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Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Bathroom
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Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Sleep
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Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Kitchen
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Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Tech
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Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Projects
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Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Lighting
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"Sometimes You're Just Not Going to Find What You Need" — Why Designers Maddux Creative Turn to Bespoke Pieces, and the Lessons They've Learned Along the Way
With the launch of Maison by Maddux Creative this month, interior designer Jo leGleud explains the joy of exploring bespoke furniture and decor design with clients
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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The Payday Edit — 15 Things That Have Been Waiting in My Shopping Cart All Month
When it comes to ways to spoil yourself and your home, I've got a few ideas...
By Emma Breislin Published
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Gustaf Westman Wants You to Holiday in His Irreverent Stockholm Home — And You Could Host the Cult Designer in Return
Following the success of his ongoing European Pop-Up Tour, the Swedish sensation is back partnering with home swapping platform Kindred, this time opening the doors to his own house
By Gilda Bruno Published
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13 British Interior Designers to Know in 2025
From color experts to elevated family spaces, these are the designers setting the direction of decor today, who inform how we at Livingetc write about design
By Pip Rich Published
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ICYMI: 10 New Homewares Collections That Launched in July That Were Deserving of the Hype
Color, personality, and artistry took over this month. Here are the new collections I can't stop thinking about
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This IKEA Line Is Like Shopping at an Artisan Market — And Its Latest Launch Might Be the Best Yet
Employing storied techniques passed down through generations, this year's collection is about uniting through social gathering
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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15 Pretty Cool Patterned Rugs That Tap Into All the Biggest Trends of 2025, So Far
Whether you want to align with the latest color, fabric, print, shape, or mood of the moment, I've found a patterned rug to do it
By Emma Breislin Published
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It’s the Summer of the 'Fashion Beach Club' — These Are the Pop-Ups Setting the Tone in 2025
From the coruscating Amalfi Coast and the cinematic Saint-Tropez to the electrifying Ibiza, this season, the world's most coveted destinations are synonymous with couture extravaganza
By Gilda Bruno Published
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These Colorful Portable Turntables Are So 2025-Coded — and Start From Just £99
Embrace the beauty of analogue goodness or stream your favorite playlist — it's the best of past and present, blended
By Emma Breislin Published
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A Cold Plunge, a Sauna, and a Home Office — How This Minimalist Garden Room's Small Footprint Answers Work and Wellness Demands
Part home office, part wellness space fit with a sauna and cold plunge, this is the garden shed we all dream of having in our backyard
By Maya Glantz Published
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Where to Buy Ready-Made Blinds If You Actually Want Them to Look Stylish Off the Shelf
Who said off-the-shelf needed to be ugly? Certainly not us. Here, I've put together a list of affordable and stylish ready-made finds that you'll want in your home — ASAP
By Faiza Saqib Published
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This Designer's Small Space Trick for a Tiny Apartment? Start With Scandinavian Simplicity, Then Layer on the Color
With a touch of Scandi minimalism, plenty of Parisian elegance, and hints of Moroccan influence, this apartment building excels at delivering major design in a small space
By Maya Glantz Published
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Spotted: These 'Basketweave' Bowls Are on All Your Most Stylish Friends' Tables — Here's Why They're Trending
Who would have thought that such delicate detailing could win our hearts for homeware? This trend is certainly having its 'add to basket' moment.
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Emphasis in Interior Design — How to Create a Focal Point, While Ensuring Your Scheme Still Feels Balanced and Cohesive
Adding emphasis within interior design can be done in a variety of ways and for multiple outcomes, but it's a skill that needs careful consideration
By Roddy Clarke Published
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Sorry Sheds, but the 'Outdoor Closet' Is the Best-Looking Way to Do Storage in Gardens — Even If They're Tiny
Smaller and more practical than a shed but with unbeatable style — what more could you ask for from your garden storage this summer?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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With So Many Underwhelming Ones Out There, Here's Where You Should Buy Curtains If You've Got Good Taste
From John Lewis, to Sanderson and La Redoute — there is an array of brands you'll want to keep on your radar. Here are a few I'm currently loving.
By Faiza Saqib Published
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10 Italian Lighting Brands Every Design Buff Should Know By Name
Italian lighting design is where trends begin and where innovation meets inspiration to create the world's finest lamps. This is who does it best, and where to find them
By Pip Rich Published
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The Bold New Look of Period Drama — The Buccaneers' Production Designer on Bringing a Fresh Eye to Historical Interiors
For Apple TV+'s original period drama, the rebellious spirit of its American debutantes is just as present in the room sets as it is in the storyline
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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She Was Midway Through Fitting an Uninspiring White Kitchen — Then This Florida Homeowner Realized Her Home Deserved a Lot More Personality
This once-ordinary house has been elevated into a glam pad for its empty-nester owner thanks its art deco-influenced features and clever, unexpected touches
By Kate Jacobs Published
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I'm Obsessed With These Greek Coffees After Drinking Them in Athens This Summer — I Had to Find the £28 Machine That Lets Me Recreate Them
I thought the end of my holiday would mean I had to say goodbye to my daily frappe, but now I can transport myself back to Greece every morning. Kalimera!
By Maya Glantz Published
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Scandi by the Sea — Discover the Secret to the Easy, Breezy 'Scandinavian Coastal' Summerhouse Style
All about effortless chic and relaxed comfort instead of nautical decorating clichés, here’s how to achieve this breezy look wherever you live
By James Cunningham Published
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Skip the Linen Shade, These 'All Fabric' Table Lamps Are the New Way to Add Texture and Luminosity
Want to add instant warmth and softness to your space? I've had a bright idea
By Emma Breislin Published
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15 Summery Bedroom Buys That Could Pass for Designer (but Cost Less Than £50)
Give your boudoir a seasonal refresh with these affordable finds that imbue your space with the taste of summer
By Lilith Hudson Published