Amiya Baratan
Amiya is the News Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated with a Masters Degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London and has lent her words to beauty, fashion and health sections of lifestyle publications including Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health. Her experience as a research analyst has equipped her with an eye for emerging trends. When she’s off the clock, she can be found reading, listening to music or overanalysing her latest Co-Star update.
Latest articles by Amiya Baratan
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IKEA’s New RELATERA Collection Has Everything You Need to Elevate Your Work-From-Home Setup
Design an at-home workspace on a budget with this new collection where form meets function
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8 Seasonal Summer Flowers to Style in a Vase Right Now for Sweet Scents and Beautiful Blooms
PSA: It's officially flower girl era, so grab your vases and get to arranging
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"Kaffeepause" is the Latest Scandi Trend to Influence Design — Here's How to Embrace The Wholesome Idea in Your Home
This Norwegian habit encourages us to take a quiet moment to pause and relax with loved ones during our day
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6 Tricks to "Vacation-Proof" Your Backyard to Help Your Plants Survive Your Getaway Without a Gardener
Getting your summer trip out of the group chat should be the most difficult thing you do this summer; keeping your garden alive should not be
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This Viral "Solar Panel Fountain" Turns Any Planter Into a Water Feature — And Costs Less Than $20
Whether you have a pond, a pool, or just a birdbath, this buy creates a pretty fountain from any body of water
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6 Colors That Don't go With Blue, According to Designers — And What to Choose Instead for a Harmonious Scheme
Interior designers warn against pairing these shades with blue if you want a room to look beautifully balanced
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David Beckham Uses This Pretty Rose to Line His Fence — Here's How You Can Recreate the Look
Bloom it like Beckham by introducing this famous David Austin rose into your backyard
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5 Appliances You Should Always Unplug Before Going on Vacation to Avoid Surges and "Vampire" Energy Drains
Double-check that these items are all turned off before jet setting for the summer
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These IKEA Drawer Organizers Will Reinstate Order to your Bathroom Vanity Thanks to a Clever 'Clip' Feature
Say goodbye to cluttered vanity drawers and welcome perfectly organized compartments that are totally satisfying
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How to Decorate With Sherwin-Williams' Shade "Cascades", the Perfect Dark Green for Moody Schemes
Whether you want to color-drench using the opulent shade or intersperse smaller accents, these decorating tips will bring this color to life
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Ina Garten’s Layered Garden Borders Are Perfectly Balanced — Here are 7 Things her Landscapers Got Right According to Pro Gardeners
One look at the Barefoot Contessa's home garden and you'll have as much garden envy as we do
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It's Hard to Believe This Stylish Modern Pedestal is Made From IKEA Kitchenware
This clever IKEA hack uses $25 bamboo bowls to build a seriously chic organic-modern style pedestal that's perfect for displaying your favorite houseplants
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Blank Wall Space? Try This Viral Trick to Display Fresh Cut Flowers in an Empty Space
Give your walls a live floral feature with these gorgeous fluted planters
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IKEA’s New Portable Lamp Puts a Fresh Stamp on the Mushroom Light Trend, and it Feels so Modern
Pretty, portable, and penny-conscious - what more could we ask for from this playful Scandi lamp?
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This Viral "Glass Froster" Is the Genius Thing Every Home Bar Needs, Especially in Summer
We just found the newest accompaniment to your designated drink station and it's absolutely perfect for summer
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4 of the Most Welcoming Exterior Colors to Paint Your Home to Increase Its Curb Appeal
From timeless neutrals to moody botanicals, these are the expert-approved colors you should have on your radar
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What is the Best Paint Finish for Trim? Here's What Experts Recommend for a Professional Look that Lasts
If you're wondering what kind of look works best on trim, herein lies the answer to your question
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Bobby Berk’s Unconventional Method for Watering Houseplants has Experts' Approval
The Queer Eye star's latest tip goes beyond design and into the world of plant parenting
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How to Make Your Towels Stay Soft and Fluffy for Longer — 7 Expert Tricks to Add to Your Routine Today
Not only are these practices easy to adopt but they'll also save you from replacing your towels as frequently as you do now
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How to Stain Brick — A 4-Step Guide to Refresh Your Home's Exterior and Increase Curb Appeal
Staining bricks is an easy and inexpensive DIY that can totally transform your outdoor space. These experts explain how it's done
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Baz Luhrmann’s NYC Townhouse is for Sale, and It Features One of 2024’s Most Popular Wallpaper Trends
You'll fall in love with this house one room at a timem and it's not only because it used to be home to this directorial legend
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This Designer’s Tip for Decorating with Color will Help you Create a Balanced and Nuanced Palette
Experts tell us that this hack is a great rule of thumb to choose harmonious colors that are best suited to your space
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This DIY is a Genius Way to Make Custom Picture Frames to Display Your Favorite Art
If you've got some leftover fabric scraps lying around, this DIY will repurpose them to make gorgeous framed backgrounds
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Kris Jenner’s Favorite Roses are in Full Bloom Right Now — Here’s How to Recreate the Look in Your Yard
The world-famous momager and reality star just gave us some major summer garden inspiration
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