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Vacationing With These 6 Airbnb Alternatives Is Like "Entering an Interiors Magazine" — We're in for the Trip

If your usual short-term rental platform isn't satisfying your design urges, these other options will have you immersed in awe-inspiring décor

By Gilda Bruno Published 28 January 25

Designer Heidi Caillier Says Rugs Should Play “Supporting Characters” — and Her New Joon Loloi Collab Proves Why

Joon Loloi’s first-ever collaboration evokes a new nostalgia

By Julia Demer Published 27 January 25

This "Kitchen Candle" is Cleverly Designed to Complement the Smell of Your Cooking — It's the Latest Dinner Party Must-Have

Banishing unwanted odors, Hudson Grace’s $24 Kitchen Candle makes my space smell as fresh as it feels

By Julia Demer Published 27 January 25

All the Clutter Is Hidden in the 'Storage Wall' of This London Flat — Leaving More Room to Display Its Design Treasures

Isabelle Dubern-Mallevays, co-founder of The Invisible Collection, shows us her carefully curated Paris-meets-London apartment

By Mary Weaver Published 27 January 25

There Are 19 Different Tiles in This Toronto Home — From the Kitchen Island to the Room Dividers

From the kitchen island and the fireplace through to some unique room dividers, in this Toronto home, everywhere there could be tile, there is

By Luke Arthur Wells Published 26 January 25

6 Fabric Trends Editors Want You to Use More in 2025 — Because There's More to Life Than Just Boucle

This season’s emerging upholstery trends combine comfort, texture, and more than a dose of glamour. These are our editors' favorite finds for the year ahead

By Ellen Finch Published 26 January 25

I'm a Sucker for Retro Japanese Stationery — These 6 Iconic Brands Put Nippon's Cool-Kid Minimalism at Your Fingertips

From the 1900s-founded Kokuyo to the global success of MUJI, up your office aesthetic with our design-focused roundup of the best Japanese stationery

By Gilda Bruno Published 25 January 25

How to Shop Like a Brutalist — And Bring an "Intentional Unapproachability" Into Your Home

Brutalism and “homey” don’t exactly go hand in hand — but this roundup of brutalist décor might just change your mind

By Julia Demer Published 24 January 25

Are Hotels and Private Members' Clubs the New Museums? Meet the Curators Behind Hospitality's Art-Fueled Renaissance

Boutique hotels and members-only clubs are shaking up the arts infrastructure through gallery-worthy collections where culture, activism, and community thrive

By Gilda Bruno Published 24 January 25

The "Unusual Decision" to Trade Floor Space for a Fern-Filled Atrium Makes This London Terrace Feel So Much Bigger

A plant-filled internal courtyard, a wildflower roof and plenty of natural textures infuse this London terrace with an airy, tropical feel befitting of the nature-loving heritage of its owners

By Emma J Page Published 23 January 25

This “Book Lamp” Isn’t Magic, But It’s Pretty Close — Meet the Lighting Solution in Studious Disguise

This cleverly inconspicuous book lamp comes at an equally unassuming price: just $23.99

By Julia Demer Published 22 January 25

"Calmcations" Are Trending, and These Spas Offer a Hypnotically Beautiful Antidote to Everyday Tension

Make the most of your time off with our interiors-led guide to the most beautiful luxury spas in the world

By Gilda Bruno Published 22 January 25

This 100-Year-Old "Dust Corner" Idea Is Going Viral — They're Practical, Inexpensive, and Like Jewelry for Your Stairs

We all know how hard vacuuming the corners of the stairs is, and this genius fixing that dates back to the Victorian ages might just be the answer

By Olivia Wolfe Published 21 January 25

The Bauhaus School May Have Been Short-Lived, but Its Influence on Design Has Endured — Our Editor Explores Why

The Bauhaus design movement may have been a short lived period, but it is still informing how we think about architecture and décor today

By Pip Rich Published 21 January 25

The World's Best Design Hotels — Picked, Experienced, Loved, and Reviewed by Livingetc's Editors

Breathtaking tropical modernism idylls, "One Thousand and One Nights"-style palaces, and lavish country houses turned contemporary décor havens — here's our edit of the best design hotels in the world

By Gilda Bruno Last updated 20 January 25

I Instantly Doubled the Capacity of My Kitchen Cabinets With This Sleek $15 Storage Hack

I'm a self-confessed 'lazy organizer,' but thankfully this affordable find does all the hard work for you

By Emma Breislin Published 20 January 25

Cape Cod Style Houses Are So Charming — This New England Architect Knows What Makes Them Feel Special

Cape Cod houses are one of the most covetable design styles in contemporary architecture — here's everything you need to know

By Pip Rich Published 19 January 25

The Best Stationery Brands — 9 Labels to Know for a Designer-Approved, Playfully Aesthetic Desk Upgrade

Step up your organization game with these colorful buys for paper goods and design lovers

By Gilda Bruno Published 18 January 25

The Chicest Parisians All Have This Flatware Brand in Their Kitchen Drawers — And It's Massively on Sale Now

Beloved by people in the know, this Sabre flatware sale is one for the books. Shop the French-coded staple for your table and serve yourself a slice of Paris

By Julia Demer Published 18 January 25

My 2025 Home Inspo Is Cozy — 16 Finds That Fit My Criteria

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I have curated an edit of treasures from QVC, from mugs to sound machines

By Kaitlin Clapinski Published 17 January 25

And Just Like That, All the Chicest People I Know Are Styling Their Kitchens With Brown Décor — Here's Where to Shop the Look

Providing both a touch of pretty as well as full-on function, these brown kitchen accessories are an easy way to update your kitchen

By Devin Toolen Published 17 January 25

A 100% Silk Throw For How Much?! — Score 25% Off Luxurious Layers in McGee & Co.’s Limited-Time-Only Bedroom Sale

Featuring whimsical block prints and cotton coverlets, McGee & Co.’s first sale of the year has all the ingredients for the bedroom of dreams

By Julia Demer Published 17 January 25

Ooooh! MARLOE MARLOE's Delicate Ceramics Look Just Like Bouclé — and They’re Currently 40% Off at Net-A-Porter

The increasingly-divisive fabric has found a whole new life (and look) in the Australian designer's ceramic collection

By Maya Glantz Published 16 January 25

“Scandifornia” Rugs Are the Next Big Thing — Get Ready for the Lovechild of Scandi Minimalism and Coastal Charm

“Scandifornia,” the lovechild of Scandinavian minimalism and coastal charm, is the hottest rug aesthetic you’ve never heard of

By Julia Demer Published 16 January 25

I'm an Art and Design-Obsessed Lifestyle Editor — These Are the 9 Best Independent Concept Stores in Rome That I Lost Myself in

A new wave of interdisciplinary retail spaces is transforming the Eternal City into an avant-garde destination for décor, fashion, and crafty collector finds, alongside its storied institutions

By Gilda Bruno Published 16 January 25

How to Achieve Transitional Style — 14 Designer Tips to Capture the Trend Taking Over Interiors

Transitional design seamlessly blends contemporary and classic interiors through furniture and décor. Experts share key techniques to achieve this balance

By Keith Flanagan Last updated 15 January 25

Bobby Berk’s Debuts a New Wall Art Collaboration — It Will Look Just as Good Hung in a Gallery, as It Does Your Home

Bobby’s fourth installment of his LeftBank Art collection captivates with character-rich motifs, grounding color palettes, and gallery-caliber craftsmanship

By Julia Demer Published 15 January 25