Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Livingetc

4 Painted Door Ideas That Deliver "Quiet Moments of Surprise" to Your Scheme, Say Designers — And They're Perfect Even for the Color-Averse

Internal doors are the under-appreciated canvas for creative ideas that bring big personality to a home

Livingetc

Skip the Flowers and Chocolate — All I Want for Valentine's Day This Year Is One of Next's Super Stylish 'Snuggle Chairs'

Getting all snuggled up with your loved one shouldn't be confined to one day of the year — with these 'snuggle chairs', you have an excuse to be close every day

Livingetc

West Elm Has Always Been High on My Wishlist, SoI've Combed Through the Sale Section to Bring You My Top 12 Finds

Find everything from beautifully designed basics to investment pieces in my West Elm sale edit

Livingetc

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

5 Things Designers Say Feel 'Unwelcoming' in a Kitchen — They're What You Need to Fix to Create a Much Cozier Space

No one wants a kitchen that feels cold and uncomfortable. The experts explain exactly what's causing that, as well as how to fix it

Livingetc

What's the Difference Between a Manual and an Electric Coffee Grinder? Here's What to Use Depending on Your Coffee-Making Preferences

Freshly ground beans are the key to better coffee, but there are a few different grinders to consider

Livingetc

5 Trends You're Using in Your Home That Are Actually Creating Bad Feng Shui in 2026

These aesthetic concepts might look pretty, but they won't do the energy of your space any favors

Livingetc

Smeg Just Quietly Relaunched Its Expensive-Looking Cookware Range — Beautiful and Induction Compatible? It's an All Rounder

It's not the most budget-friendly cookware out there, but for its quality and style points, Smeg's pans have gone straight to the top of my kitchen wishlist

Livingetc

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Design Diary: Meditative Furniture, Clever Wall Candy, and Whimsical Plaster — Field Notes From Our NYC Editor for February

Contributing editor Keith Flanagan walks us through his month in New York and the latest news from the design world that has him excited right now

Livingetc

If You're Dreaming of a Coastal Bedroom, This Is the Edit You Should Use to Create a Space That Truly Lets You Switch Off

Quiet colors, tactile layers, and a bedroom that feels like an exhale at the end of the day

Livingetc

5 Kitchen Countertop Finishes, Colors, and Styles That Are Going to Feel Outdated in 2026, According to Designers

Experts caution against these specific looks that could leave your kitchen feeling drab in 2026

Livingetc

11 Happy Colors to Paint a Bedroom — The Uplifting Shades Interior Designers Recommend to Give Rooms a Dopamine Boost

Sunshine yellows, peachy pinks, and uplifting greens — these are the colors to paint your bedroom to bring joy to your sleep space

Livingetc

5 Traditional Bathroom Features That Are Making a Comeback in 2026 — And How to Get Them Right for "Timelessness, Elegance, and Character"

These stylish bathrooms are saying goodbye to the new and hello to the old, embracing traditional features for an elevated design

Livingetc

Before We Enter the Year of the Horse, Change These 5 Feng Shui Mistakes in Your Home That Don't Mesh With This Lunar New Year

Don't get caught out — make these interior Feng Shui changes and harness the energy of the fire horse

Livingetc

The Best 'Romantic' Interior Pieces to Shop Right Now — 24 Homewares Curated by a Stylist Who Knows How to Build Atmosphere

It actually isn't about florals and frills — lean into the shapes and tones. This is how I approach it when someone tells me their space lacks atmosphere

Livingetc

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Livingetc

Struggle to Mix-and-Match Throw Cushions on Your Sofa? I've Just Found a One-and-Done Trick For Getting It Right

Take the stress out of styling your sofa with these curated cushion cover sets

Livingetc

Designers Say These Decor Mistakes Are Making Your Living Room Feel 'Cold' — Here's What to Change for a Warm and Welcoming Space

Ever wondered why your living room feels cold? From angular sofa styles to color schemes that feel washed out, these are the things to switch up

Livingetc

Not Only Is IKEA’s Pot Lid Organizer Great for Storing Vinyl Records — This Space-Saving, Budget-Friendly Storage Also Works for Plates, Trays, and Pot Lids, too, of Course

Costing just £5 and rated 5 stars by almost all its reviewers, this is one of the most affordable yet stylish ways to store a variety of different items at home

Livingetc

The 6 Most Common Milk Frothing Mistakes That Might Be the Cause of Your Lackluster Coffees, According to an Ex-Barista

Steaming milk for a latte is harder than it looks, but there are a few tips to help awake your inner barista

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Livingetc

8 Things Minimalists Would Never Include in a Bathroom — And You Shouldn't Either If You Want Yours to Feel Uncluttered and Spa-like

The features to avoid if you want to envelop yourself in your very own spa-like sanctuary

Livingetc

Just in: England's Most Lavish Train, the British Pullman by Belmond, Is Getting a New "Cinematic" Carriage — Can You Guess Which BAFTA-Winning Filmmaker Designed It?

Spoiler: it has a certain 'The Great Gatsby' energy to it...

Livingetc

The Zeitgeist Edit — What's Hot and What's Not in Design This February

These are the discoveries and emerging ideas that are inspiring Livingetc's editor this month

Livingetc

In My Opinion, You're Wasting Your Money If You Buy an Accent Chair Without a Swivel — "It Adds Engagement and Interest," Says This Designer

The secret to an accent chair that won't just end up as decoration? It's all in the swivel

Livingetc

I’m Mentally Decorating for Summer Already — This Is How I'd Do Coastal Living Room Decor as a Stylist

Soft textures, sun-washed tones, and the kind of calm that makes your living room feel like it’s always golden hour.

Livingetc

I Renovated While Still Living in the House — There's an Emotional Toll That No One Really Talks About, but These 5 Things Helped Us Get Through It

Builders before 7 am, no dishwasher, and dust absolutely everywhere — 1-star, do not recommend — this is what actually made the process endurable

Livingetc

The Only Design Fairs Worth Traveling for in 2026 — A Culture Editor's Ultimate Guide to Staying Inspired

With so many events to catch across the globe, it's easy to miss out on major cultural moments. Luckily, we've rounded them up for you

1 2 3 4 5

People

Katerina Tchevytchalova

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.