
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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Is Your Cutting Board Toxic? 3 Alternatives You Might Not Have Even Heard of That the Health-Conscious Crowd All Use
Keep that toxic energy far, far away from your kitchen — it's time to chuck out your old chopping boards and bring in the new. Here are some of my favorites
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This 'Tonal' Paint Trick Is the Most Stylish Way to Paint Your Kitchen Right Now, and It Can Make a Small Space Appear Larger, too
You've heard of color drenching, but what about color capping? This is the new paint technique that might just transform your kitchen
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This Drawer Insert Is Probably the Best Looking, Most Functional Way to Store Foil and Film Wrap in Your Kitchen
Say goodbye to wonky tears and cluttered drawers with this genius foil and cling film dispenser, and it looks good, too
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5 Bathroom Vanity Countertops That Designers Tend to Avoid for Practical Reasons — These Options Are Porous or Hard to Keep Clean
You need your bathroom to be practical, and for that, you need the right countertop. Here are the ones experts recommend you stay away from
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These Genius Hidden Bedside Reading Lamps Tuck Away When You're Not Using Them — They Don't Interfere in Your Design, and You're Never Left in the Dark
Big lights, be gone! These clever reading lights provide all the glow you need, and can be completely hidden away afterward. Here are some of my favorites
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"I Can Never See Myself in My Bathroom Mirror Properly, It's a Nightmare" —This Is Probably the Reason Why, and How to Fix It
You may not even realize it, but this is the number one reason you can't see yourself properly in your bathroom mirror
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Edwardian vs Victorian vs Georgian — The Giveaways That'll Help You Figure Out What Your Home Is (and How to Decorate Appropriately)
Because simply describing a home as having 'period' features isn't going to cut it anymore... this guide is here to help you out
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I've Written About Hundreds of Kitchens This Year Alone — I Think This Backsplash Material Is the Most Underrated in Design Right Now
This 'living material' brings a whole lot of warmth, shine, and personality to your kitchen design
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What Countertops Actually Go With Gray Kitchen Cabinets? 5 Materials to Consider, Plus Which You Should Avoid
Gray cabinets don't have to be boring; all you need is to pair them with the right countertop, and here are our experts' picks
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I'm Obsessed With Arched Showers — But Are They Actually Worth the Extra Work and Expense? Here's What to Know Before You Put One on Your Pinterest Board
It's become a spa bathroom staple, but is this trend a timeless classic, or just a straightforward fad?
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To Hide the Sockets in This Kitchen's Backsplash, Its Designer Hired a Muralist Who Could Camouflage Them Into the Marble
Ugly plug sockets destroying your dreams of a sleek, seamless kitchen design? This designer has figured out a way to solve that issue
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The Designer of This New York Townhouse Gave the Backsplash a 'Surreal Twist' With This Modern Collage Idea Using Delft Tiles
Playful explorations of color and geometry bring personality to this Park Slope, New York, townhouse renovation
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The Difference Between 'Wall Washing' and 'Wall Grazing' Is the Accent Lighting Trick That Totally Changes the Feel of Your Home
Give your home the glow it deserves with these clever lighting techniques, and lots of expert advice for getting it right
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This Kitchen Stool Trend Is What You'll See in the Coolest Renovations in 2026
Organic, sculptural, and eye-catching, this trend will become the main character for your kitchen design. Just wait and see...
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I'm Calling It, Porcelain Is the Most Underrated Material for Countertops — These Are the Pros and Cons to Know
It seems like there are endless uses for this ancient material, but what do the experts think about it for your kitchen countertops?
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This Clever Tap 'Insert' Fixes the Problem of Water Staining Around the Sink on Your Wood Countertops
If you've got wooden countertops in your kitchen, you're going to want these clever tap inserts to solve one of the most frustrating problems with this material
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7 Sustainable Flooring Options Bathroom Designers Are Choosing to Make Their Projects More Eco-Friendly
Surprising new finds and old classics combine in this list of bathroom flooring materials that are just as beautiful as they are sustainable
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Harvest Baskets Are the Autumn-Coded Organizer That'll Make Your Kitchen Look Charming This Season
Autumnal decorations don't have to all be twee pumpkins and useless knick-knacks — these organizers are equal parts fun and functional
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This Interior Designer's Game-Changing Trick for Lighting a Home Office Is Something Everyone Should Do During the Darker Autumn Days
It's time to level up your work-from-home setup with one small, simple switch
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Are Black Countertops Still in Style? Here's How Designers Are Using Them That Feel Right for 2026-Ready Kitchens
Dark and heavy, or sleek and sultry? The experts share their design tips for taking this counter into the year ahead
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This Designer Tile Brand Just Launched a B&Q Range — With a Zellige-Style Tile That's a Fraction of the Price of the Real Thing
Timeless luxury meets accessible design in this new collaboration between two iconic British brands
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This Small Bathroom Is Bringing Balearic Beauty to Bristol Through Sustainable Design — And Here's How
Eco-friendly in design, with luxury appeal, this bathroom looks like it was plucked straight out of a boutique spa hotel
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5 Countertop Colors That Are Going Out of Style, and What You Should Choose Instead — According to Kitchen Designers
Don't shoot the messenger, but the experts have told me all the countertop shades they never want to see again, and their answers might surprise you
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Can I Put a Hot Pan on My 'Heat-Resistant' Countertops? What to Know About the Different Materials, and the Biggest Mistake to Avoid
Can your countertop handle the heat? Our experts break down the best countertop materials for just that
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