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The Zeitgeist Edit — What's Exciting (and Not So Much) a Design and Culture-Obsessed Editor in March
From the new collections inspiring us to what to eat, drink, and read, here's our report on March, straight from the editor's desk
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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9 Furniture Classics You Might Not Know Were Designed by Women — Because the History Books Read Like a 'Boy's Club'
These are the inspiring women who changed the design world (and the way we interacted with our homes, while they were at it)
By Virginia Chamlee Published
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Could 'The White Lotus' Décor Hold Clues to This Season's Finale? Production Designer Cristina Onori Shares Her Inside Look
Struggling to understand what's going on in the latest instalment of the hit HBO series? Here are some crucial details you might have missed
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Desert Haze — The 'Golden Hour' Design Trend That's Bringing New Warmth to Homes
The (soft) focus is on blush tones for 2025, filtering their gentle light into schemes that soothe and gently energize
By Sarah Spiteri Published
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Color and Creativity Combined at Livingetc's Latest Design, Directed Dinner
Our salon-style supper club series continued with a night of cocktails and conversation, in association with Farrow & Ball
By Sarah Spiteri Published
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This 'Quiet Pattern' Jute Rug Is in All My Favorite Rooms Right Now — And I Just Found a Version for Less Than £200
Rugs are a feature that can tie the whole room together, which makes it such a hard decision. This viral style from John Lewis changes that
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This is the 'Old-Fashioned' Detail You're Forgetting on Your Table — "They Add a Layer of Height and Texture," Says a Stylist
Got all the ingredients for a good table setting but something still feels wrong? This is the detail you're likely missing
By Devin Toolen Published
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What Is Eco Brutalism? The Exciting Design Style That Clashes Concrete With Nature
This biophilic iteration of the classic design style reaches further into Brutalism's environmental roots
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent's Latest Furniture Collaboration Was Inspired By a Surprising 90s Film
Timeless styles that are rich, elegant, and inviting — that's the essence of Living Spaces' New Estate Collection
By Devin Toolen Published
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The $20 Pillow That's About to Complete Your Dream Outdoor Setup — And Save Your Boring Backyard
Picking up a bolster pillow for your outdoor furniture gives it that extra finishing touch that makes your pation feel as comfortable as your indoor space
By Julia Demer Published
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Everyone's Eating Caviar Again — These Are the Serving Dishes Nailing the Modern Take on This Dinner Party Trend
From martini glass tater tots to “Caviar University,” the roe renaissance is here. Indulging in style starts with the perfect servers, and we've curated the best
By Julia Demer Published
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Can't Leave Without — How Wellness Design Expert Madelynn Ringo Turns Every Trip Into an Opportunity for Self Care
"These seven travel essentials keep me grounded, inspired, and feeling my best along the way," reveals the Studio Ringo founder and creative director
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Genius 'Balcony Table' Will Make Taking Your Breakfast Outside All You Want to Do, Even on the Tiniest Balcony
Proof that your "too-small-for-anything-balcony" can be the perfect spot for dining al fresco
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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H&M's Ikebana Vases Are the Only Way I'm Going to Arrange Flowers From Now on
Although an ancient form of floral art, Ikebana is still relevant and widely practiced today. Here, a floral designer explains the practice
By Devin Toolen Published
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How Is Crystal Made? I Went to Waterford to See (and Even Try My Hand at It)
There's more than meets the eye when it comes to crafting beautiful pieces
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Italy Called, and It Looks Like Lulu and Georgia's Latest Outdoor Collection Answered
Villa views, vespas, and Sarah Sherman Samuel’s signature touch — this lineup captures the sights of a European summer
By Julia Demer Published
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10 Iconic Furniture Pieces From Design History That Any Interiors Buff Should Know By Name
A touchstone of their time, these classic furniture designs tell a story of craftsmanship, care, and a commitment to innovation
By Phoebe Kut Published
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Hidden Trails — Studio Lugo Founder Doruk Kubilay's Insider Guide to Exploring Istanbul
The emerging interdisciplinary designer shares his curated itinerary to the Pearl of the Bosphorus
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I'm Calling It, M&S Has One of the Best Homewares Hauls This Spring — These Are the Highlights
Marks & Spencer have kind of hit it out of the park this season with its homewares — here's the decor, lamps, and serveware on our editors' wishlists
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Women Defining Design — 11 Female-Founded Home Brands to Know (and Shop)
Meet the fierce, female-led home brands that are shaping the way we decorate, dine, and design in 2025
By Julia Demer Published
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The Best Ski Resort Hotels in Europe — 10 Stays to Know if You Think Inspiring Design Is a Non-Negotiable, Even on the Slopes
If you thought cozy interiors were enough to make a winter retreat booking-worthy, these mountain stays are about to change your perspective
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Style Pulse AW25 — Livingetc's Biannual Report on the Designs, Materials, Colors, and Shapes Set to Be Leading Interiors Next Season
Taking a global point of view and drawing from fashion, culture, and beyond, our forecast is your ultimate tool for understanding what's next in design
By Roddy Clarke Published
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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
By Maya Glantz Published
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Can't Leave Without — Packing for a Snow Trip With Former Ski Racer and Interior Design Insider Kate O'Hara
The O'Hara Interiors CEO and Creative Director shares her absolute non-negotiables for a stylish winter break on the slopes
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Tiny Brass Fixing Will Fix Your Small Entryway Woes — It's Extra Storage Made Discreet and Stylish
If you have a small closet and need a helping hand (or hook), trust that this chic Amazon buy will put your organizational woes to rest
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The Best London Exhibitions — 10 Art and Design Shows on Our Culture Editor's Agenda This Spring
From anticipated photography retrospectives to electrifying surveys tracing the rise of British pop culture and avant-garde design installations, here's our curated cheat sheet to the latest London events
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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The Cool-Kid Table Is Set — And It’s Covered in a Whole New Kind of Crystal
Forget the club: dinner parties are the new nightlife, and a surge of subversive crystal is leading the charge
By Julia Demer Published
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"Cowboy Cool" Rides Into Interiors — 9 Pieces for a Winning Western Look
With Western influences everywhere — from Beyoncé to Bella Hadid — one Colorado home proves that rugged can still be refined
By Julia Demer Published
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The Shag Rug Trend Gets a Much-Needed Trim — These Short-Pile Styles Hit the 70s Sweet Spot
1970s-inspired rugs have been getting longer, fuzzier, and harder to clean — but short-pile shag might be the happy medium we’ve all been waiting for
By Julia Demer Published