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The Zeitgeist Edit — The Editor on What's Going Up (and Down) in Style This February
From the most exciting finds in modern design to what to order from the cocktail menu, here's our report on February, straight from the editor's desk
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Channeling Fancy Restaurant Style, Dome Lights Are Always My Pick for Kitchen Islands — Preferably One of These 6
There's a reason dome pendant lights often feature in restaurant kitchens. They're pretty, yes, but also very practical — here's why
By Devin Toolen Published
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Coffee Machines Are Getting More High-Tech, So Why Can I Only Think About These Retro, Lo-Fi Ones?
Nothing beats the comfort of classic, and the pull of retro coffee makers, emerging as a trend for the kitchen, is undeniable
By Julia Demer Published
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Decades of "Patchwork Updates" Left This Chicago Home Lacking, but Now Its Japandi Style Is Picture-Perfect
With a less-is-more mentality, Rockenbach Design Studio chose simple yet sophisticated pieces in this perfectly balanced home
By Keith Flanagan Published
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2025's Oscar-Nominated Movies, but as Interiors — Design Lessons From This Year's Most Stylized Films
Whether you're a film fanatic or design devotee (or both, like me), here's our take on interior styles inspired by the silver screen, and how to shop the looks for your home
By Devin Toolen Published
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6 Beautifully Eccentric Things You Need to See From Design Icon Iris Apfel's Weird and Wonderful Estate Sale
The late and great New York City designer was known for her eccentricities, and now you can be too
By Emma Breislin Published
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At This New Beverly Hills Members-Only Club, Old Hollywood Glamour Gets a High Tech-Meets-Gatsby Revamp
Sleek brass detailing, timeless terrazzo floors, and marble-drenched dining rooms: meet Gravitas, the tech-aided haven for bon vivants who want it all
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Meet the Ingeniously Simple and Effortlessly Sleek “Tosca” Dish Rack by Yamazaki That Fixed My Cramped Kitchen Counter
Discover how this Japanese dish rack makes every centimeter count
By Julia Demer Published
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Before and After — This Designer Picked the Perfect Pink to Cozy up a North-East Facing Living Room
Decorating this period Wimbledon property in a warming blush tone (that almost reads yellow at certain times of day), designer Filippo Calvagno proves pink is for grown-ups too
By Marina Rabin Published
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Mid Century Modern Homes Influence Most of the Designs We See Today, and This Mid-Century Enthusiast Can Explain Why
What characterizes a mid century modern home, and why is the style still so relevant to contemporary design? Here's everything you need to know
By Pip Rich Published
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I Cover Art and Culture for a Living — These Are the 12 Most Inspiring Events to Tick Off Your Bucket List This Year
From the most anticipated biennials to leading art and photography festivals, get your finger on the creative pulse around the globe with our edit of unmissable happenings
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Chandler McLellan Reveals How to Perfect the Art of Artificial Light — And Introduces His Nature-Inspired Collection with Troy Lighting
The multidisciplinary talent draws from the majesty of Scotland’s rugged landscapes for a lighting collection that celebrates organic beauty and the passage of time
By Julia Demer Published
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This Wavy Room Divider May Be Everywhere Right Now, but It's Actually an Iconic Design That Dates Back to the '30s
Roll it up or let it wave, this wooden screen is reminiscent of a 1930s design and adds instant character to your room
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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You'd Never Think These Colors Go Together, but This Home's Living Room Makes Them Work — Here's How
Our resident color expert explores how the colors used in this family's cinema room create balance with an undercurrent of contrast
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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