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Are You Actually a Minimalist, or Just Overwhelmed? 3 Layout Tweaks Designers Use to Calm a Chaotic Kitchen

A calm kitchen doesn’t have to be minimalist; it needs a layout that works — here's how

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5 Mistakes That Make Your Living Room Feel 'Loud' — And How to Remedy Them for a Little More Visual Quiet

It's more than just clutter that's causing the chaos

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Shortlisted for Livingetc's House of the Year 2026, See Inside This Candy-Hued New York Home Designed by Greg Natale

Pinks, purples, a lot of marble and a dose of artistic licence made this four-storey New York townhouse a worthy contender for House of the Year

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Livingetc Style Awards 2026 — Bathrooms

Beautiful bathrooms begin with beautiful details. These winning designs prove that everyday rituals deserve just as much thoughtful design as every other room

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Livingetc Style Awards 2026 — House of the Year

Five incredibly-designed homes that represent the very best of modern decor, each showcasing a distinct vision of contemporary style

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Don't Just Pick Basic Beige — These 5 Carpet Color Trends for 2026 Are More Stylish, Dynamic, and Versatile

From elevated neutrals to bolder shades, these colorful carpet ideas will build your decorating scheme from the ground up

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How to Squeeze More Seating Into a Small Garden — Even When You Think You've Maxed Out Your Space

Turns out, bigger does not always mean better when it comes to fitting more people in

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5 Garden Seating Mistakes That Are Making Your Outdoor Space Way Less Comfortable — And What to Do to Fix Them

Turns out, creating an idyllic outdoor space is not all about mood board moments

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5 Things Not Enough People Change In Their Homes Come Springtime, According to Designers

It's not enough to just pop a vase of flowers out — properly preparing for the new season calls for a refresh in several spaces throughout the home

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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

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10 Spring Decor Ideas That Go Above And Beyond Sad Supermarket Flowers — This Is How to Embrace the New Season in Style

These expert-approved, designer-driven shifts bring in the new season in unexpected ways

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5 Things Interior Designers Say Cozy Living Rooms Always Have In Them — And It's Not Just Shag Rugs and Fireplaces

Turn up the heat in the heart of your home — no fireplace necessary

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6 Green Paint Colors to Avoid When Decorating — Including the 90s-Rave-Style-Fever-Dream Green on My Living Room Wall

So I guess it's true — it's not always easy being green

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"I Like to Call This Home a Charming Collision of Color, Character, and Considered Design," Says the Designer of This Federation Home That Combines Postmodern Italian Design With Memphis-Inspired Color

Italian postmodern design — and Greg Natale's vision — has brought new life to this heritage Sydney home

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Bye-Bye Stripes, Checkerboards Are Back on Trend for 2026 With a Chic Glow-Up Top Designers Approve Of

The checkerboard pattern is turning heads once again in 2026 as a design choice that elevates, enhances, and excites modern interiors

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I Never Thought I'd Say That Purple Sofas Are Trending, but This Color Is Undeniably Having a Big Moment

According to Google Trends, the search for 'purple sofas' grew by 5,000% in August, but it's these designer schemes that have really convinced me on them

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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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5 Questions on Decorative Plasterwork You Need to Ask Before Specifying It in 2025 — Answered by Interior Designers

All you need to know before adding or updating moldings — and when to go modern or stay traditional

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Peek-a-Boo Panels and Punched-Out Finishes — Why Perforated Surfaces Are the Coolest Thing in Interiors Right Now

Airy, edgy, and slightly see-through, I'm seeing perforation everywhere I look, and it's giving way more than just 'industrial-chic'

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If You Could Only Keep One Thing in Your Home, What Would It Be? Interior Designers Share Their Picks (and There Was a Theme)

From artwork to statement pieces that tell a story, designers reveal the one thing in their home they couldn't be without

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I'd Have Never Thought Mid-Century Modern Style Would Work So Well for a Bathroom — But These 10 Examples Prove They're a Match Made in Heaven

The mid-century look gets a modern makeover in these stunning bathroom projects, all handpicked by the experts

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The 'Last Step' Trend Is the Way to Use Luxury Materials to Elevate Your Home's Design, Without Totally Blowing the Budget

This surprising style has been popping up all over our feeds, and each staircase is another step closer to design perfection.

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A Designer Was Invited Back a Decade Later to Give This Modern Home a "French-Take-on-Minimalism" Makeover

More than ten years on from his first visit, designer Greg Natale returned to give this Art Deco home its striking sculptural look

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Carpets Used to Give Me the Ick, but This Bold New Style Makes Me Think They're the Next 70s Design Detail Due for a Revival

I've always had visions of ripping up wall-to-wall carpets, but now I'm thinking about actually installing them — what gives?

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There Is Something So "Ethereal" About the Color Cyan — Designers Break Down Why That Is, and How to Use It

While most of us will instantly think to empty printer ink cartridges, there is so much more to this bright, light blue

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