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Skirted Tables Usually Make Me Cringe, but This Interior Designer Found a Way That Looks Cool (and Hides Clutter)
This ain't your grandmother's old skirted table — this interior designer has found a fun way to reimagine the dated design detail
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Asked Color Experts Which Neutral They Think Is Replacing White in 2025 — This "Futuristic" Shade Caught Me by Surprise
Bored of white? Here are the shades to consider instead for the year ahead
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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'Niksen' Is the Dutch Design Philosophy You Really Need to Try If Your Home Always Feels Chaotic
Here's how this Dutch way of life, all about creating room to rest, reflect, and recharge, can be designed into the very being of your home
By Kristen Flanagan Published
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5 Rain Chain Ideas That Are So Much Better Looking Than a Boring Old Downspout
Try incorporating these dainty little chains to elevate your backyard's aesthetic, while creating a calming water feature
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Rug Trends — 5 Styles You Should Be Buying for Cooler, More Imaginative Floor Coverings in 2025
These are the rug styles interior designers and editors are obsessing over right now to bring color, texture, and pattern in spadefuls
By Luke Arthur Wells Last updated
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'Closet Bars' Are the Classy Trick for Smaller Homes I'd Actually Sacrifice Storage Space for
There is nothing like an element of surprise to up your hosting game. From bold and luxurious to minimal and sleek; these closet bars serving up serious style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Décor Hack is So Easy, It's Barely Even a DIY — But The Results Look *So* Bespoke (No Skills Required)
Turning a blank wall into a sophisticated design moment has never been easier. This DIY only takes three steps for a whole new look
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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10 Cream Bedroom Ideas That Prove This Velvety Shade is Anything But Boring
These design-forward bedrooms showcase the soothing quality of cream, and how to make it feel anything but boring
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Colors That Go With Blue — 16 Pairings Designers Depend on for Bold, Breezy, and Perfectly Balanced Palettes
Discover expert-approved color pairings that elevate blue by adding depth, charm, and a fresh, modern style to any space
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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"It's Time to Make Yourself a Bedwomb," a Design Expert Tells Me — Why the Smallest Bedroom Is Best and How It Can Improve Your Sleep
The cozier the space, the better your sleep will be according to this design professional. From canopies to warm colors; here is how to create a bedwomb
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Style the High-Gloss, Candy-Colored Kitchen Countertops You're About to See Everywhere
Coming in every color of the rainbow, lava stone countertops feel modern and timeless with these styling tricks from interior experts
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Easy and Elegant Kitchen DIYs That Will Instantly Transform Your Space — No Contractor Required
If you are itching for a fresh new look for your cooking space, these little changes can make a big impact
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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A Closet for Coats? How Boring — This DIY Speakeasy Gives Awkward Storage a Seriously Cool Upgrade
Goodbye, Dry January! See you later, coats! I am transforming my hallway closet into a dry bar; here is how you can too
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Kate Hudson's Mirrored Hidden Closet Is the Must-See Decor Trick Chic Small Space Dwellers Need
A luxury looking closet doesn't have to be something reserved for the stars; here's everything you need to know to recreate the actress' classy interior style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Simple Trick Turns a Basic IKEA Sofa into a Skirted Style Icon in Seconds — It's So Easy to Copy
You don't need a whole new sofa to get a whole new look; a skirted slip cover and a few simple tricks can transform the couch you already know and love
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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9 Uses for Leftover Paint That Are So Pretty People Will Think They Were Always the Plan
It can be hard to know what to do with an awkward amount of leftover paint, but these clever projects will put it to good use
By Luke Arthur Wells Last updated
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Extended Headboards Are Going to Be Big in 2025 — 5 Reasons Why They Make Every Bedroom Look Bigger, Better and More Expensive
A headboard that stretches beyond just the length of the bed is the little something extra your space needs
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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12 Minimalist Kitchens That Balance Pared-Back Design With Picture-Perfect Style
Calm, considered and blissfully clutter-free, these minimalist kitchens whisper rather than shout. Ten designers talk us through it
By Cat Olley Last updated
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This DIY Wall Sconce is Almost Too Easy to Do, and Will Just As Effortlessly Elevate Your Space
Everyone loves a little mood lighting, and this easy sconce lighting DIY by TikToker Julie Sousa provides serious style without breaking the bank
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Zebra is the Animal Print We're Wild For in 2025 — Here's How to Style it and Where to Shop it
It's bold, exciting, and a bit risky
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Bathroom Tile Trends 2025 — What All The Best Dressed Bathroom Walls Are Wearing
From large format natural stone for a spa-style look to bold geometrics that are fun, fun, fun
By Raluca Racasan Published
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What Colors Go With Gray? 19 Arresting Combinations With This Time-Tested Neutral
These instantly eye-catching pairings with gray are a foolproof way to make any room feel chic, modern, and inspiring
By Emma Breislin Last updated
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Carpet Trends — 17 Styles, Prints, and Designs Taking Over 2025
Infuse softness, tactility, and dimension with these wall-to-wall carpet trends, to create the perfect foundation for your home
By Roddy Clarke Last updated
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White Living Room Ideas — 29 Pristine Spaces That’ll Make You Forget About Color
By using texture, shapes, and finishes, these inspiring living rooms have proven how stunning an all-white or nearly white space can look
By Lotte Brouwer Last updated
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Curtain Ideas for Large Windows — 7 Ways to Balance Privacy, Light, and Style in Your Home
These expert-recommended treatments provide functionality, effective light control, and privacy, while preserving your views and sense of spaciousness
By Aditi Sharma Published
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12 Surprisingly Stylish Ways to Use Your Christmas Lights After The Holidays Have Wrapped Up
Who said the magic has to stop after Christmas? We've compiled all the most imaginative ways to keep your lights twinkling year-round
By Maya Glantz Published
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3 Easy Wireless Kitchen Lighting Tricks Experts Say Will Instantly Make Your Space Feel Bigger
Finished your kitchen only to discover you didn't plan for enough lighting? Never fear — wireless lighting is cheap, quick, and effective
By Emma Breislin Published
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10 Lessons in Good Kitchen Design I Learned For 2025 — From Reviewing Hundreds (and Hundreds) of Kitchens in 2024
As Livingetc's UK Editor and kitchens specialist, I'm adept at spotting good, and bad, design. These 10 spaces stand out for all the right reasons
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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11 White Bedroom Ideas — Create Standout Spaces That Are Anything But Vanilla
Space-enhancing, light, airy... What's not to like?
By Aditi Sharma Published