features
In-depth guides to help you create a stylish, contemporary home
Latest
-
This Vancouver Home’s Kitchen Is Split in Two — And That’s What Makes It Genius
Organic materials and vintage furniture bring warmth and character to the new build by Atelier Fēn
By Lauren Jones Published
-
I Attended the Chelsea Flower Show and Picked Up on These 8 Big Trends That Everyone Should Be Using to Design Their Gardens
From the lessons learned from the best show gardens at this year's event to the emerging styles in outdoor furniture and plants, here's what I gleaned from attending the Chelsea Flower Show
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
I Don't Make the Rules, but Every Luxe-Looking Bed Needs This Revolutionary Reversible Pillowcase
It's got all the benefits of silk, but the lived-in look of linen — finally there's a pillowcase out there for those who want wellness to look good, too
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-
If You Buy One Thing This Memorial Day Weekend, Make It Something From This Rare Coyuchi Bedding Sale
20% off the good stuff: crinkled percale, organic cotton, and the kind of linen that makes you want to stay horizontal
By Julia Demer Published
-
Is This the Happiest Kitchen Ever? In This London Home, Bright Colors Take Center Stage
Filled with bright colors, clean lines, and natural light, this colorful, modern kitchen by CATO Creative is like a modern artwork brought to life.
By Maya Glantz Published
-
Outdoor Uplighters Will Make Your Garden Look Way More Expensive — I've Found Some Highly-Rated Ones You Don't Need an Electrician to Install
This type of garden lighting is the underrated key to a beautiful and functional outdoor space — this is our favorite way to give yours some glow
By Maya Glantz Published
-
This Old-School Detail Is the New Shortcut to Swank — Why Bamboo Decor Is *So* Back
A leather shortage and an iconic handbag gave rise to this timeless accent — and we’re glad to see it back home
By Julia Demer Published
-
You Could Style Your Entire Outdoor Space in Just One Click With These Outdoor Dining Sets
Whether you're looking for an outdoor table with chairs to fit two, four, or more, you can always trust Livingetc to find the most stylish furniture
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-
A Designer Was Invited Back a Decade Later to Give This Modern Home a "French-Take-on-Minimalism" Makeover
More than ten years on from his first visit, designer Greg Natale returned to give this Art Deco home its striking sculptural look
By Kate Jacobs Published
-
What Sustainable Interior Design Really Means in 2025 — And Why It’s No Longer Just About the Materials
From humid Asian climates to airtight London retrofits, resiliency is in. Here, experts explain what 'sustainable interior design' means to them
By Lauren Jones Published
-
Bold Artwork, a Primary Palette, and Historic Architecture Blend Harmoniously in This Elegant Manhattan High-Rise Home
What’s the key to elevated color? Balancing with marble, apparently
By Lauren Jones Published
-
Your Choice of Outdoor Sofa Can Completely Change Your Space — Here's 6 Styles That Set the Right Tone
These outdoor garden sofas are so design-forward, you might even be tempted to style them indoors...
By Devin Toolen Published
-
Sorry, Bedroom Chairs, but Smart People Store Their Next Day's Outfit on Valet Stands — These Are the Only 6 You Need to Shop
I recently discovered valet stands, and they are the perfect finishing, organizing touch to a closet. Now that I know, I can't believe I've been missing out.
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
What is a Purse Bowl? TikTok’s Latest Trick to Streamline the Organization of Your Purse’s Contents in a Clever Way
This TikTok trend allows you to fashion every purse you own without forgetting the contents from your everyday bag, keeping them organized for the morning rush.
By Amiya Baratan Published
-
Outdoor Bar Carts Will Be the Star of All the Best Summer Soirées — These Are My Top 4
For flexible entertaining, a bar cart is an easy way to elevate your hosting game this summer
By Debbie Black Published
-
Color-Soaked, Culture-Rich, and Anything But Cold — This San Francisco Dining Room Has It All
In her own 100-year-old San Francisco home, designer Anu Jain brings together historic architecture, global references, and a shade of green you won’t forget
By Julia Demer Published
-
This New Zealand Designer's Textural Creations Bring This East London Showroom to Life — "Every Piece is Unique"
In "all in each", artist Grace Atkinson's textile works appear alongside iconic 20th-century designs in a poetic exploration of "perception, intimacy, function, and form"
By Gilda Bruno Published
-
Looking for Entryway Furniture for Small Spaces? Easy — There's Only One Thing You Need
Don't clutter your space any further with unnecessary furniture. A console table can capture form and function, while saving spaces and adding style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
-
Yes, There's a Difference — And This Is the Best Silk Bedding to Prove It
No shiny imposters. This is the silk bedding worth slipping into
By Julia Demer Published
-
I've Been Looking for the Prettiest Pool Lounger — Here's the 3 Styles I'm Tossing Up This Season
They bring the durability, the comfort, and the style. All you have to do is relax
By Devin Toolen Published
-
This Stunning 5-Star Bench Seat Would Honestly Look Good Anywhere in the Home — And It's On Sale Right Now
Customers have called it "high end" and "absolutely gorgeous"... and you'll never guess where it's from (hint: it's Walmart)
By Devin Toolen Published
-
Before and After: A Space That Was Formerly a Care Home Has Become a Dream Kitchen That Is Completely Unrecognizable
Filled with luxury materials and a seamless finish, this kitchen couldn't be more different from what once stood in its place
By Maya Glantz Published
-
Call It High Tea, Call It Performance, Just Don’t Call It Quaint — How “Tea Time Divas” Have Reclaimed the Old-School Ritual
Inside the surreal, hyper-curated world of new-school high tea — where the tableware is art, pastries are props, and irony is part of the dress code
By Julia Demer Published
-
If a Color Could Capture an Era, 'Eau de Nil' Would be "Pure 1930s" — Meet the Soft Egypt-Inspired Shade You Need to Know
Slightly more dusty than a mint, not quite as silky as a celadon, it's a shade-shifting hue, perhaps not dissimilar to the river it's named after
By Divya Venkataraman Published
-
An Expert's Fool-Proof Guide to Actually Understanding the Art Deco Furniture Style
It was an era of exotic hardwoods, silhouettes inspired by skyscrapers, and gleaming chrome, but there was also more to it than you may realize
By Virginia Chamlee Published
-
Tom Dixon’s Strikingly Sculptural Brutalist Villa in Mykonos Seamlessly Blends Into Its Rugged Surroundings
A luxurious addition to the Mykonos real estate market, this six-bedroom sanctuary is a masterclass in modern Brutalist design
By Georgia Lockstone Published
-
9 Ingredients for 'Elevated Bed Rot' — The Chicest Way to Do Nothing at All
A Diet Coke hits different in a martini stem
By Julia Demer Published
-
7 Creative Projects That Put Pets First — Design and Architecture for Cat and Dog Lovers
As four-legged friends rise to family member status, homeowners seek stylish and bespoke solutions for cohabitation.
By Keith Flanagan Published
-
Jenni Kayne's Upstate New York Farmhouse Just Hit Airbnb — The Perfect Excuse to Try Out Her Furniture Line, Before You Buy
The designer's laid-back California style meets the rural charm of upstate New York in this idyllic farmhouse (which is now available to book)
By Devin Toolen Published