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Silver Service — How Stainless Steel Serveware Became the Biggest Comeback Story in 2025, and Where to Buy the Look (From £5)
Silver, shiny and standing the test of time — we’ve scrolled to find the best stainless steel serveware dishes that serve up style and substance
By Becks Shepherd Published
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These Light-Up Bottle Stoppers Make Your Old Wine Bottles Look Like Mid-Century Designer Lamps
This nifty hack will help you instantly transform your best-looking glass bottles into sleek and sculptural portable table lamps
By Georgia Lockstone Published
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These Spectacular Hideaways Have Just Made the 'Digital Detox' Trend *Actually* Tempting — No, They're Not Your Usual Off-Grid Cabins
Who said digital detox retreats can't be as thoughtfully decorated as they are invigorating? This edit of tranquil stays shows you they can do both (and where to find them)
By Gilda Bruno Published
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"We're Happy to Get Back From Holiday" — This Art Deco-Inspired Paris Apartment Rivals Even the Finest Five-Star Hotel Suite
Inspired by the opulence of Versailles and the 1930s, the grandness of this Parisian apartment is offset by striking contemporary gestures — and a touch of DIY
By Ian Phillips Published
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This Elevated, Hotel-Style Bedding Is Piping-Hot Right Now — Here's Where to Shop It
A simple, elegant border can seriously elevate your bedding, taking it from humdrum to high-end in an instant
By Lilith Hudson Published
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The Best Cookware of 2025 — An Edit of the Most Design-Forward Culinary Brands That Deserve a Spot on Your Shelf and What to Buy, too
Looking for cool, trusty cookware to invest in? Here are some of the most stylish pots and pans on avail, and the brilliant brands they come from
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Okay, I've Seen the Colors in H&M Home's Autumn Collection, and Now I'm Over the Heat and Officially Ready for the Cozy Season
Plumy purples, chocolatey browns, toasty caramels... bringing a touch of 70s charm to your living room just got easier
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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London's Hippest New Seafood Bistro Was Crafted to Look Like a Construction Site — "It Raises the Question of What Beauty Really Is"
Tucked away off Shoreditch High Street, Harry Nuriev's design for Noisy Oyster plays with the area's industrial edge to absorb you in a thick web of wires, scaffolding, and matte chrome surfaces. We untangle it all
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This is the Teeny-Tiny (and Often Forgotten) Front Door Detail That Says the Most About Your Sense of Style
It says, 'I care, even about the smallest, most insignificant details'
By Emma Breislin Published
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These Well-Designed Plinths, Pedestals, and Plant Stands Will Help Your Lush Collection Stand Up and Out
This styling trend will get your houseplants off the floor and up on stands for a visually intriguing indoor garden
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Wheeled Garden Planters are a Godsend for Tricky Plants You Want to Survive Summer *and* Winter — These Ones Look Great, Too
Not only do wheeled planters keep plants protected from the elements, but they're great for small outdoor spaces, too
By Emily Moorman Published
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The Designers of This Contemporary Ibizan Finca Built It Up Through Textural Layers and Warm Hues — It's the Perfect Vacation Retreat
A dreamy Balearic hideaway has fully embraced Ibiza’s tranquil side and natural beauty
By Karine Monié Published
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I Just Found a £9 Fix for Instant Icy-Cool Water in IKEA's 'New-In' Section — It's So Chic City Dweller-Coded
If you're sick of sacrificing fridge space for convenient, ice-cold water, IKEA's nifty fridge dispenser is for you
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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The New Forest Pool House That Embraces Its Surroundings Through Nature and Beauty — Along With Plenty of Luxury Touches
Blank Slate Studio brings its signature elegance to this pool house set amongst the rolling pastures of the New Forest National Park
By Maya Glantz Published
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Clocking Off for the Summer Holidays? Livingetc Editors Share Their Top 3 Packing Picks (and a Peek Into Their Travels)
Combined, this makes for the ultimate packing list for style-minded globetrotters, with destination tips to inspire last-minute travel plans
By Gilda Bruno Published
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"You Could Feel the History in Every Corner" — Artist and Sculptor Jobe Burns' Revival of This 300-Year-Old Farmhouse Exudes Power and Brilliance
It was a project that took almost half a decade to complete, and with its rich history, there came challenges, moments, and lessons that ultimately created a space filled with beauty and culture
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Jazz Bars, Fairgrounds, Alpine Retreats, and the British Countryside Inspired Habitat's New Home Collection — Yet It All Goes Together
Full of designer-inspired, playful interiors that are also budget-friendly, Habitat’s AW25 offering is beyond impressive
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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I Just Found a Triple-Threat Cutting Board That Acts As a Food Prep Station And a Neat Display Case for Charcuterie & Dip Stylings, Too
Designed by German cookware brand Continenta, this is the perfect multi-functional addition to a small kitchen that sees plenty of cheffing
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I'm Calling It — This 'Water Feature Pot' Is the Simplest, Most Chic Way to Add the Soothing Sound of Water Into Your Garden
Create a tranquil oasis in your garden this summer with these stylish and serene water feature pots
By Emily Moorman Published
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The Weekend Itinerary — How to Spend 48 Hours in Mexico City, the Spirited Metropolis, According to Our Lifestyle Editor
Searching for the best things to do in Mexico City, the 'Ciudad de los Palacios'? Follow Livingetc's in-house culture and design enthusiast on an inspired tour of the city
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Could Stacked Table Lighting Be the Hottest New Trend in Interiors? Designers Give Us the Lowdown on This Artistic Moment
Sculptural forms, artistic shapes, and irresistible hues, this lighting trend is certainly a statement piece that has taken over the world of interior design, and I totally approve of it
By Faiza Saqib Published
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I've Just Taken Up Home Pickling — So IKEA's Brand New Kitchen Collection Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time
Pickled pears, radishes, and onions — oh my! Get your pickling pantry in order with these surprisingly fashionable accessories
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Sorry, but This Japanese Outdoor Grill Is Unequivocally the Coolest BBQ You Can Buy This Summer
These traditional tabletop barbecues are perfect for smaller gardens, and they promise to take your grilling game to the next level
By Lilith Hudson Published
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"It Feels Like We’re in a Tree House" — This Upside-Down Bondi Beach Home Is the Epitome of Summer Living
Indoor-outdoor living reaches new heights in this vibrant abode a stone’s throw from Bondi Beach
By Leanne Amodeo Published
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Want to Hide Unsightly Drainpipes? This Decorative Trellis Transforms It Into a Design Feature
All it takes is a drainpipe trellis and a few weeks (depending on the climbing plant you use)
By Emma Breislin Published
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21 New-In (but Soon-To-Sell-Out) Homewares That Have Dropped This August
From rattan table lamps to patchwork pillows, this month, home decor is taking a turn towards everything retro, chrome, and perfectly playful
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Heading to the Bienal de São Paulo Next Month? This Brazilian Architect and Gallerist Knows the City's Coolest Spots for You to Visit
The founder of collectible design gallery Bossa Furniture, Isabela Milagre has called São Paulo home for the past 11 years. Here, she reveals everything culture enthusiasts shouldn't miss
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I Changed This One Tiny Thing About My Bedding, and Now My Sleep Isn't So Disrupted by 'Slipping' Bed Sheets
So it seems like size *does* matter when it comes to shopping for sheets — here's why
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Always Use This Clever Diptyque Candle Holder When Entertaining in My Garden — It's Atmospheric, and Wind-Proof, too
With a design that makes it super easy to load your candle in, and keep it light outside, this style of candle holder is my pick for an outdoor space
By Luke Arthur Wells Published