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5 Key Things I Just Learned About Nature-Led Design

Our latest Livingetc In Session seminar brought together the richest voices when it comes to nature-led in design

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The Way We Use Kitchens Is Changing in 2026, and Smeg's Sculptural New Collection Reflects That

Kitchens are no longer just spaces we cook in, and SMEG's new Isola collection has all the specs, while still allowing space for everything else

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What Your Nightstand Really Says About You — Here's How Your Bedside Styling Impacts Your Entire Day, According to a Habit Expert

"The key principle is that every object on your nightstand should either help you wind down or help you wake up well. If it doesn't do either, it's just noise"

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Low-Level Lighting Is Oh-So Enchanting, and These Solar-Powered Outdoor Path Lights from M&S Cost Just £20

These lights take evening lounging to the next level

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This Is Why Your Kitchen Always Looks Messy, According to Interior Designers — And How to Fix It

Turns out, your messy kitchen isn't your fault. At least, not entirely — the experts say these design mistakes are at least partially to blame

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"It’s The Gaps That Make a Home Feel Safe" — Interior Designer Shalini Misra on Negative Space, Impactful Curation and Comforting Schemes

Designer Shalini Misra doesn’t quite believe that less is more, but tells our executive editor Pip Rich how pauses in a room’s decor bring comfort

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5 Japanese Wellness Rituals to Adopt Into Your Routine for Mindful Living — And How to Design Them at Home

These rejuvenating concepts are built on intentionally feeding your mind, body, and soul

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My Honest Thoughts After Testing King Living's Best Sofas — These Are the Styles I'd Definitely Consider Buying

Shopping for a sofa online can be scary, so here are my opinions as a design editor who has personally sat on loads of (and even owned) King Living sofas

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This Bright Brooklyn Home Was Inspired by Its Owners' Joyful, Celebratory Sephardic Jewish Culture — It Encourages Togetherness

A bar in the lounge, a cinema upstairs, and a kitchen in the garden — this Brooklyn abode is made for bringing people together

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IKEA Is About to Retire a Cult-Favorite, so Here Are 6 MALM Alternatives That Serve the Same Purpose (but Look Even Better)

Don't worry — these 6 IKEA MALM alternatives are bigger, better, and more beautiful to shop instead

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24 Design-y Gifts for 'Him' That Are So Much More Than Socks, Tech, and Tools

These stylish last-minute finds feel way more thoughtful, will be useful, and are far more exciting than the bog-standard buys

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5 Kitchen Island Color Trends That Designers Are Quietly Embracing for 2026 — And Why You Should, too

From butter yellow to deep burgundy, these on-trend kitchen island colors will elevate your space and create a cool yet timeless focal centerpiece

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This Luxe Pool Float Doubles as an Outdoor Sofa — And It's the Hottest Way to Cool Down This Summer

Channel your favorite beach holiday in the comfort of your own home with this sleek, floating lounger

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7 Scandinavian Design Rules That Almost No One Else Follows in Their Homes, but Really Should

An effortless sense of simplicity defines the Scandi aesthetic — but which of the region’s decorating principles really matter? Top interior designers share their view

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Want to Give Your Bookshelves That Distinctly 'Japandi' Style? These Are the Pieces That Nail the Vibe, According to an Interior Stylist

Japandi shelving is not about filling every gap; it is about mixing natural materials, quiet imperfections, and objects with enough breathing room to make the whole surface feel calm and collected

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Designers' Hottest Crush? Spaces That Feel Uncompromisingly Alive — 3 Ways to Make Your Home Grounding, Convivial, and Sensory, Stolen From the Best of 3daysofdesign

Lifestyle editor Gilda Bruno's report from the festival trenches fills you in on the style and leisure moments that capture today's zeitgeist

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Always Wished You Could Customize Your Pizza Oven? With Gozney's New Collaboration, You Can Now Change Its Color

We're talking smokin' hot pizza ovens, in more ways than one

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5 New Bedroom Curtain Trends You Absolutely Need to Know in 2026 if You Want Your Room to Feel 'Interior Designed'

Curtains are doing more than just blocking light in 2026; from framing art to creating new focal points, here's how designers are styling them in bedrooms

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This 'Quiet' John Lewis Sofa Bed Might Be the Least Clunky, Most Elegant Design I've Ever Seen for a Sleeper Couch

Searching for a sofa bed that doesn't compromise on style? This sleek option from John Lewis is the answer (and it's currently on sale)

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The Kitchen 'Working Triangle' Isn't Dead, You're Just Doing It Wrong — 5 Things You Need to Fix

Is it an outdated rule? Or do you just not know how to do it right? The experts seem to think the latter...

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Our Place's New Limited Edition 'Vanilla Bean' Cookware Collection Is Neutral, but With a Little Something-Something

Hand-finished with speckles, no two pieces are the same, giving the cookware an artful edge

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Next Has Just Launched a "Mood-Boosting" New Collection With This Interior Designer — And It's Perfect for Your Summer Tablescapes

Interior designer Lia Gold has partnered with Next to bring some joyful pieces to your home this season, designed to "make you smile"

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Ever Heard of Merino Wool Bedding? It Might Sound the Opposite, but It's Actual the Ideal Choice for Hot Sleepers

And this beautiful deep navy color is one of the best for sleep — win win

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Sorry Gazebos, This 'Parasol Tree' Idea Is My New Favorite Way to Bring Shade and Privacy to a Garden — It Feels Magical

I've just discovered this clever way of training trees to create a canopy of cover for your outdoor space

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5 Timeless Kitchen Colors That Feel Right for Now, But You Won't Regret in 10 Years, Either

From soft putty to earthy olive, these hues are the most stylish way to future-proof your kitchen, say the experts

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