kid's Work Space Ready and Organized for a New Year
From helpful storage to engaging decor, these picks will make your children want to do their homework
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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Everyone Is Buying This Confetti-Inspired Glassware That Makes Every Soirée Feel Like More of a Party This Summer
Take summer-style hosting a step beyond the season itself, with vibrant glassware that channels the sense of celebration
By Emma Breislin Published
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Hold Up, I've Just Spotted the Biggest Art Framing Trend Right Now in Søstrene Grene's New Season Collection — And It's Under £15
I've found so many trendy pieces in Søstrene Grene's AW range, but its wall decor picks up on an idea we've already been talking about which is my favorite
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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It's Like John Lewis Turned Soho Home — I Think the High Street Brand's New 'Pleat' Sofa Might Be Its Most Designer-Looking Piece Yet
No, now is not too early to secure the perfect present-opening perch for Christmas this year
By Emma Breislin Published
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This London Home Has Embraced Its Storied History and Period Features — But There's a Fun Surprise in Its Basement
The reformation of this former London vicarage was all about creating spaces with soul
By Paula May Evans Published