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10 Colorful Scandinavian Schemes That Prove This Style Is So Much More Than Pared-Back White Rooms

Believe it or not, there’s no shortage of colorful decorating ideas coming out of the Scandinavian region

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5 Things Designers Always Put in a 'Wellness Garden' — They're About More Than Just Outdoor Saunas, Ice Baths, and Yoga Studios

A wellness garden is about more than health fads. This is what landscape designers build into them for feel-good spaces

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Berber Rugs Used to Be in Every Stylish Home — This is the Design-Forward Style That I Think Has Replaced Them in 2025

The Berber rug has been a long-reigning living room staple, but it's finally being usurped. Here's what designers are choosing instead right now

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This Designer's Small Space Trick for a Tiny Apartment? Start With Scandinavian Simplicity, Then Layer on the Color

With a touch of Scandi minimalism, plenty of Parisian elegance, and hints of Moroccan influence, this apartment building excels at delivering major design in a small space

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What Is the Luckiest Day to Move House? Plus, 6 Other New Home Superstitions to Make Sure You Start on the Right Foot

If you're superstitious, these are the things to do, and not do, when moving home

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I Asked Interior Designers: 'How Do You Ensure a Room Isn't Boring?' These Are Their 5 Top Tips

There's a fine line between 'classic' and 'boring' — here, interior designers share the key elements that make a design stand apart from the rest

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Spotted: These 'Basketweave' Bowls Are on All Your Most Stylish Friends' Tables — Here's Why They're Trending

Who would have thought that such delicate detailing could win our hearts for homeware? This trend is certainly having its 'add to basket' moment.

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3 Classic Color Palettes That I'm Betting Will Feel Just as Current in 100 Years' Time

The quiet adaptability of familiar favorites like sage green and charcoal gray ensures these classic colors will last well beyond trend cycles

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These Lessons in 'Emphasis' Might Be the Secret to Nailing a Statement Moment Without Throwing Off Your Whole Room

Adding emphasis within interior design can be done in a variety of ways and for multiple outcomes, but it's a skill that needs careful consideration

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Wait, How Am I Only Just Learning About the 'Four-Inch Seating Rule' for Living Rooms? Expert's Say It's Key to Fostering Calm and Conversation

A sofa expert explains how the four-inch seating rule for sofas can help curate living spaces that feel calmer and more comfortable

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I Love a Classic Bedroom Look, but It's 2025 — These Alternative Colors to 'Boring' White Bedding Are So Much Cooler

White is a classic for a reason, but if you’re getting a little bored, we’ve got you covered with some stylish alternatives

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Sorry Sheds, but the 'Outdoor Closet' Is the Best-Looking Way to Do Storage in Gardens — Even If They're Tiny

Smaller and more practical than a shed but with unbeatable style — what more could you ask for from your garden storage this summer?

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5 Decluttering Tricks That Just Don't Work, According to Some Professionals — "Effective Techniques Aren't About Magical Shortcuts"

Set your mind on a home that's tidy for the long term by ditching these short-lived decluttering techniques

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7 Scandinavian Bathroom Ideas That Will Make Your Space Feel Calming, Yet Totally Cool, All at the Same Time

A neutral palette and minimalist decor might be the starting blocks, but there's so much more to a Scandi-inspired bathroom (as these spaces prove)

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With So Many Underwhelming Ones Out There, Here's Where You Should Buy Curtains If You've Got Good Taste

From John Lewis, to Sanderson and La Redoute — there is an array of brands you'll want to keep on your radar. Here are a few I'm currently loving.

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From Kit Kat Tiles and Trendy Stripes — 10 Tiled Bathtub Ideas That Will Revive Your Bathroom and Bring in a Luxury Feel

Once a retro relic, now a significant design flex, it’s time to get behind the tiled tub comeback

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10 Italian Lighting Brands Every Design Buff Should Know By Name

Italian lighting design is where trends begin and where innovation meets inspiration to create the world's finest lamps. This is who does it best, and where to find them

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Should You Match Bathroom Wall and Floor Tiles? In Short, No — And Here's Why

To match, or not to match. When it comes to your bathroom, it can be a make-or-break question.

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How to Store Pots and Pans in a Small Kitchen — 5 Ways to Avoid Clutter and Keep Your Cookware Neat and Tidy

Strategic organization will help you optimize the storage in your small kitchen to fit your cookware perfectly, and here's where to begin

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17 Shower Lighting Ideas That Will Give Your Space an Expensive, Spa-Like Glow

Here's how to create a relaxing shower space with innovative lighting ideas that combine style, functionality, and a touch of luxury

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Where to Buy Bathroom Lighting That Actually Looks Good — IP44 Rated Designs That You'd Be Happy With in Any Room

The definitive list of on-trend bathroom lighting shops, curated by Livingetc's executive editor Pip Rich

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The New Look of Period Drama — The Buccaneers' Production Designer on Bringing a Fresh Eye to Historical Interiors

For Apple TV+'s original period drama, the rebellious spirit of its American debutantes is just as present in the room sets as it is in the storyline

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She Was Midway Through Fitting an Uninspiring White Kitchen — Then This Florida Homeowner Realized Her Home Deserved So Much More

This once-ordinary house has been elevated into a glam pad for its empty-nester owner thanks its art deco-influenced features and clever, unexpected touches

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Tossing Up Between a Tufted vs Flat-Woven Rug? Here's the Difference, and Which Is Cooler for Homes in 2025

Factors like durability, material, and construction all contribute to finding the rug that is right for your space

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5 Genius Appliance Features That Everyone With a Small Kitchen Should Look Out for

A tiny kitchen shouldn't mean you have to sacrifice on your appliances — these clever features are designed with the smallest spaces in mind

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