Maya Glantz
Maya Glantz is a Design Writer at Livingetc, covering all things bathrooms and kitchens. Her background in Art History informed her love of the aesthetic world, and she believes in the importance of finding beauty in the everyday. She recently graduated from City University with a Masters Degree in Magazine Journalism, during which she gained experience writing for various publications, including the Evening Standard. A lover of mid-century style, she can be found endlessly adding to her dream home Pinterest board.
Latest articles by Maya Glantz
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What Is Rosso Levanto? This Striking Marble Is The Secret To The Most Dramatic Bathroom Designs.
The material of choice for design buffs in the know, this marble is set to become the hottest material of the year.
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Natural Stone vs Concrete Paving — Both Popular Choices, But One Wins Out on Style Alone
Commit to the right paving choice for your patio with this easy guide to the differences between these two materials
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Every Kitchen Designer I Asked Said This Storage Feature Is the One Thing That Will Defeat Your Space's Clutter
Sleek, beautiful and functional, no designer kitchen is complete without one of these space-saving storage spots
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How to Bring Privacy to Your Apartment Balcony — Because Nosy Neighbors Are the Worst
Create your own safe haven in the sky with our experts best tricks for secluded apartment balconies
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The Experts Have Spoken - These Are All The Places You Should Never Place A Bath
Don't fall for these rooky errors, listen to our experts advice on all the places you should avoid installing your tub
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Freestanding vs Built In Tubs — Which Wins in the Battle of the Baths?
Once upon a time, you simply had to decide whether your were a shower, or a bath person. Now, there's a new option to choose between.
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A Bathroom Under the Stairs Is the Game-changing (but Tricky-to-Pull-Off) Small-Space Hack — What You Need to Know
Squeezing in a powder room under your staircase will change the dynamic of your home for the better, but it's not the easiest to pull off
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Is It Really Worth Spending Your Bathroom Budget on Underfloor Heating? Here's Our Verdict
There's no denying the luxurious feeling of warm tiles beneath your feet, but is underfloor heating really a necessary addition? Designers give us the lowdown
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The Most Controversial Trend Right Now? Glass Blocks — What You Need to Know If You Actually Want to Use Them
Love them or hate them, there's no denying that these 80s design classics are back in a big way, but not all types of glass block are the same
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Are Glass Kitchen Cabinets Actually a Good Idea? These Are the Pros and Cons of Using Them
If you want to bring some more light into your kitchen, glass-fronted cabinets may just be the answer, but there are drawbacks, too
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Check-mate. These Surprising Checkerboard Kitchen Features Are Proving This Pattern Is Here To Stay
Not just limited to old-school diner floors, there are endless chic ways to bring this print to your kitchen, here are some of our designers favorites.
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Induction vs Gas Hob — Which Is Best? Warning: This Debate Gets a Little Heated
No decision will impact your cooking more than your choice of hob, so we asked our experts for their thoughts
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How Much Should Countertops Overhang for Seating? The Golden Rule Kitchen Designers Swear by
We love a kitchen island dining setup, but what's the optimal amount of overhang needed for this design?
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7 Genius Ways to Use Your Stone Countertop Offcuts That Elevate the Rest of Your Home (and Save You Money)
These smart fixes embody the waste not, want not mindset, all while looking ultra stylish
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Forget Air Fryers, This Is the Cleverest Smart Kitchen Tech to Make Cooking Easier and Quicker
If time is your biggest hurdle in cooking delicious meals, these smart oven features will help you make meals so much faster, no air fryer required
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5 Tiling Mistakes That Bathroom Pros Always See (and Wish You'd Stop Doing)
Don't let these common errors stand between you and a tiled bathroom masterpiece — our experts offer their advice on how you can avoid making them
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5 Kitchen Island Mistakes You Need to Avoid When Planning Your Space — You've Been Warned
Don't fall for these island design traps — take advice from our experts and give your kitchen an upgrade
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Should You Have a Sink on a Kitchen Island? Designers Love (and Hate) This Layout, so Here's How to Decide
It's not unusual to see a sink on an island, but some designers have very strong opinions against this layout for a kitchen, too. But is it the right choice for you?
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Bookmatching Marble Is the Technique That Designers Swear By For Elevated Kitchens
This design technique can instantly transform any kitchen into the highlight of your home, we asked our experts to explain why
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6 Kitchen Appliance Trends to Invest in for 2025 — 'Built-in' Airfryers, AI Ovens, and Fridges That Make Food Last Longer
It's time to level up and buy into these innovative, stylish kitchen appliances
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Suddenly, Everyone's Choosing Square Islands — Here's Why They Work So Well, Even in Small Kitchens
We're always on the lookout for interesting spins on classic designs, and these square kitchen islands do just that.
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Tile Drenching Is the Trend That Everyone Needs to Know About — Even Kendall Jenner Loves It
There's a new trend taking over bathrooms, and we're here for it
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I Keep Seeing Decorative Countertop Edges Everywhere — The Trending Detail Making Kitchens Feel So Much More Magical
We're always on the hunt for ways to elevate our kitchen design, and this just might be our new favorite
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Outdated Bathroom Trends That Designers Want to Wave Goodbye to in 2025 — And the Alternatives They're Choosing Instead
We've consulted bathroom designers for their opinions on which trends we should have left behind in 2024
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