EXPLAINED: 54 | Vintage Vibes

If You Want to Dress Your Bedroom Like a Minimalist, This Is the Decor I'd Choose That Feels Calm the Moment You Walk In

A curated edit of minimal bedroom decor designed to create softness, stillness, and a sense of quiet luxury.

Livingetc · Mar 12

This Boston Condo in an 1865 Brownstone Is a Subtle Love Affair With Teal — Designed for Comfort, It's "Relaxed Sophistication" at Its Finest

With quiet pops of color, every corner of this renovated historic property invites you to relax

Livingetc · Mar 12

'Downsized' Restaurants, Friendship Bracelets, and Croissant-Footed Chairs — 6 Design Moments for March From the Editor's Desk

From the advent of the tiny restaurant to finding a sofa with neck support that actually looks good, these are the things inspiring our editor this month

Livingetc · Mar 12

Sorry, but Please Stop Painting Small Rooms White — It’s Making Them Look Worse

When square footage is tight, why do we instinctively reach for a tin of white paint? Interior designers are now thinking much bigger in small spaces

Livingetc · Mar 11

3 Outdated Living Room Colors That Feel a Bit 'Meh' in 2026 — And What Designers Say You Should Use Instead

It's important to consider the purpose of this space, and for that, some once-loved colors like energetic greens and cool neutrals don't work

Livingetc · Mar 11

This Seriously Low-Cost, Seriously Low-Effort Hack Using an IKEA Tabletop Ends Up as the Most Stunning Magazine Display — I Will Be Trying This

I wanted a stylish place to store my many, many magazines (Livingetc mostly), and then I found this design-forward DIY

Livingetc · Mar 11

These 3 Patio Layout Tricks Will Make Your Outdoor Space Feel Double the Size, Without Necessarily Having More Paving in Your Garden

Even the smallest of patios can feel so much roomier with these clever, expert-approved layout tricks

Livingetc · Mar 11

"There's Something Deeply Emotional About Fabric" — Textile Designer Mia Sylvia on How a Theatrical Drape Transforms the Atmosphere of a Room

"After years of minimalism and digital overload, there's a desire for spaces that feel immersive," the creative explains, and drapery might hold the secret to a house that feels as comforting as inspiring

Livingetc · Mar 11

12 Things You'll Find in Japanese Homes That Just Make So Much Sense

These are some practical and beautiful items that will make your home move better and feel calmer

Livingetc · Mar 11

Backlit Stone Is the Left-Field, Luxe Surface to Know That's Perfect for Everything From Kitchens to Home Bars — Even Saunas

The ethereal radiance of backlit stone isn’t just for show and ambience — these surfaces also offer practical light

Livingetc · Mar 10