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"It's a proportion cue, not a commandment," but it makes all the difference in perfecting the layout of your living room

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ICYMI: 10 New Homewares Collections That Launched in July That Were Deserving of the Hype

Color, personality, and artistry took over this month. Here are the new collections I can't stop thinking about

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I Asked My Barista-Trained Friends How to Make Coffee From a Nespresso Machine Taste Better — 7 Simple Lessons I Learned to Boost Pods

Nespresso machines are affordable and easy to use, but not everyone's so convinced by the quality of the coffee you'll get from pods. These tricks will boost their flavor to the max

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Italian Kitchen Trends — 5 Emerging Ideas From the Chicest Italian Designers That I Predict Will Go Global in 2025

Fresh from Milan Design Week, these are the exciting finishes, styles, and innovative materials I can't wait to see in more kitchens this year

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The 'Red Table Trick' Is the Easiest and Most Expensive-Looking Trend to Hit 2025 So Far

A red dining table makes a seriously stylish statement; the beloved pop of red trend just got an bold and expensive-looking upgrade

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"I Just Bought a Stand Mixer — Where Can I Store It in My Small Kitchen?" 6 Clever Storage Ideas to Consider

Love your stand mixer, but hate not knowing how to store it? We've got the same problem, but these six expert tips have solved our limited storage problems for good.

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This 'Quiet Pattern' Jute Rug Is in All My Favorite Rooms Right Now — And I Just Found a Version for Less Than £200

Rugs are a feature that can tie the whole room together, which makes it such a hard decision. This viral style from John Lewis changes that

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5 Objects Our Editors Say That Every Living Room Should Have to Make It Way More Expensive-Looking

Whether a statement lamp, a specific style of throw pillow, or a clever catchall, the Livingetc team spills their 'must haves' for a design-forward space

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7 Genius Ways to Use Your Stone Countertop Offcuts That Elevate the Rest of Your Home (and Save You Money)

These smart fixes embody the waste not, want not mindset, all while looking ultra stylish

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The Zeitgeist Edit — The Editor on What's Going Up (and Down) in Style This February

From the most exciting finds in modern design to what to order from the cocktail menu, here's our report on February, straight from the editor's desk

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"I've Grown Three Huge Fiddle Leaf Figs Without Killing This Super-Fussy Plant — It's All Down to This Watering Secret"

The fiddle leaf fig tree is a high-maintenance houseplant, so you need to pay close attention to its watering regime. But, our plant-loving editor has a trick, too

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Livingetc Editors' 6 Biggest Kitchen Renovation Regrets — So You'll Never Need to Know Our Pain

Learn from our mistakes so that your reno as is perfect as possible

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15 Black Friday Furniture Deals For Your Living Room — Stolen Straight From Our Editors' Shopping Carts

Put your trust in our stylish team of editors this Black Friday and shop from their living room furniture picks

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Christmas Decorating Mistakes to Avoid If You Don’t Want to Have to Re-Paint Your Walls in January

Take my word for it, these festive decorating trends will end up causing havoc with your living room's paint job — but there are ways to skirt the problem

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How Our Interiors Team Decorates at Christmas — See Inside Our Homes, and Shop the Look (Including a DIY Christmas Village)

From creatively embracing natural foliage to traditional Christmas decorating staples, step inside the homes of our editors for some holiday styling inspo

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Are We Falling Out of Love With Waterfall Edges? Design Experts Suggest They're "Overused" and Going Out of Style — Here's Why

For many, waterfall countertops are a 'go-to' design choice in the kitchen, but perhaps that's exactly why they're falling out of favor?

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