BIZARRE: 5 | Mind Blowing Facts

What Color to Paint Your Entryway, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Space That Calms, or Bursts With Energy

First impressions matter, for you and your guests — this is how to use color psychology to help you set the right tone for your space

Livingetc · Aug 21

5 Things Japanese Households Do to Make Homes Feel Calm That Are Simple and 'Undramatic' to Follow

These nuanced gems of advice will result in a home that feels well-rounded and earnest in its mission to comfort

Livingetc · Aug 21

John Lewis Has Released New Lighting for the New Season — These Are the Designs to Have on Your Radar Across the Range to Make Your Home Glow

As the evenings start drawing in, I’m looking to lighting to make rooms feel warmer, and these are the pieces I’d reach for first

Livingetc · Aug 20

"Now It Looks Amateur" — But If People Don't 'Karate Chop' Throw Pillows Anymore, How Are You Actually Supposed to Style Them?

The exaggerated chop has debatably reached its design apex; now, "it looks amateur"

Livingetc · Aug 20

Apparently, Your Garden Gate Could Be Letting Good Luck 'Escape' From Your Home — Feng Shui Experts Explain

These tips will help you identify if your outdoor entrance is blocking positive energy from entering or letting it slip out of the space

Livingetc · Aug 20

The Rug Rulebook — Everything You Really Need to Know First Before You Ever Buy Another Rug Again

We talk to interior designers, rug restoration specialists, and more, to understand how style, materials, and budget all intersect in your investment

Livingetc · Aug 19

This Just-Launched Bed Uses a Japanese Joinery Technique That Means You Don't Need to Screw It Together

FlexiSpot's interlocking structure makes it so you can assemble the entire frame with minimal effort

Livingetc · Aug 19

The "Inherent Beauty" in Natural Materials Is Front and Center in This Richly Layered Dutch Home — And It All Started With a Wall Mural

Materials and colors from the natural world have helped this Amsterdam abode bloom into a home full of peace and calm

Livingetc · Aug 19

IKEA's New Slim Full-Length Mirror Is Ideal for Small Bedrooms Lacking in Room — Plus, It Has Some Clever Hidden Features

I've just discovered valet mirrors, and IKEA's new launch makes them small-space ready

Livingetc · Aug 19

This London Café's Softly Glowing Ceiling Holds the Cure to the Gloomiest Days — It's the Lighting Idea to Steal That Brings the Sunshine Indoors

The interiors of Cup of Joy might have just cracked the secret to a space glowing with sunshine year-round. We're taking notes for when it's next dark

Livingetc · Aug 19