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7 of the Best Places to Find Quick Delivery Sofas That Will Still Come Before Christmas, According to an Editor Who Has Sat on Almost Every Brand
Time flies, but never more so when it comes to pre-Christmas delivery slots. If your sofa can't face another festive season, here's where you can still shop
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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For Radio Host Tom Joyner's Disco Era, 1970s-Milan-Inspired Apartment, Its Designers Took a Larger Than Life Approach — To Match His Personality
The designer clearly had so much fun dreaming up this disco era-inspired Florida apartment — especially that fabulous party room
By Karine Monié Published
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10 Things to Do in London Over the Festive Period — Where to Shop, Eat, Drink, and Be Merry If You Love Design and Feeling Christmassy
Looking for things to do to get in the Christmas spirit? Try these ideas, curated by a lifestyle editor, for a stylish way into the festive season
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Trend Is Going Viral — Here’s What an Actual Stylist Would Choose to Capture the Aesthetic
This trending style is a classic take on Christmas decor, but here's how I'd give it a bit of a modern twist for the Livingetc home
By Miaad Latoof Published
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Now This Is Where I'd Like to Spend My Winter — This Japandi-Inspired Cabin in Colorado Is the Perfect Balance of Cozy and Minimalist
Colorado’s epic landscape played a part in the design of this chalet-style home — and what a jaw-dropping retreat it is
By Karine Monié Published
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I Didn't Get My Hands on Diptyque's Sell-Out Advent Candle Again This Year —These Are the Alternatives That Are Still in Stock
I'm holding out hopes for this hard-to-get candle next year, but for now, I found nine other candidates that look beautiful
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Think These 'Spa Shelves' Are the Best Storage You Can Put in a Guest Bathroom (or Almost Any Bathroom, Now That I Think About It)
I Think These 'Spa Shelves' Are the Best Storage You Can Put in a Guest Bathroom (or Almost Any Bathroom, Now That I Think About It) I'm getting my guest bathroom ready for hosting season, and these spa shelves are going to be my secret weapon this year
By Maya Glantz Published
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That's It — I've Decided I'm Adding This 'Sentimental' Pottery Barn Christmas Ornament to My Tree Every Single Year From Now on
Looking for a way to capture your favorite memories of the year on your Christmas tree? I just found it
By Emily Moorman Published
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Forget Expensive Table Lamps — These Chic 'Tealight Lamps' Are a Way More Atmospheric Addition to Your Winter Table
This design trend proves that tealights can actually be a dynamic addition to your home's lighting scheme
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Suzy Hoodless's London Townhouse Exhibits a More Layered, Sophisticated, and Calming Atmosphere
A refresh that had taken the designer months to finish claims to be a space filled with peace and warmth, and here's how the project came about
By Faiza Saqib Published
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When You're in the Home of an Experienced Host, There Will Be Signs: Like One of These Design-Forward Bar Carts
From classic to modern to luxury, these are the best bar carts to elevate your entertaining space just in time for hosting season
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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One of My Favorite Ceramic Brands Just Launched an Alice in Wonderland Collection for Selfridges and It's *So* Chic
Anna + Nina's take on this Disney classic brings the brand's signature cool to proceedings, but will satisfy your inner child
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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How Big? This Kitchen's 8-Meter-Long Island Offers a Clever New Idea for Outfitting Open Plan Spaces for Great Entertaining
It's not often I see a room and have instant visions of raucous Christmas parties, but this open-plan home is screaming out for it
By Maya Glantz Published
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The Fifty: Winter 25 — A Design Editor's Edit of the Hottest Holiday Gifts for Any Interior Design Lover on Your List
Our editor-picked list of interior design surprises — from steals to splurges — is guaranteed to indulge those with impeccable taste
By Keith Flanagan Published
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Here's How to Make Your Christmas Tree One of 2026's Hottest Houseplant Trends
There's more to moss than meets the eye right now, and it's proving to be the perfect design detail for the festive season, too
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Fashion Labels That Have Candle Lines That You Need to Know About If You're a Style Worshipper
Be in the know and let these brands go beyond inspiring just your closets by perfuming your home, too
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The Weekend Itinerary — How to Spend 48 Hours in Vienna, According to Our Lifestyle Editor
Searching for the best things to do in Vienna, the iconic Baroque gem? Follow Livingetc's in-house culture and design enthusiast on an inspired tour of the city
By Gilda Bruno Published
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IKEA's Best-Selling Star-Shaped Paper Lampshade Is Back, but You Can't Buy It Online — Don't Worry, I've Found 9 Alternatives
Transform your home into a Winter Wonderland with these paper-cut-out lanterns
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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"It's Dying for a Cocktail Party" — This Californian Home Once Played Host to Hollywood Soirées, and Now It's Ready to Do It All Again
This mid-century modern Beverly Hills home was built for hosting, with a glam bar room worthy of a Hollywood movie at its heart
By Keith Flanagan Published
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Ruggable Just Dropped the Coolest Collaboration with It-Girl Fashion Brand, RIXO, and It's Bringing the Quiet Maximalist Out of Me
The patterns are bold, but surprisingly versatile — and of course, drenched in the fashion brand's signature style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Zeitgeist Edit — The Design Moments an Editor Is Talking About in November
As the year heads to its conclusion, this month's hotlist features some exciting new brick-and-mortar interiors offerings, designer apartments, and even a source to buy faux flowers
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I'm Obsessed — Anthropologie's Iconic Satin Bow Tree Topper Also Works as a Wreath Alternative for Your Front Door, so Now I'll Be Buying Two
The legendary bow will bring the same amount of style and drama to your front door as it will to your Christmas tree — if you manage to get one before they sell out
By Debbie Black Published
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This 4ft Folding Paper Christmas Tree Is a Minimalist's Answer to Decorating This Festive Season — And It Goes Up in Seconds, Not Hours
Forget the fallen pine needles; this pretty, folded paper Christmas tree can be set up in seconds, and doesn't need styling
By Olivia Emily Published
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Honeycomb Shapes, Folded Stars, Pleated Fans — Paper Christmas Decorations Are Everywhere This Year, and It's Not Just Because They're So Easy to Store
Whether your Christmas decor leans playful or understated, paper decorations cater to all, and these are the most stylish among them
By Emily Moorman Published
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The Secret to Food That Looks Elegant, Precise, and Chic? Try These 2 Bladed Tools, Says Artist Imogen Kwok
The chef admits she is "very particular" about every kitchen utensil she uses, but her edible creations wouldn't be the same without those that sculpt them into shape
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Okay, That's Clever — Pull This 'Transforming' Console Table Out From the Wall and It Moonlights as a Swanky Home Bar Set-Up
A dedicated home bar area is a luxury very few can afford, but what if there was another way?
By Emma Breislin Published
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At This Moody Basque Eatery in Soho, Dramatic Cracked Walls "Tell a Story" — While Smoky Plates and Vermouth Keep on Coming
"We wanted the space to feel alive, imperfect, and expressive, a reminder that beauty comes through texture and time," MAD Restaurants' founder Artem Login says of brutalist hotspot ALTA
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Clever Wine Glass Storage Fixture Will Practically Double the Amount of Space in Your Cabinets, If You Use It in the Right Way
Honestly, wine and cocktail glasses are one of the biggest space-eaters in your kitchen cabinets, but this upside-down storage, which costs less than £20, can help
By Maya Glantz Published
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Design Diary: Field Notes From Our NYC Editor
Contributing editor Keith Flanagan walks us through his month in New York and the latest news from the design world that has him excited right now
By Keith Flanagan Published