Nobody Wants "Uncool" Antiques in Their Home — These are the 3 Kinds of Vintage Pieces That Designers Say Are Better Left in the Past It's about learning how to tell the trash from the treasure Livingetc · Apr 5
12 'Zodiac Power Colors' to Paint Your Home — What to Choose Based on Your Star Sign Channel your star sign through the color of paint and decor in your home for a space that feels truly personal Livingetc · Apr 5
Wait, Is Eucalyptus Actually the Best Choice for Outdoor Furniture? Here's How It Weighs Up Against Its Teak and Acacia Counterparts From weather resistance to maintenance and eco credentials, we break down how eucalyptus compares to two of its biggest rivals before you invest in your next garden set Livingetc · Apr 4
This Neglected Madrid Villa Was Once "on the Verge of Collapsing" — Now It's a Modernist Masterpiece With Socializing and Comfort at Its Heart An exhausted building is given a new life through design studio Plutarco's modernist vision. Transforming a traditional Madrileño villa into a stylish social space that echoes its fellow European architectural movements Livingetc · Apr 4
Why Copying Beautiful Homes Straight From Instagram Is Creating an Era of 'Identikit Homes' — And Why That's a Really Bad Thing Here’s how to take inspiration from the interiors you ‘like’ on Instagram while still adding your own personality to the design Livingetc · Apr 4
What Exactly Is 'Traditional Interior Design'? This Is How You Can Bring It Into a Modern Home Without It Feeling Like a Pastiche Equal parts heritage and contemporary, without falling victim to imitation — nailing traditional interior style all about balance Livingetc · Apr 4
5 Clever Ways to Make Your Washing Machine Quieter Through Design — Here's to Never Being Disrupted by a Spin Cycle Again From practical and discreet to elegant and attractive, discover the tricks experts employ to soften sound and reduce disruption Livingetc · Apr 4
The 'Marble Architrave' Trend Is the Idea That Makes Your Bathroom Look Incredibly Elevated and Expensive, and Gives It Main Character Energy Rooted in classical architecture, this contemporary take on the trend is a luxurious way to make a statement Livingetc · Apr 4
Is Buying a Soundbar Actually Worth It in 2026? How Today's Tech Compares to TV Speakers, According to an Audio Reviewer Considering upgrading your TV's audio? Here's what to know before you invest, says our home sound expert Livingetc · Apr 4
Want Your Garden to Look More Japanese? These 5 Plants and Trees Will Make It Feel Like Springtime in Tokyo Taking inspiration from the zen garden style of planting is a beautiful way to fill your outdoor space while calming it with stunning textural foliage Livingetc · Apr 4
I Always Presumed That Wicker Planters Would Spell Disaster, but Then I Discovered This Clever Range With Removable Liners Allowing for easy planting and upkeep, there's lots to love about these rattan planters that are perfect for spring Livingetc · Apr 3
Forget Whitewashed Walls and Beachy, Rustic Furniture — The New Balearic Style Is Brighter, Bolder, Odder, and 2026's Most Grounding Design Trend We have spotted the style rising right on time for you to get on with stealing the feeling of the Spanish sun Livingetc · Apr 3
How to Hide AC in Your Kitchen Design — 5 Clever Ways to Keep Cool in the Summer, Without Introducing an Eyesore to Your Space You don't have to pick between comfort and beauty. Our experts have all the tips for hiding your kitchen HVAC system, so you can stay cool while looking good Livingetc · Apr 3
'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' Is My New Favorite Netflix Series — And There's Something Very Good About Its Rooms' Lighting Schemes It's spooky, sexy, and a little bit witchy... but it's also proof that there's honestly nothing scarier than using the 'big' light Livingetc · Apr 3
Livingetc · Apr 3 "If You Put Color and Rich Patterns Everywhere, It Becomes Overkill" — This Paris Apartment Is a Masterclass in White as a Balancing Force Designed with a playful elegance through clever hits of color and pattern, this Parisian abode is one very chic and happy place
Livingetc · Apr 3 How to Make an Olive Tree Look Expensive in a Garden — Advice From a Designer Who Nailed the Elevated Mediterranean Look at This London Home This garden in North West London is the epitome of Mediterranean chic, and it's the olive trees that are the heroes of the planting scheme
Livingetc · Apr 3 Anthropologie's New Collaboration With Fashion Label Farm Rio Has Confirmed It — Tropicals Just Became Cool Again From banana platters to palm leaf-embroidered tablecloths, this homeware collaboration is luxurious, playful, and perfect for warm, sunny days
Livingetc · Apr 3 7 'Toxic' Home Interior Design Mistakes to Fix ASAP — These Red Flags Could Be Compromising Your Health and the Wellness of Your Living Spaces, too Forget the frills. These basic errors in design set an unhealthy foundation and are best corrected now
Livingetc · Apr 2 IKEA Just Collaborated With an Award-Winning Italian Designer on Two Expensive-Looking Floor Lamps You Really Need to See Made with solid oak, blow-moulded glass, and Italian white Carrara marble, the floor lamps — somehow, miraculously — start from just £50
Livingetc · Apr 2 Scandinavian Outdoor Furniture Is a Shortcut to Cool, Minimalist Gardens — A Here's a Stylist’s Edit of What’s Actually Worth Buying in 2026 Scandinavian Outdoor Furniture Is a Shortcut to Cool, Minimalist Gardens — A Here's a Stylist’s Edit of What’s Actually Worth Buying in 2026
Livingetc · Apr 2 6 Kitchen Tap Trends to Elevate Your Sink Station in 2026 — These Are What the Experts Are Using, and Why You Should Be, too From dedicated pet taps to feel-good finishes, these are the kitchen taps that will be everywhere in 2026
Livingetc · Apr 2 I'm Not an Expert Gardener, but Garden Designers Told Me These 5 Architectural Plants Are as Unkillable as They Are Stylish No more stressful gardening weekends. These are the 5 plants I'd pick if I could redesign my low-maintenance garden
Livingetc · Apr 2 The Boldest Choice in Interiors? Creating Spaces That Don't Conform — Designer Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́ on Rejecting Trends to "Design a Home That Tells Your Story" For the Nigerian-born British designer, "it's not just about how something looks, but about what it reveals about you: your culture, your history, your influences, and inspirations." Personality in decor just got cooler
Livingetc · Apr 2 Designers Warn These 4 Bedroom Colors Are Going Out of Style in 2026 — "We're Making Way for a More Grown-Up Approach" Hint: it's anything too stark or flat. Here are the colors to avoid in the bedroom and what to decorate with instead
Livingetc · Apr 2 I Don't Like Rose-Scented Candles — I'd Pick These Instead for a Romantic Floral Home Fragrance I know it might be controversial, but there are so many less powdery and more balanced candles to scent your space for spring